NASIG Jobs

Northeastern University Libraries seek an energetic, creative, and self-motivated individual to join the re-energized, service-oriented, and forward-looking team in its Technical Services Division. The Division’s Non-Print Management Department handles all electronic and media-based resources, working in close collaboration with its partner, the Print Management Department.

Deadline: Applications received by October 1, 2007 will receive first consideration, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Loyola University Chicago, University Libraries seeks an innovative and self-motivated Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian. Under the direction of the Head of Serials and Electronic Resources Management Department, this position oversees and provides leadership for the Serials Cataloging Unit and the Bindery and Preservation Unit. The Serials and Cataloging Unit is responsible for cataloging of serials in all formats and the Bindery and Preservation Unit is responsible for binding library materials, book repairs, and disaster preparedness. The Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian participates in the cataloging and management of serials, serving as liaison with other library departments for serial/series related issues, providing leadership in development of policies and procedures for cataloging of serials in all formats, and in providing bibliographic access to electronic resources. The Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian supervises three full-time staff and participates in other professional activities within the Library and the University as a whole. This is a twelve-month, non-tenured faculty position.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin May 30, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

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Summary of Responsibilities: Administers and coordinates the Library’s integrated online system (currently Voyager). Working in a collegial environment, provides leadership in library applications of emerging information technologies. Limited participation in general reference service. Engages in scholarly and service activities expected of tenure-track librarians. Reports to the Dean of the Library.

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed beginning May 15, 2008; review will continue until the position is filled.

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The Electronic Resources Cataloging Unit is one of three units within the newly created Electronic Resources Development Section of the Technical Services Division at the University of Michigan Library. This unit provides and maintains access via records in the local integrated library system (Aleph) and the SFX knowledge base to electronic journals and monographs, online databases, Web sites, and non-Web based remote electronic resources. Access is provided for titles in subscription packages, individually subscribed titles, and open access titles identified for addition to the collection by selectors. In collaboration with the Quality Control and Database Management Section, the unit works with vendors to acquire and load MARC record sets for electronic books and journals in online collections. As needed, the unit’s staff members assist in resolving access and coverage problems associated with the Aleph and SFX records created for electronic resources.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on 6/2/08 and continue until the position is filled.

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The University of Michigan, University Library, seeks an Electronic Resources Unit Coordinator to assume both a leadership and liaison role in working with staff from all areas of the Library to enhance access to electronic resources. The Coordinator will provide support for the cataloging, acquisition, processing, and maintenance of electronic resources, will communicate with staff from throughout the Library on issues related to electronic resources, and will participate in library-wide efforts to connect users with electronic resources. This position will report to the Head of Technical Services.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on 6/6/08 and continue until the position is filled.

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The Resource Acquisitions Librarian is responsible for managing the acquisition of materials in all formats and for the bibliographic control of electronic resources and serials. The Resource Acquisitions Librarian works closely with the Collection Management Librarian in the preparation and allocation of the library’s print, serials, and electronic resources budget, coordinates licensing agreements for electronic resources, and supervises acquisitions staff. This position will also serve as academic liaison to assigned departments and participate with all library faculty in the reference rotation, including occasional evenings and weekends. The candidate must be committed to serve diverse populations.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

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LAC seeks for immediate consideration, a Head Cataloger for a long term project in New Orleans, Louisiana that will last approximately 2+ years. The Cataloger will handle original, complex copy, and serial cataloging for restored library materials from water damaged collection in New Orleans. Responsibilities: Handle original, complex copy, and serial cataloging; Act as a resource for copy catalogers, providing LC classification and subject headings as needed for copy cataloging needing upgrading; Maintain active communications and coordinate the work effort with the client and LAC senior staff; Other duties as directed.

Deadline: none given

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Non-tenure track position as Catalog Librarian beginning Fall semester, 2008. Performs original cataloging and complex copy cataloging for serials and integrating resources in all formats. Serves as a professional resource regarding issues of cataloging electronic resources, databases and serials; provides serials and integrating resources cataloging expertise on national and international cataloging standards. Helps the serials team optimize access to serials. Performs original cataloging for monographic resources in all formats. Assists with complex copy cataloging for monographic resources in all formats. Assists with other cataloging services, including rush cataloging services, as needs arise. Participates in national cooperative cataloging programs as appropriate. Participates in departmental planning and decision making. Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees as appropriate. Participates in special activities and projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Deadline: The position is open until filled. Applications will be examined beginning May 19, 2008.

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Non-tenure track position as Serials/ERM Librarian beginning Fall semester, 2008. Works on the serials team to manage print and electronic serials and integrating resources. Manages serial and integrating resource records in the library’s automation system, including order, check-in, item and ERM records. Maintains license agreements and related files including summarizing information concerning access restrictions in the library’s automation system. Provides and improves access to journals in all formats. Establishes and monitors access to electronic resources; researches and troubleshoots reports of unavailability of online access. Participates in resource linking/access activities and projects, including maintenance of linking mechanisms for electronic records in the local e-journal portal (Serials Solutions), OpenURL link resolver, and the library automation system (III Millennium). Works as part of a team to implement an electronic resource management system (III ERM). Assists in serials cancellation and weeding projects. Communicates with publishers and vendors on behalf of the library. Develops policies, procedures and documentation. Participates in departmental planning and decision making. Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees and staff as appropriate. Participates in special activities and projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Deadline: The position is open until filled. Applications will be examined beginning May 19, 2008.

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Idaho State University (ISU) is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian. The position is full-time, 12-month appointment, tenure-track faculty position reporting jointly to the Associate University Librarian for Collections and Technical Services and to the Head of Reference. Duties include reviewing licenses for electronic resources, monitoring use of electronic resources, and managing their availability.

Deadline: Review of applications will end May 17, 2008.

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