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Date:    Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:07:29 -0400
From:    "Gray, Andrew" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Professional Opportunity - Research Archivist - Oral History of American Music (OHAM) - Yale University - New Haven, CT


Research Archivist
Oral History of American Music (OHAM)
Yale University Library=20
Librarian I

PLEASE NOTE: This position is posted for internal and layoff applicants only for a minimum of 2 weeks (14 calendar days) from original posting date of June 5, 2009.


Work Schedule:Part Time 20 hours per week, Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:30-5:00.
Afternoons preferred; some flexibility during standard work week.

Fixed Duration Position:1 Year from Date of Hire with possible continuation.


The University and the Library
One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University Library is a
 full partner in teaching, research, and learning at Yale and is visited by
 scholars from around the world.=A0 A distinctive strength is its rich 

spectrum of resources, including approximately thirteen million volumes and 
information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books 
to electronic databases.=A0 The Library is engaging in numerous projects to

expand access to its physical and digital collections.Housed in twenty-two 
buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book 
and Manuscript Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and 

diverse staff of nearly six-hundred who offer innovative and flexible 
services to library readers. To learn more about Yale University Library 
and its collections and services, visit http://www.library.yale.edu


General Purpose
Under the direction of the Director and Associate Director of Oral History of American Music (OHAM), the Research Archivist shares responsibility for =
the day-to-day operation of OHAM and the supervision of its staff, with 

particular focus on providing public services and access to the collections.
   Oral History of American Music (OHAM), recently incorporated into the Yale 
University Library, is the preeminent ongoing oral history project in the 

field of American music. In operation for almost forty years, the archive is
 recognized for collecting and preserving recorded memoirs in the voices of
 those who make our music history. Major composers of the 20th century are

represented, among them Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson, Roger Sessions, 
Elliott Carter, William Schuman, Ned Rorem, John Cage, George Perle, and Lou 
Harrison. Interviews with many younger composers are included and are updated

 periodically. OHAM makes its holdings widely available to the scholarly co=
mmunity by providing onsite research, reference services, publications, and=
 public programming. The result is that numerous books, articles, and telev=

ision and radio documentaries have been derived from materials in the OHAM =
collections.=20

Responsibilities
Provides high-level reference assistance to the OHAM collection, both to re=
searchers in person, and through e-mail, telephone, and regular mail.=A0 Im=

plements priority projects for OHAM, including the creation of original ite=
m-level and collection-level cataloging of OHAM's collections of recorded i=
nterviews, the transcription of OHAM interviews and editing new transcripti=

ons, and archival processing of new materials into the OHAM collections, wi=
th the writing of new finding aids as appropriate.=A0 Serves as a full part=
icipant in OHAM's planning activities, including innovation in areas of acc=

ess, digital collections, and reference/public services. May also take part=
 in planning exhibits and public programs, and may help with collection dev=
elopment.=A0 Works collaboratively with staff in the Music Library, the His=

torical Sound Recordings Collection, and other special collections reposito=
ries in the Yale University Library.=A0 Expected to be active professionall=
y both within and outside the Yale University Library community. May be req=

uired to assist with disaster recovery efforts.=A0 May be assigned to work =
at the West Campus of Yale University located in West Haven, CT.=A0=20

Qualifications
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information =

science and/or Master's degree in music. Appointment to the rank of Librari=
an II requires two years of relevant professional experience and demonstrat=
ed professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Demonstrated evide=

nce of planning ability, leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to dev=
elop proposals for improving OHAM's services and procedures. Demonstrated a=
bility to work effectively and collaboratively with researchers, faculty, s=

taff, and students in a complex and changing environment. Excellent interpe=
rsonal and communication skills. Strong service orientation. Demonstrated s=
upervisory skills. Preferred: Familiarity with standard archival procedures=

; familiarity with MARC and Voyager.=20

Salary and Benefits
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's q=
ualifications and experience (min: 50,500). Full benefits package including=

 pro-rated 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehe=
nsive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assist=
ance. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicati=

ons consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references=
 should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.ya=
le.edu/hronline/stars/application/.=A0 Please be sure to include Source Cod=

e #: 7526BR.

Background Check Requirements=20
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment sc=
reening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background=
 check.=20

=A0
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.=A0 Yal=
e values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encoura=
ges applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups=

.

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Date:    Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:15:57 -0400
From:    "Gray, Andrew" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Professional Opportunity - John Hay Whitney Family Papers Processing Archivist - Manuscripts & Archives - Yale University - New Haven, CT


John Hay Whitney Family Papers Processing Archivist=20
Librarian I
Grade: 23
Manuscripts and Archives
Sterling Memorial Library=20
Yale University=20

Fixed Duration Position:  2 Years from Date of Hire


The University and the Library
The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and re=
search at the University, has more than 12 million volumes housed in the St=
erling Memorial Library and 22 school and departmental libraries. It employ=

s a dynamic, diverse and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the op=
portunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, partici=
pate on committees and are involved in other areas of staff development. A =

full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a ra=
pidly expanding network of electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's =
distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiativ=

es designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. For=
 additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Li=
brary's Web site at: http://www.library.yale.edu/.

   =20
The Position=20
Manuscripts and Archives seeks an early career professional with processing=
 experience and a grounding in twentieth-century American history to proces=
s the papers of the John Hay Whitney family and two related collections. Re=

porting to the Head of Arrangement and Description, the John Hay Whitney Fa=
mily Papers Processing Archivist will assist with the development of approp=
riate processing plans for the various collection components, and will have=

 primary responsibility for processing the three collections. In addition, =
the incumbent in this position will hire and supervise student assistants f=
or processing, implement standard preservation measures when necessary, dev=

elop and carry out selected digitization and planning for future digitizati=
on efforts, hire and supervise the work of a graduate intern to assist with=
 digitization and outreach, and work with the Head of Public Services to pr=

omote use of the collection by Yale faculty and students.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positi=
on is filled.
=20
Responsibilities
Participates with other professional staff in the development of appropriat=

e processing plans for various components of the papers.  Arranges archival=
 material in all formats in the John Hay Whitney Family Papers and two rela=
ted collections (approximately 300 linear feet) in accordance with approved=

 plans, timetables, and departmental procedures, including screening for se=
nsitive material and implementation of necessary preservation procedures.  =
Prepares finding aids and catalog records for the collections in accordance=

 with departmental guidelines and archival and library standards, using XML=
-based encoding tools for the finding aids.  Works with appropriate departm=
ental and library staff to plan and implement the digitization of selected =

materials from the Whitney Family Papers, according to departmental and lib=
rary procedures and standards.  Coordinates development of a longer-term di=
gitization plan and identification of potential funding sources for future =

use by the Yale University Library.  Engages actively with professional org=
anizations and literature; keeps abreast of archival trends and development=
s.  May be required to assist in disaster recovery efforts.  May be require=

d to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.

Qualifications
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information =
science and/or master's degree in history or related discipline.  Formal ar=

chival training or education and/or demonstrated knowledge of archival theo=
ry and practice.  Graduate-level coursework in twentieth-century American h=
istory.  Demonstrated archival processing experience.  Familiarity with bas=

ic preservation and conservation standards for archival and manuscript coll=
ections.  Familiarity with DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH, AACR2, and other data con=
tent and structure standards relevant to the archival control of collection=

 materials.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally=
 and in writing.  Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.  Ability to work =
independently and collaboratively in a team environment.  Ability to lift a=

rchival boxes (up to 50 lbs.) and push heavy trucks on a frequent basis.  P=
referred:  Experience processing large collections of personal or family pa=
pers.  Experience directing the efforts of student workers or interns.  Fam=

iliarity with working in an editing environment constrained by XML schemas,=
 using XML editors such as XMetaL or oXygen.

Salary and Benefits=20
Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's q=

ualifications and experience (min: 50,500). Full benefits package including=
 pro-rated 22 vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; comprehe=
nsive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and relocation assist=

ance. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicati=
ons consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references=
 should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.ya=

le.edu/hronline/stars/application/.  Please be sure to include Source Code =
#7228BR.

Background Check Requirements=20
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment sc=

reening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background=
 check.  Internal candidates are also subject to pre-employment screening f=
or this position.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Yale =

values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourage=
s applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
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Date:    Tue, 9 Jun 2009 14:16:55 -0400
From:    "James T. Maccaferri" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Full-Time Temporary Teaching Position at Clarion University of Pennsylvania


The Department of Library Science at Clarion University of 
Pennsylvania invites applications for the following position in its 
ALA-accredited master's program for the 2009-2010 academic year:

Instructor Step III Temporary Full-time

Posting Number 0600278

Minimum qualifications include an ALA accredited MLS (or recognized 
international equivalent) and an earned doctorate. Preference given 
to candidates whose doctorate is in Library Science (Advanced ABD 

candidates considered).

Review of applications will begin June 22, 2009 and will continue 
until position is filled.

Applicants may apply online at: https://jobs.clarion.edu


Prior to a final offer of employment the selected candidate will be 
required to submit to a background check including, but not limited 
to, employment verification, educational and other credential 
verification and criminal background check.


Clarion University is building a diverse academic community and 
encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities 
to apply. AA/EOE.

Applicants are required to submit transcripts and three letters of 

reference. Documentation that cannot be submitted electronically such 
as official transcripts must be mailed to:

Dr. James Maccaferri, Chair
Search Committee
Department of Library Science
Clarion University of Pennsylvania

840 Wood Street
Clarion, PA 16214 

Date:    Thu, 4 Jun 2009 14:26:23 -0600
From:    Sharon Homchick <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FW: Job Posting: Collections Manager, Jefferson County Public Library, Colorado


Job Opening=20
POSITION: Collections Manager, Collections Unit

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 29-122

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6/18/09

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Master's degree in Library Science with a

minimum of three years of supervisory experience. Two years of direct
experience working in a library setting. Must be flexible to work
evenings, weekends, and minor holidays.

DUTIES:
* Provides overall supervision and direction of the Collections Division

of Public Services for Jefferson County Public Library
* Responsible for hiring, training and evaluating assigned staff
* Participates in the Public Services Management Team which develops the
direction of library services

* Researches, reviews and tracks trends and technological changes in
material formats and library catalogs
* Participates in unit, staff and system-wide meetings
* Committee and special task force work is expected

* Abundant training, workshop and conference opportunities provided

For a more complete description of this position, please go to
http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/29-122.htm.


SALARY: $4,923 Monthly

BENEFITS:
Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and retirement.
Vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal days.
Training Opportunities.
Interviewing and Relocation allowance possible.


APPLY: A current resume and complete Jefferson County application must
be completed along with a list of 3 professional references.
Applications are available by fax (303) 271-8411 or online at
http://jefferson.lib.co.us/jobs/. Return to Jefferson County Human

Resources Dept., 3500 Illinois St., Suite 2500, Golden CO 80401;
303-271-8400.

Jefferson County Public Library makes employment decisions without
regard to an individual's race, color, religion, creed, sex, age,

national origin or disability.
For more information, contact:=20
Jennifer Worth, CPP, SPHR=20
Manager of Human Resources=20
Jefferson County Public Library=20
10200 W. 20th Ave.=20
Lakewood, CO 80215=20

303-275-2215=20
Fax 303-275-2211=20
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Check us out on the Internet at http://jefferson.lib.co.us=20