The UCLA Library seeks applications and nominations for the position of Associate University Librarian for Collection Management & Scholarly Communication, a key senior administrative position in the UCLA Library. The incumbent reports directly to the University Librarian and works closely with the Deputy University Librarian & Chief Financial Officer, three other Associate University Librarians responsible for research and instructional services, the sciences, and the electronic library, and the Directors of Library Human Resources, Library Development, and Library Communications.
Queen’s University Library is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and service-oriented Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian. As a learning organization, we are committed to providing learning opportunities and mentoring that will contribute to a successful career in the library technical services field.
Working collaboratively in a team-based environment, and reporting to the Head of the Central Technical Services unit, the Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for the supervision of the Serials Group (7 Library Technicians) and for managing the acquisition of serials and other continuing resources in all formats.
Health Sciences Center - Medical Library
Assist the Director with the operational, financial, and personnel function of the department. Typical responsibilities include: defining work projects performed within subunit/department; setting goals/priorities for operation; providing leadership; managing projects/programs including allocating resources. Serves as authority within a specific area of the organization.
Direct the Technical Services and Systems Department of a large, complex academic health sciences center library program. This high-level management position will be involved in strategic planning for policy and program development activities and be part of an executive management team, for a library program consisting of the main Biomedical Library and the Fisher Learning Center, the South Branch Library (dentistry, pharmacy, health professions, and older journal runs) in the Old Dental School, and the School of Podiatric Medicine Library. Ongoing participation in integrated technology planning with the Temple University Central Library System (Paley Library, plus branch and suburban campus libraries), and other academic health sciences center library in the region. Perform other duties as assigned.
The Wayne State University Library System is seeking a dynamic, creative leader who will manage communication and policy development related to collections and scholarship. Reporting to the Dean of the University Library System, the Library Director will manage the library system’s $8 million collection development budget and oversee resource allocation plans that support the library’s strategic vision.
This newly defined position will: Work collaboratively with university faculty and librarians to develop collection development policies, procedures and evaluation strategies that support the library’s strategic vision and mission; work in partnership with other library directors to assure that resource allocation decisions are aligned with library strategic direction; develop and analyze resource usage data to support effective collection development decisions; facilitate and promote access to the Wayne State University institutional repository as the publication platform for sharing and preservation of the unique contributions of faculty scholarship, teaching and research; implement long term strategies for the preservation of digital content; develop and implement local policies and projects for selection and management of special collections and gifts; further develop and expand partnerships and consortial projects and cooperative purchases; lead The University Libraries’ response to scholarly communications initiatives including open access, digital publishing, and electronic resource licensing; work with university partners to develop and manage a campus-wide approach to intellectual property management.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited program, five years of experience in management of academic library collections or equivalent experience, demonstrated evidence of an understanding of the impact of electronic resource delivery; experience in effective planning and budgeting for collections in a complex library environment; understanding of trends in the scholarly publishing industry; demonstrated experience with team-based leadership and decision making approaches; an understanding of the issues and trends involved with contract negotiation for licensing of print and electronic resources; a strong commitment to fostering the growth and development of other; and superior oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree in a relevant discipline; experience with consortial planning for collection development; and a strong record of professional activity.
The Campus and University Libraries: Wayne State University is Michigan’s only urban research university, fulfilling a unique niche in providing access to a world-class education at a great value. Wayne State’s 11 schools and colleges offer more than 350 major subjects areas to our 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students. WSU is located in the heart of Detroit University Cultural Center, the home of renowned museums, galleries and theatres, most within walking distance. The WSU main campus encompasses 203 acres of beautifully landscaped walkways and gathering spots, linking 100 education and research buildings.
Wayne State University Libraries have invested in electronic resources, including creating your own digital collections and developing an institutional repository to share locally created research and scholarship. The Wayne State University Library System is unique among its ARL peers in that our mission encompasses the ALA-accredited library and Information Science Program, the Law Library, the Medical Library, Media Services and the Office for Teaching and Learning. For more information, please visit http://www.lib.wayne.edu/.
Application Procedure: Please submit electronically a complete resume and letter of interest including the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e mail addresses of at least three professional references to posting number 033233: Wayne State University’s ON-LINE HIRING SYSTEM at http://jobs.wayne.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled. For additional information about the position specifics contact Dr. Sandra Yee, Dean, Wayne State University Library System, .
Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Library Associates seeks candidates for immediate consideration for a Library Technician/Serials position in an academic law library in Malibu, California. This can be either a full-time or part-time position and would be ideal for a student in library school. This is a temporary position with the possibility of subsequent hire.
The Electronic Resource Librarian is a 12-month, professional staff position, reporting to the LRC Director. Responsibilities include training and delivery of electronic learning resources supporting instruction. Serves as library’s liaison to other departments and vendors for accessibility and authentication issues. In a team environment, assists in acquisitions of print and electronic resources. Provides reference and research assistance, including one night per week and occasional weekends.
Responsible for creation and maintenance of electronic journal records in electronic resource management (ERM) system, order record creation and maintenance, facilitating electronic invoice processing, processing title changes, and assisting with SFX maintenance and updates and metasearch product implementation and maintenance. Activate and deactivate electronic journal titles in SFX to reflect the librarys holdings for the public. Create and maintain records for electronic journals in an electronic resource management system (ERMS); create and maintain order records for electronic journals; load, process, and maintain electronic invoices; assist Electronic Resources Coordinator with processing license agreements for electronic resources, and other duties, including special projects, as assigned.
This new position offers an exciting professional opportunity to collaboratively create a decentralized collection development infrastructure which both anticipates curriculum-based information resource needs and also provides leadership to the campus by addressing scholarly publishing issues and trends. In this internationally recognized shared facility with a merged public-academic library service delivery model, this organizational leader plans, develops, and implements conversations on changing scholarly communication practices, management of electronic information resources, and usage of the merged organizations’ materials collections, including advancing user-centric Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. library policies and procedures.
The National Library of Medicine invites applicants for the position of Deputy Chief of the Technical Services Division. The Deputy Chief of the Technical Services Division (TSD) shares responsibility with the Chief for directing and managing all activities of the TSD. With the assistance of three Section Heads and various subordinate supervisors and technical experts, participates in supervising and directing the activities of approximately 80 Division employees responsible for acquisitions, bibliographic control, collection development, licensing, serials control and associated automated systems, including the integrated library system, electronic resources management system, and the NLM Catalog.
Elsevier is building on more than 100 years of publishing excellence. We are currently recruiting for someone with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills to fill an editorial operations position in our New York office. This candidate will be responsible for daily oversight of data- and production-related activities, including but not limited to tracking, monitoring, analyzing, reporting, and/or resolving related problems.