2011 Winter/Spring Internships at The Gaston County Museum
Dallas, North Carolina

Archives/Collections Intern (2 positions available)


Winter/Spring, 2011 (30 to 40 hours per week)
Application Deadline: July 19th, 2010
HOUSING PROVIDED

The Gaston County Museum is currently seeking 2 interns for winter/spring 2011; one Curatorial and one Archival.  In addition, both interns will assist the Curatorial Staff in exhibit design/installation as well as collections management.  The interns will also work under the guidance of the Curatorial Staff to update and maintain permanent exhibits and interpreted spaces. 



The successful candidates will be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently.  Must be able to work with and meet deadlines, lift up to 30 pounds, and climb stairs and ladders.  Preference will be given to candidates with previous museum work or course experience and/or candidates wishing to pursue a career in museums.  Knowledge of PastPerfect collections database a plus. 



The internships are unpaid, but housing that is within walking distance to the museum is provided.  Both internships will begin in August and be 30 to 40 hours per week during that time.  Deadline for application is July 19th, 2010.



Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, as well as a 1 page essay indicating why they want do their internship at the Gaston County Museum and what they hope to gain from the experience to:

 


The Gaston County Museum
Attn: Jeff Pruett
P.O. Box 429
Dallas, NC  28034
Phone: 704-922-7681 x.105
Fax: 704-922-7683
Email: [log in to unmask]



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Electronic Resources/NonPrint Materials Cataloger

 The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), an Honors University in Baltimore, Maryland, invites applications for the position of Electronic Resources/NonPrint Materials Cataloger.  The successful candidate will, under the direction of the Head of Technical Services, perform original and complex copy cataloging for electronic resources and nonprint materials, provide leadership relating to electronic resource acquisitions, cataloging, and user discovery, and as needed train and supervise staff.   ALA-MLS required. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  For best consideration, please respond July 30, 2010. Minimum salary: $50,000.

 For complete position responsibilities, full requirements and other information on the UMBC Library, or to apply, see http://aok.lib.umbc.edu/employment/

 UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Digital Media Librarian

 The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), an Honors University in Baltimore, Maryland, invites applications for the position of Digital Media Librarian.  The successful candidate will, under the direction of the Acting Head of Access Services, lead media services, explore new technologies, provide innovative ways to offer digital materials, and provide reference and instruction services for the visual and performing arts as needed.  ALA-MLS required.

 APPLICATIONS:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  For best consideration, please respond by July 30, 2010.  Minimum salary: $51,000. Send letter of application addressing position requirements, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to:  Dr. Larry Wilt, Director, Library 353, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland, 21250 or [log in to unmask]. 

 For complete position responsibilities, full requirements and other information on the UMBC Library, or to apply, see http://aok.lib.umbc.edu/employment/

 UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employee

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Founded in 1977, Western University of Health Sciences is a nonprofit, graduate university for the health professions. The university campus includes nine major buildings located on 22 acres in downtown Pomona, California. WesternU is one of the largest graduate schools for the health professions in California. Alumni rank among the very top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Information & Electronic Services, the Library Systems Specialist will oversee the administration and maintenance of the library automation systems including installation and configuration of software applications; and to analyze library automation needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

Description of Duties and Tasks

Essential Job Functions

 1.       Manage daily operations of library automated system and related software.

  2.       Oversees the writing and programming of custom reports and scripts for undertaking routine and non-routine maintenance database tasks using API tools, or a similar reporting and database modification language.

 3.       Maintain contact with vendors for purposes of technical support, reporting computer bugs and resolving library needs. Serve as a resource for all system/network problems and questions, consulting with vendors or conducting research to solve problems in-house.

 4.       Identify and initiate resolutions to user problems and concerns associated with library systems.

 5.       Maintain documentation on project status and prepare weekly reports of problems, concerns, or changes in resource requirements for the Associate Director of Information and Electronic Services.

 6.       Maintain content of the library Web pages.

 7.       Assist in the production of training materials related to new library system features and create documentation for department procedures.

8.       Install software upgrades, including loading vendor program releases, training staff, and implementing internal procedures/policy changes required.

9.       Serve as a liaison between the Library and relevant staff in the Information Technology Department on issues affecting Library applications.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 Individuals must possess the knowledge, as well as the following skills and abilities or be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

 1.      Strong project management skills:  ability to manage technical projects in a library setting with demonstrated capabilities in terms of project planning and estimating, work assignment, progress review and reporting.

2.       Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate easily and appropriately with both technical staff and non-technical staff at all levels;

 3.       Ability to problem-solve and have excellent attention to detail.

4.       Ability to understand and use programming languages.

5.       Ability to work independently, be flexible, and organize workload.

Qualifications Standard

 1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science. Masters in Library and Information Science preferred.

 2. Experience: Knowledge of computer programming and HTML required.  Knowledge of Perl and XML preferred.  Experience with SirsiDynix Unicorn/Symphony integrated library system highly desirable.

 Thanks,

Patricia Vader, MLIS

Director

Harriet K. & Philip Pumerantz Library

Western University of Health Sciences

309 E. Second Street

Pomona, CA  91766

909.469.5318

www.westernu.edu/library

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