NASIG Jobs

Wittenberg University seeks a dynamic, service-oriented Technical Services/Archives Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the successful candidate will administer the integrated library system; oversee (with the Head of Technical Services) the University’s archives and special collections; supervise copy cataloging and materials processing; perform complex cataloging of monographs, serials, AV, electronic resources and cataloging and processing of special collections as needed; share in instruction and reference liaison to academic departments, and collection development; participate in working on the reference desk (evenings and weekends).

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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The Rutgers University Library for the Center for Law and Justice, in Newark, N.J., is seeking a Serials & Technology Librarian. The Library for the Center for Law and Justice is a research library with a collection of over 500,000 volumes and volume-equivalents, and a staff of 18, including 8 librarians with faculty status. The Library spends about $650,000 per year for books, serials and electronic resources.

Deadline: None given

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An excellent opportunity exists for an energetic and innovative faculty librarian to provide leadership in the organization of the Library’s resources within the Library catalog, including exploration of next-generation library catalogs. The Cataloging Librarian is instrumental in developing and implementing goals, policies, and quality assurance procedures for bibliographic control of the HS/HSL collection. As a participant in the Library’s team oriented environment, the Cataloging Librarian considers issues affecting the library’s intellectual organization of information such as the application of metadata analysis to the library’s digital content.  As the Library investigates and moves forward with digital repository efforts, the Librarian will have significant involvement.  The successful candidate also represents and advocates for the Library’s needs in the University System of Maryland’s consortial cataloging environment, collaborates with other division librarians, serves on committees and teams, and is active professionally.  Reporting to the Associate Director for Resources, the Cataloging Librarian is a hands-on cataloger who creates original and adapts existing catalog records for materials in multiple formats, and supervises one serials cataloger and one cataloging technician.

Deadline: October 15, 2007

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Georgia College & State University offers a unique opportunity for an innovative, enthusiastic, and collaborative librarian to provide vision and leadership that both reflects current needs and anticipates future trends in the management of acquisitions, serials, and electronic resources in evolving library and instructional environments.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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The SUNY Upstate Health Sciences Library seeks a knowledgeable, creative, and service-oriented colleague for the position of Collection Management Librarian.Applicants should be able to apply excellent technical and interpersonal skills to all aspects of collection management, including collection development, acquisitions, e-resource licensing, cancellations, and work with others within the library, the University and vendors. The incumbent will coordinate daily operations related to: product trials; ordering; receiving; processing a wide variety of material in a variety of formats; invoicing and account management. This department also troubleshoots e-journal and database access issues (including remote access), coordinating with vendors and the Library web services team as appropriate.

Deadline: Position is open until filled.

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Columbia University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Networked Electronic Resources Librarian. We seek a dynamic individual to coordinate and support the acquisition, processing, and maintenance of electronic resources for the Columbia University Libraries. Working closely with Director for Collection Development and with Libraries selectors, this position, one of two in the division, provides an opportunity to participate in the development and advancement of networked electronic services in a collaborative environment.

Deadline: Applications received on or before October 5, 2007 will receive priority consideration. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care and service, is seeking applications for a Catalog Librarian at Pius XII Memorial Library. This is an annually renewable 12-month non-tenure track appointment. Under general direction, provide accurate bibliographic, authority, and item descriptions of materials by creating and maintaining records in the SLU and OCLC bibliographic databases using AACR2-R, Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, traditional and emerging metadata standards, and local policies and procedures.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 15, 2007, and will continue until position is filled.

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The MIT Libraries seek a creative and highly motivated librarian with a strong interest in serials cataloging and the development of leadership skills for the position of Head, Serials Cataloging Section. This Section is part of Cataloging and Metadata Services (CAMS), which is responsible for cataloging serials and monographs, quality assurance and general database management of the online catalog and a fee-based metadata services unit. The department’s mission statement can be found at:http://macfadden.mit.edu:9500/colserv/mission/catmission.htm. The Serials Cataloging Section consists of one professional cataloger (in addition to the Head) and 2 FTE support staff, who are responsible for CONSER-standard cataloging for new continuing resources in all formats, maintenance of catalog records, retrospective conversion of legacy records and SFX linking.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 1, 2007.

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Florida Atlantic University is seeking an energetic, flexible librarian to assist the Head of Serials Management and Acquisitions with receipt, processing and management activities for serials in all formats. Duties will include oversight of order/pay/receipt processing and renewal for serials, claiming activities, resolving complex problems encountered by staff, staff training, report preparation, vendor interaction/assessment and special projects. The position is highly collaborative and interacts with other departments to ensure public access and record maintenance; works with Electronic Resources Librarian to resolve access-related issues for electronic journals. FAU provides substantial online information resources and participates in consortial purchases with other State of Florida universities.

Deadline: September 21, 2007 with an anticipated starting date of November 5, 2007.

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Under the general direction of the Head of Information Resources Management, the Acquisitions Librarian leads and manages the acquisition functions of Library Affairs, including monographic and serials acquisitions. The Acquisitions Librarian supervises the work of staff; communicates with vendors for establishment of orders and ongoing receipt of library resources; provides support for the management of established licenses and contracts with the Electronic Resources Librarian and Collections Development Librarians; in conjunction with the Electronic Resources Librarian, ensures license compliance and record keeping for digital acquisitions; works closely with the Electronic Resources Librarian to ensure access and resolve contract issues; works closely with cataloging staff to ensure accuracy in information in the integrated library system.

Deadline: October 5, 2007, or until filled

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