The Washington State University Libraries in Pullman seek excellent candidates for the position of Head, Collections and Acquisitions.
Job post at WSU website (PDF file)
Deadline: July 24, 2006
Morehead State University’s Camden-Carroll Library is seeking a creative, service-oriented Serials Librarian at the level of I or II depending on qualifications.
Job post at MSU website
Deadline: September 1, 2006
The Getty Research Library seeks a Head of Serials. This position manages the centralized acquisitions activities and cataloging of all serials and auction sales catalogs, in all formats and languages, including special collections materials.
Deadline: no date given
The UNLV Libraries seeks an innovative and future oriented library leader to become the Director of Knowledge Access Management (KAM), a division of the Libraries comprised of four departments: Systems; Web and Digitization Services; Materials Ordering and Receiving; and Bibliographic and Metadata Services. This senior management position will leverage technology and staff creativity to address the next generation of library technologies particularly as applied to discovery and access tools, integrated library systems, web design and development, digital library and institutional repository projects, acquisition and cataloging of materials, and electronic resources management.
Job post at HigherEdJobs.com website
Deadline: Open until filled.
Serials Coordinator, Assistant to Associate Professor
Reporting to the Director of Technology and Information Services. The Serials Coordinator is responsible for evaluating, selecting, managing, accessibility and promoting the collection of continuing paper and electronic resources. Duties include managing the Periodicals Service Desk and Unit, consisting of 7.4 FTEs, and working with Reference Staff and Desk. Responsible for maintaining statistical data on usage and assessing user satisfaction for strategic decisions. Participates in library planning, outcomes assessment, committees and national professional development.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in selecting database products, experience with technologies used to provide access to databases and electronic resources; experience using and training staff in an integrated system with serials control; experience with serials marketplace. ALA accredited MLS degree. Superior communication and collaborative skills; ability to function in team environment and manage projects; ability to train staff in library applications. Additional desirable qualifications; second subject master’s degree, 3 – 4 years’ serials/database experience in academic library, knowledge of acquisitions and cataloging of serials.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send current vita, letter addressing qualifications, name and contact information of three references (not letters) to: Harriet Goldsmith, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Phone: 718-488-1002, Fax: 718-780-4065
Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus is located within easy access of Manhattan. It enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees, in the various colleges: Arts and Science, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff of 40, the library contains 267,000 books, 2,000 periodical subscriptions, 8,000 audiovisual items, and 222,000 units of microforms and a collection of AV resources.
LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Web Site: www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.
The International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications, (INASP) is seeking a motivated and flexible individual to work in its successful Education and Research programme. The overall objective of the programme is to strengthen research capacities in developing and transitional countries by reinforcing local efforts to produce, disseminate and gain access to scholarly information and knowledge.
Deadline: June 30, 2006
The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian. The position is a full time, tenure-track position, and reports to the Associate University Librarian for Technical Services. The position performs primary management of the library’s electronic resources, and performs other duties expected of all library faculty, including instruction and bibliographic work.
Deadline: Position is open until filled. Review of applications begins July 17, 2006.
This position will work closely with Licensed Resources staff on activities associated with the acquisition of electronic resources for the General Library System. Primary responsibilities include assistance in evaluation, review, and negotiations for licensed resources; maintenance of a central repository of information on licenses; development and documentation of policies and procedures relating to licensing electronic resources; acquisition, processing, payment, renewal and cancellation processes for electronic resources utilizing an integrated library system (Endeavor Voyager) and a link resolver (ExLibris SFX); and the activation and troubleshooting of electronic resources.
Deadline: July 7, 2006
Library Associates is seeking a Library Assistant for an international
corporation’s Research Library located in downtown Los Angeles. This is
a full-time regular position. This position will be involved with
serials, subscriptions and book services area, among other areas.
Responsibilities
* Sort mail and distribute;
* Check-in, route and file periodicals & newspapers;
* Scan and mail table of contents to subscribers;
* Copy and distribute articles;
* Contact publishers for missing issues;
* Obtain sample copy of publications upon request;
* Distribute monthly S&P stock and bond guides;
* Straighten serial shelves;
* Run claim report in SydneyPlus;
* Update claim records;
* Check out periodicals to associates.
Requirements
1. Experience with receipt, check-in and routing of library periodical
and other serial publications;
2. Previous library experience, especially with serials highly
desirable;
3. Investigating missing issues;
4. Sorting and distributing mail;
5. Solid computer and keyboard skills: software (Work, Lotus, Acrobat),
Internet searching, online library systems;
6. Familiarity with SydneyPlus desirable;
7. Acquainted with using conventional office equipment (copier, digital
scanner);
8. Skilled in alphabetical and numeric filing;
9. Excellent interpersonal skills;
10. Strong attention to detail;
11. Ability to work in team environment;
12. Ability to follow written and oral instruction;
13. Physical demands: bending, climbing, lifting & carrying.
Application Process
* Please apply online using our online registration form, which is
accessible from the Jobs page from our website,
www.LibraryAssociates.com.
* For questions, please e-mail Patty De Anda, Recruiting Assistant,
.
* Equal Opportunity Employer.
Deadline: no date given
Reporting to the Dean of Library Services, the Coordinator of Collection Development provides leadership and vision for collection development programs and planning; coordinates materials selection; assesses and evaluates collections and gathers relevant statistics. The Coordinator selects and identifies materials needed to support the University curricula and collaborates with and provides outreach to University faculty. This is a tenure track position at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution is required. A second Master’s degree in a related field is required for tenure. Two years of professional experience in collection development in an academic library; Evidence of ability to manage and coordinate a collection development program; Understanding of trends in scholarly communication and the publishing industry.
Send letter of application, names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three current references to: Lamar University Office of Human Resources; Attention: Sarah Tusa, Chair, Coordinator of Collection Development Search Committee; PO Box 11127; Beaumont, TX 77710.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum for Instructor is $37,000, and Assistant Professor is $49,000.
Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX, an economically and culturally diverse metropolitan area of over 395,000 people along the Gulf Coast of Southeast Texas. The area’s proximity to Houston, the beaches of Gulf Coast, and the Big Thicket National Preserve offers numerous year-round recreational and cultural opportunities. Lamar University is a state-supported university of the Texas State University System and has a dynamic enrollment of over 10,500 students, with program offerings on the baccalaureate, Master’s and doctoral levels. Please visit the Lamar University web site at http://www.lamar.edu for additional information.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on July 3, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.