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Rose Memorial Library, Stony Point, NY

The Rose Memorial Library, Stony Point, NY, seeks experienced and motivated library administrator to serve as Director to manage all aspects of public library.  
 
Full-time [35 hours/week]. Some evening and weekend hours.  
 
Reports to 7-member Board of Trustees.  
 
Competitive salary offered.  
 
Required: MLS, min. 3 yrs. public library management experience; supervisory and budgetary experience. RCLS and library director experience preferred.  
 
Email cover letter and resume to: 
 
Gail M. Mulligan 
Secretary 
Rose Memorial Library Board of Trustees 
 
All responses should be submitted by April 1, 2009. 
 
When you apply for this job, please be sure to mention you found this job listing on www.LibGig.com. Thank You.   

See: http://publicboard.libgig.com/ job/ 339d0eba87b01351317ab85d7baeef 47/?d=1&source=rss_page 
    

Posted Mar 14

SUNY Maritime College, Throgs Neck, NY

The Stephen B. Luce Library of SUNY Maritime College invites applicants for the position of Cataloging and Metadata Librarian. 
 
Summary: 
The Cataloging and Metadata Librarian is responsible for cataloging in all formats and selection, creation and application of appropriate metadata for bibliographic and digital records. This is a tenure track academic position. 
 
Responsibilities: 
· Manage and process electronic and print cataloging records using the Ex-Libris Library System 
· Ensures quality of bibliographic and digital databases through compliance with national and local standards such as MARC, AACR2, LCSH, LCCS, OCLC, NLM and LC cataloging practices and other appropriate cataloging and metadata standards 
· Performs original and complex copy cataloging for all formats. Participates with members of the library staff in the development of standards, policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely maintenance of catalog and digital records 
· Participates in library digital projects, keeps abreast of developments in electronic publishing, networking and indexing to design methods for including off-site access to electronic documents in library’s OPAC, including images, full text, etc. 
· Provides leadership in the area of metadata management within the library environment through participation in joint projects 
· As part of the library faculty team, participates in library education programs (information literacy, reference and information desk, liaison to academic departments, creating electronic instructional content) 
· As a member of the faculty, serves on various campus-wide committees, SUNY-wide committees and the college governance 
· As a library faculty, makes scholarly contributions to the profession 
· Other tasks as assigned as it relates to abilities and experience 
 
Required Experience 
· ALA-accredited MLS degree 
· Two years cataloging/metadata experience 
· Knowledge of MARC, AACR2, LCSH, LCCS, UMLS, XML, Dublin Core and other cataloging and metadata standards highly desirable 
· Familiarity with bibliographic technology, database design and digital repository requirements 
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
· Able to work collaboratively in a team environment 
· Ability to successfully lead, train and interact with employees and graduate library interns 
 
Preferred: 
· Advanced degree in another academic discipline 
· Experience in an academic library setting 
· Working familiarity with the Ex-Libris integrated library system 
· Knowledge of emerging library technologies 
 
Application procedure: Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references and salary requirements electronically to: 
Human Resources Services 
6 Pennyfield Avenue 
Throggs Neck, NY 10465 
Subject heading “Library”. Position is open until filled.

See: http://publicboard.libgig.com/ job/ e1c977076492923753bf7cfebf492b 91/?d=1&source=rss_page 
   

Posted Mar 12

Drexel University College of Law Library, Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University College of Law Library solicits applications for the newly created position of Faculty Services Librarian. Drexel welcomed its inaugural law school class in August 2006 and will apply for ABA provisional approval in August, 2007. Information about Drexel University College of Law and the Law Library is available at http://www.drexel.edu/law/ and the library at http://drexel.edu/law/library/  
 
Position is available now and preliminary interviews will take place at the AALL Annual Meeting. 
 
DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will join a library committed to providing the highest level of research support to faculty and students. The Faculty Services Librarian reports to the Head of Public Services and is responsible for developing in consultation with the director, faculty, and head of public services a full range of research support services for a faculty committed to scholarship. The Faculty Services Librarian is responsible for coordinating the library’s faculty liaison program and developing programs to support faculty research. Responsible for monitoring quality, effectiveness, and timeliness of research assistance provided to faculty and recommending, as needed, steps to improve service. 
 
The Faculty Services Librarian also provides traditional research, reference, and instructional services to students, and teaches in the library’s for-credit course offerings. Some evening and weekend reference work will be required. 
 
The Faculty Services Librarian is a member of the library’s management team and participates in matters involving collection development. 
 
REQUIRED: JD from an ABA approved law school and an MLS or equivalent from an ALA approved program or equivalent with a minimum of two years experience in an academic or law firm library with a demonstrated record 
of providing sophisticated research assistance to faculty or attorneys. Candidates with relevant library experience and who are making substantial progress toward the completion of their degree are encouraged to apply. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills (candidates asked to interview will be asked to provide writing samples), demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and have a strong familiarity with and understanding of legal research materials in all formats. Must be a self-starter, able to meet deadlines, and work well in a collaborative environment to achieve common goals. 
 
PREFERRED: Demonstrated familiarity with social science research resources or business and financial and business research. Demonstrated supervisory and management experience (either in a library or elsewhere). Familiarity with publisher provided electronic information notification services. Experience with Wikis, blogs, and a variety of library print-based and electronic publications. Experience using technologies such as messaging for reference and research assistance. 
 
SALARY: Commensurate with experience. Position remains open until filled. 
 
TO APPLY: Send (electronic submissions preferred) cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and the names of three references by clicking below or to: 
 
Christopher Simoni 
Director, Law Library and Professor of Law 
Drexel University College of Law Library 
3320 Market Street 
Philadelphia, PA 19104 
215.571.4767 
 
Drexel University is committed to equality of employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Moreover, Drexel University is committed to recruiting and advancing women and minorities at all levels. 
 
When you apply for this job, please be sure to mention you found this job listing on www.LibGig.com. Thank You.

See: http://publicboard.libgig.com/ job/ a8481a5ae97367541241c08924fffb ad/?d=1&source=rss_page 
    

Posted Mar 09

Fox Rothschild LLP, Philadelphia, PA

Provide the management and technical support for library acquisitions and collection development in a fast paced - high volume law library. 
 
Responsibilities: 
Coordinate the acquisition of new library materials. Maintain a system for recording and confirming order fulfillment. Handle bill payment and vendor account maintenance. Serve as liason to publishers and other vendors. Oversee the maintenance of deskbook distribution lists. Download online billing records for LEXIS, WESTLAW and other computer services. Analyze legal department and practice area materials as a part of collection development. Analyze print/online, office and departmental expenditures as needed. Prepare montly reports and statistics on expenditures. Analyze and compile annual budgets. Coordinate loose-leaf, treatises, and government materials with outside services. Maintain license agreements with outside services. Coordinate arriving and departing attorney protocal and checklists. Organize and maintain collection maintenance programs. Train and mentor staff. 
 
Required: 
Bachelors Degree required - MLS (or work equivalent) preferred. 2+ years experience in a Legal Library. Previous management experience in a fast paced environment is also required. Expertise in: OCLC, online library systems (such as LIBERTY 3 by SoftLink), mathmatics/budget, attention to detail, and prioritizing work flow. Additionally, a solid background with legal materials is preferred. 
 
To Apply: 
Resumes and salary requirements electronically by clicking below. 
 
When you apply for this job, please be sure to mention you found this job listing on www.LibGig.com. Thank You. 
See: http://publicboard.libgig.com/ job/ 54abaad2b82c2932f917a1e195f647 71/?d=1&source=rss_page 
    

Rider University - Lawrenceville

ARCHIVES SPECIALIST 
 
Rider University seeks an Archives Specialist for the Libraries to create digital images of archival and special materials, focusing on the Louis A. Leslie Collection of Shorthand. Individual will also work with the Archivists-Librarians to organize and process archives and special collection materials, work with cataloging and systems staff to provide appropriate links to catalog records and to create a website highlighting materials from the shorthand collection, assist with creating bibliographic records of archival and special materials, participate in conservation procedures and other library duties as assigned. 75% of this position is grant funded.  

See: http://njherc.org/c/job.cfm? site_id=685&jb=5303428 
   

Thomas Edison State College

SUMMARY:  
The webmaster will ensure the most effective use of all New Jersey State Library (NJSL) web sites through the use of current and emerging technologies to fulfill NJSL's mission and goals. The webmaster will develop and enforce processes, protocols and workflows for managing content and maintaining a consistent look and feel of branding throughout web sites. The webmaster will contribute to setting overall web strategy for customer experience and will provide strategic leadership in the management, ongoing development and enhancement of NJSL web sites and intranet. Responsibilities also include vendor management and staff training.  
 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:  
 
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.  
 
- Organizes assigned work and develops appropriate methods for meeting goals and objectives.  
 
- Continuously reviews and evaluates workload; develops and implements improved methods as required.  
 
- Develops and recommends an appropriate budget for activities supervised.  
 
- Analyzes and interprets applicable principles, federal and/or state laws and regulations in the course of official duties.  
 
- Establishes liaison and coordinates responsibilities with other staff organizations that relate to or impact on assigned functions.  
 
- Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.  
 
- Attends and participates in meetings or events related to assigned responsibilities.  
 
- May serve on standing and ad hoc committees.  
 
- Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties.  
 
- Maintains essential records and files.  
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:  
 
-Windows Vista, XP, Office 2007  
 
-Coding for IE, Firefox, Safari and other browsers in compliance with W3C standards including adherence to WCAG 2.0 and other WAI guidelines  
 
-FTP, HTML/dHTML/XML, HTTP, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL  
 
-Content management systems including Drupal and Joomla  
 
-Indesign, Dreamweaver, Flash  
 
-Implementing Web 2.0 technologies including RSS feeds, blogs, wikis, podcasts, video streaming, surveys, social networking and other community-building techniques  
 
-Implementing and adhering to high standards of web security and user privacy  
 
-Demonstrated ability to work and communicate well with others at all levels of the organizational hierarchy  
 
-Demonstrated ability to translate functional requirements into technical design and development projects  
 
-Organizational, project management and time-budgeting skills  
 
-MLIS, familiarity with public libraries and integrated library systems preferred. REQUIREMENTS:  
 
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.  
 
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in education, higher education or other field related to the functions of the position.  
 
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year for year basis.  
 
NOTE: A Master's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.  
 
NOTE: A Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.  
 
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.  

See: http://njherc.org/c/job.cfm? site_id=685&jb=4919083 

Auto req ID 2063BR
   

Job Category Commercial Effectiveness

Job Description Monitors competitive environment and consolidates, validates and disseminates information to identify trends, opportunities and threats and drive evidence-based decision-making in Diabetes Brand Marketing and throughout the organization. Manages established content infrastructure, develops and implements process improvements as program evolves. 
 
RELATIONSHIPS: 
This position reports to the Associate Director, Strategic Brand & Competitor Insights. Collaborates closely with the Manager, Competitive Intelligence to ensure consistency in deliverables. Gathers key information from the Sales force, Medical department, Managed Care, etc., as well as from external sources. Reports information back to Commercial Effectiveness, Diabetes Brand Marketing, Extended Brand Teams and the organization in general, with specific dissemination determined by intelligence confidence, security and appropriateness. External relationships include interactions with professional services vendors. 
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
 
COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE CORE FUNCTIONSn 
• Gathers information from a variety of internal and external sources regarding competitors' strategy, concentration, financial results, targeted markets, merger & acquisition activities, product development 
• Compiles and communicates reports to management, ensuring the quality and actionability of the research and leveraging the findings to improve business results 
• Provides rigorous assessment of the accuracy, validity and reliability of frequently disparate gathered information  
• Provides relevant input to the ongoing budget planning process (AB/RE/SPP) 
• Coordinates all related global information with key departments in Denmark 
• Collaborates with Market Research counterparts to ensure complete and consistent brand team communications. 
• Follows formal protocols and policies for the collection, assessment, classification, storage, and dissemination of competitive information in accordance with Novo Nordisk’s SOP and SCIP guidelines for gathering CI 
 
CONTENT MANAGEMENTn  
• Manages and maintains real-time CI knowledge network through component collection, uploading and in-depth implication assessment to help facilitate knowledge sharing across Diabetes Brand Marketing and other functions 
• Develops alerts and newsletters to inform stakeholders of competitive activities, with associated threat level, brand strategy implications/ recommendations  
• Manages competitor promotional material library and tracks message/strategy focus shifts for core competitors 
• Monitor clinical and commercial landscapes for opportunities and upcoming threats 
 
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required, preferably in a science, business or journalism discipline. Masters degree preferred.  
• 3-5 years related experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry. Strong understanding of the intelligence cycle, especially collection, assessment, and management of primary data preferred. Progressive demonstrated business experience, preferably in a professional services environment or sales, marketing, consulting capacity with some prior competitive intelligence experience preferred. 
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills. MS Access or other database platform a plus 
• Ability to work across functions, partnering with the brand teams and other groups within Novo Nordisk 
• Excellent search and research skills including experience with the use of online databases (scientific, business, patent, etc) and the Internet 
• Analytical and strategic thinking – able to identify trends and see the big picture from scattered pieces of information  
• Ability to structure and present qualitative data in a compelling and convincing fashion; strong writing, presentation, and project management skills

Department CE - SB & COMPETITOR INSIGHTS

Job/Position Location Princeton, NJ

Job/Position State NJ

Degree Required Bachelor's Degree Required

Percent Travel 0 - 10%  

See: https://sjobs.brassring.com/ 1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp? partnerid=25067&siteid=5012& jobId=8895  
    

Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services. Working in partnership with the global science and health communities, Elsevier's 7,000 employees in over 70 offices worldwide publish more than 2,000 journals and 1,900 new books per year, in addition to offering a suite of innovative electronic products, such as ScienceDirect, MD Consult, Scopus, bibliographic databases, and online reference works.    

Responsibilities   

• Deliver pre-set and mutually agreed upon goals (financial and usage) by implementing an account development strategy to promote growth and usage of ES electronic product line and other product offerings to current customers.
• Implement seminars and training/user awareness programs to promote usage and value among current customers. 
• Create and deploy marketing actions and public relations programs that enhance ES positioning and exposure to the library/information services industry.
• Contribute to the development of customer focused account development strategies aimed at positioning ES as the superior source in meeting customers' informational needs.
• Responsible for meeting regional and individual usage targets on account level as well as regional sales goals.
• Determine and analyze specialized needs of strategic customers. Partner internally and externally to deploy marketing actions to meet these needs
• Conduct analyses and monitor usage to evaluate and develop strategies to increase value.  Communicate value to customers and sales staff.
• Gather, monitor and evaluate competitive information and impact on account development strategy. 

 
 
Qualifications

• Position involves 40-50% travel. 
• Goal oriented, target driven, team player, conceptual seller, social skills. 
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills. 
• Marketing & Analytical skills
• Strong negotiation skills. 
• Working knowledge of hardware, software and electronic delivery. 
• PowerPoint presentation skills are necessary, strong knowledge of MS Word and Excel, MLIS or experience in information industry preferred. 
• Knowledge about libraries is strongly encouraged; experience as a librarian would be advantageous. 
• Experience in training desired but not mandatory.

University degree or equivalent required, 3 years related sales or training experience.

See: http://www.jobbind.com/united- states/job/4301334.html 
   

New York City 

Our client, located in New York City, is a world renowned organization dedicated to the progressive control and cure of cancer through programs of patient care, research, and education.  This institution is committed to exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs. The close collaboration between their physicians and scientists is one of their unique strengths, enabling them to provide patients with the best care available today as they work to discover more effective strategies to prevent, control, and ultimately cure cancer in the future. The library is an integral part of the education programs and training for  future physicians and scientists.

The Position: The successful candidate will create and communicate a vision for Library and information services and activities. Develop long-term and short-term strategic plans. Will provide consultation services and conduct literature searches to answer research and information questions as requested by the clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals and support staff in the clinic, laboratory and administration departments. Additionally, participate in the Clinical Medical Librarian Program by supporting an assigned clinical team, attend their routine meetings, proactively filtering information and providing current awareness services and serve as the primary point of contact for all Library services to the team. Organizes events to demonstrate, teach, and market content and/or tools to their clients. Participates with content selection team. Participates in developing, implementing and providing virtual reference services.  Plan new fiscal year budgets and present operating capital budget proposal to administration.  Represent the Medical Library and institution on various regional, state, and national committees and organizations. 

Requirements: MLIS/MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent. The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years progressive leadership experience in a library or information-related field.  Demonstrated successes in redefining programs, implementing new services, and fostering strategic partnerships are essential, as is a high-level of negotiating skills and a keen knowledge to implement information technology.  Excellent communication and marketing skills and experience working in a team setting essential. Required knowledge of virtual references services. Knowledge and experience of online databases including OVID, PubMed, Dialog and ISI Web of Science desired. Teaching, Research and user education experience desired, as well as, a Science undergraduate degree preferred.  Solid administrative experience and interpersonal skills as well as excellent written and oral communication skills are expected.  

This client offers an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement.  
 

Job Code   CT-03         (resumes and cover letter in Word preferred) 
 

Check out our website www.wontawk.com for other Wontawk information

For further details on this job, to send your resume with cover letter or to make a referral: 

Contact: 

Sarah Warner, MLIS

Wontawk

212 / 869-3348  

swarner@wontawk.com 
   

Job Title: Information Resources Manager (NY)  

Job ID: 21137  

Location: New York  

Department Library  

Matrix Level 9  

Schedule Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  

Reporting Relationship Firmwide Library Manager, works closely with the Director of Administration - New York  

Responsibilities  

Guided by department objectives and priorities, leads and directs client service strategies and operations for the New York office library. Ensures information resources align with goals and that services and resources are consistently at best practice level. Provides senior expertise in corporate finance research for Capital Markets Group. Manages and develops department staff. Ensures client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of the position.  

Essential Functions  

Client Service  
1. Consistently promote and model the Firm's Client Service Principles in leadership, teamwork, work product, and personal interaction.  
2. Promote client service throughout department; ensure client service standards are set and achieved by team; provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure client service is accomplished individually and through teamwork.  
3. Ensure exemplary client service to managers and supervisors, demonstrating that results for clients and the Firm are achieved through collaboration, shared resources, and effective knowledge exchange.  
 
Library Strategic and Operational Management  
1. In collaboration with management, firmwide library team, internal clients, and local team, establish and regularly review library objectives; develop and implement strategies to align department with firm and office goals, to increase client service, and to effectively deploy resources.  
2. Ensure library is effectively promoted to attorneys and timekeepers; develop strategies to increase knowledge flow and accessibility of information.  
3. Collaborate with attorneys to identify, implement, and support direct-to-client services.  
4. Apply deep professional knowledge to achieve high quality day-to-day library services and to ensure department is recognized as operating at full potential.  
5. Ensure excellence in all areas including reference services, interlibrary loan, online information retrieval, database and software license accounts, acquisition and collection development, and technical processing.  
6. Collaborate closely with Director of Administration and Firmwide Library Manager to develop and manage related budget accounts for the New York office, effectively plan budgets based on strategic objectives, in-depth needs assessments, and short- and long-range goals; review and assess performance of department against budget.  
7. Ensure billable work is recorded; collaborate closely with management on strategies to ensure revenue services are identified and captured.  
 
Professional Expertise  
1. Provide senior level research and library management expertise to support attorneys and timekeepers.  
2. Remain current in industry trends in library services, practice group library resources and the legal profession.  
3. Participate on and lead major, complex projects that increase the value of library to clients, timekeepers, and the firm.  
4. Research, set up and maintain Precedent files for Capital Markets Group.  
5. Develop and update links for Capital Markets portal and library links for Capital Markets Group on library portal.  
 
Team Management  
1. Ensure Firm policies and practices are followed within Department; promote consistency and fairness, maintain open door policy and promote open dialog.  
2. Ensure that Department staff is knowledgeable and trained on professional and technical matters.  
3. Ensure Department is structured and staffed effectively to meet client service objectives.  
4.. Ensure staff effectively meet client service objectives. Provide supportive coaching; set achievable, challenging team goals; develop skills of team members to ensure achievement of client service priorities.  
5. Prepare timely, substantive, and strategically aligned performance evaluations.  
6. Identify and timely address employee relations and performance concerns within team; collaborate with Human Resources and management to support effective and appropriate resolution.  
7. Participate in recruiting for department, including drafting position descriptions; regularly review and update position descriptions for staff.  
 
Professional Development  
1. Remain current in industry trends in Library and the legal profession.  
2. Ensure expertise in technology relevant to the position; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency.  
3. Participate on and lead major, complex projects that increase the value of Library services to clients, attorneys, timekeepers and the Firm.  
4. Ensure client service and performance consistently meet Career and Compensation Management Program (CCMP) expectations for Matrix Level 9.  
5. Regularly review position against Matrix expectations and develop goals to further increase position value.  
 
Confidentiality  
Ensure compliance with the Firm's Confidentiality Policy, including safeguarding confidential and personal information, and reporting any suspected breach appropriately and immediately.  
 
Safety Practices  
Adhere to the Firm’s General Safety Practices and any unique safety practices for department and building.  

Other Duties  

1. Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications  

Education and Experience  
1. MLS degree plus a minimum of 5 years experience in corporate finance research, minimum 3 years of litigation research and 1 3 years supervisory/management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
 
Teamwork and Applied Skills  
1. Strong written and oral communication skills.  
2. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with all levels of personnel.  
3. Excellent planning and organizational skills.  
4. Strong reference and research skills.  
5. Extensive database/computer/web knowledge and skills.  
6. Demonstrated leadership ability.  

Availability  

Available Immediately  

How to Apply  

Apply online.  
 
Morrison & Foerster is not accepting resumes or referrals from agencies. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Morrison & Foerster hires the candidate.  

Recruiting Contact  

Staff Recruiting  
Morrison & Foerster LLP  
425 Market Street  
San Francisco, CA 94105  

EEO Statement  

Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  
   

Posted Mar 05

The J.W. England Library of the University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, PA

The Coordinator of Access Services is responsible for those services which provide access to the library and its collections, including circulation, document delivery, and photocopying; reports directly to the Director of Library and Information Services; supervises the circulation manager, the Learning Resource Center associate, the evening library supervisor, the weekend library supervisor and the document delivery staff; has faculty rank in the Department of Information Science, and participates in teaching, advising, scholarly activity/research and service to the institution and profession. The Coordinator establishes and evaluates services, policies, and practices for circulation (including shelving), reserve, and document delivery based on best practices and new developments; serves as administrator for circulation functions of the library’s automated system (Voyager); and provides back-up for the library’s website and course management software (ANGEL) 
 
Required Qualifications: 
-Five years of supervisory experience in a service environment 
-Two years of professional library experience including reference, instruction and collection development 
-ALA-accredited masters degree 
 
Excellent oral and written communication skills 
 
Desirable Qualifications: 
-Experience in library access services 
-Library system experience, especially with Voyager 
-Familiarity with course management software and website maintenance 
 
To Apply: 
Please send cover letter and resume to the Search Committee by clicking below, or to  
Gina Kaiser 
Search Committee Co-Chair 
J.W. England Library 
4200 Woodland Ave 
Philadelphia, PA 19104  
  

Posted Mar 05

Moore College of Art and Design, Philadelphia, PA

Hours: Full Time 
Salary: Commensurate with Experience 
 
Duties: 
* Participate in all aspects of automated circulation.  
* Resolve patron account issues 
* Train and oversee work-study students. 
* Assist with acquisitions. 
* Oversee the Inter Library Loan program. 
* Update the library blog as needed. 
* Provide library instruction as needed. 
* Work cooperatively with library staff and other professionals to participate in the revision and creation of policies, procedures, and special projects, which include the blending of traditional library activities with digital initiatives. 
 
Qualifications: 
The ideal candidate will have some library experience and experience with Innovative Integrated Library Systems. Must have experience with both PC and Mac operating systems. Must have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as strong planning and project management skills. 
 
Interested candidates submit cover letter with salary requirements and resume by clicking below or to: 
 
Moore College of Art and Design 
Attn: Human Resources Manager 
20th Street and The Parkway 
Philadelphia, PA 19103 
Fax: 215-568-1773 
 
When you apply for this job, please be sure to mention you found this job listing on www.LibGig.com. Thank You.
   

Director of Development

Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Location: Piscataway, NJ

• Category: Admin - Development and Fund Raising

Posted: 03/04/2009

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Type: Full Time

Salary: $75,470 to $113,315 USD Per Year

Reports to the University Librarian. Serves as the executive advancement professional for the Rutgers University Library System, composed of 26 buildings and distinct academic collections located throughout the state of New Jersey. Manages and leads a team whose goal is to run a nationally recognized marketing, communications, and fundraising program to support transformational initiatives at the libraries. Is responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts and the expansion of existing support from a national portfolio of individuals, corporations, and foundations in support of the libraries' research, teaching, and outreach activities. Collaboratively determines strategic fundraising goals, designs overall development strategy, develops individualized cultivation and solicitation plans for identified major prospects, creates short and long-term programs for clients, promotes clients' development efforts through internal and external media and programs, and serves as annual fundraising campaign manager for the libraries. Advises, guides, and prepares departments for solicitation meetings. Builds successful relationships with alumni, volunteers, faculty, staff, and students. 
 
Requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of solicitation strategies, development, fundraising, philanthropy, and/or nonprofit marketing. Also requires a minimum of five years experience in fundraising in a leadership or managerial role of increasing responsibility that includes success in securing substantial gifts, demonstrated diplomatic negotiating, consensus building, the use of promotional tools and techniques, and development of creative and innovative programs and strategies. Requires experience in designing communications programs and tools, especially in environments where communications to an internal audience as well as an external audience are equally important. Requires knowledge of marketing strategies; public relations experience; ability to think strategically; understanding of the role of individuals, corporations, and foundations in contemporary philanthropy; ability to handle complex organizational detail; excellent communications skills; computer literacy to include industry software; and experience articulating values, information, and compelling cases in multiple formats, including online and electronic, one on one, and through formal proposals and/or presentations. Master's degree and/or CFRE preferred.

Application Information

Postal Address: University Human Resources 
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey 
56 Bevier Road 
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8010

Phone: 732-445-3020

Fax: 732-445-3407

Online App. Form: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/ jobpostings/aps/Detail.asp?id= 09-000170
  

Director, Individual Giving  Posted Mar 01

New York Public Library, New York, NY

Under the direction of the Vice President for Development, The Director of Individual Giving oversees the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors making annual gifts of $1500 - $50,000+. The Director manages a staff of 10 and oversees a donor pool of approximately 800 donors contributing approximately $6.5 million annually to the New York Public Library. 
 
Key responsibilities include: 
* Work with staff and volunteer leadership to create a cohesive strategy to move donors up the giving ladder 
* Create a unified message for all written and verbal communications 
* Maintain a portfolio of approximately 50 major donors and prospects 
* Train staff and volunteer solicitors to carry out well-developed solicitation strategies 
* Cultivate collaborative working relationships with the Library's many curatorial and administrative departments 
* Manage and motivate a staff of 10 gift officers and support staff 
* Based on a thorough knowledge of the Library's programmatic needs, supervise and/or personally execute activities including but not limited to: 
* writing letters, funding proposals, case statements, and other materials; 
* supervising and/or conducting timely donor research.; 
* conceiving and planning donor events; 
* preparing agendas, briefing memos, remarks, and other preparatory or follow-up materials to support Trustees and other key volunteers 
* Recruiting and motivating volunteer committees 
* Perform other related duties as required 
 
Eligibility Requirements: 
*Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Humanities, or related discipline. 
*Successfully demonstrated experience in fundraising. 
*A demonstrated track record of success in annual and capital fundraising. 
*The ability to motivate and work effectively with prominent volunteers and Trustees. 
*A proven record of creating and fostering excellent relationships between donors and an institution. 
*Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
*Successfully demonstrated judgment and creativity  
*Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. 
 
Strong organizational and management skills, including the ability to use a team approach to management. 
 
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Assistant Archivist 
Kellen Archives 
The New School

The Kellen Archives collects archival records and other material documenting the history of Parsons The New School for Design since its founding in 1896, work created and collected by former students, faculty and affiliates of the school in the course of their design careers, and other design-related materials that serve as a resource to New School students and outside researchers. The Kellen's holdings include artwork, artist records, photographs, slides, scrapbooks, sketchbooks, publications, administrative records, correspondence, videotapes, 16mm films, reference files, news clippings, ephemera, and born-digital designs. The Kellen Archives seeks an enthusiastic assistant archivist to assume a broad range of responsibilities and will work closely with the Kellen's director/archivist. 
 
Responsibilities: 
·Help to access, process, describe, preserve and manage the Kellen collections 
·Participate in the development and articulation of workflows and procedures, oversee student and project assistants, provide reference support to researchers, and develop and shepherd digital projects 
·Help bring the archive's holdings into line with current professional standards and practices 
·Assist with education outreach programs, grant writing, Web design and mounting exhibitions

Requirements: 
·Master's Degree in Archival Management, or Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution with a focus in archival and special collections studies 
·1-2 years' successful experience as a processing archivist 
·Demonstrated understanding of the principles of arrangement and description of archival collections; understanding of the uses of DACS, EAD, Dublin Core, and current archival best practices and standards 
·Superior written and oral communication and interpersonal skills 
·Excellent organizational, time and project management skills 
·Familiarity with the preservation and conservation needs of paper-based documents and items 
·Experience with digital preservation, metadata and access tools and methodologies; and ease comprehending and adapting to new applications 
·Ability to work independently, to take initiative and to exercise sound judgment 
·Willingness to follow through on assigned tasks, and to respect established standards and procedures 
·Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to develop new strengths; commitment to professional growth; engagement with archival issues 
·Interest in the history, theory and practice of the design professions 
·Ability, and willingness, to routinely lift material weighing heavy archival containers 
·Strong work ethic 
·Experience working with artwork on paper, photographs and other graphic media, preferred 
·Experience providing reference in an archives or manuscripts repository, preferred 
·Experience with EAD mark-up of finding aids and MARC records, preferred 
·Experience with metadata standards and creation, preferred 
·Proficiency working in Archivists' Toolkit and/or collection management systems, preferred 
·Experience with digital assets management systems and imaging equipment, preferred 
·Experience with the collection and preservation of born-digital materials, preferred

Interested candidates must apply directly online at: 
https://careers.newschool.edu/ applicants/Central?quickFind= 51682  
   

United States, New Jersey, Princeton 

Professional

Entry Level 
Academic Librarianship 
Special Librarianship  

Requisition Number 0800594  
Job Title Assistant Curator of Manuscripts  
Department Library - 690  
 
Position Summary: The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected research institutions, serves a diverse community of 6,600 students and 1,100 faculty members with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its central library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the Library's website: http://libweb.princeton.edu  
 
Description: The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections has created a two-year professional position for a Assistant Curator of Manuscripts, a division with rich holdings of some 10,000 linear feet of manuscripts that span 5,000 years of recorded history, from the ancient world to the present. The Assistant Curator will work with the Curator of Manuscripts on particular projects and materials in the Manuscripts Division. This new position is designed in part to provide training, experience, and mentoring relationships that will help the individual selected to pursue a curatorial career in special collections at a major American research library. It is assumed that the Assistant Curator will be new to the profession but with appropriate subject background, research experience, and a strong language background (Latin and at least one modern language other than English).  
 
The Assistant Curator will assist the Curator of Manuscripts in various projects relating to improved access to bound manuscripts and other holdings of the Manuscripts Division through bibliographic description, evaluation of materials for conservation/preservation, selective digitization of manuscripts and preparation of related metadata, and other activities. There will also be opportunities for the Assistant Curator to learn about other aspects of curatorship, such as evaluating materials for possible acquisition, reference and other public services, and exhibitions. In terms of time commitment, the principal activity for the Assistant Curator will be editorial work on a two-volume catalogue, Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in the Princeton University Library, now in first draft, and preparation of approximately 500 brief MARC-format records consistent with AMREMM, Descriptive Cataloging of Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, and Early Modern Manuscripts. These bibliographic records will be based on the descriptions in the forthcoming catalogue and will link approximately 3,500 digital scans of miniatures as well as digitized microfilm of selected manuscripts, particularly in Middle English. For more information about holdings, go to the homepage of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections: http://www.princeton.edu/rbsc  
 
Essential Qualifications  
Qualifications: Required qualifications include  
= an MLS from ALA-accredited school and/or a graduate degree (PhD or equivalent preferred).  
= The most appropriate subject background would be medieval or Renaissance studies. But other applicants with appropriate subject and language background will also be considered.  
= Must have a good working knowledge of Latin and at least one Western European language other than English.  
= Evidence of research and hands-on experience working with rare books, manuscripts, or other special collections materials is highly desirable.  
 
Directory Title Assistant Curator of Manuscripts  
Job Function Reg Prof Specialist &Technical  
Grade TR 223  
Standard Hours  
Full-time/Part-time Full Time  
Eligible for Overtime No  
Benefits Eligible Yes  
Union Code Not Applicable  
 
Education Required Other-see essential qualifications  
 
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled or See Position Summary.  
 
TO APPLY:  
Documents which can be associated with this posting Resume/CV 
Cover Letter  
Proposed Start Date  
End Date, if a Term Appointment  
Comments related to end date: This is a two-year term position  
 
COMPLETE POSTING AND TO APPLY ONLINE: https://jobs.princeton.edu/ applicants/jsp/shared/ frameset/Frameset.jsp?time= 1235513702906 
   

Summary Description: The Diamond Law Library at Columbia University has an opening for a Reference Librarian. Reference Librarians provide general and in-depth reference service in Anglo-American, international and foreign law to faculty, students and others at the Law School Library; and share departmental administrative responsibilities with other reference librarians on a rotating basis. Responsibilities also include searching legal, bibliographic and other databases via the Internet and other sources; training law students and others in the use of legal materials and databases through extensive classroom teaching, the leading of tours, and one-on-one instruction; preparing bibliographies and instructional materials; assisting with the coordination of interlibrary loan transactions; and other related duties. Reference Librarians share regular evening and weekend hours. One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of New York City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth and breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership. We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including 100% Columbia tuition exemption for self and family and assistance with University housing. Columbia will also pay 50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at another accredited college or university. 
 
 
Minimum Qualifications: JD and MLS from accredited institutions or the equivalent combination of training and experience; reading knowledge of at least one foreign language; extensive experience with use of legal and non-legal electronic information resources; good communication skills; strong service orientation and organizational skills; and high level understanding of digital information systems and software. 
 
Preferred Qualifications:  
 
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
   

Manhattan School of Music, New York, NY

Environment: 
With over 800 students, the Manhattan School of Music is the largest private conservatory in the United States offering degrees in both classical music and jazz. The Peter Jay Sharp Library, which opened in 2004, possesses more than 120,000 items and is run by a highly congenial staff of four professional librarians, three paraprofessionals, and more than 20 student staff. In addition to its music materials, the Library also supports the School’s non-music curriculum, with a particular emphasis on the humanities. The Library has cataloged on OCLC since 1990, and converted to an online catalog (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.) beginning in 1997; in 2006, we moved to Innovative Millennium, which provides a Web interface for most functions. 
 
Responsibilities:  
The Head Catalog Librarian establishes cataloging policies and procedures, is in charge of catalog maintenance, and supervises the work of two full-time catalog librarians. He or she catalogs books, scores, DVDs, recordings, and electronic resources using OCLC, AACR2, modified Dewey classification, and Library of Congress subject headings. The position includes approximately five hours per week of reference duties; approximately six Saturday shifts per year are required. The Head Catalog Librarian also deputizes for the Director of Library Services when the latter is away from the office. 
Qualifications:  
 
Required: 
MLS from ALA-accredited school. Undergraduate degree in music. At least three years of cataloging experience. Basic knowledge of European languages. Broad knowledge of musical repertoire. 
 
Preferred: 
Experience with Innopac (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.); knowledge archival cataloging practices; knowledge of jazz; interest in the general humanities. 
 
Salary and Benefits:  
Competitive salary; individual health coverage; TIAA/CREF retirement plan; excellent vacation benefits. 
 
Deadline: Open until filled. 
 
Application:  
Click below to send letter of application, current resume, and three references (names, addresses, and telephone numbers) or mail to: 
 
Peter Caleb 
Director of Library Services 
The Peter Jay Sharp Library 
Manhattan School of Music 
120 Claremont Avenue 
New York, NY 10027 
 
The Manhattan School of Music is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

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Library Associate 
F/T pos. w/exc. bnfts. 1 Sat. per mo. 1 night per wk. BA in Ed. or MLS in progress or exp. in related field. Computer proficient incldg graphics. Exc. communication skills. Artistic, flex, self starter, team player. Duties incld: ordering, programming, crafts & public relations. Salary depending on qualifications. Send resume to Oakland Public Library 2 Municipal Plaza, Oakland, NJ 07436 C/O Ms. Reutty or reutty@bccls.org. 

Job ID:  Info0209001   

Description:

The Associated Press seeks a Controlled Vocabulary Developer for its New York City office.

The Controlled Vocabulary Developer provides support, maintenance, administration and vision for all AP controlled vocabularies and related systems. He or she will work with subject matter experts and members of the Information Management team to gather requirements, research, define, rationalize, and structure concepts into vocabularies that meet business and technical needs, and provide ongoing refinement of the vocabularies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Taxonomy Developers in the creation, refinement and maintenance of detailed subject hierarchies
• Create and participate in the ongoing maintenance of authority lists and support vocabularies, including management of automated data imports
• Follow established change management processes to ensure vocabularies are kept up-to-date, and assist in the further development of these processes
• Ensure that vocabulary data models conform to existing guidelines and standards, and assist in developing new models as needed
• Create and maintain supporting documentation for all vocabularies and related elements, including definitions, maintenance guidelines, and system dependencies
• Identify and remove unnecessary vocabulary terms, relationships, views, and other elements to keep vocabularies orderly
• Create and maintain custom vocabulary views and exports for internal and external customers
• Oversee entity disambiguation processes, including creation of linguistic disambiguation rules for entity extraction
• Receive, analyze, and resolve (or appropriately route) incoming metadata requests
• Perform regular administrative tasks such as extracting vocabulary data into classification tools, purging change logs, etc.
• Understand vocabulary management tools; provide training and guidance to new and existing users, and work with vendor to solve problems and prioritize enhancements
• As a member of the Information Management (IM) team, provide input into overall data modeling, metadata strategy, software tool development and IM workflow

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Library & Information Science
• Experience in building or using controlled vocabularies
• Familiarity with taxonomy and controlled vocabulary development theory and best practices
• Knowledge of metadata standards and best practices
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Willingness to quickly learn new software tools
• Flexibility in a changing technological environment
• Familiarity with media industry a plus

Founded in 1846, AP is the largest and oldest news organization in the world, serving as a source of news, photos, graphics, audio and video for more than one billion people a day. AP has more than 4,000 employees working in more than 240 bureaus worldwide. The AP report is distributed in four languages: English, German, French and Spanish. The report is translated into many more languages by international subscribers.

AP seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Please go to http://careers@ap.org and register and apply for this position. Or you can send your email to DMessemer_Contractor@ap.org. 
   

College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY

WEB LIBRARIAN 
The College of Staten Island 
City University of New York 
 
Closing Date Open until filled with review of applications to begin February 18, 2009 
 
Title: Web Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor) 
Location/Department Library 
Position Detail 
FLSA Status Exempt 
Compensation Instructor: $47,832 - $57,482 
Associate Professor: $55,938 - $71,974 
Commensurate with experience 
Web Site: http://www.csi.cuny.edu 
Notice Number FY15922 
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES 
As a member of the Library’s Technology Team and Reference Services, responsibilities include developing web-based resources that support and promote academic programs and services (i.e. curricular materials, informational materials, guides, tutorials, workshops); 
coordinating and promoting the use of course management systems (Blackboard); 
supporting the Library’s programs for information technology and research by developing web-based instructional materials; and 
participating in the activities of the Center for Excellence in Learning Technology (CELT) that supports faculty courses and programs. 
Reports to the Chief Librarian. 
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 
= An MLS from an ALA-accredited library school is required for Instructor; a second graduate degree in addition to the MLS is required for Assistant Professor. 
= Working knowledge of information technologies used in web design; skilled in web development courseware management tools and their application to academic instruction. 
= Must have effective interpersonal as well as oral and written communication skills. 
= Ability to provide quality reference service utilizing a variety of print and electronic research resources is necessary. 
= Instructional design abilities preferred. 
= Capability of contributing to library instruction is also preferred. 
 
TO APPLY 
Send cover letter, resume and names of three references to: 
 
Chair, Search Committee 
Department of the Library 
College of Staten Island 
2800 Victory Blvd. 
Staten Island NY 10314 
Fax: 718-982-4002 
 
 
The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable employment laws.
   

St. Joseph's College, McEntegart Library, Brooklyn, NY

Job Description: 
The McEntegart Library of St. Joseph’s College is seeking a Full-Time Reference/Instruction/Archives Librarian to join our community. This position will ideally be held by an individual with adequate classroom teaching experience in addition to a background in Archives & Records Management. McEntegart Hall Library is a small academic library where flexibility and teamwork is a high priority. 
 
Responsibilities:  
General reference services to the college community; Classroom instruction in the use of library resources to promote information literacy; Archival management; Assist with Circulation Desk coverage when necessary; Ability to work independently, to take initiative, and produce results; Excellent organizational, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills; To identify and promote new resources; Familiarity with technical services procedures using Voyager 7.0 is preferable; Maintenance of our E-Reserves system; Flexible schedule may include nights and weekends; Willingness to perform any other duties that are assigned. 
 
Qualifications: 
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; Preference given to applicants with classroom teaching experience and Certificate of Archival Records Management. The successful candidate is required to have competencies in a full range of text and electronic services. Experiences in coursework, training, and/or experience in the field of educational theory and curriculum design in an academic library are preferred. 
 
Salary 
Commensurate on experience 
 
App Due 
ASAP 
 
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Employer: Saint Barnabas Health Care System  

Location: Toms River, NJ  

Last Updated: 02/18/2009  

Job Code: T264701

Job Description

To provide comprehensive information services to members of the hospital community. Provide reference service, computer searches, and document delivery. Handles the purchase and renewals of journal subscriptions for all hospital departments. Consultant to Kimball Medical Center & Behavioral Health. Responsible for Southern Ocean County Hospital library an additional 4 hours per week 
To Apply: https://saintbarnabas.hodesiq. com/apply_online_1.asp?jobid= 1464496&emid=7151
   

Post Date: Feb 20, 2009

Type: Full time

Start Date: - n/a -

Salary: Competitive to Compe

Location: New York-New York City

Job Reference: 1498779 

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Description 
Reference librarian 017245000010398 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is a world renowned organization dedicated to the progressive control and cure of cancer through programs of patient care, research, and education. As one of the world's premier cancer centers, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is committed to exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs. The close collaboration between our physicians and scientists is one of our unique strengths, enabling us to provide patients with the best care available today as we work to discover more effective strategies to prevent, control, and ultimately cure cancer in the future. Our education programs train future physicians and scientists, and the knowledge and experience they gain at Memorial Sloan-Kettering has an impact on cancer treatment and the biomedical research agenda around the world. In this position you will provide consultation services and conduct literature searches to answer research and information questions as requested by MSKCC clinicians, researchers, healthcare professionals and support staff in the clinic, laboratory and administration departments. Additionally, you will participate in the Clinical Medical Librarian Program by supporting an assigned clinical team, attend their routine meetings, proactively filtering information and providing current awareness services and serve as the primary point of contact for all Library services to the team. Organizes events to demonstrate, teach, market contents and/or tools to clients. Participates in content selection team. Participates in developing, implementing and providing virtual reference services. MLIS/MLS required and 3-5 years Library experience in Reference services and knowledge of virtual references services. Excellent communication and marketing skills and experience working in a team setting essential. Knowledge and experience of online databases including OVID, PubMed, Dialog and ISI Web of Science desired. Teaching and user education experience, as well as, a Science undergraduate degree preferred. Must be computer literate. Days:   Varies    Hours: Varies We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.mskcc.org and apply on-line under Ref. # 017245. EOE/AA
   

Columbia University Libraries, New York, NY

Position: Librarian for Jewish Studies, Columbia University Libraries 
Salary: Unspecified 
Institution: Columbia University 
Location: New York 
Date posted: 2/10/2009 
 
Columbia University Libraries are seeking applications for the position of Librarian for Jewish Studies. 
 
Reporting to the Director of Area Studies/Global Resources, this new position will play a leading role in enhancing and developing excellent Jewish Studies library collections and services in the context of a University with a very strong and established history of interdisciplinary Jewish Studies research and teaching. The Librarian is responsible for development of this first-rate research collection of materials from and about Israel and Jewish Studies in English, Hebrew, Yiddish, and all other languages of significance to this field. She/he will provide innovative information services to faculty, students, researchers and other Jewish Studies scholars in the Columbia University community and beyond. 
 
The Librarian exercises direct responsibility for building strong collections in all formats throughout the Columbia Library system in close coordination with other subject specialist librarians in the humanities, social sciences and area studies. She/he and will also work closely with the Rare Book and Manuscript Library on the development, processing, interpretation, and promotion of rare book and manuscript collections supporting Jewish Studies. The Librarian actively manages and evaluates the Israel and Jewish Studies collections, making decisions on bibliographic access, preservation, and digitization projects to improve and broaden usage of its unique print collections. 
 
Public service responsibilities include in-depth reference, research consultations, instruction on use of the collection, and the development of web-based guides and resource collections as needed, targeting faculty, graduate, professional, and undergraduate students and researchers. The Librarian will work closely with instructional technology, scholarly research, and digital program units within the Libraries and University to advance Jewish studies education and scholarship. The Librarian for Jewish Studies acts as liaison with Columbia's Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies, and several other departments, schools, institutes, and centers on campus with Israel and Jewish Studies subject interests. The Librarian will play an active role in collaborating with the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Center for Jewish History and in other local, national and international forums such as the Association of Jewish Libraries and the Association for Jewish Studies. 
 
The successful candidate will have: 
 
-Significant experience as a Jewish Studies librarian, or a comparable combination of academic and professional experience 
 
-Accredited MLS or PHD in relevant subject area or an equivalent combination of education and experience 
 
-Familiarity with the history and major trends in scholarly publishing and research in Israel and Jewish Studies, including online sources of information, and with dealers able to supply appropriate materials from a variety of sources 
 
-Excellent language skills in Hebrew and ability to read Yiddish and to supervise staff working with materials in these languages 
 
-Excellent communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work effectively and creatively in a collaborative and complex environment 
 
One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of New York City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth and breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership. 
 
We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including 100% Columbia tuition exemption for self and family and assistance with University housing. Columbia will also pay 50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at another accredited college or university. 
 
For immediate consideration, please visit: 
academicjobs.columbia.edu/ applicants/Central?quickFind= 50820 
 
Contact Information: 
Web Site : academicjobs.columbia.edu/ applicants/Central?quickFind= 50820
   

National Network of Libraries of Medicine Middle Atlantic Region, New York, NY

Associate Director 
National Network of Libraries of Medicine Middle Atlantic Region  
 
NYU Health Sciences Libraries seeks to fill the position of Associate Director for the Middle Atlantic Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. The mission of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) is to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public health by providing all U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving the public's access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health. The Middle Atlantic Region (MAR) office serves NN/LM members in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. 
 
The Associate Director provides vision and leadership within the region on health information issues while managing the daily operations for the NN/LM program contract from the National Library of Medicine and directly supervising a staff of 5.7 FTE. Responsibilities include coordination of outreach, resource sharing, education and training, and consumer health programs through awards and special initiatives, as well as maintaining a strong communications system within the region. The Associate Director also represents the region within the NN/LM management structure and responds to NLM and NN/LM initiatives.  
 
The Associate Director reports to the Director of the NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region, and serves as a member of the Senior Management Team of the NYU Health Sciences Libraries.  
 
Overall Responsibilities 
The Associate Director manages the MAR contract and supervises its operations and staff on a daily basis. Represents the Region and NN/LM at meetings and to the community and is the primary liaison for the operational level with the National Library of Medicine. Under the guidance of the Director, oversees the implementation and evaluation of the network plan and executes the terms of the contract. 
 
Reports to RML Director and NLM as required. 
 
Specific Responsibilities 
 
Coordinates MAR regional programs with NLM and communicates with other RMLs on common projects, to bring new ideas to the planning efforts and to share accomplishments with them;  
Implements the contract and prepares all quarterly and annual reports to its specifications. Alerts Director and staff to any concerns or opportunities that may arise as a result of analysis of information and statistics for the reports;  
Responsible for RML budget and its management;  
Organizes feedback from network members and health professionals for use in MAR planning, and for the consideration of the National Library of Medicine;  
Supervises RML staff, sets priorities, trains, and evaluates performance;  
Implements the awards programs for encouraging network participation in library improvement, training, exhibits, and outreach programs;  
Consults on award applications and opportunities with network members;  
Oversees the Regional Emergency Preparedness Committee and serves as a member of the core group on the National Collaboration on Emergency Planning;  
Works with network members in assisting NLM in identifying collections of unique and historical value;  
Works on a Scholarly Communication Initiative for NN/LM  
Minimum Requirements: The qualified candidate will have an ALA accredited MLS and at least 3 years experience in regional library programs or multi-type consortia. Experience in medical librarianship is preferred. Qualities necessary for success in the position include a highly collaborative and team oriented administrative style, outstanding written and oral communication skills, strong initiative, creativity in approach to program requirements, and the ability to travel. 
 
Salary begins at $90,000, with the NYU Medical Center benefits package. S/he is considered an employee of the New York University School of Medicine, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
 
Information on the Middle Atlantic Region of the NN/LM is at http://nnlm.gov/mar/. 
 
Applicants should send their resume and a letter of application to: 
 
Ms. Terry Serra 
NYU Health Sciences Libraries 
NYU Langone Medical Center 
550 First Avenue 
New York, NY 10016 
Fax: (212) 263-6534 
 
http://library.med.nyu.edu 

Project Management Institute, Newtown Square, PA

Taxonomy Specialist 
 
With more than 265,000 members in 174 countries, the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession and the largest association dedicated to project management in the world. As the leading advocate for the profession, PMI is actively engaged in setting professional standards, providing a professional career path for project managers and maintaining a family of professional credentials: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP) and PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)SM. The PMP, held by more than 275,000 project managers worldwide, is the only project management credential that is globally transferable. 
 
PMI provides members with access to the knowledge, skills, educational support and networking opportunities needed to drive business results through project management, program management and portfolio management. The Institute is highly regarded for its extensive research capabilities and its program to accredit colleges and universities and Registered Education Providers to teach PMI approved project management courses. PMI was founded in 1969. Please visit PMI.org for more information. 
 
A taxonomy is a system for organizing concepts and categorizing content for later findability and knowledge discovery. PMI is a taxonomy Specialist to oversee the ongoing development of PMI's PMI.org taxonomy and application of metadata schema and attributes to classify PMI.org content. The purpose of the position is to ensure a satisfying and effective customer navigation and search experience and opportunity for knowledge discovery on PMI.org. Responsibilities include governance and collaborative decision-making about taxonomy schema, structure, and expansion according to internal rules and industry standards and best practices, as well as tagging of content and results testing to ensure precise and effective search retrieval. 
 
This person will be responsible for the following: 
 
- Researches and develops taxonomic classification and metadata schema for project management content on PMI.org. 
- Applies taxonomic tags to PMI.org content to ensure effective navigation, search results, and knowledge discovery by PMI.org users. 
- Uses both automated and manual processes for gathering candidate terms for the taxonomy on an ongoing basis. 
- Collaborates with subject matter experts (SMEs) in identifying terms and determining their place and relationships in the PMI.org taxonomy. 
- Works in appropriate tools for taxonomy management, data collection, application, and analysis, and for surfacing of new project management terminology by which to keep the taxonomy up to date. 
- Adds terms to the taxonomy, makes collaborative decisions about term relationships, and inputs those relationships into the taxonomy using appropriate taxonomy tools. 
 
Requirements: 
- Master of Library/Information Science. 
- Education or experience in business or project management desirable. 
- 2+ years cataloging or taxonomist experience. 
- Understanding of taxonomic schema, rules, and workflows and how to work with and maintain them. 
- Understanding of industry standards for thesauri and classification systems. 
- Ability to work independently and set daily priorities. 
- Strong organization skills, interpersonal skills, and service orientations. Ability to see how decisions affect the customer experience. 
- Ability to work and make decisions collaboratively in a team environment. 
- Must possess flexibility in adapting to change as PMI information technologies evolve, and ability to contribute taxonomy knowledge to evolution of PMI technologies. 
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint applications, taxonomy tools and standard office equipment. 
 
Benefits: 
*100% paid employee benefit coverage (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) 
*Up to 20 Paid Days Off (4 weeks) per year to start 
*+ 9 Paid holidays 
*Reimbursements: Tuition, Seminar and Professional Membership Dues 
*Employee Assistance Program 
*Service Recognition Awards Program 
*401k with company match up to 7% 
*Professional Development 
*Flex time 
*Business casual, friendly environment, just to name a few. 
ALL BENEFITS ARE EFFECTIVE THE FIRST OF THE MONTH FOLLOWING YOUR HIRE DATE. 
 
Send salary history and resume by clicking below 
 
Project Management Institute 
Attn: HR-TAXONOMY 
14 Campus Blvd. 
Newtown Square, PA 19073 
 
Please send resumes as MS Word attachments only. No Phone Calls please. EOE. 
  

SALARY RANGE: 40,093.00 - 91,801.00 USD per year

OPEN PERIOD: Monday, February 09, 2009 
to Friday, February 13, 2009

SERIES & GRADE: YA-1410-02

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional 

DUTY LOCATIONS:     Few vacancies - McGuire AFB, NJ

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   United States Citizens 

 
JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the United States Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests -- to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace.    

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Position is actually located at Fort Dix NJ

 
KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel and permanent change-of-station expenses will not be paid
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, including weekends
• Serves as sole library employee - may be assisted by lead staff
• Duty location is actually Fort Dix NJ

See: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm. gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79196673    
  

The Bradley Beach Public Library is seeking a Programs Coordinator for up to 25 hours per week (including some evenings and Saturdays). Duties will include teaching basic computer classes, developing programming for all age levels, and other general library work. Four-year college degree required; MLS preferred. Public service and teaching experience, as well as a creative streak when it comes to programming ideas, are A MUST! Grant writing skills and bilingual a plus. Salary will be based on experience and education but will at least meet NJLA minimums.

Please submit resume and cover letter to: karen@bradleybeachlibrary.org or mail to: Bradley Beach Public Library, Attn: Karen Klapperstuck, 511 4th Avenue, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720. For more information about the Bradley Beach Public Library, please visit our website at bradleybeachlibrary.org. Resumes will be accepted through February 20, 2009. 
   

Requisition ID 15360BR

Job Category Sales/Marketing

Locations USA - Princeton, NJ

Shift 1

Job Description This position in Business Intelligence will provide research and analytical support to projects defined and prioritized within the Business Intelligence & Market Research function. This position will serve the role as a Corporate resource for secondary data, particularly data emanating from pharmaceutical pipeline databases and other sources of information. In this role, the incumbent will coordinate an information services network across the family of Covance’s business, and ensure that we optimally leverage our spend for information across all businesses. 
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities: 
 
• Provide support to all activities and projects within Business Intelligence & Market Research  
• Research, analyze and report information from a variety of secondary sources, including vendor databases, website sources, and print.  
• Negotiate and maintain contractual agreements with information vendors.  
• Establish a Covance internal information network to coordinate the purchase and use of pharmaceutical and business databases that best leverage Covance’s operational business, strategic plans and growth initiatives.  
• Develop and maintain an industry database of top pharmaceutical and biotech companies that contains retrievable and insightful information about the industry from a CRO perspective.  
• Produce reports that may originate from analysis of a variety of sources. Potential topics include: 
- Pharmaceutical and Biotech R&D spend and productivity analysis 
- Regulatory updates 
- Competitor benchmarking 
- Company financials collection and analysis 
- Dashboard reports on industry metrics 
- Clinical trials analysis 
 
• Develop an expert knowledge of pharmaceutical databases and leverage them appropriately to the business need. In so doing, this position will evaluate sources of information for relevance, dependability, accuracy and overall cost effectiveness, comparing new sources and/or methods of analyzing CRO industry trends with existing methods to optimally support Corporate Sales & Marketing goals. 
• Establish and maintain an "e-library" to enhance efficiencies in Business Intelligence communications and sharing of information across the organization, leveraging portals and software tools (eg Sharepoint) that may already exist in the company.  
• Support, as appropriate, cross departmental Corporate Sales & Marketing needs and strategic planning needs, e.g.: 
- Sales Operations, by assisting with information capturing target pipelines from industry databases and/or creating target company key fact sheets.  
- Marketing, by assisting with the process for launching new service offerings (i.e. supporting development with business case research).

Education/Qualifications  Bachelors degree (Life Science, Business Administration, preferred) with 3-5 years of relevant professional experience (healthcare / pharma industry preferred) or a recent MBA seeking entry position in the Life Sciences.

Experience Required: 
• Demonstrated, relevant analytical experience  
• Excellent research skills 
• A business acumen 
• Intermediate/advanced MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel skills 
 
Preferred: 
• Some expertise with pharmaceutical or biotech companies or the pharmaceutical R&D development and regulatory process 
• Knowledge of typical pharma and healthcare sources for information, including subscription pipeline databases 
• MS Access or other database experience 
 
Dimensions: 
• Sound research and analytical skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Capable of turning business needs into productive, investigative research 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Team player who builds positive working relationships  

See: https://jobs.brassring.com/en/ asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?sec= 1&partnerid=20090&siteid=5090& jobId=177182&type=search& JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1& JobSiteId=5090&JobSiteInfo= 177182_5090&GQId=0

Assistant Professor - SILS - Digital Libraries and Archives 
Status: Full Time, Employee 
Job Category: Education/Training  
Occupations: School/College Administration; University 
Industry: Education 
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