1.[LIBJOBS] Amherst College-Humanities Librarian
2.[LIBJOBS] USA - Washington, D.C.: Supervisory Librarian, Information
Architecture Division
3. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] Internship Position
4. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] NARA Vacancies
5. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] paid summer internship at SC Political
Collections
*Humanities Librarian*
Amherst College, Robert Frost Library
Full Time
Applications accepted until position filled
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Amherst College Library seeks a Humanities Librarian to serve as a research
instructor, one of the Library’s subject specialists for humanities, and as
a liaison to academic departments and materials selector in some of those
disciplines. This Librarian will provide instruction in research and the use
of library resources in a variety of settings. S/he will demonstrate a
history of effective classroom teaching; a commitment to undergraduate
education; and a strong record of collaborating with faculty on assignments,
course design, and pedagogical strategies. S/he will maintain currency with
emerging information technologies and trends in scholarly communication,
anticipating and facilitating new approaches to humanities research in
response to evolving patterns of publishing and information dissemination.
The Humanities Librarian serves as coordinator for the development and
enhancement of reference pages within the Library’s website. S/he also
participates in general reference services, guiding library patrons in
identifying, retrieving and evaluating information in all formats and all
humanities and social sciences disciplines. Full-time, with some evenings
and weekends.
A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.
Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree from a program accredited by the
American Library Association or foreign equivalent required. Three years
professional experience in an academic or research library or equivalent, in
reference, collection development and/or user education required, or
significant teaching experience in an academic setting. Must have a strong
academic background or experience in the humanities, with a subject Master’s
degree preferred; reading knowledge of at least one foreign language
required. Demonstrated ability to teach and a commitment to participate in
undergraduate education required. Strong communication skills required. The
successful candidate must be willing to tackle challenges in an academic
library with energy and enthusiasm, showing patience, tact, and good humor
in the face of the demands of public service. S/he is expected to contribute
to library initiatives that further the College’s commitment to diversity
and inclusion.
To view the complete job description, please click
https://www.amherst.edu/library/about/jobs.
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Job Title: Supervisory Librarian
Department: Department Of Defense
Agency: National Defense University
Job Announcement Number: D02127
SALARY RANGE: 105,211.00 - 136,771.00 USD /year
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1410-14
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, March 25, 2010 to Thursday, April 08, 2010
For more information and to apply, please go to:
http://tinyurl.com/ylcjmb5
Duties
* Responsible for planning, coordinating, managing the ongoing
activities and operations of Information Architecture Division for the
National Defense University Library including acquisitions, cataloging,
serials, database maintenance, digitization and technical services-related
online system management.
* Planning, directing and reviewing the operations of Automation and
Technical Services which requires advance knowledge of the theories and
techniques employed in the operation of a large automated academic/research
library utilizing international information/bibliographic networks and
substantial knowledge of social and military sciences.
* Providing leadership in the identification and deployment of the
latest digital access methods and in the creation an architecture of access
points to scholarly resources in all formats needed by the university
community.
* Maintaining and developing the library's computer systems using a
broad range of software and hardware technologies. This entails working
collaboratively with the library staff and faculty, the CIO organization ,
and members of the university faculty to envision and implement appropriate
electronic products and services.
* Utilizes an advance knowledge of management techniques in order to
develop innovative approaches to budgeting, recruiting and training a highly
specialized changing workforce in a era of expanding services, limited
resources and rapid change.
* Makes recommendations designed to ensure that program plans are
consistent with continuing requirements changes of university staff,
faculty, agencies and activities.
SALARY RANGE: 105,211.00 - 136,771.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, March 25, 2010 to Thursday, April 08, 2010
For more information and to apply go to:
http://tinyurl.com/ylcjmb5
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Subject: [archives] Internship Position
The Jewish Museum of Maryland seeks a qualified graduate intern to
assist in the processing of the Baltimore Hebrew University Archive
collection. Interested students should be working toward a degree in
archival science, library science or history with an archives
concentration. Equivalent experience outside an academic environment
may be
substituted. Previous museum or library experience is not required,
but candidates must have experience or academic knowledge of archival
processing.
The internship is full time for 10 weeks, or its equivalent, with a
$1500 stipend. This internship can also be used for academic credit.
Free parking is provided. Housing is not provided.
Please send a cover letter, resume, availability and list of three
references to Ms. Jennifer Vess, Acting Archivist, Jewish Museum of
Maryland, 15 Lloyd Street, Baltimore MD 21202 or to
[log in to unmask] Please include "BHU Archives Intern" in your
subject line. Deadline Extended to April 23, 2010.
Jennifer Vess
Acting Archivist, Curatorial Assistant
Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-732-6400 [log in to unmask]
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Subject: [archives] NARA Vacancies
The National Archives & Records Administration (NARA) is currently
recruiting for the following positions:
Ø Conservator, GS-13 ($89,033.00-$115,742.00)- College Park, MD
Ø IT Specialist, GS-12 ($74,872.00-$97,333.00)- Prince George's County, MD
Ø Physical Security Specialist, GS-9-11 ($51,630.00-$81,204.00)-
College Park, MD
Ø Accountant, GS-9 ($51,630.00-$67,114.00)- College Park, MD
Ø Museum Technician (History), GS-5 ($31,315.00-$40,706.00)- Austin, TX
Ø Supervisory Museum Curator, GS-12/13 ($68,809.00-$112,434.00)- Abilene, KS
Ø Supervisory Museum Curator, GS-12/13 ($68,809.00-$112,434.00)- Lewisville, TX
Ø Management and Program Analyst, GS-9 ($51,630.00-$67,114.00)- Washington, DC
Ø Electronic Records Policy Analyst, GS-14 ($105,211.00-$136,771.00)-
College Park, MD
Ø Supervisory Archives Specialist, GS-9 ($47,448.00-$61,678.00)- St. Louis, MO
Ø Budget Analyst, GS-13 ($89,033.00-$115,742.00)- College Park, MD
Ø Materials Handler, GS-6 ($19.00-$20.00 per hour)- Washington, DC
Visit our careers pages at www.archives.gov/careers to view the
complete vacancy, qualifications and applicable deadlines. Please
direct all questions to the point of contact provided in the vacancy
announcement. For additional information regarding SAA's annual
conference, please visit www.archivists.org.
Our website also contains interesting stories about NARA employees as
well as helpful hints when applying for federal employment, including
our "All About KSAOs" guide.
Thank you -
Rachel Rosen
National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, Suite 1200
College Park, MD 20740
301-837-0453
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Subject: [archives] paid summer internship at SC Political Collections
Reminder...deadline May 1st
SC Political Collections at the University of SC in Columbia
offers a summer internship with a stipend of $2,250 to be
awarded to a qualified graduate student enrolled in an
archival education program outside of South Carolina. Intern
projects require at least 135 hours and will vary depending
on current SCPC needs and interests of the intern. In a
typical internship, a student will arrange and describe a
small collection or a series within a major collection and
analyze preservation needs. The student might also help with
digitization, oral history, and the creation of exhibits and
educational resources.
SCPC is a nationally recognized repository collecting the
papers of individuals and organizations impacting on
government, politics and society, chiefly in the post-WWII
era. For more information, please see www.sc.edu/library/scpc
or scpoliticalcollections.blogspot.com or find us on Facebook.
Application deadline is May 1st. Questions, contact SCPC
Director Herb Hartsook, [log in to unmask] Applications should
include:
* Statement not exceeding 500 words explaining how an internship
with SCPC fits the applicant's educational program and career goals
* Resume
* Letter of recommendation from the head of the archival program
in which the applicant is enrolled. That letter should clearly
state the program's internship requirements, including the
number of hours required to successfully complete the internship.
Please address to:
Summer Internship Program
South Carolina Political Collections
University of South Carolina
720 College Street
Columbia, S.C. 29208
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