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10/13/08: North Carolina State University Libraries
Position Title: Associate Director, Textiles Library and Engineering Services

The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position
of Associate Director, Textiles Library and Engineering Services. This
position provides a unique opportunity to shape library services on the
university’s Centennial Campus, a research and advanced technology
community where university, industry, and government partners
collaborate to develop multidisciplinary solutions to contemporary
problems. A major new library building on this campus is in the design
stage and projected to open in 2012/13. Search by position number
C-60-0830. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

See full vacancy announcement and further information at
www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/epa.html
Apply online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application
and interview process please call (919) 515-3148.

10/07/08:Queen Elizabeth II Library, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Position Title: Science Research Liaison Librarian, Physical Sciences

The person we want to hire:

Memorial University is seeking an energetic and highly motivated librarian with a strong service orientation who enjoys interacting with people.  The person hired will excel at planning, delivering library services and shaping the Library’s collections of resources.  The individual should be committed to a reflective professional practice that identifies needs, creates solutions, and involves both team and individual working styles.

The successful candidate will have a degree from an ALA accredited graduate program.  We encourage applications from librarians who have advanced academic subject qualifications in one of the pure or applied sciences.  You should be attracted to an evolving workplace that strives to meet changing user needs and the long term requirements of research and scholarship.

The candidate will have significant course background in one or more of the core disciplines of the physical sciences, and an understanding of currently published research in these disciplines.  A breadth of course background that includes physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, computer science or mathematics is desirable.

Since our future will be defined by emerging technologies, familiarity with the current state of information technology and a commitment to keep abreast of its evolution are also needed.  Previous experience in collection development and/or library instruction and/or reference work are desirable assets, as is experience or familiarity with research methods and with the application of information technology in medium-sized to large academic libraries.

What your responsibilities will be:

As a member of the Collection Development Division the Liaison Librarian will assume responsibility for liaison with some combinations of departments in scientific disciplines at Memorial.  The assignment of departments will depend, as much as possible, on candidate’s subject strengths in the core disciplines.  Some modification to the areas of responsibilities may be possible to accommodate the candidate’s special strengths in other subject areas.  The successful candidate may be asked to assume temporary responsibility for additional subject areas.  Liaison duties will include working closely with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, to identify disciplinary and interdisciplinary needs and to promote library resources in the subject areas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for effectively managing materials budgets to be used for identifying and selecting a broad range of materials, including books, periodicals and digital media in support of teaching and research in the academic departments.  Other duties will include evaluations of the relevance of the collection to the university curriculum, consideration and application of new technologies to collection development and the evaluation of gifts for inclusion in the library’s collection.

As a member of the Information Services Division, the appointee will contribute to the Library’s instructional program, teaching information and research skills to undergraduate and graduate students and to faculty in a wide variety of disciplines.  You will collaborate with faculty to integrate information/research skills into the curriculum.  Through our reference services you will provide information and research help to faculty and students at all levels using  traditional and electronic sources and services.  Some evening and weekend work is required.

The appointee will report to the Head of Information Services and the Head of Collection Development.

Who we are:

The Queen Elizabeth II Library is the largest branch of a highly centralized library system.  It is the primary service point for all disciplines on the St. John’s campus except the health sciences.  Memorial’s librarians are forward-looking and dedicated professionals, committed to high standards of collection development and public service.  Our mission is to support the University’s research and teaching agenda and student success at all levels.  With a complement of 30 professional librarians and 100 support staff, the library has an annual materials expenditure of $6.5M and involves most of its librarians in collection development and information services.  This library is growing and evolving rapidly.  Challenges in the changing information environment will make the next decade an exciting time to test assumptions about the style and content of professional practice.

For more details about us see http://www.library.mun.ca/about/index.php

The current Collective Agreement can be found at http://www.mun.ca/munfa/collagree.htm

Memorial University of Newfoundland is the largest university in Atlantic Canada.  As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador.  Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to approximately 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning.  St. John’s is a very safe, friendly, thriving, capital city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Benefits of employment at Memorial:

This is a permanent tenure-track appointment.  An appointment at the rank of Librarian I or Librarian II is anticipated.  Salary floors are $44,712 and $51,428 respectively as of September 1, 2008.  Actual salary will recognize experience and qualifications.  Memorial offers standard academic benefits including provision of time for research and professional development.

How to apply:

Interested qualified individuals should send a curriculum vitae, along with names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail address of three references to:

Lorraine Busby                                                 Tel:    (709) 737-3862
University Librarian                                           FAX: (709) 737-2153
Memorial University of Newfoundland                Net: univlib@mun.ca
St. John’s, Newfoundland
Canada A1B 3Y1

The deadline for applications is October 28, 2008.  Please cite competition number VPA-QEII-2008-007.  Processing of applications will begin upon receipt.  The appointment will be made as soon as possible thereafter.

Memorial University of Newfoundland is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women, and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

10/06/08: University of California, Irvine Libraries
Position Title: Research Librarian for Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy


The University of California, Irvine Libraries seek a creative, knowledgeable, and user-oriented Research Librarian for Mathematics and
Physics & Astronomy to plan and deliver innovative reference and instruction services, and to develop and manage electronic and print
collections in mathematics, physics, and astronomy.

The Research Librarian for Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy will provide liaison and outreach to faculty and students in the Departments of
Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy in the School of Physical Sciences. Offering undergraduate and graduate degrees (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.), both
departments are highly ranked and include world renowned faculty researchers.  Numerous institutes and research centers on campus support
multidisciplinary research involving mathematics, physics, and astronomy. UCI gained international prominence in 1995 when Professors F. Sherwood
Rowland (chemistry) and Frederick Reines (physics) each received the Nobel Prize, making UC Irvine the first public university with faculty receiving
Nobel prizes in two different fields in the same year.  More information about the two departments and their programs can be found at:
http://www.math.uci.edu/ and http://www.physics.uci.edu/. The successful candidate for this position will be based in Science Library Reference and jointly supervised by the Head, Reference Department
and the Head, Collection Development Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

In the area of collection development, the Research Librarian for Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy will be responsible for the selection,
assessment, and management of collections and resources in mathematics, physics, and astronomy.  The Research Librarian will serve as liaison to
the faculty and students in the Departments of Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy to ensure that their information needs are being met as well as
to promote the Libraries’ services and resources.  The Research Librarian will be responsible for monitoring budgets and making collections
decisions that support the teaching and research needs on campus.  The Research Librarian will provide subject-based instruction and research
consultations and develop and update subject webpages in support of research in mathematics, physics, and astronomy.  The Research Librarian
will also work collaboratively with the Libraries’ Interactive Learning Center to identify and provide the multimedia resources and services that
support the research and teaching needs of the Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy students and faculty.

In the area of reference, the Research Librarian for Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy will provide specialized and general reference service
at the Science Library Reference Desk, supporting information needs in the biological sciences, physical sciences, engineering, information &
computer science, and the health and medical sciences.  The Research Librarian will provide approximately ten hours of reference service
weekly, including responding to in-person, telephone, and electronic inquiries.  The Research Librarian will provide specialized research
consultations in mathematics, physics, and astronomy and also maintain sufficient knowledge to provide effective general reference assistance.
Occasional weekend and evening shifts are required.

In the area of instruction, the Research Librarian for Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy will provide and promote specialized instruction
services to students and faculty in Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy. The Research Librarian also will participate in the Libraries’ information
literacy initiatives and general education programs to assist campus and community users in improving their critical thinking, information-seeking,
and research skills.

Qualifications
Required:
•       Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library
experience.
•       Educational background in the sciences or experience performing reference, instruction and/or collection development in the sciences.
•       Ability to meet the research and information needs of faculty and students in mathematics, physics, and astronomy.
•       Ability to assist and instruct users and students in specialized resources important to the disciplines of mathematics, physics, and
astronomy.
•       Strong interest in working with students and faculty.
•       Commitment to user-centered library services.
•       Strong interest in library information technology, instructional technology, electronic resources, multimedia resources and services,
especially in the subject areas to be assigned.
•       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•       Ability to work effectively in teams and in a dynamically changing environment.
•       Ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
•       Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion.

Preferred:

•       Educational background in mathematics, physics, and/or astronomy.
•       Experience assessing, evaluating, and negotiating digital resources in mathematics, physics, and/or astronomy.
•       Skill in developing, organizing, and maintaining web-based information resources.

Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.

The Reference Department Langson Library Reference is the research and information center of the Langson Library supporting research and teaching in the arts, education,
humanities, social sciences, and business.  Science Library Reference is the research and information center of the Science Library supporting
research and teaching in the biological sciences, physical sciences, engineering, information and computer sciences, and the health and medical
sciences.  Both units provide reference services including research consultation, electronic reference, and a wide range of instructional
programs and workshops. Each unit maintains a reference collection consisting of key print resources along with a growing collection of
electronic resources.  The Interactive Learning Center (ILC), a unit of Science Library Reference, and the Multimedia Resources Center
(MRC)/Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC), a unit of Langson Library Reference, provide access to a wide range of specialized media, software,
and electronic resources.  These units also maintain a variety of computers and other multimedia equipment for use by the UC Irvine
community and provide classroom and computer support for the Libraries’ instructional efforts.  The Reference Department operates in a team-based
environment and the staff consists of 17+ librarians, 10+ library assistants, 2 programmers, and 2 computer resource specialists.

The Libraries


The UCI Libraries are committed to innovation and excellence and are in a major period of growth and change.  The Libraries consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library.  The Langson Library primarily serves the Schools of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Social Ecology, Business, the Department of Education, and Interdisciplinary Studies.  The Science Library primarily serves the College of Health Sciences (including the School of Medicine, Nursing Science Program, Public Health Program, and Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences) and the Schools of Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Information and Computer Sciences.  The Grunigen Medical Library serves the clinical needs of the Health Sciences at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, located in Orange, 12 miles from the main campus. The UCI Libraries have a staff of 273 FTE and an organizational structure that includes the use of teams in conjunction with departments.  The library collection consists of over 3.1 million volumes, over 48,000 current serial titles, and an aggressively expanding electronic resources collection.  The UCI Libraries are a member of the:  Association of Research Libraries (ARL), California Digital Library (CDL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI),  Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).
University of California, Irvine The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles.  Founded in 1965, UCI is among the fastest-growing University of California campuses, with more than 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students and about 1,400 faculty members.  UCI has had an extraordinarily rapid rise to distinction in its first forty years, including membership in the Association of American Universities, three Nobel prizes since 1995, and ranking in many surveys among the nation’s best public universities. Student enrollment is planned to reach 32,000 by 2014 accompanied by a proportional growth in faculty and staff.  Nearly 60% of UCI students identify themselves as Asian American, African-American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American.  The University offers 40 doctoral programs in addition to the M.D.  UCI’s academic programs are ranked nationally among the top universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top ten. Librarians at the University of California, Irvine are academic appointees and receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment.  Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.


Salary & Benefits:  Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Preferred appointment level: $46,164 - $75,708 (Assistant Librarian I – Librarian II).  Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.
Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, one day per month sick leave.  The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits, which may also include an attractive mortgage program, are equal to approximately 40% of salary.

Deadline for Applications:  Applications received by October 20, 2008 will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
To Apply:  Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send their letters of application, complete résumés, and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references, with a statement of each reference's professional relationship to the applicant, to:

e-mail: libhr@uci.edu
Library Human Resources
UC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557
Irvine, CA 92623-9557
confidential fax (949) 824-3270

Electronic applications are preferred.  Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S.  In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.
This position description is listed on the UCI Libraries Web site at
http://www.lib.uci.edu/libraries/jobs/libvac.html, with links to additional Web sites featuring campus and community information.
The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

10/06/08: Taylor Library, University of Western Ontario
Position Title: Head, Research & Instructional Services

Taylor Library serves the Faculties of Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.

Full details of the posting are in the attached pdf file, and are available online at http://www.uwo.ca/pvp/facultyrelations/jobs/lib_index.htm

10/06/08: Chemical Abstracts Service
Position Title: Training Manager, Sales Division

Training Manager, Sales Division

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) has an immediate opening for a Training Manager in the Sales division.  The candidate will manage the CAS product training unit.  The incumbent manages the professional staff responsible for creating and delivering synchronous and asynchronous training to customers worldwide.  Responsibilities also include planning the CAS public training events and setting objectives for the effective and efficient development, delivery, monitoring, and continuous improvement of customer training.  In addition, the incumbent oversees and implements the new hire and ongoing education programs for Sales staff.  The candidate ensures that CAS and Sales training events and programs, curricula, and instructional materials are optimized for use by adult learners and meet organizational business objectives.


Job Requirements:

*       B.S. in science
*       MBA or advanced degree in science, education, or related field preferred
*       7-10 years of experience in management, technical writing, and technical training
*       Sales and/or technical training experience
*       Familiarity with instructional design principles
*       Proficiency with CAS products preferred
*       Experience with implementation of e-learning programs preferred
*       Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
*       Experience Microsoft Office and e-learning development software

Chemical Abstracts Service offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans.  For consideration, please e-mail resume and salary requirements to jobs@cas.org.

For more information about CAS, refer to our web page at www.cas.org .
Chemical Abstracts Service, 2540 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio
43210, Fax:   614-447-3816,http://www.cas.org    An
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Marie Sparks
CAS
2540 Olentangy River Road
Columbus OH 43202
Phone: (614) 447-3600 ext. 2118  or
1-800-848-6538 ext. 2118
Fax: 614-447-3751
email:  msparks@cas.org
www.cas.org

 

9/24/08:Kurt F. Wendt Library, University of Wisconsin
Position Title: Collections and Scholarly Communications Librarian

*Announcement of Position Vacancy: PVL#60086*
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_060086.html

The Kurt F. Wendt Library seeks an innovative, energetic, and service-oriented professional to provide leadership in the development and management of collections and scholarly communications services. The Collections and Scholarly Communications Librarian serves as head of Wendt’s Collections and Technical Services Department. He/she will also participate in provision of reference and instructional services at Wendt Library. Reporting to the Director, the Collections and Scholarly Communications Librarian will join an innovative and collaborative staff in developing, implementing and providing exemplary, user-centered collections and services. Wendt Library provides access to state-of-the-art information resources and high-quality assistance to students, researchers and instructors.

Wendt Library serves a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students in the College of Engineering and Departments of Computer Sciences, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Statistics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Its collection includes nearly 300,000 book and serial volumes, 1.5 million reports and government documents, and serves as a US Patent and Trademark Depository Library. Wisconsin TechSearch (WTS) is the fee-based information outreach program of Wendt Library, offering reference services and document delivery to business and industry from Wendt and more than 40 libraries and information centers on the UW-Madison campus. For more information about Wendt Library, visit http://wendt.library.wisc.edu.

*Job Responsibilities*

  * Provide leadership for Collections and Technical Services,
    coordinating and participating in collection development and
    management, and overseeing the work of technical services staff:
        o Develop and maintain an in-depth expertise of Wendt collections.
        o Provide direction in developing collections and access to
          information resources that support user needs, increasingly
          in an electronic only environment.
        o Coordinate the work of selectors and acquisitions support staff.
        o Follow trends in collection development and share with Wendt
          staff.
        o Follow campus-wide collections trends and their impact on Wendt.
  * In collaboration with the Director, provide leadership for
    scholarly communications initiatives at Wendt Library, including
    the exploration of new roles for the library in data curation and
    leadership for digitization projects.
  * Develop and maintain a journals and serials collection that
    supports the UW-Madison community in an increasingly
    interdisciplinary environment.
  * Oversee collection development for and access to electronic resources:
        o Maintain expertise about Wendt e-resources and their
          licensing and access issues, troubleshooting access problems.
        o Work with the Licensed Resources Unit in the General Library
          System on licensing issues for Wendt e-resources.
        o Maintain metadata available in the E-Resource Gateway about
          Wendt e-resources in collaboration with the Reference
          Coordinator and selectors.
  * Manage Wendt Library’s approval plan profiles and coordinate
    monograph selection and acquisitions support:
        o Coordinate the work of librarians responsible for monograph
          selection.
        o Provide training and support for liaisons and others
          involved in selection.
  * Select monographs in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, computer
    science, and electrical and computer engineering, collaborating
    with the liaisons to these departments. Possibly serve as a
    liaison to a department in the future.
  * Manage a collections budget of approximately $900,000:
        o Develop an annual budget in collaboration with the Director.
        o Track budget progress throughout the year, keeping selectors
          up-to-date on status of the budget.
        o Manage the bindery budget.
  * Oversee assessment of the collection:
        o Develop, run and analyze collections reports to assess and
          manage Wendt collections.
        o Gather collections statistics for in-house use, ARL, and UW
          Risk Management.
        o Provide expertise to staff on running collections related
          reports and making use of available campus libraries reports.
  * Provide reference assistance at an integrated library services
    desk and increasingly at online and mobile reference service points.
  * Participate in Wendt’s instructional program.
  * Supervise 2 FTE librarians, 1 FTE Library Services Assistant
    (Advanced), and oversee the student budget for Collections and
    Technical Services.
  * Participate in system-wide initiatives and serve on committees and
    task forces both in the College of Engineering and in the campus
    libraries as appropriate.
  * Participate in professional development activities.


*Qualifications*

/Required Qualifications:/ An ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in library or information science; strong commitment to user-centered service; 3-5 years experience in collection development and/or e-resource management, preferably in engineering or the sciences; demonstrated ability to effectively manage a collections budget; demonstrated knowledge and awareness of current trends in collection development and scholarly communications in an academic setting; demonstrated knowledge of trends and best practices in e-resource management; experience with Voyager acquisitions or equivalent ILS; experience providing reference or instructional services; demonstrated experience or interest in actively participating in professional development activities; strong organizational skills; excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; initiative, flexibility and the ability to creatively adapt in a rapidly changing environment; demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Candidates must articulate a genuine interest and enthusiasm for serving the engineering and science research community.

/Desired Qualifications: / Degree in engineering or science; experience with e-resources and collections issues in engineering or the sciences; experience working with an engineering or science research community; supervisory experience; experience with Microsoft Access or equivalent; knowledge of trends and issues in technical services; experience providing liaison services; demonstrated knowledge of and interest in using new technologies to enhance the delivery of information services; demonstrated project management skills.

*Applications*
Appointment will be as an Academic Librarian or Senior Academic Librarian and the salary will be commensurate with experience; minimum salary is $50,000.

A letter of application, resume and names of three references (including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses) [one PDF preferred] should be sent to Search Committee for the Collections and Scholarly Communications Librarian (email: wendt-resume@engr.wisc.edu).
Application Deadline: October 31, 2008.

Note: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

For additional information about the position, please contact: Deborah Helman (dhelman@engr.wisc.edu, 608-262-7980).

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.

A period of evaluation will be required.

9/2/08: Stanford University Libraries
Position Title: Earth Sciences Librarian and Bibliographer

Job ID        31984
Job Location  University Libraries
Job Category  Library
Salary        3P1
Date Posted   Aug 29, 2008

This position is double posted at the 3P1/3P2 levels.
The Stanford University Libraries invite applications and nominations
for the Earth Sciences Librarian and Bibliographer. This is an Academic
Staff appointment, rather than a faculty-tenured position. Applicants
should apply via: http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html. Please
supply a cover letter, a complete statement of qualifications, a full
resume of including education and relevant experience, and the names and
addresses of three references with knowledge of one’s professional
qualifications for this position.

The Libraries seek a subject specialist with training in an Earth
Sciences discipline to develop and manage collections supporting those
academic areas. The scope of the Librarian's collecting responsibilities
for Earth Sciences materials is comprehensive, with a focus on recently
published materials and data in all formats and media. The Librarian
should bring to the selection process an understanding of current forms
of research and their use of the wide variety of sources of information.

The Librarian is also responsible for providing reference and
bibliographic assistance to faculty and students of Earth Sciences, as
well as to scholars in related departments and programs. In addition,
the Librarian should have demonstrated communication and interpersonal
skills that enable contributions to the programs and projects of the
Libraries, Academic Information Resources, and to the University at large.

The Librarian is a member of the Science and Engineering Resource Group
(SERG) and participates actively in the Group's programs. SERG’s focus
is to remake the traditional science libraries into more responsive,
dynamic, and flexible information centers. This is being carried out
through a series of initiatives in which the Earth Sciences Librarian
will be an integral part. Innovative ideas and an ability to adapt to
and create change are highly valued skills for the person in this
position. In short, the Librarian for Earth Sciences will be an
energetic and flexible colleague who is looking towards the future and
wants to be an integral part of creating a new model of digital
librarianship.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Plans, develops, and manages research collections in the earth
sciences. Selects current and retrospective materials in all formats.
Maintains close contact with faculty and students in the School of Earth
Sciences to insure that library collections support current research and
teaching programs. Is responsible for identifying resources for the
Libraries’ internal development of digital resources, for identifying
externally produced digital resources and data that should be collected
and archived locally, and for working with appropriate staff to develop
the infrastructure for delivering these digital resources.
2. Creates and actively manages the Branner Web space, which is moving
to a Drupal platform starting in the fall. Manages the library blog,
works with the faculty and Branner staff to integrate materials into
SU’s course management system. Seeks out new applications and software
to keep the library up-to-date on Web 2.0 technologies and their use in
an information setting.

3. Provides reference, research assistance, and bibliographic
instruction in the fields of Earth Sciences. Prepares interpretive
materials that enhance access to the collections, including resource
homepages for the Libraries’ web site. Trains staff at the Branner
Library in the use of reference materials in earth sciences.

4. Collaborates with other subject specialists to assure coverage of
interdisciplinary areas that lie outside conventional subject boundaries.

5. In conjunction with the Head of Branner Library, participates as
appropriate in donor and related development activities in support of
the Libraries, working closely with the Library Development Officer and
with the Associate University Librarian for Collections and Services.
Encourages and cultivates close relations with donors of funds and
materials relating to Earth Sciences.

6. Contributes to planning, policies, and programs of the Science and
Engineering Resource Group. Serves on committees and manages library
projects as appropriate.

7. Depending upon qualifications and the needs of the Libraries, assumes
assignments in related fields with similar duties to those listed above.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of and interest in academic or research libraries and the
research environment in major universities are required. Strongly desire
a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science
school or the equivalent in training and experience in understanding and
providing information to a user population. Course work, degree, or
academic / government / corporate library experience in the earth
sciences or physical geography is highly desired.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of the commercial and non-commercial sources
of materials in Earth Sciences and their channels of distribution and
acquisition is highly desired. Ability to evaluate online information
products and services are desired.

3. Strong understanding of computers and data are required; familiarity
of GIS and imagery use and implementation is desired. Effective use of
current technologies, an interest to stay abreast of technological
advances, the ability to acquire new technological skills and resolve
problems in a resourceful and timely manner is required.

4. Demonstrated information seeking skills, including database and
Internet searching, and familiarity with earth sciences resources in
digital formats, are required. Experience in Earth Sciences reference is
desirable.

5. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with staff
at all levels as well as with faculty and students is required. Ability
to perform effectively in and contribute successfully to a diverse,
multicultural workplace environment is also required.

6. Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and
in writing, is required. Strong analytical and organizational skills are
required. Ability to manage time and multiple projects in a complex,
changing environment with a positive, flexible, creative, and innovative
attitude is highly desired.

7. Demonstrated potential to make professional accomplishments relevant
to the responsibilities of this position is required. These may include
scholarly publications, teaching, and library-related publications and
presentations.


Background

The libraries of Stanford University consist of roughly eight million
volumes and over 500 staff members and include the University Libraries
system and five “coordinate” (school or institution) libraries. The
Stanford University Libraries consist of a main research library (Green
Library) and twelve research branch libraries serving the sciences,
social sciences and humanities.

The Branner Earth Sciences Library and Map Collections is one of seven
science and engineering research branch libraries that form the Science
and Engineering Resource Group. Branner has primary responsibility for
providing services to the faculty, students, and staff within the School
of Earth Sciences (Geological & Environmental Sciences, Geophysics,
Energy Resources Engineering, and Environmental Earth System Science).
Branner also provides GIS/Maps services to the entire Stanford
community. The collection contains approximately 250,000 volumes,
275,000 maps, and 2,200 serial subscriptions. The budget for collections
is approximately $480,000 and includes numerous endowed funds. The staff
consists of 3.50 FTE professional staff and 3.0 FTE support staff plus
student assistants.

The Science and Engineering Resource Group is part of the Collections
and Services Program and reports to the Associate University Librarian
for Science and Engineering Libraries.

Stanford is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages
applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals
with disabilities.


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8/26/2008: Northwestern University Library, Northwestern University
Position Title: Associate University Librarian for Public Services

Northwestern University Library seeks candidates for the position of Associate University Librarian for Public Services.
Please feel free to forward this to anyone whom you believe would be a good candidate for the position.

Summary:
The associate university librarian for public services (AULPS) reports to the university librarian and is responsible for leading, coordinating and managing the library's public service functions, including reference, information literacy/instruction, academic liaison services, scholarly communication initiatives, access/delivery services, inter-library loan, media services, remote/distance service, and satellite branch services. The AULPS provides vision, dynamic leadership, cooperative strategic planning and operational direction for the public services division; and formulates, articulates, assesses and develops policy goals and actions for all areas of public service, collaborating with all other divisions and departments of University Library and with other units throughout the university. As a member of the library's senior leadership team, the AULPS advises and assists the university librarian in all aspects of library management and administration; and represents the library and/or the university locally, regionally and nationally in meetings, groups, and forums as required or requested, especially those focused on public services issues.

Full position description and application information is at <http://www.library.northwestern.edu/jobs/librarian/job_descriptions/publicservices/assc_univ_librarian_public_serv.html>

8/25/2008: University Library System, Wayne State University
Position Title: Librarian I/II/III - Information Services

University Library System

Librarian I/II/III – Information Services

Tenure Track or ESS Appointment

Wayne State University Library System seeks a highly motivated, innovative, energetic, proactive library professional to serve as Information Services Librarian I/II/III with a focus on first-year student programs and expertise to serve students and faculty in the sciences and engineering.  Information Services provides excellent instruction, training, consultation, research support, and reference services to further student success, faculty innovation, research, teaching, and lifelong learning; this service group is composed of the following three teams: Reference, Research Support and Instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting to the Coordinator of Information Services, the incumbent will:  Plan, develop, and deliver innovative library services that support research and inquiry for faculty and students in the sciences and engineering with a focus on first-year students; serve as library liaison to one or more academic departments in the sciences and engineering with responsibility for collection development and instruction; serve as library liaison to the university’s First Year Experience program, learning communities, student orientation, iStart, and other initiatives for first year students; serve as a member of the libraries’ Instruction Team; participate in an instruction program that focuses on building students' information literacy and research skills; provide user-focused reference service in the sciences and engineering, including general and virtual reference for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff, as well as other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school; strong commitment to teaching and public service; ability to communicate and interact effectively with faculty, staff and students in a culturally diverse and rapidly changing environment; knowledge and familiarity with MS Windows and Office Suite and desktop/office applications; experience using electronic information systems; practical Internet experience, including familiarity with Web search engines; and skills in analyzing, organizing and presenting information; ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks; excellent oral and written communication skills and teaching or presentation skills; ability to thrive in a changing environment; ability to work independently or as a team member and to communicate effectively with non-technical staff, vendors and other campus technology staff; familiarity with current trends in library technology and electronic resources along with the ability to apply this knowledge to a local situation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Academic library experience; experience with the scientific and engineering literature or an undergraduate or advanced degree in the sciences, engineering, or a related field; library instruction experience; skill in using technologies to enhance instruction; experience in providing reference services, user education, information literacy, database searching, and in developing print and online instructional materials and tutorials; familiarity with current trends and issues in library instruction and first-year programs; experience with Blackboard or other course management system; established record or potential for a record of professional achievement and scholarship.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary and rank: commensurate with education and experience.  Option of tenure track or ESS (Employment Security Status) appointment.  Wayne State offers dental and health plan options.  TIAA/CREF or Fidelity, tuition assistance for employees and family members, relocation assistance and liberal vacation.

THE CAMPUS AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: Wayne State University is Michigan’s only urban research university, fulfilling a unique niche in providing access to a world-class education at a great value.  Wayne State’s 11 schools and colleges offer more than 350 major subject areas to our 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students.  WSU is located in the heart of Detroit’s University Cultural Center, the home of renowned museums, galleries and theatres, most within walking distance.  The WSU main campus encompasses 203 acres of beautifully landscaped walkways and gathering spots, linking 100 education and research buildings.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit electronically a complete resume and letter of interest including the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references to posting number 035551: Wayne State University’s ON-LINE HIRING SYSTEM at https://jobs.wayne.edu.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  For additional information about the position specifics contact Judith Arnold at judith.arnold@wayne.edu.

Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative-action employer.

 

8/18/2008: Princeton University Library, Princeton University
Position Title: Assistant Engineering Librarian

Requisition # 0800389

The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected research institutions, serves a diverse community of 7,200 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 Web site:  http://libweb.princeton.edu

Available: Immediately

Responsibilities
The Princeton University Library seeks a creative, energetic, and service-oriented librarian to help meet the ever-growing student and faculty information needs in all areas of engineering, computer science, plasma physics and fusion research. This librarian will work closely with faculty, students and staff of all departments of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) and of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL). The successful candidate is expected to balance a wide range of service-oriented activities including reference services, library instruction and collection development, while working with a diverse population of faculty, students and research staff. The librarian will join a dynamic, collegial team and will work in a collaborative and supportive environment. This is one of eight professional positions providing instructional and reference services and developing collections for sciences and engineering. The position reports to the Engineering Librarian and is part of the Science & Technology Libraries Division of the Special Libraries Department. Responsibilities include: traditional and electronic reference services for faculty, students and staff in a research-rich academic environment; participating in instruction programs using traditional classroom methods and educational technologies; providing subject-related consultative and instructional services utilizing innovative online communication tools (blogs, podcasts, interactive Web-based and multimedia formats etc.); participating in the development, selection and evaluation of resources for subject guides, tutorials and other user services; cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with faculty and students in SEAS departments and research staff of PPPL (proactive interaction between faculty, research staff, students and the librarian is essential); participating in the science and engineering collection management program; collaborating with libra ry groups and others in coordinating services, initiating projects, and implementing programs; participating in planning, policy formation and team decision making relating to library services for PPPL and engineering departments.

Qualifications:
Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; undergraduate degree in engineering, physics or chemistry; demonstrated proficiency with both print and electronic information resources in engineering and sciences; demonstrated ability to provide engineering and/or science reference and instructional services in an academic setting; demonstrated commitment to customer service; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively; ability to adapt well to change and to be flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
Preferred: Minimum 1 year professional experience in engineering or science librarianship; demonstrated ability to utilize emerging instructional and communication technologies as appropriate; demonstrated successful liaison work; engineering and/or science collection development experience; familiarity with multimedia applications and web development; strong potential for meeting the requirements for continuing appointment.

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.

Nominations and Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs


PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to
 http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm

8/6/2008: Science and Engineering Library, Northwestern University
Position Title: Science Librarian (Half Time)

Reports to :     Head Librarian, Science and Engineering Library

SUMMARY: The Science Librarian (Half-Time) has responsibility for liaison with one or more science
and engineering departments (determined by the Library's needs and the successful candidate's
background and experience), including collection management responsibilities: selection and
deselection of monographs, databases, and other materials in the subject fields covered by those
departments.  This includes communication with faculty in those departments, and providing training
for students and faculty in research databases and other information tools of relevance to the work
of those departments. The Librarian will  primarily be located in the Science and Engineering
Library, and  provide reference service there approximately eight hours/week. The Librarian also
has supervisory responsibility of the branch libraries serving the Mathematics and Statistics
departments, and the Earth and Planetary Sciences department, including providing services there as
needed; the day-to-day operations of those units are under a classified staff position, with
student workers. Depending on budget, there is future potential for conversion to a full-time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

50%:   Develops and manages collections of serial and monographic materials, including electronic
products.  Acts as a liaison with faculty in subject areas assigned; determines what information
services best meet research and teaching needs of these departments.

50%:     Provides reference and instructional outreach in cooperation with other Mudd Library
staff.  Develops, coordinates, and promotes instructional programs and outreach in the use of
library and information services in the sciences and engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or the equivalent combination
of education and relevant library experience. Undergraduate degree in science or engineering, or at
least two years experience as a science or engineering librarian in an academic or research
library. Familiarity with science/engineering information sources, both print and electronic.
Experience in providing bibliographic instruction services.

SALARY: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

TO APPLY: Send letter of application and resume, including names of three references, to Peter J.
Devlin, Director of Library Personnel, Northwestern University Library, 1970 Campus Drive,
Evanston, Illinois  60208-2300 or library-personnel@northwestern.edu.  Review of applications will
begin immediately and continue until position is filled.  Northwestern University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.

 

7/18/2008: Math/Physics/Astronomy Library, University of Pennsylvania Libraries
Position Title : Science & Instruction Librarian, Librarian A/B


The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League comprehensive research university in Philadelphia founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin and his circle. It comprises twelve schools, 3,800 faculty and an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, equally divided between undergraduate and graduate/professional school students.

The University of Pennsylvania Library system consists of fourteen libraries and a nearby high-density storage facility.  It contains over 5.7 million books, 44,000 current serials, 700 digital information bases and over 16,000 e-journals. The Penn Libraries is a leader in the development of digital library services and collections, has nationally and internationally renowned traditional collections in a number of fields, and is aggressively experimenting with and adopting new technology in research and teaching. The library system has an annual acquisitions budget of over $12 million, an endowment of over $50 million and 399 FTE library staff.

Position Scope:
The University of Pennsylvania Libraries seeks a dynamic, service oriented individual to join its Science Libraries team.  Reporting to the Assistant Director for Engineering and Physical Sciences Libraries, the Science and Instruction Librarian is responsible for overseeing the Math/Physics/Astronomy (MPA) Library and plays a major role in the planning, promotion and implementation of a robust user instruction program.

As Head of the MPA Library, the Science and Instruction Librarian supervises 1.5 support staff plus student workers, and maintains a collection of 52,000 volumes as well as a wide array of electronic resources.  While primarily serving the Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy and Earth & Environmental Science Departments, this position will work closely with colleagues in the Engineering and Chemistry Libraries on collaborative collection development projects and public services offered across the Engineering and Physical Sciences Libraries.

This position will also be actively engaged in the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries’ user instruction initiatives.  In addition to working with the MPA Library’s primary clientele, this position will be expected to participate in the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries’ workshop series and the Engineering Information & Communication Program (EIC).  The workshop series is geared primarily towards graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, providing them with exposure to the wide array of resources and services available to them at Penn. The EIC offers the opportunity to help Penn Engineering undergraduate students develop a structured and logical exposure to the organization of information resources in the field of engineering through a curriculum integrated program.

Specific Responsibilities Include:
•       Supervise 1.5 support staff plus student workers in the daily operation of Math/Physics/Astronomy Library.
•       Liaison and Collection Development duties for Math, Physics/Astronomy and Earth and Environmental Studies departments.   Manage the materials budgets for these departments.
•       Provide specialized reference and research support to assigned departments as well as collaborate in the planning and development of services across the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries.
•       Collaborate with colleagues in the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries in the planning, promotion and implementation of the user instruction program.  This will include participation in the Engineering Information & Communication program and the workshop series.
•       Participate in the maintenance of the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries’ website including designing tutorials and other resources for user instruction.
•       Investigate new technologies that may be used to effectively respond to the changing information needs of clientele.
•       Participate in the Penn Libraries LiveChat Reference Service
•       Pursue collaborative opportunities with other Library and University departments.
•       Participate in library, university and professional activities as appropriate.

Qualifications:
Required: Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited information and library science program or its equivalent in theory and practice. Ability to work successfully in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills. General knowledge of information literacy and instruction practices and a strong desire to participate in the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries’ instructional program. Experience with relevant print and electronic reference sources. Librarian B, in addition to above, will have 1-2 years of experience preferably in an academic or research library.

Desired: Academic background in science or related experience in an academic science library. Demonstrated supervisory experience. Experience in Collection development and User Education in the sciences. Experience with course management software and web design software. Knowledge of current trends and practices in Scientific Scholarly Communication.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  Includes a generous benefits package – additional information available at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp.

Applications:
Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of application which addresses the needs and qualifications of the position, along with their resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who can address the suitability of the candidate for the position described, as well as complete an on-line employment application at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs (Job Reference # 080725163).

To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by August 15, 2008.  Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

7/15/2008: Virginia Commonwealth University
Position Title: Reference Librarian for the Sciences and Engineering

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Reference Librarian for the Sciences and Engineering.  VCU Libraries seeks an innovative, motivated individual to join the recently expanded Research and Instructional Services department.  The incumbent will create programs and services for VCU's science and engineering community that advance the research enterprise and foster a climate of scholarly inquiry and student achievement.  He or she will collaborate with students and faculty to develop initiatives that align with trends in scientific research and scholarly communication. The Librarian will be instrumental in the establishment of a service profile for the new School of Engineering community located on the Monroe Park Campus Addition.  The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Head for Research Services, the Reference Librarian for the Sciences and Engineering will be designated the department's liaison to VCU Life Sciences, the School of Engineering, and selected departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.   The Librarian will teach curriculum-integrated instructional sessions at all degree levels, collaborate with teaching faculty to develop course content, and create Web-based and other online learning tools.  The Librarian will be an active participant in the department's consultation services, offering appointment-based, discipline-specific research assistance to individuals and small groups.  He or she will develop the science and engineering reference collection in both print and digital formats. The incumbent will work collaboratively with all members of the department as well as colleagues at the Tompkins-McCaw Library to shape and promote overall library outreach, programs, and services. The Librarian will provide point-of-need research assistance at the reference desk, including some evenings and weekends. The Reference Librarian for the Sciences and Engineering is expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Faculty with the VCU Libraries are evaluated, and promoted, on the basis of job performance, scholarship, and professional development and service.

Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited graduate degree or an accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline.  Preferred: Academic preparation in the sciences and/or engineering; a graduate degree in a discipline related to the assigned liaison responsibilities is highly preferred.  Substantial public services experience in an academic research library and familiarity with research methods and tools in the sciences and engineering.  Understanding of the research behaviors of scientists and engineers, and an awareness of trends in the dissemination of information in these disciplines. Knowledge of instructional design and e-learning trends. Experience with Web-authoring tools and standards. Initiative and creativity, willingness to cooperate and to share information, and the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities under pressure. Excellent presentation and public speaking skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and a preference for group work. Strong service orientation.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Experience working in a culturally diverse environment highly preferred.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and not less than $42,000 minimum annually. This is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position. Normal faculty benefits apply, including 24 vacation days annually and choice of retirement and annuity plans. For more information about benefits, see <http://www.hr.vcu.edu/benefits/>http://www.hr.vcu.edu/benefits/. For more information about the VCU Libraries, please visit our home page at <http://www.library.vcu.edu/>http://www.library.vcu.edu/.

Review of applications will begin August 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Kathleen McColgan
Personnel Administrator
VCU Libraries, Virginia Commonwealth University
901 Park Avenue
PO Box 842033
Richmond, VA 23284-2033
804-828-2730
804-828-0151 (fax)
mccolgankh@vcu.edu

Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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