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Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Library Technician to work in a fast-paced professional services firm in Downtown Los Angeles. This is a part-time, regular (ongoing) position of approximately 16 hours a week. Our ideal candidate is looking for regular, part-time work. Please note that a candidate must have previous experience with Sirsi in order to be considered. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Serials Check-in and verification.
• Mail sorting and routing.
• Other duties as needed.

  Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of previous experience with Sirsi is required.
• Previous library experience is mandatory.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in a special library, strongly preferred.
• Law firm experience is desirable.

 To Apply

• Please send resume and cover letter to LAC Recruiting Team at .
• Please use “Library Tech SIRSI #1331” in the subject line of your email.
• Let us know where you saw our posting.
• Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that values diversity in the workforce.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LIBRARY
HEAD, ELECTRONIC ACQUISITIONS
AND LICENSING UNIT

Reporting to the Head of the Electronic Resources and Database Management Section in the Technical Services Division, the Head of the Electronic Acquisitions and Licensing Unit will coordinate the Library’s electronic resource licensing and acquisition efforts. The librarian in this position will be expected to be innovative, knowledgeable, energetic, and service-oriented in overseeing the complex management of e-resource subscriptions, consortia licenses, and customized bundles. As unit head, this librarian will supervise staff responsible for ordering new resources, managing subscriptions, and negotiating licenses; serve as a liaison to publishers and vendors; and serve as a primary contact for collection managers, providing them with information to assist collection development decision-making. This librarian will also be expected to follow the fast changing trends in technologies related to the delivery of full-text scholarly resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of the Electronic Acquisitions and Licensing Unit will:
·     Manage the ordering, renewal, and licensing of electronic resources.

·     Supervise and train staff responsible for ordering new resources, renewing existing subscriptions, and reviewing licenses and amendments.

·     Manage unit communications with University Procurement, publishers and vendors.

·     Oversee the maintenance and renewal of major electronic resource packages through consortia, vendors, and publishers in collaboration with the Electronic Resources Officer, selectors, and fellow Electronic unit heads.

·     Communicate licensing, pricing, title lists, and title changes to selectors and Electronic unit managers.

·     Oversee the management of acquisitions and licensing data files.

·     Collaborate with other Electronic Resources and Database Management managers to maintain an efficient, effective workflow.

·     Counsel public and technical services staff on usage of licensed electronic resources, including interlibrary loan, course reserves, archival rights, etc.

Further information may be found at http://www.lib.umich.edu/node/15221

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
·     ALA-accredited Masters Degree in library/information science.

·     3-5 years of experience in acquisitions and/or licensing roles.

·     Experience negotiating and monitoring licenses for electronic resources.

·     Experience developing and successfully applying innovative solutions to complex workflows.

·     Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

·     Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·     Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

·     Knowledge of developing licensing, acquisitions, and usage metadata standards.

·     Experience with research library acquisitions practices, particularly serials.

·     Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic workflows inherent to electronic resources.

Desired
·     Experience with licenses for large consortia electronic resource packages.

·     Experience managing or implementing an electronic resource management system.

·     Experience working with an integrated library system, preferably Ex Libris’ Aleph.


BENEFITS, RANK, & SALARY

Rank is anticipated at the Associate or Senior Associate Librarian level; final rank and salary dependent on experience and qualifications Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a year; 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits as well as opportunities for professional development and travel.


RETIREMENT OPTIONS: TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments

APPLICATION PROCESS
Send application (cover letter & resume) as an email attachment to Robert Campe at "> c/o Library Human Resources; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1205.   For further information, call 734 764-2546.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks Director of Technical Services on behalf of our client, a prestigious international book wholesaler. The Director will manage priorities and allocate workload among library cataloging and processing (C&P) work centers globally, direct the long-range planning and strategic direction of these departments and recommend capital, expense and process change solutions. Ideal candidates will have substantive managerial experience and expertise managing large-volume cataloging. Position located in LaVergne, TN. Exceptional career opportunity with excellent salary and benefits package.

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Manages priorities and allocates the workload among the Library cataloging and processing (C&P) work centers globally including the US, Canada, and the UK.

·         Leads the major C&P projects & sets and tracks the C&P standards and performance metrics.

·         Partners with Logistics, Signature Services and other customer-facing units, ensuring that all critical deadlines are met and key deliverables are on target. Maintains statistics on process flow and productivity.

·         Ensures quality and timeliness of service to customers.

·         Participates in the strategic planning for Library.

·         Chairs the capital, expense, and process change committees, and leads the major C&P projects.

·         Partners with Library to draft annual budgets for C&P departments and participates in aligning these budgets with the sales and expense budgets for Library.

·         Attends book industry committees and events.

Education and Experience:

·         Master of Library Science Degree

·         10 years exp in cataloging or other library technical services

·         5 years experience working in or with major public libraries or academic libraries.

·         Project design and management skills.

·         Knowledge of MARC, LC, Dewey, NLC, NLM, Moys and AACR2 classification schemes.

·         Knowledge of LC Subject Headings and OCLC WorldCat Services.

·         Knowledge of LC, CSH, MESH and Sears subject analysis formats.

·         Personal computing skills including PC applications (Excel, Word, Access and Project) and Z39.50 client.

·         Knowledge of library automation systems, bibliographic utilities, and CD-ROM technologies.

·         Knowledge of budgeting principles.

To Apply:

1.      For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to the attention of Kathleen Schmidt,   with CC to .

2.      Please reference position title “Director of Technical Service, #1325” as the subject line of your email.

3.      Please let us know where you learned of this opportunity.

4.      LAC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer that seeks diversity in the workplace

Coordinator of Continuing Resources

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Minimum entry level salary is $40,000. Status: Full-time 

Georgia Southern University’s Zach S. Henderson Library invites nominations and applications for the position of Coordinator of Continuing Resources. Georgia Southern University (http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving 18,000 students in fall 2009, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.

See http://library.georgiasouthern.edu/employ.html for complete position description, qualifications and application instructions.

Screening of applications begins January 22, 2010, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is July 1, 2010. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

Government Publications Cataloger

University Libraries, University of Colorado at Boulder

The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications from motivated and innovative librarians to perform cataloging of government publications. As the largest research library in the Rocky Mountain region, the University Libraries is committed to providing access to all types of materials in conformance with national standards and to advancing the field through active service, inquiry, and participation in cooperative programs.

Reporting to the Head of Monographic Cataloging, the Government Publications Cataloger is responsible for providing access to the University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries’ collections, with a concentration on the Government Publications Department collections. The position works closely with the Government Publications Department. Cataloging is performed on OCLC for inclusion in the local Innovative Interfaces system and in the regional online catalog. As an original cataloger in the Cataloging & Metadata Services Department, the Government Publications Cataloger participates in PCC (NACO, SACO and BIBCO), OCLC Enhance, and the Federal Depository Library Program. In furtherance of the Libraries’ mission and departmental goals, the Government Publications Cataloger may teach other departmental and Libraries catalogers. The Government Publications Cataloger is a member of the tenure-stream Libraries faculty. Significant parts of the responsibilities of this position are scholarly activity and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Requirements

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 6, 2009. Application must be made online at www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting number 808347, and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at . The full position description can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobGovPubsCataloger.htm. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. In addition, the University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.