Associate Dean of Libraries for Technical & Automated Services (Adelphi University, New York)
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF LIBRARIES FOR TECHNICAL AND AUTOMATED SERVICES
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides leadership for Acquisitions, Cataloging, Serials, Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery, and Systems operations. Participates in maintenance of the Libraries’ Innovative Interfaces library management system.
Contributes to the planning and implementation of digital initiatives.
As a member of the Libraries’ senior administrative team, participates in a wide range of administrative activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited MLS required; a second post-baccalaureate degree is preferred.
Significant supervisory experience and experience in library technical services and automation is required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a collegial environment.
For full position description and online application information see: www.adelphi.edu/positions/.
Screening of applications will begin in mid-March. Note: Position reopened. Previous applicants need not reapply.
The Mississippi State University Libraries seek applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor/Serials Librarian.
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This position is a member of a team of information professionals committed to the development, implementation and management of policies and procedures leading to the successful acquisition, access, preservation and fiscal control of serial resources in all formats. Reports to the Associate Dean for Technical Services. Â
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Collaborates with the Serials Team Leader in planning, setting goals and monitoring Serials Department work flows concerning the physical processing of print serials (including check-in, claiming, title maintenance and binding); solves complex problems that arise during the processing of serials resources; assists in managing the Serials Department staff’s creation and payment of serial orders and invoices within the Acquisitions module the Libraries’ Sirsi-Dynix integrated library system; assists in maintaining the serials records and data entry within the Serials module of the Libraries ILS system; participates in the training of Serials Department staff and student workers; maintains ongoing contacts with publishers and vendors; assists in the authentication, activation and maintenance of access to e-serials; keeps abreast of current trends, standards and developments in the serials industry regarding vendor-developed services, resources, automated systems and publishing models; participates in appropriate collection development and outreach activities as a library liaison to one or more academic departments; meets library and university requirements for promotion and tenure in the areas of librarianship, research, service and collegiality. Â
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ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS; familiarity with the serials trade and with current tools and trends in serials access and management; high level of familiarity with computers. Â
Position Summary:This position will hold a leadership role in organizing and providing access to the library’s extensive electronic resources collection, (e-books, journals, and databases). Reporting to the Collections Development Officer, this position will be responsible for all aspects of the life cycle of e-resources, including coordinating the purchasing, licensing, access, and maintenance of all electronic materials. He or she will be expected to work cooperatively with serials, acquisitions and other departments across the library.This librarian will have overall responsibility for the library’s e-resources management system, Serials Solutions.
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Qualifications:
* ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent.
* Demonstrated ability to use technology effectively and to adapt to technological changes.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Flexibility and eagerness to work in a changing environment.
* Evidence of a commitment to service excellence.
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Desired Qualifications:
* Demonstrated successful experience with electronic serials, ERMs, link resolvers, ILS and/or license negotiation.
* Demonstrated ability to initiate, organize and set priorities in a team environment.
* Evidence of strong organizational skills, including problem solving and project management.
* Ability to work both independently/collaboratively in aculturally diverse environment.
* Knowledge of established/emerging standards relating to electronic serials, e-resource management, resource licensing and copyright.
* Evidence of successful leadership abilities.
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Rank/Salary: Rank and salary are competitive based on qualifications and experience.
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About the University: Florida International University is one of the most rapidly growing urban, multi-campus comprehensive universities in the USA, offering over 200 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with a student enrollment of over 39,000. More information is available at: http://www.fiu.edu
The University of Memphis, University Libraries seeks applicants for: 1) Web Services Librarian Librarian; 2) Electronic Resources Librarian. These are 12-month tenure-track faculty positions. For full vacancy announcements go to www.memphis.edu/libraries, or visit https://workforum.memphis.edu to apply. Review of applications begins March 30, 2010.
The University of Memphis is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer.
The University of Central Florida Libraries is seeking an innovative and experienced leader to facilitate the identification and implementation of best practices in acquisitions, cataloging, and collection management. The successful candidate should have significant experience with one or more of these areas as well as strategic planning, project management, process analysis and integrated library management systems. The position requires strong analytical and decision making skills, an orientation toward new and developing practices, and an ability to achieve concrete results by motivating and empowering staff and colleagues. A record of professional participation, knowledge of issues and trends, and the ability to represent the Libraries at all levels is essential. As a member of senior management this Associate Director reports to the Director of Libraries and plays a leadership role in library-wide planning, policy making, and development and evaluation of services.
Responsibilities: Plans and leads implementation of traditional, digital, and future services in cataloging, metadata, acquisitions, serials management, electronic resources licensing, and collection management; enhances service quality and operational efficiency; leads two department heads, eight faculty librarians, and twenty support staff; fosters effective working relationships with all constituents; contributes to system-wide planning and policy making; represents the Libraries in a wide range of consortia and partnerships at the state, regional, and national levels.
Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-Accredited institution and a minimum of seven years experience successfully
managing or supervising in an academic library post-MLS.  Preferred:
Knowledge of and substantial operational experience in technical services, collections, and budgeting; knowledge of appropriate information technology applications such as Ex Libris, (ALEPH, SFX, MetaLib); knowledge of collections and technical services automation, issues, and current trends; substantial academic library experience in progressively more responsible positions; experience administering a major unit within a research library; demonstrated ability to effect change; supervisory experience and a management style that empowers others; ability to work well with a diverse community in a collegial manner; strong analytical and decision-making skills;Â experience with programming related to library management systems; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to represent the Libraries within the University and to external audiences at the state, regional, and national levels; record of scholarship and professional activities.
Environment: The University of Central Florida is the nation’s 3rd largest university, enrolling over 53,000 students and offering 90 bachelor’s, 91 master’s, and 29 doctoral programs. The main UCF library and branches have a collection of 1.9 million volumes, subscription base of 32,000 serials, and serve as a partial depository for government documents and patents. The total library materials budget is $5.5 million. Full-time staffing of 110 includes 37 faculty.
The Department of State Library is the oldest federal library, founded in 1789 by Thomas Jefferson, the first Secretary of State. In 1997, the Library was named in honor of Ralph J. Bunche – statesman, scholar, and diplomat. The Ralph J. Bunche Library is located at 2201 C. St. NW, Washington D.C. in the State Department’s main building, the Harry S Truman building.
Acqusitions Librarian - Health Sciences Library of the University of Colorado Denver
The Health Sciences Library of the University of Colorado Denver seeks exceptional candidates for the position of Acquisitions Librarian.
Minimum starting salary $47,000 based on qualifications and experience; appointment is as non-tenure track collegial faculty member within the Collections Management Department. The position manages the acquisition of information resources in all formats employing sound fiscal practices and attention to detail.
Required: a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school, two years of professional experience, excellent oral and written communication skills, experience working with an ILS and with library vendors, and use of productivity software (including MS Word and Excel). Successful candidates will possess critical thinking skills and analytical problem solving abilities. They will demonstrate evidence of initiative, flexibility, high productivity, creativity and the ability to work independently and collaboratively on teams both internal and external to the library.
See full job ad at http://hslibrary.ucdenver.edu/jobs. Applicants must submit a letter of application addressing the position, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references including a current or recent supervisor electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com, posting number 809221.
Review of applications begins March 1, 2010 and continues until position is filled. UC Denver is an EOAA employer.
Acquisitions & Serials Department Head (Loyola Marymount University, California)
Loyola Marymount Unversity
Acquisitions & Serials Department Head
William H. Hannon Library
Loyola Marymount University seeks an exceptional candidate for the position of Acquisitions & Serials Department Head.
Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific Ocean, LMU is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions. The Westchester campus serves nearly 5,700 undergraduates and 1900 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, and Education. Loyola Marymount seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. The library is committed to employing librarians who reflect the multi-cultural nature of the university and the Los Angeles region.
Loyola Marymount University offers librarians a supportive and innovative work environment. The new William H. Hanno Library opened in August 2009: http://library.lmu.edu. With a materials budget of $3.8 million, split almost evenly between print and electronic resources, the Acquisitions & Serials Department Head will lead 7 FTE staff in the procurement and management of all collection materials for the William H. Hannon Library. The department acquires 18,000 books annually and subscribes to 1800 print periodicals, 22,300 e-journals and over 200 e-resources. The Head manages the acquisitions, serials, and electronic resources functions of the library, including oversight of expenditures against the library’s materials budgets.
Other position specific accountabilities are as follows: Develop effective utilization of technology to streamline workflow and processes; manage personnel including training and development; establish effective vendor relationships; coordinate budgeting and financial management for library materials funds; and represent LMU at various conferences and meetings pertaining to library acquisitions and technologies.
The ideal candidate must have broad knowledge of current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and the publishing industry, and an understanding of the issues of content ownership vs. access, including e-resource licensing. The successful candidate will be creative, flexible, and collaborative. Other skills and knowledge include: ability to analyze work processes and introduce appropriate technological solutions for efficiency and user convenience; strong financial management skill, and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to win the trust and confidence of faculty, librarians, and library staff. Experience with these technologies preferred: Innovative Interfaces, Inc., Serials Solutions, and OCLC PromptCat.
A Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution is preferred, but a related master’s degree with appropriate experience may be substituted. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible academic library acquisitions and/or serials experience that includes supervision is required.
Hiring Salary: $59,880 to $80,000 commensurate with experience and salary history.
We anticipate that the position will begin on March 1, 2010. Deliberations on the pool of candidates will begin as applications are received.
Applicants should send the following materials:
1. a letter of application, which includes a statement of the applicant’s vision for a well-run academic library acquisitions department in the 21st century;
2. a curriculum vitae or resume;
3. a list of three professional references (names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers).
Application materials and/or inquiries should be addressed to:
Tobeylynn Birch
Associate Dean
William H. Hannon Library
Loyola Marymount University
One LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
310/338-3088
In addition, all candidates should submit a formal application by going to http://jobs.lmu.edu
Serials Librarian (University of Guelph Library, Ontario)
The University of Guelph is recruiting for a 12 month contract librarian position. The Serials Librarian will be a member of the Information Resources (IR) Team, supporting the core acquisitions, electronic resources and serials management functions of the library. The position will also provide support for the ongoing management and troubleshooting of various ERM systems and provide support for the ERM Work Team during the term of research leave for the Electronic Resources Librarian. Interested applicants can view posting and application information on the University’s website: www.uoguelph.ca/facultyjobs/postings/ad10-04.html.
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