1. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] Job opening: Digital Library of Georgia Digital
Projects Librarian
2. [TLA] job vacancy in Abingdon, VA
3. [TLA] Position announcement: Government Documents Librarian
4. [AUTOCAT] Position Vacancy: Serials Acquisitions Librarian / University
of Louisville
5. [AUTOCAT] Job announcement: Database Management Librarian (Tuscaloosa,
AL)
Subject: [archives] Job opening: Digital Library of Georgia Digital
Projects Librarian
POSITION: Digital Projects Librarian/Archivist
DEPARTMENT: Digital Library of Georgia
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Digital Projects Librarian/Archivist is responsible for metadata &
authority control, student hiring & supervision, quality control, &
other duties related to the development of digital resources for
Digital Library of Georgia initiatives including but not limited to
the federally supported Civil Rights Digital Library & the forthcoming
ASERL Civil War era digital library portal being created through a
partnership with 32 Southeastern research libraries. The Digital
Projects Librarian/Archivist reports to the Associate Director of the
Digital Library of Georgia (DLG) and works as a member of the DLG's
Metadata and Site Development unit.
The award-winning Digital Library of Georgia is a GALILEO
initiative based at the University of Georgia Libraries. The DLG works
together with Georgia's libraries, archives, museums, and other
institutions of cultural heritage to provide access to the cultural
and historical resources of the state of Georgia. This primary mission
is accomplished through the ongoing development, maintenance, and
preservation of digital collections and online digital library
resources. These may include materials such as original manuscripts,
typescripts, books, photographs, maps, sheet music, posters and
broadsides, newspapers, primary source materials on microfilm, audio,
video, and other formats. Each project is made available freely to the
public as part of GALILEO.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Describes digital objects using national and local standards. This
includes the application of AACR2 and the Dublin Core metadata
standard. The Digital Library of Georgia uses Library of Congress
Subject Headings as its subject vocabulary and the Art and
Architecture Thesaurus for genre terms.
Engages in authority work to provide intellectual control over the
application of subject headings, personal names, corporate names, and
place names as a component of the metadata process. The Digital
Library of Georgia uses a local database for controlling personal,
corporate and place names in conjunction with the Library of Congress
Authority File.
Proofs the work of student employees to maintain a high level of
quality for the resources generated. Participates in the hire and
supervision of student employees engaged in data entry and other tasks
associated with the creation of digital resources.
Participates in planning for digital projects and communicates with
Digital Library of Georgia and GALILEO (the statewide virtual library)
personnel to coordinate work effort.
Generates content for and provides input into Web site design,
including the development of contextual and other resources that
supplement digitized collections. DLG employs formal academic prose
in its projects under the guidelines of the Chicago Manual.
Measures outputs by generating and collecting statistics.
Contributes to the mission of the Digital Library of Georgia by
participating in the development and evaluation of policies and
services, assessing user needs and satisfaction with learning
outcomes, serving on appropriate committees, and maintaining an
awareness of changes in allied departments.
Develops and maintains professional skills by participating in
continuing education and professional development activities such as
conferences, workshops, and committee work; by conducting research or
writing for publication; or by engaging in other creative and learning
activities.
Participates in library-wide communication by reading, responding
to, and initiating information transmitted via the Library listserv,
and appropriate library-wide or departmental meetings, and asking
questions, seeking clarification, or initiating discussion on library
issues.
Maintains awareness and acts upon changes and needs in the
organization by assuming similar duties and responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited approved MLS, or relevant Master's degree (ACA
certification expected in 5 years for continued employment).
Knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, Dublin Core metadata standard and
familiarity with MARC; Familiarity with HTML or XML; Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships; Excellent
research, writing, and oral communication skills; Ability to function
as a contributing team member in a production-oriented environment;
Experience creating metadata or catalog records, or describing
archival materials preferred; Digital library experience preferred;
Degree in history, public history or American studies preferred.
BENEFITS: UGA offers an attractive benefits program including a
choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, tuition remission
and a relocation allowance; 21 days annual leave, 12 paid holidays.
Information about Athens: http://www.libs.uga.edu/athens/.
Salary: entry-level minimum $38,000; commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 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 by July 23, 2010, to: Jan D. Hudson ([log in to unmask]),
Human Resources Department, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens,
Georgia 30602-1641. Electronic applications are preferred.
The University of Georgia Libraries values diversity in its
faculty, students, and staff and strongly encourages applications from
underrepresented minority candidates. The University of Georgia is an
equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
________________________________________________
Renna E. Tuten, C.A.
Archivist
Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
University of Georgia Libraries
Athens, Georgia 30602-1641
Voice: 706-542-0618
Fax: 706-542-3721
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www.libs.uga.edu/russell
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This might interest librarians in East Tennessee as Abingdon is a short
drive from the TN/VA border, or even appeal to librarians further west.
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*Public Service Coordinator***
*Posted Jun 16*
*Washington County Public Library*, Abingdon, VA
Are you looking for an opportunity to put your experience and enthusiasm for
providing outstanding customer oriented library service to use in a vibrant
rural setting in the Appalachian Mountains? The Washington County Public
Library, in Abingdon Virginia, has an opening for the position of Public
Service Coordinator. Reporting to the library director, the Public Service
Coordinator will join a staff of 40. The Public Service Coordinator is part
of a four person team that manages the library system which includes a main
library and four branches. The library system is experiencing record levels
of use and activity and is in the initials stages of two building projects,
webpage re-design and restructuring of branch and outreach services.
The Public Service Coordinator is responsible for the development and
administration of public services for the library system with an emphasis on
collection development, branch and outreach operations, and circulation
services. Other duties include marketing and promotion of services,
programming and community relations.
Qualifications include An MLS from an ALA accredited library school, and
three years of supervisory experience as a graduate librarian.
Salary Range is $45,000-$49,500, health insurance and retirement are paid by
employer, 12+ paid holidays.
WCPL is located in the highlands of southwest Virginia, a region which is
nationally recognized for its animal and plant diversity. There is ready
access to many outdoor and cultural activities and direct access to
interstate highways. The main library is located in the historic town of
Abingdon, population, 9,000. Abingdon is home to a nationally known equity
theater. USA Today ranks Abingdon as one of the Best Art Towns and Best
Places to Retire. WCPL has a strong commitment to customer service and is
dedicated to meeting the needs of a culturally diverse population. Visit
www.wcpl.net for more information about our library system.
*TO APPLY*
Submit letter of application and resume, to:
Administrative Assistant
Washington County Public Library
205 Oak Hill Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
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The Tennessee State Library and Archives seeks an energetic, self-motivated
professional Government Documents Librarian I. This librarian will be
responsible for overseeing the state and federal documents collection and
related activities. M.L.I.S. or equivalent degree required. Starting salary
$3081/month. For details, please see the attached job posting.
To apply, please send letter and resume to Human Resources Director Maggie
Bahou by mail or email to [log in to unmask] Inquiries welcome.
*Charles A. Sherrill*
*State Librarian & Archivist of Tennessee*
[log in to unmask]
(615) 741-7996
*JOB ANNOUNCEMENT*
*POSITION: Government Documents Librarian (Librarian I)*
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*LOCATION: *Tennessee State Library and
Archives
*SUPERVISOR: *Director of Library Technical
Services
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*Summary:*
Oversees all aspects of the government documents collection, including
annual item updates for federal documents, relationship to TSLA’s collection
development policies/procedures, and selection of new documents. Performs
other technical services duties as required.
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*Duties/Responsibilities:*
· Oversees the government documents program, including the
supervision of paraprofessional staff that carries out the day to day
collection responsibilities.
· Assist in the ongoing development of requirements and
specifications, for state and federal documents TSLA solicits, accepts, or
purchases into its collections.
· Participates in collection development with primary responsibility
for the Collection Development policy as it pertains to state and federal
documents. Performs cataloging of materials, using proper descriptive
cataloging, AACR2 rules, LC and SuDoc classification, and LC subject
headings. Supervises input of bibliographic information with OCLC and the
library online catalog (LARC).
· Stay current on developing technologies, standards, and practice
in government documents and resources; recommend responses to these
developments through periodic alerts, summaries, reports, and revisions to
policies and procedures. Represent TSLA in forums on government documents at
the state, regional, and national level.
· Prepare reports required by the Federal Depository Library
Program.
· Other technical services duties will be assigned as required.**
*Minimum Qualifications:*
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*Education and Experience*: Master’s degree in Library/Information Science
from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
*Knowledge and Abilities*: The successful candidate will have broad
knowledge of cataloging principles, standards, best practices, and
applications. Advanced coursework in Cataloging and Government Documents
preferred. Knowledge of trends impacting libraries, particularly in regards
to government documents.
*Starting Salary:* $3,081
To apply, please email your letter of interest and resume and/or state
application to Maggie Bahou, Director of HR, [log in to unmask] or mail to the
above address by *June 25, 2010*.
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