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Cameron University Library seeks a creative and service-oriented librarian to serve as Technical and Electronic Services Librarian. The person who fills the position will supervise the library’s serials control operations and maintain and improve the library’s web pages and Innovative Interfaces and Serials Solutions software programs. He or she will participate in some reference desk and classroom instruction work. Some evening and weekend work is required. This is a twelve month, faculty status position.

Deadline: The screen process will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to assure full consideration, please submit complete application by October 30, 2008.

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As a member of the Collection Management Department, and under general direction of the Coordinator, provide technological skills and computer support to assist Collection Management personnel and to develop innovative initiatives to meet challenges related to acquisitions, cataloging, and special collections. Work closely with Systems personnel to coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting related to the integrated library system (ILS) including ILS updates and updates/problems on staff computers. Help staff learn to use new software and make suggestions for applications that will increase efficiency and/or synchronize with the ILS or other systems. Run reports and provide statistical information when requested from Collection Management personnel. Work closely with Collection Management librarians on special projects. Maintain and enhance Collection Management web pages. Provide workshops and training for staff when needed. Assume selected collection development responsibilities.

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

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The J. Murrey Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a Head of Technical Services. The successful candidate will provide leadership/managerial direction and oversight for Technical Services operations and services within the Collections & Technical Services Department. Directly supervises one librarian and 4 support staff with a total staff of 25.

Responsibilities: Develops and manages effective operations and services that meet user needs, support departmental goals & objectives, and supports the library’s mission; Provides progressive vision and strategic direction for the section; Establishes overall workflows, policies, and procedures and coordinates acquisitions, cataloging, processing, binding & serial resources procedures in consultation with the AUL for Collections and Technical Services and section personnel; Establishes section goals and objectives in consultation with the AUL for Collections and Technical Services and section personnel; Monitors Departmental budget and ensures that funds are appropriately expended; Monitors maintenance of section facilities; Plans for, develops, and manages personnel; Designs jobs to meet the operational needs of the Department (roles, duties, responsibilities); Ensures that job descriptions and work plans are up-to-date; Participates in recruitment and selection of employees; Coaches employees to perform to the best of their abilities and skills; Ensures that all employees are kept current on the knowledge and skills needed to perform assigned tasks; Communicates performance expectations; Ensures that all section employees are fairly evaluated according to established procedures; Acts as a resource person for all employees in the area; Handles employee relations issues; Provides training and support for new/upgraded working software used by Collections & Technical Services Department personnel (ILS modules, OCLC software, etc.); Keeps self and section personnel up-to-date with functional changes/enhancements in specialty software and interfaces used by Technical Services section personnel. (e.g., Innovative technical services modules, OCLC interfaces & client software, EbscoNet, Collection Manager and other vendor provided systems, Cataloger’s Desktop, Classification Web); Assists in the functional implementation of new ILS modules used by Departmental personnel and coordinates training of Departmental personnel in the mechanics and use of specialty software and interfaces; Provides research support for Library collection analysis activities; Develops and performs collection statistical studies in support of the liaison program and other library initiatives; Provides research support for Innovative’s data listing and statistical reporting functionality.

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

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Williams College Libraries seeks candidates for the position of Head of Collection Development and Acquisitions. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage a $2.5 million materials budget, to lead collection initiatives and establish acquisitions policies at a top-ranked liberal arts college. Coordinating the work of 11 subject liaisons, this person will have an exciting role in developing the future of library collections as the college begins the construction of a new integrated library and technology center to open in 2011. The Head of Collection Development and Acquisitions reports to the College Librarian. This position is a full-time, 12-month administrative staff position.

Responsibilities: Prepares and justifies library budgets in conjunction with the College Librarian. Makes allocations and tracks expenditures for all acquisitions funds. Evaluates vendor performance and negotiates with vendors for service fees and discounts. Monitors faculty curricular and research interests and incorporates changes in the Williams curriculum. Oversees purchasing priorities. Coordinates review and selection of electronic resources and chairs the Library’s Electronic Resources Group. Negotiates license terms and pricing for electronic resources and media materials. Leads the implementation of the Library’s Electronic Resource Management module. Directs the Library’s digitization initiatives. As a Boston Library Consortium collection manager, represents the Williams College Libraries in frequent meetings with BLC counterparts. Participates in BLC initiatives including the Cooperative Collection Development Working Group. Supervises five Acquisitions support staff.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 6, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.

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George Mason University Libraries seeks a Director, Technical Services who will provide innovative, experienced leadership in all technical services areas, presently organized as three constituent units: Acquisitions (all formats), Serials Management, and Cataloging & Metadata Services. The University Libraries typically catalog more than 40,000 books/other research items yearly; and manages 6,000 print/30,000 electronic serials, and 500 electronic databases. Technical Services includes a total staff of seven librarians, 17 full-time paraprofessionals and four FTE student assistants. In anticipation of evolving developments within scholarly communications, trends in the academic/research marketplace, and learning/research priorities of the university, s/he will ensure both operational excellence and a forward-looking evolution of our technical services functions. S/he will provide oversight of professional development and training for all Technical Services staff; set broad goals for Technical Services; and ensure that all policies, procedures and workflows are appropriate for accomplishing the work of the units and for successfully meeting patron expectations in our increasingly digital environment. Position reports to the Associate University Librarian for Resources & Collection Management Services.

Deadline: In order to fill this position expeditiously, applications will be reviewed when received on a continuing basis until the position is filled.

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The Medical Library at the new Commonwealth Medical College is accepting applications or nominations for a Head, Electronic Resources. This position is responsible for providing leadership in the development, maintenance and support of the Medical Library’s website, including the selection and maintenance of the Library’s e-resources. By working collaboratively with librarians, faculty and students on the website contents, the Head, Electronic Resources will provide support to the College’s curriculum and instructional program components. A primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that high quality online materials and a wide array of electronic resources are readily available to Medical Library clientele on a variety of platforms. This position will report to the Director, Medical Library and will supervise one FTE Medical Library employee.

Deadline: None given.

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Eastern Oregon University invites applications for the position of Systems Librarian, Pierce Library. Reporting to the library director, this position is responsible for the development and maintenance of library IT systems (other than the Sage Integrated Library System). One to two students working in library systems are led by this position. The systems librarian is also expected to participate in professional development activities and to share in the responsibility for the provision of reference and information services to the Eastern Oregon University community. The systems librarian is responsible for: researching, evaluating, recommending and implementing new library technologies (eg digital preservation, institutional repository); implementing and maintaining current library software products (federated search, relational databases for collections, link resolver, proxy access to resources); working closely with other technology initiatives on campus (web development, course management) to integrate library initiatives and functions into these areas; managing access to the Library’s electronic resources, including library web pages; detailed tracking and presentation of usage statistics for electronic resources.

Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, October 31, 2008

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Dartmouth College Library seeks an energetic and creative librarian to serve as Acquisitions Services Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions Services, the Acquisitions Librarian acts as department head in her absence and participates in the overall management of a 21-member, highly-technical acquisitions department that provides essential support for all collection development activities and an information resources budget of approximately 9 million dollars. The Acquisitions Librarian will oversee continuing resources and statistical activities, FastCat cataloging processes, and staff development and training. As a member of the department’s management team, the Acquisitions Librarian will participate in goal setting, policy development and assessment. He or she will directly supervise 6 or more staff members and various department work teams, provide training and guidance to staff, participate in performance review, analyze workflows, and recommend, design and implement workflow changes as needed.

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

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Thomas Jefferson University, a health sciences university, invites applications and nominations for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. The Electronic Resources Librarian ensures local and remote access to electronic resources to TJU faculty, staff and students. Reporting to the Director, Collection Management, the Electronic Resources Librarian is a key member of the department and supervises 3.5 FTEs. He/she also serves on the Library’s management team. The Electronic Resources Librarian maintains and updates electronic resource holdings using Serials Solutions or a similar electronic resource management system (ERMS), a proxy server and customized vendor interfaces. He/she will need to effectively troubleshoot access and content-related issues with aggregators, vendors and publishers. Additionally, the Electronic Resources Librarian oversees the Library’s document delivery services.

Deadline: None given.

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The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, a rapidly growing unit of the UNC system, has available the following position: Electronic Resources/Media Catalog Librarian, a faculty status, tenure-track position. Position Responsibilities: catalogs Web site and Web-based subscriptions to journals and indexes as well as non-print media. Maintains links to electronic resources available through the library catalog. Supervises one support staff person and student assistants. Provides reference service one evening every other week and on occasional weekends and also serves as liaison to at least one academic department.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin September 30, 2008; position will remain open until filled.

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