Western Michigan University Libraries seeks an energetic, service-oriented librarian to develop, maintain and ensure access to electronic resources. This position is one of three innovative technical services unit leaders reporting to the Head of the Technical Services. As a full-time, tenure track, assistant or associate professor, the incumbent will have an excellent opportunity to develop a wide-ranging expertise in electronic resources management while working collaboratively with other librarians and staff in a visionary library environment. Job post at WMU library website
Deadline: Applications received by June 26, 2006 will receive first consideration. Review will continue until the position is filled.
(Reopened with Expanded Salary Range)
The University of California, Irvine Libraries are seeking a dynamic leader to join an enthusiastic staff in building a research library of excellence for a young and rapidly-growing university ranked nationally in the top universities. The Head, Acquisitions Department will work in a collaborative environment of evolving institutional expectations and will manage growth and change to assure that high quality continues to be achieved.
The Federal Reserve Research Library, in Washington, D.C., seeks an experienced serials librarian to manage the periodicals department, including selecting new titles and overseeing the receiving, routing, claiming, storing, binding, and retrieving of journals and newspapers in paper and electronic formats. Uses the serials module of the Millennium library system. Creates, updates, and maintains periodical records in the online catalog using OCLC and links to full-text electronic sources. Oversees the library’s electronic tables of content service. Maintains electronic journal title registrations with Serials Solutions and other vendors. Maintains the library’s intranet site.
Position is available in July.
The right candidate will hold a Masters in Library and Information Science as well as a minimum of 2 years experience as a librarian, preferably with journal collections. Supervisory experience is highly desirable, as is experience with serials management systems, such as Millennium (Innovative Interfaces). Organizational ability and effectiveness as a team member are highly desirable. Familiarity with economics, banking, finance, or business subject matter is desirable, as is web design experience.
The Federal Reserve offers an excellent benefits package and flexible work schedule, academic assistance, and many training opportunities. The beginning salary range for this position is $55,000 - $68,000
commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates should apply on-line at www.federalreserve.gov, click on “Career Opportunities”, click on All - To Apply, and apply to Requisition 004914. TDD number:
(202) 872-4984. The Federal Reserve System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Alaska State Library is recruiting for a Librarian I position in government services with additional responsibility for serials and interlibrary loan. The position provides desk reference, outreach, collection development and bibliographic services primarily targeted to State of Alaska Executive and Legislative branch personnel. It provides in-depth research, including Internet and proprietary database searching, in
response to both specific requests and anticipated work-related needs. This position supervises two staff.
The Library of Rush University Medical Center is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and experienced Assistant Director for Collections Management to lead and define policies, standards, and guidelines for content acquisition & licensing, conservation/preservation, external/internal information sources management, and daily operations providing access to information assets. Located just west of the Loop in downtown Chicago, Rush offers an ideal atmosphere for professionals to fulfill their career goals.
Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the successful planning, organization, policy development, implementation and direction of the Collection Development, Acquisitions, Cataloging, Serials, Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery and Medical Center Archives sections. Supervises a staff of 3 professionals and 5 paraprofessionals. Sets clear priorities in the allocation of resources and assignment of work to ensure optimum use of personnel. Makes budget recommendations and predictions for the Library’s one million dollar publications budget. Works with vendors in order to negotiate best business arrangements for
materials. Develops a cohesive collection of quality health information resources based on the Medical Center’s clinical, academic and research priorities and makes systematic selection and de-selection decisions regarding print and electronic publications in consultation with appropriate staff and library users. Reports to the Library Director.
Required: Master’s degree in Library Science and Information Science from an ALA accredited Library school. At least five years professional technical services experience in an academic setting, including collection development responsibilities. Understanding of the increasing role of technology in the delivery of information service. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Demonstrated understanding of mechanisms and strategies for print and electronic collection management in the literature of the health sciences. Firm understanding of the issues of access vs. ownership of information, attendant copyright issues, and familiarity with library rights regarding electronic contract requirements. Experience with computerized integrated library systems. Demonstrated achievement based on creative ability, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred: Experience in an academic health science library and in budget planning. Demonstrated experience in supervising professional and paraprofessional staff.
Salary Range: $48,000-65,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This is a non-tenured staff position. Rush has a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement. Send letter of application, resume and names of 3 professional references to Christine Frank, Director, Library of Rush
University Medical Center, 600 South Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60612 or to . Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Although the oldest health sciences library in Chicago, the Library maintains an up-to-date clinical collection of books and journals (approx 44,000 monographic titles, 3300 electronic serial titles, and a number of other electronic resources). Library staff work together to create a dynamic environment that focuses on developing services to meet the changing needs of its users. The Library serves the entire University and Medical Center. There are 20 full-time Library staff.
Rush University is the academic component of Rush University Medical Center. Founded in 1972, the University currently has over 1,400 students in Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences, and The Graduate College.
Rush University Medical Center is committed to hiring and employing without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex ancestry, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS seeks energetic, forward-thinking, team-oriented applicants for the position of Collection Development Officer at the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library, the campus’ main library. This position reports directly to the Dean of Libraries and is a member of the library’s management team. The Collection Development Officer provides leadership for the development of general library collections, works closely with library and campus faculty in collection analysis and evaluation, oversees a program of liaisons, works collaboratively on resource sharing and consortial opportunities, and contributes actively to library budgeting, planning and decision-making. This is a tenure-track faculty position.
Deadline: Applications received by June 30, 2006 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
The Head of Acquisitions is responsible for managing the acquisition of all collection materials in all formats, including electronic, for the Libraries. These activities encompass financial accounts management; analysis of vendor performance and value-added services; negotiation of agreements for materials in all formats; approval of invoices; and review and negotiation of license agreements.
MINITEX Library Information Network invites nominations and applications from dynamic, innovative professionals for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. The Electronic Resources Librarian will work with MINITEX staff and libraries in the MINITEX region to assist in the review, selection, licensing, and evaluation of electronic information resources from various vendors on behalf of participating libraries. The incumbent will both lead and support collaborative acquisition and negotiation to achieve economies of scale for libraries.
The Electronic Resource Librarian coordinates and provides assistance with the acquisition, implementation and maintenance of the library’s electronic resources.
Online Sales Executive - Corporate & Government Markets
The Journals Division of Taylor & Francis Group, a leading academic publisher has an excellent opportunity for a dynamic sales professional to join its growing sales team. Reporting to the Director of Journals Sales, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and management of online sales throughout an assigned territory.
Responsibilities:
*Increase and promote sales of T&F online journals to corporate and governmental markets
*Identify, maintain and develop current and prospective customer accounts and actively pursue opportunities for growth and development
*Manage account details through CRM software
*Track and share lead information throughout all stages of the sales process
*Respond to RFPs from prospective customers and generate customized quotes
*Successfully negotiate and execute sales agreements
*Produce regular reports on sales activity and development opportunities
*Assist in the development of sales proposals, management reports, supporting sales contact/CRM database
*Attend library meetings and industry events as required
Qualifications: Strong organizational and project management skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and advanced presentation skills at all levels of business. Effective relationship management skills and the ability to form strong relationships and partnerships both internally and externally. Successful candidate will be highly organized, professional, confident, and goal oriented. Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree plus two years’ advanced sales/marketing experience. Previous publishing experience and specific industry knowledge (pharma, biotech, chemical, financial, etc) desired. Proficiency with Windows applications including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, required. Previous experience with CRM software helpful. 30-40% travel.
About Taylor & Francis Group
Taylor & Francis Group is a leading international academic publisher with a history of over two centuries. Throughout our 11 T&F offices worldwide we publish over 2000 new books and 1000 journals annually, spanning all subjects in the academic, medical and scientific field. T&F merged with Informa in 2004 to
establish a new international force in the provision of specialist information through publishing and events businesses. Today, Informa plc publishes over 2,500 subscription based products, has a portfolio of over 13,000 e-books (growing by 3,000 per year) and backlist of 35,000 books. 2,800 events per year are held worldwide.
Contact: Margaret Donahue Walker - Journals Sales Director, NA
Taylor & Francis, 215.625.2940, Fax,