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Library Associates Companies (LAC) is seeking candidates for immediate consideration for the position of Processing Supervisor.  The primary role of the Processing Supervisor is to oversee the workflow in the Processing Area and to develop and oversee the procedures for the processing function areas supervised.  The Processing Supervisor has oversight of the Processing Area, which includes Bindery, Processing, and Shelving with inputs from Acquisitions, Cataloging, and special HTML projects. The Processing Supervisor reports directly to the Project Manager and supervises the Processing Team staff members.Primary Responsibilities
This list represents the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be all-inclusive. 

Reporting to the Head of Electronic Collections, the Electronic Collections Librarian assumes both a leadership and liaison role in working with staff from all areas of the Library to support electronic collections development and management. Provides support as needed across the library system, particularly selectors, but also technical services staff in Acquisitions and Cataloging & Metadata Services.   

Responsibilities Serves as a key participant and/or leader in the acquisition, management, and evaluation of electronic resources to ensure consistent and integrated access for the Yale University Library (YUL).  Works across the entire YUL, serving as Selector/Collection Unit Coordinator for electronic resources that cross more than two libraries or subject areas.  Develops and/or manages the development of policies, procedures, best practices, and documentation with detailed guidelines for managing the lifecycle of electronic resources.  Leads ERM (Electronic Resources Management system, Verde software) library-wide activities, which are delegated to others and/or coordinated across the YUL system.  Provides training and information as needed across the library system, including selectors, as well as technical services staff in Acquisitions and Cataloging & Metadata Services.  Serves as a key participant and/or leader in understanding and developing the best ways to manage the lifecycle of major interdisciplinary electronic resource packages at YUL.  Serves as a key participant and/or leader in YUL’s e-Access Troubleshooting service.  Participates on the staff license review, negotiating, and compliance processes, for delivery to the Associate University Librarian (AUL). 

Leads and/or coordinates authentication and authorization issues for electronic resources, communicating as appropriate with vendors, selectors, AUL, and others.  Monitors trends in emerging technologies, business models, and licensing of electronic resources.  Works with Head of Electronic Collections to nurture effective relationships with e-resource suppliers and publishers, for the benefit of the YUL system.  Expected to be professionally active and to serve on select Library-wide committees.  Participates in and contributes to library long-term planning and is professionally active in library, scholarly and/or academic organizations.   Represents the Library and the University in the academic and professional community by serving on various committees and task forces.  May supervise non-exempt staff.  May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts.  May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.   

Qualifications Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program of library and information science, and five years of professional library experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank.  At least two years of directly applicable experience in the procurement, licensing, and management of electronic resources; and relevant additional experience which may be in related areas such as e-resources collections development, library publishing, or library technical activities.  Appointment to the rank of Librarian IV requires eight years of professional library experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. 

The position requires knowledge of the complex, ever-changing electronic publishing environment and scholarly communications issues. Must have the ability to work with a varied user groups and function effectively in a team environment and in a complex and culturally diverse organization. Excellent oral and written communication and training skills are required. Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills are required. Evidence of high productivity when working independently or in groups, as changing situations is required. Previous specific activities in one or more of the following areas are required: acquisitions operations related to licensed electronic resources, using and instructing in the use of information technologies, reviewing and identifying issues with license agreements for electronic resources, using an Integrated Library System and/or an Electronic Resource Management system. 

Toledo Museum of Art
Job Description
Job Title: Catalog Librarian
Area of Expertise: Art Reference Library
Reports To: Associate Librarian
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary Accurately describe and classify library materials according to international standards
and local practice in order to make such materials accessible to patrons of the library and the
Museum.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Perform original and complex copy cataloging for all monographic formats and languages by
searching appropriate documentation for existing records, and downloading or copying
appropriate records (including pre-acquisition searching).
• Make library materials accessible by assigning appropriate classification numbers to books
and catalogues, determining appropriate call numbers and main entries and processing
materials.
• Assist in the acquisition of library materials by creating order lists and purchase orders.
• Support the level of professionalism and standardization of the library catalog by maintaining
current awareness of MARC standards and LC cataloging practices and chanages,
implementing them when needed and communicating changes in standards, policies, and
practices to department staff; performing bibliographic file maintenance and authority control
(as needed); and performing necessary system supervisor tasks in absence of Associate
Librarian.
• Contribute to library patron’s satisfactory visitor experience by staffing the circulation desk
on a rotating basis, providing reference service to patrons in-house and remotely, and
demonstrating values-based behavior and excellent service in all contacts with audiences.
• Maintain professional contacts and knowledge by attending professional meetings and
workshops.
• Enhance the usefulness of the library catalog by assisting users in applying cataloging
principles to retrieve materials more efficiently.
• Enhance public awareness of the library by providing monthly input on new books to
website, maintaining website resources and appearance of the library website.
• Support the effective operation of the library by performing other related tasks as assigned.
• Support the Museum’s general operation by participating on cross-functional teams and task
forces as appropriate.
Team Relationships: Reports to Associate Librarian; member of Library Area of Expertise
within Collections Branch.
Education and/or Experience
Master’s degree (M. A.) from an accredited library or information studies program.
Undergraduate degree in the humanities (art history or extensive art history coursework
preferred). One year cataloging experience preferred but recent graduates are encouraged to
apply. Working knowledge of AACRII, LCSH, OCLC, and USMARC format; experience with
integrated library systems and working knowledge of at least one foreign language.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond
to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to
recognize and interpret at least one foreign language.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal
with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills
Requires computer literacy with understanding of database design and applications and working
knowledge of AACRII, LCSH, OCLC, and USMARC; ability to search internet and send and
respond to e-mail. Basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Other Skills and Abilities
Accurate keyboard skills. Must be self-motivated with ability to work independently. Detailoriented,
good interpersonal skills, good oral and written communication skills.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Majority of time on the job is spent working at a computer and requires employee to sit, use
hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to reach with hands or arms. Ordinary vision is required for
this work. Staffing the circulation desk requires that employee be able to talk and hear, and to
move around the library. Job requires lifting, moving, and shelving of books, which may involve
climbing, stooping, kneeling, or lifting and pushing weight.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally
exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Systems and Electronic Services Librarian provides oversight and leadership in the planning, implementation, integration, and maintenance of a broad range of library electronic services including the integrated library system (SirsiDynix Symphony), the Serials Solutions Knowledge base and 360 Suite, EZProxy, access to electronic databases, serials subscriptions and packages, and other third-party applications. The Systems and Electronic Services Librarian participates in the design and maintenance of the library web presence. The successful candidate will also assist students, faculty, staff, and other library users with electronic systems and services and participate in reference service (including evening, weekend, and holiday hours) as well as library instruction and collection development activities.

Deadline: None given.

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