Archive for April, 2007

Old Dominion University, VA: Acquisitions and Preservation Services Librarian

Monday, April 30th, 2007

This supervisory position provides leadership and vision for the Acquisitions and Preservation Unit within the library’s team-based environment. Responsibilities include overall coordination of acquisitions and preservation functions and funds, analyses of operations and workflow, effective use of integrated library system modules, reporting of data and trends, vendor relations, personnel management and gift programs management. The position also includes team participation and development and collection development as a subject bibliographer.

Job post at ODU website

Deadline: Screening of applicants begins June 12, 2007 and continues until position is filled.

Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: Director of Electronic Resources

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Applications are invited for a Director of Electronic Resources, University of Illinois, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries of Illinois (CARLI), located at the Urbana-Champaign campus. CARLI is a University of Illinois administrative unit of the Office for Planning and Budgeting, supporting the consortium in its effort to provide statewide digital/electronic information and database products and services to the students, faculty and staff in over 120 member institutions located throughout Illinois. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President/Executive Director and supports CARLI*s mission by identifying, negotiating and contracting for desirable electronic resources for CARLI libraries.
Job post at UIUC website
Deadline: May 7, 2007

Portland Community College, OR: Manager of Library Technical Services

Monday, April 30th, 2007

The Manager of Library Technical Services performs the following functions on a district-wide basis under the direction of the Library Director: acts as system administrator for library integrated computer system (Millennium), organizes the selection of library collections to support college curriculum, approves budget expenditures for library materials in all formats and coordinates the purchasing and processing of library materials. Works directly with college and library faculty and staff across district to develop policies and procedures.

Job post at PCC website (go to “View/Apply for jobs”)
Deadline: June 4, 2007

Nylink, Albany, NY: Executive Director

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Nylink (http://nylink.org ), a dynamic, not-for-profit membership supported organization providing technology products, services, training and support to libraries and cultural heritage organizations throughout New York and surrounding areas, is seeking a visionary, motivated and proven leader as its next Executive Director.

The Executive Director is responsible for leading, planning, developing, and managing all of the activities of Nylink.

Job post at Nylink website

Deadline: Review of resumes will begin on May 15 and continue until the position is filled.

Zayed University, Dubai, U.A.E.: Technology and Metadata Librarian

Monday, April 30th, 2007

The Technology and Metadata Librarian supports the library operations by maintaining the library systems, incorporating new technologies and implementing innovative solutions that enhance learning and research. In a role that broadens traditional technical services responsibilities, this position coordinates changes to the integrated library system, manages bibliographic record loads, coordinates database maintenance routines, catalogs print and multimedia materials, engages in cooperative technology projects and serves the University as an integral resource within the library.

Job post at ZU website
Deadline: no date given

University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA: Collection Development Librarian

Monday, April 30th, 2007

The University of Mary Washington is continuing to accept applications for a Collection Development Librarian to join the staff at Simpson Library.

Job post at UMW website

Deadline: Review of applications began on April 2, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

Stanford University Libraries, CA: Microforms and Serials Support Cataloger

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

The Microforms and Serials Support Cataloger reports to the Serials Cataloger. The incumbent is responsible for copy cataloging and Abbreviated Level 3 original cataloging of serials, microforms, and monographs, including electronic resources. The incumbent is
responsible for performing complex serial and microform record maintenance.

For a full job description, qualifications, and to apply:http://jobs.stanford.edu/find%5Fa%5Fjob.html and search for the job ID: 25037. Click the “Apply” button to use the online application system.

George Washington University: Metadata and Digital Standards Librarian

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

The Gelman Library System (GLS) of The George Washington University invites applications and nominations for the position of Metadata and Digital Standards Librarian to join a dynamically-evolving digital initiatives program within the GLS in support of teaching and research at the university. The Digital Resources Group is a new and expanding program to which the GLS has assigned 3 new staff positions, including this position.

Job post at library website

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on June 11, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas: Director of Technical Services

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

The UNLV Libraries seeks an innovative and future-oriented library leader to become the Director of Technical Services, a division of the Libraries comprised of two departments: 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, acquisition and cataloging of materials, and electronic resources management. The Director of Technical Services will manage and supervise the interdepartmental work processes for the acquisition, licensing, description, classification, linking and maintenance of library collections of all types and in all formats. The Director will also provide leadership in the evolving integration of the Libraries’ and campus financial management systems and assist library colleagues and campus partners in efforts to ensure seamless integration of library information resources into campus information management systems, such as portals, learning management systems, financial systems, and others.

Job post at HigherEdJobs.com

Deadline: Open Until Filled

University of Oklahoma Libraries, Norman, OK: Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian, Acquisitions

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions, the Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing the acquisition of electronic resources, as well as print serials and other continuing resources. Establishes subscriptions, registers, monitors and troubleshoots subscription related access to electronic resources. Communicates with vendors/publishers to expedite and sustain access to electronic resources.

Job post at library website (Word document)

Deadline: First screening date: May 31, 2007; search will remain open until filled.