NASIG Jobs

Minnesota State University, Mankato Memorial Library seeks a flexible, innovative, service-oriented individual to serve as Acquisitions Librarian in the newly formed Technical Services unit. This position works in close collaboration with the other technical service librarians and staff for the successful acquisitions of print, non-print, and electronic resource materials for the Library’s collections. A primary focus for this position is the management of over 250 electronic resources. Responsibilities include managing the library’s materials budget in close collaboration with the Dean of Library Services; assigning funding codes; monitoring and reporting on account balances and expenditures using the ALEPH Acquisitions Module; establishing and maintaining effective vendor relations, monitoring vendor performance, and identifying new vendor sources; collaborating with electronic resources librarian to manage and evaluate database trials; negotiating license terms, pricing, and maintenance for electronic resources and verifying access to electronic subscriptions; and providing leadership in the management of the Electronic Resource Management System. All library faculty serve on teams as a subject liaison to one or more disciplines/programs, with responsibility for collection development and library instruction sessions, and share in weekend reference responsibilities and introductory library instruction sessions.

Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 3, 2008.

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The Resource Description Coordinator is a member of a dynamically-evolving Digital and Technology Services Department and assumes overall responsibility for cataloging policy and production. The Resource Description Unit is one of three primary units within Technical Services, and is responsible for describing and providing access to serial and monographic content in all formats. MARC and Non-MARC catalog records are created in this unit, keeping pace with shifting library priorities. The Resource Description Coordinator reports to the Head of Technical Services, who in turn reports to the Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives and Technical Services. This position is part of the Technical Services Management Team which coordinates departmental policies, procedures and workflows.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on April 7, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Library invites applications for an Electronic Resources Coordinator position. This Librarian functions within the Library’s Collection Development Team, contributing expertise in electronic resource management. This position also provides general reference and instruction; serves as a liaison to designated academic departments. The successful candidate will be hired at the rank of Academic Librarian.

Deadline: Applications received by March 21, 2008 are ensured full consideration; the position will remain open until filled.

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The successful candidate for the position of Electronic Resources/Web Librarian will have the following responsibilities: serving on a university-wide electronic resources advisory committee; managing locally held electronic journals and databases; maintaining and expanding linking capabilities with Serials Solutions, monitoring and maximizing access to free full-text resources, serving as local administrator with numerous passwords, managing database trials and statistics for e-resources, maintaining a proxy server, updating and maintaining the departmental website. Reference, bibliographic instruction and collection development responsibilities are also required of all library faculty. The position includes evening and weekend assignments.

Deadline: Closing Date - 03/25/08

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Wittenberg University seeks a dynamic, service-oriented Technical Services/Archives Librarian. This is a tenure-track, 12 month position reporting to the Head of Technical Services. The successful candidate will manage (with the Head of Technical Services) the University’s archives and special collections; oversee copy cataloging and materials processing; perform complex cataloging of monographs, serials, AV, electronic resources and cataloging and processing of special collections as needed; administer the integrated library system; share in information literacy instruction and collection development to academic departments; provides reference service one night per week and serves as part of the weekend rotation with other librarians.

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

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Reporting to the Head of the Acquisitions Services Department, the successful candidate will supervise the Head of the Serials Services Unit which orders, checks-in, and claims all continuation orders in print format and prepares renewal invoices for payment . Will provide training, will serve as a resource person for serials acquisitions, including serial check-in and creation of MARC 21 publication patterns, will resolve problems related to orders, subscription records, and invoices including communication with vendors and selectors. Finalists will be asked to submit official transcripts and to present on a specific topic to all library personnel.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 17, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

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We are seeking candidates who wants to serve as role models for students in this community of Christian scholarship. The successful candidate must have a vibrant personal Christian faith commitment. He or she will also demonstrate a desire to support the College’s mission and be comfortable with the College’s Theological Assumptions and Lifestyle Statement. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise all aspects of library periodicals management using ExLibris’ Voyager Serials Module, EBSCONET, and SFX with particular attention to claims, binding, duplicate exchange, and database management. Share in the regular Reference Desk staffing rotation, including at least one night a week during the academic year. Participate in other library services to undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree-completion programs with additional responsibilities in one of the following areas: cataloging, collection development, interlibrary loan, or library instruction. Includes oversight of one to two student workers and involvement in faculty committee work.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin in March and the position is expected to be filled by July 2008.

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Columbus State University Libraries is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, service-oriented individual to serve as electronic resources and systems librarian. Duties focus on oversight of the libraries’ computer technology environment and include providing advice, guidance and information on library computer technology needs; computer troubleshooting within the libraries; administering the library management system (Voyager); maintenance of the libraries’ web site; handling of licensing, installation and implementation of electronic resources, and training of library faculty and others in the use of same; and compilation of statistics. The electronic resources and systems librarian works closely with all library departments and the campus computing center on a wide variety of projects. This librarian also serves as liaison to the Departments of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems Management (CISM). In this capacity, he/she performs collection development and collaborates with departmental faculty to offer relevant information literacy instruction to Computer Science and CISM students. The electronic resources and systems librarian also provides assistances at the main library’s Information Commons for a few hours a week (daytime only).

Deadline: Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

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The Information Technology Librarian reports to the Supervisor, Technical Services, and supports library operations by maintaining library systems, incorporating new technologies and implementing innovative solutions that enhance learning and research. This position coordinates changes to the integrated library system, manages bibliographic record loads, coordinates database maintenance routines, engages in cooperative technology projects and serves Zayed University as an integral resource within the Library.

Deadline: None given. The position is available from July 1, 2008.

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Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks a flexible, innovative, service-oriented individual to serve as Acquisitions Librarian in the newly formed Technical Services unit. This position works in close collaboration with the other technical service librarians and staff for the successful acquisition of print, non-print, and electronic resource materials for the Library’s collections. A primary focus for this position is the management of over 250 electronic resources. Responsibilities include managing the library’s materials budget in close collaboration with the Dean of Library Services; assigning fund codes; monitoring and reporting on account balances and expenditures using the ALEPH Acquisitions Module; establishing and maintaining effective vendor relations, monitoring vendor performance, and identifying new vendor sources; collaborating with electronic resources librarian to manage and evaluate database trials; negotiating license terms, pricing , and maintenance for electronic resources and verifying access to electronic subscriptions; and providing leadership in the management of the Electronic Resource Management System. All library faculty serve on teams as a subject liaison to one or more disciplines/programs, with responsibility for collection development and library instruction sessions, and share in weekend reference responsibilities and introductory library instructions sessions.

Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 3, 2008.

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