Southern Methodist University (SMU) seeks an innovative, experienced librarian to lead the Center for Information Processing (CIP) of its Central University Libraries (CUL). The Director of the CIP serves as a member of the senior management team and is responsible for the management of the division, which includes cataloging, acquisitions, physical processing, and general supplies purchasing. As a member of the executive council, the Director shares in setting the vision and policies for the delivery of library services to the entire SMU community. The Director articulates the vision and direction of the CIP for CUL and university strategic planning processes. Overseeing the management of approximately 24 staff in a team-based work environment, the Director of the CIP ensures consistency and effectiveness of services to meet the needs of a changing technological environment.
The Reference Division of CQ Press, the leading publisher of print and online reference materials about government, politics, world affairs, and current events, is seeking a Print Sales and Wholesaler Relationships Manager, reporting to the Director and located in CQ Press’ Washington DC office. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join a dynamic team and to own responsibility for expanding an already well-established print sales program to libraries.This person will maintain/grow revenue streams generated by our successful library print sales program. They will be responsible for continuing to develop wholesaler relationships for reference and CQ Researcher products through direct library sales, wholesale sales, and online vendor relationships, such as Amazon Advantage. Other responsibilities will include: Maintaining and building North American print sales revenues; Creating and monitoring print and wholesaler sales budgets; Supervising domestic vendor relationships, including promotional opportunities and presentation of CQP products; Developing new distribution channels for CQP online reference resources, such as through wholesalers and other third-party vendors; Providing analysis of promotions and product history; Delivering sales forecasts for future years, as well as current year reforecasts; Providing product management, including responsibility for inventory, pricing, and print runs; Coordinating with field sales and marketing teams and providing field sales support as needed; Generating and evaluating new product suggestions based on sales patterns; Liaising with field sales and Director re:international sales initiatives
Candidates must have prior print sales experience in the library marketplace, preferably with reference materials and periodicals. Web and partnership sales savvy, previous product development responsibilities, and a history of successful interaction with marketing, acquisitions, and editorial staff are also highly desirable.
CQ Press is a mission-driven, independent, commercial publisher intent on expanding political information literacy through our award-winning, nonpartisan publications. We enjoy a collegial, creative workplace focused on editorial excellence and customer satisfaction. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package. Send resume with letter highlighting accomplishments and financial requirements to . CQ Press, located in Washington, DC, is a division of Congressional Quarterly, Inc. and an affiliate of The St. Petersburg Times, one of America’s leading independent media companies. Visit our Web site at www.cqpress.com.
Auraria Library is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and innovative individual to serve in a tenure-track position as Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian. Auraria Library is located in downtown Denver on a diverse campus serving the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Downtown Denver campus; Metropolitan State College of Denver and the Community College of Denver. This is a supervisory position and the incumbent will be responsible for implementing and managing all aspects of the Library’s Innovative ERM system including participation in the ongoing population of the system, troubleshooting electronic access problems, and acquisitioning additional electronic resources and serials.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin September 24th with an anticipated start date of January, 2008.
Vanderbilt University Library is seeking a creative, service-oriented librarian to manage access to and information about library electronic resources, including approximately 20,000 e-journals and databases and over 300,000 e-books, for all libraries within the Jean & Alexander Heard Library System. Under the direction and support of the Associate University Librarian for Technical Services, s/he will collaborate with others throughout the library system to carry out this responsibility, including participation in identifying and licensing e-resources. Major duties include coordinating acquisition, payment, record keeping, fiscal control, technical compatibility, and upkeep of electronic resources; ensuring continuing access; and quickly resolving any problems that occur. The Electronic Resources Librarian will also gather and analyze data to evaluate usage, user satisfaction, and vendor performance for electronic resources; monitor trends in e-publishing and e-resource management; and recommend or implement new initiatives as appropriate.
Deadline: Applications received by September 28, 2007 will receive first consideration.
EBSCO Publishing is the leading provider of electronic databases for libraries, schools, corporations, medical institutions and consumers worldwide. EBSCO’s databases are accessible through EBSCOhost®, an online system that combines superior content with a user-friendly, customizable interface with unique features for searching and retrieving information. EBSCO Publishing, a division of EBSCO Industries employs over 450 professionals in their Ipswich , MA headquarters.
EP’s Editorial department is currently seeking a CSI Editor and a Bilingual (English & Spanish) CSI Editor to review, edit, create rules for, and reconcile terms within EBSCO’s Comprehensive Subject Index (CSI), the controlled vocabulary EBSCO uses for indexing and categorizing its content. The goal is to maintain consistency and accuracy within the CSI and its associated thesauri. The CSI team also maintains data and rules that are used to support customer searches on products.
Responsible for planning, directing, and conducting technical services activities including cataloging, authority work, serials, processing, and preservation; managing and maintaining those functions and database maintenance projects in the libraries’ Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Millennium system; and planning for and implementation of metadata for digitization projects. Supervises and evaluates two cataloging/technical services assistants and student assistants. Works closely with music librarian in coordinating cataloging activities, and all librarians in planning library-wide operations and programs. Performs regular reference duties.
Deadline: Preference given to applications received by September 1, 2007.
The University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu), a nationally ranked liberal arts university offering a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law and continuing studies with approximately 3,000 undergraduate students is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. The University of Richmond seeks an enthusiastic and skilled Electronic Resources Librarian to provide leadership, expertise and effective management for the UR Libraries’ electronic resources.
The Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology. The library is a privately supported independent research library open to the public, serving a worldwide clientele. Services are provided to local, national and international academic, business, technical, and individual users. A distinguished collection of library materials supports research in physical sciences, life sciences, engineering and technology. Expansion of services and programs to the business and research community provides challenges and exceptional opportunities for growth in professional responsibilities and advancement to flexible and dedicated staff.
Brandeis University, a private research university in the metropolitan Boston area, seeks an enthusiastic, innovative and service-oriented Digital Initiatives Librarian to serve as an integral member of the Web and Library Application Services (WALAS) team. The WALAS team is part of the larger Library and Technology Services (LTS) organization. LTS encompasses the functions traditionally separated into Library Services and IT services, and leverages the strengths of each to provide high quality, accessible, and reliable systems and services to support learning and research activities, operational decision-making, planning, and analysis.
Annually process or supervise the processing of approximately 2,000 book and media invoices totaling 15,000 items, 400 journal invoices totaling 20,000 subscriptions, and 500 invoices for services, supplies and other expenditures.