The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Library seeks a half time serials librarian with a strong commitment to service. The successful candidate may also provide general reference assistance or undertake some collection development responsibilities.
Deadline: Review of Applications will begin on March 12, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Humanities & Social Sciences (H & SS) Electronic Resources Librarian coordinates and leads the activities of the H & SS Technology Services Team that maintains all public and staff computer equipment in the H & SS Reference Unit and Information Commons (please see: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/hss/infocommons/) of the newly expanded and renovated Library West at the University of Florida. The team also supports technical processing of reference materials and online catalog records and is comprised of five direct report positions.
Job post at library website (PDF)
Deadline:March 5, 2007; applications will be reviewed as received
Illinois Wesleyan University’s Ames Library invites applications for a temporary position as Visiting Electronic Resources Librarian available immediately. This full-time position will serve in a sabbatical replacement capacity through July 2008. Responsibilities include maintenance of electronic resources, such as linking capabilities and display information on electronic resources via the library web page and SFX link resolver. Equally important will be provision of liaison services, including instruction and collection development for assigned departments. Additional duties will consist of support for a variety of strategic plan initiatives and library services while colleagues are on sabbatical. Participation in the shared delivery of reference service will include night and weekend responsibilities.
IWU is a nationally ranked, fully accredited undergraduate university with 2100 students that strives to provide the highest quality liberal arts education. The Ames Library provides a learning environment that is conducive to interaction, consultation, study, and reflection, dedicated to serving the scholarly needs of the Illinois Wesleyan University community. Opened in 2002, the state-of-the art library facility comprises 103,000 square feet on five levels, with a diverse collection of approximately 400,000 volumes. The Thorpe Digital Center supports campus-wide digital resources and services, providing expert assistance with projects integrating video, audio, image and textual content.
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Contract will run from date of appointment through July 2008 with potential for renewal through July 2009; faculty rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; TIAA-CREF and other benefits.
Candidates interested in seeking an exciting opportunity for developing skills and expertise in public services should submit a letter of application vita, and the names and contact information of three current references to Kristin Vogel, Acting University Librarian, The Ames Library, 1 Ames Plaza, PO Box 2899, Bloomington, IL 61702-2899. Application materials may also be emailed to . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Illinois Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Manages the Monograph Acquisitions Unit within the Collection Development and Acquisitions Department (CDA). Provides leadership and acts as the primary resource for monograph acquisitions and assisting with other higher-level management activities. Reporting to the head of CDA, she/he will coordinate the daily operations related to ordering, receiving, quick cataloging, and processing a wide variety of resources from around the world.
Deadline: Open until filled; review of applications begins February 21, 2007.
The University of Mississippi Libraries seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to provide leadership and effective management for the libraries’ electronic resources. The University of Mississippi Libraries uses Innovative Interfaces integrated library system and its companion electronic access products.
Under the direction of the Head of Serials, this position will: serve as a liaison to vendors regarding electronic resource technical issues; coordinate vendor demonstrations and trials; provide feedback on technical compatibility with electronic resource infrastructure; manage the technical changes necessary for electronic resource management; maintain the
information in our Electronic Resource Management module; troubleshoot OpenURL issues and manage WebBridge, the libraries’ OpenURL resolver, and the Web Access Management module; collect usage data for electronic resources; maintain current awareness of emerging trends; and serve on the Electronic Resource Management Team.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Catalog Librarian
1. Produce original MARC catalog records in accordance with AACR2, DCRB and Library & Archives of Canada standards for English and foreign language publications included in research collections for uploading to OCLC and sale to customers. Special emphasis on French language and Canadian government document materials for Canadian Research Index (CRI)
cataloging.
2. Proof records produced by other catalogers.
3. Formulate name authority records to be entered into the National Name Authority File (NACO) and perform other tasks related to authority work for catalog records.
4. Update catalog records in Exodus database as needed.
5. Create reports using Exodus database as needed.
6. CRI cataloging requires writing short abstracts in French and/or English for documents that do not include one, and assignment of local subject and name authorities.
Job post at ProQuest website
Deadline: no date given
The George Washington University Medical Center’s Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library seeks a non-traditional serials librarian with demonstrated collaborative and innovative skills to manage the acquisition, processing and utilization of print and electronic serials. The Librarian reports to the Associate Director, Collection and Access Services, and is a member of the Collection and Access Services management team.
Deadline: The review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
The Verde electronic resource management [ERM] system is a recent addition to the Ex Libris suite of tools that assist libraries and information centers in managing electronic resources throughout their life cycle. The Verde ERM system addresses the new challenges posed by the proliferation of e-resources within libraries by offering a single point of administration and a comprehensive solution for managing the complex and multidimensional relationships that characterize such resources. The Verde Implementation Librarian will work as part of a team helping new customers in North America to implement their solutions, to provide customer training and to provide support services.
Deadline: No date given
Comprehensive research university library in exciting, affordable city, seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong commitment to collections and public service.
Deadline: Application review begins February 15, 2007. Applications received by that date will be given priority consideration; however, review of applications will continue until position is filled.
SUNY Delhi seeks an innovative, enthusiastic, and forward thinking librarian to provide leadership in managing and promoting digital resources in support of the college’s learning environment.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.