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Date:    Wed, 20 May 2009 16:50:01 -0500
From:    "Wynn, Stephen" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job posting: Kirksville, MO


Digital Projects Librarian, Pickler Memorial Library
Truman State University

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will build and maintain digital collections supporting the University's mission and curriculum. Responsibilities include working with librarians and the campus community to identify opportunities for digital collection to meet information needs; identifying, evaluating, and implementing appropriate software and hardware for digital collections; identifying and implementing appropriate metadata standards; writing and maintaining policies and procedures relating to digital collections; marketing digital collections to the campus community; serving on Library and University committees; assisting at the reference desk; and other duties as assigned. This position would also have the opportunity to assist with traditional collection development. 


Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Education: ALA accredited MLS
Experience: Working experience with digital collections in a library setting.
Skills: Familiarity with issues and trends in digital collection management and related technologies; knowledge of metadata  standards including MARC, LCSH, and emerging metadata standards; knowledge of digital capture standards; demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; flexibility in an environment of rapid change.


Preferred Qualifications: Experience with integrated library systems; working experience with digital collection management systems; familiarity with intellectual property issues.

Pickler Memorial Library is a member of MOBIUS, a Missouri consortium of sixty academic and two public libraries that is committed to serving Missouri citizens through the sharing of library systems and resources.


To Apply: Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Candidates should submit a letter of application and resume; both undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references to:


Search Committee for Digital Projects Librarian
Pickler Memorial Library
Truman State University
100 E. Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501

Materials may be submitted electronically to: [log in to unmask]

  

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Subject: [Position announcement] : Library Manager/Director--Los Lunas, New Mexico (USA)
Date: Tue, 19 May 2009 14:39:37 -0600
From: Leann Weller <[log in to unmask]>


The University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus is accepting applications for Lecturer II or III, Library Manger/Director. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position. The position begins July 1, 2009. The complete position description information is available at unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=3D52513. Additional campus information available at http://vc.unm.edu/. For best consideration, all application documents must be received by 5:00 PM on June 27, 2009; however, the position will remain open until filled. Apply online through UNMJobs at https://UNMJobs.unm.edu Job Posting #0801489 UNM-VC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator


Following is the full text of the posting:

Lecturer II or III, Library Manager/Director	Posting #0801489

The University of New Mexico, Valencia Campus is accepting applications for Lecturer II or III, Library Manger/Director.  This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position.  The position begins July 1, 2009.

   For best consideration, all application documents must be received by 5:00 PM on June 27, 2009; however, the position will remain open until filled.
   Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, the University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of the University of New Mexico.  With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers vocational and technical courses as well as academic transfer courses to the citizens of Valencia and northern Socorro counties.  The faculty and staff serve a student body of approximately 2,000 each semester.


Salary:  Base salary range for the twelve-month faculty position is $50,000 to $53,000 for Lecturer II or III, depending on qualifications and experience.  An excellent package of benefits is provided.

Summary of duties and responsibilities:  Under the general supervision of the Dean of Instruction, the Library Faculty and Manager/Director provides leadership for the development, assessment, administration and oversight of all library services, including, but not limited to: public and technical services (including all original cataloging and direct oversight of copy cataloging activities), facilities, equipment needs, library budget planning, collection development, library instruction and

faculty outreach, acquisitions, and computer operations.  Supervises and evaluates full-time library staff and faculty.  Represents the Valencia Campus Library on various campus and state committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or ALA-recognized international equivalent.
Five years academic library experience.
One year library management experience.
One year cataloging experience using LC classification.

Must be legally authorized to work in the USA.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Demonstrated ability to lead in a collaborative environment and a commitment to shared decision-making.

An understanding of how the library is an integral part of learning in a liberal arts college consistent with the mission of UNM-Valencia Campus.
A record of service to the profession and evidence of ongoing scholarly achievement.

Knowledge of current issues and trends in scholarly communication, pedagogy, and librarianship such as copyright, plagiarism, intellectual freedom, technology issues and assessment.
Evidence of strong commitment of service to students and others in the campus community.

Demonstrated ability to adopt & effectively use new technologies in areas such as personal computing, webpage design and/or Web2.0, and an enthusiastic understanding of issues related to library and educational technology such as library automation, university information systems, and/or course management systems.


Two or more years demonstrated experience in the following areas:
LC cataloging (preferably using III (Innovative Interfaces Inc.) and/or OCLC).
Interlibrary loan using OCLC.
Providing reference services and instruction using online databases, the Internet and traditional print resources.

Library management.
Effective supervision.

Applicants who do not possess the above preferred qualifications are encouraged to put in writing how their background and experience has prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.


You will apply online through UNMJobs at https://UNMJobs.unm.edu
Job Posting #0801489

The cover letter attached with the UNMJobs application should describe how the candidate meets the qualifications of the position (include posting number).


A complete application will also include the following documents not attached to the applicant's electronic UNMJobs application:

1.Three letters of reference.
2.Copies of official or unofficial transcripts.


Supplemental application materials not attached to the UNMJobs electronic application should be addressed to:

UNM Valencia County Branch
Attention Human Resources
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, New Mexico 87031

(505) 925-8530
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If selected for an interview, applicant must be prepared:  1) to present official transcripts and 2) to conduct a presentation (subject matter to be announced).


For best consideration, all application materials must be received by 5:00 PM June 27, 2009; however, the position will remain open until filled.  UNM=E2=80=99s confidentiality policy (=E2=80=9CDisclosure of Information about Candidates for Employment, "UNM Board of Regents" Policy Manual 6.7), which includes information about public disclosure of documents submitted by applicants, is located at http://www.unm.edu/~brpm/r67.htm


UNM-VC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

LeAnn Weller
Public Services Librarian
UNM-Valencia Campus Library
280 La Entrada
Los Lunas, NM  87031
505-925-8993
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Date:    Tue, 12 May 2009 19:45:03 -0500
From:    Patty De Anda <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job Announcement: Project Cataloger with German Language proficiency (West Los Angeles, CA)


Library Associates Companies (LAC) is seeking a Cataloger for a special project for an institution located in West Los Angeles, California. This project is subject to a bid approval to provide a temporary full-time cataloger to work onsite for approximately six months.  Candidates must undergo a test for German language proficiency


RESPONSIBILITIES:

*          Catalog a retrospective backlog of books, artifacts and peripheral materials that are primarily in German.
*          Experience providing both copy cataloging and original cataloging.

*          Create accurate MARC records for each item in organization's onsite database.
*          Apply indexing terms to the organization's in-house thesaurus.
*          Provide weekly status reports to the Collection Manager and to the LAC Account Manager.


QUALIFICATIONS:
*          MLS from an accredited institution or extensive cataloging experience in a library/museum environment.
*          Previous experience using Library of Congress (LC) Classificatio=
n System

*          Extensive copy and original cataloging.
*          Strong knowledge of German language

 *   Some knowledge of French language is a plus
 *   Experience using OCLC and WorldCat
 *   Previous experience in a museum/special collections library highly des=

irable.

TO APPLY:

 *   For consideration email cover letter and resume as a Word document to =
Joanne Schwarz, [log in to unmask]<mailto:jschwarz@libraryassoc=

iates.com> with a courtesy copy to Patty DeAnda, [log in to unmask]
com<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

 *   Please reference "Project Cataloger - #1219" as the subject line of yo=
ur email






Patty De Anda

Communications & Projects Associate
Library Associates Companies / LAC

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Los Angeles, CA 90048
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