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1. [MUSEUM-L] Position Opening: Program Specialist, Library of Congress 2. [MUSEUM-L] Part-time exhibitions technician position, Lincoln, NE 3. [LIBJOBS] Egypt (Cairo) - Digital Collections Archivist 4. [LIBJOBS] Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, US - Heaad of Digital Media and Library Technologies, Open Position 5. [LIBJOBS] USA - Wisconsin - Eau Claire - Periodicals & Electronic Resources Librarian 6. [LIBJOBS] Job Vacancy Announcement - Youth Services Librarian - Worthington Libraries - Worthington, OH - USA 7 Applications are invited for a full-time permanent Program Specialist (Vacancy No. 100151) in the Office of Strategic Initiatives at the Library of Congress. The Program Specialist will assist the Executive Program Officer and other members of the team in implementing the Digital Preservation Outreach and Education (DPOE) Program and be responsible for helping to build and operate a national training network of partners committed to digital preservation outreach and education. The salary range is $89,033.00 - $115,742.00. Primary duties include but are not limited to: * Writing reports, funding requests, and other materials for publication * Planning or accomplishing special projects * Performing work to develop and maintain relationships with government, private industry, academic institutions, museums, libraries and other nonprofit organizations * Providing guidance for building a national digital preservation education program * Performing research drawing upon a variety of sources and electronic databases For additional information and to apply, visit http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?OPMControl=1972604. The closing date to submit an application is *Friday, July 30, 2010.* George Coulbourne Executive Program Officer Office of Strategic Initiatives - LM637 Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave., SE Washington, DC 20540-2231 Phone: (202) 707-3300 Fax: (202) 707-0815 ========================================================= EXHIBITIONS TECHNICIAN University of Nebraska-Lincoln The Sheldon Museum of Art seeks a part-time Exhibitions Technician to assist in all areas of installation for exhibition galleries, storage and care of objects. Works with curatorial department to pack, transport, and install Sheldon Statewide exhibitions at venues across the State of Nebraska. Applicant review begins July 26. View requisition #100437 at http://employment.unl.edu for details and to apply. UNL is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers. ========================================================= Digital Collections Archivist The American University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt The Rare Books and Special Collections Library of the American University in Cairo seeks a Digital Collections Archivist to play a leadership role in the development of digital archives initiatives. Reporting to the University Archivist, the DCA manages AUC's Digital Archive and Research Repository (DSpace-based) including supervising all digital holdings (photographs, video, audio files), setting standards for digital preservation and metadata, providing training for staff, collaborating on development, policies, and storage space matters for the repository with other university units, managing the ingest of electronic theses, dissertations (ETDs) and faculty publications and coordinating policies and procedures with academic administration, computing, student affairs and other university units. The position also oversees the encoding of archival finding aids (XML, EAD), creates MARC records using Innovative Interfaces Millenium Metadata Builder, manages ArchiveIt subscription service, the RBSCL's website, news blog, online subject guides, and social media sites. There will also be opportunities to collaborate on fundraising efforts, mounting exhibitions, and other RBSCL-wide tasks. Requirements: An ALA-accredited MLS, or an MA degree in history or allied field with a degree from archival studies program; experience in an archival repository or special collections library setting; excellent oral and written English; supervisory experience; excellent organizational skills; experience in a multicultural environment. Additional Information: This is a Faculty appointment at rank of Instructor. The position will remain open until filled. Preferred starting date is January 2011. Application Instructions: All applicants must submit the following documents via online: a) an updated C.V (upload via Step 2 in the next page); b) a letter of interest; c) List names & contact information of at least three references familiar with your professional background; d) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF). Application Information Contact: American University in Cairo Online App. Form: http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=19677 ________________________________ Stephen Urgola University Archivist and Director of Records Management Program Rare Books & Special Collections Library The American University in Cairo AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835, Egypt. Telephone: 2-02-2615-3678 Email: [log in to unmask] -------------------------------------- The Dartmouth College Library seeks an energetic, service oriented professional, who is interested in exploring new and improved services through the use of technology, for an entry-level Access Services Librarian position. Reporting to the Head of Access Services, the Access Services Librarian has administrative responsibility for all aspects of Baker-Berry Library circulation and reserve services (directly supervising four positions within a total staff of 23.5 FTE positions); holds the primary responsibility for the library's automated circulation/reserve module; and is responsible for the coordination of circulation and reserve activities across a library system of nine libraries which serve the undergraduate college and the graduate and professional schools and programs. This position collaborates closely with the other Baker-Berry public service areas, Jones Media Center and Research & Instruction Services, to provide a quality user experience. The librarian serves on library-wide committees or task forces representing circulation and reserves services and contributes to the development of the library's digital presence. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited program by the time of appointment and relevant experience in an academic or research library. The successful candidate will have a knowledge and interest in library issues related to circulation and reserve services; knowledge of copyright law within the library environment; project management experience; experience with the structure and administration of an integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces Inc. preferred) or the equivalent; strong commitment to library public service; excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; and the ability to work collegially in a team environment. RANK AND SALARY: The position is part of the Librarian Classification System of Professional Ranks. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications for Librarian I. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care; retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF; and relocation assistance. GENERAL INFORMATION: Dartmouth College is a highly selective undergraduate college with distinguished graduate schools of business, engineering, medicine and 20 graduate programs in the arts and sciences. Dartmouth has remained at the forefront of American higher education since 1769. At the heart of Dartmouth College is one of the oldest research libraries in the United States. Nine libraries, distributed across various academic centers, house the 2.8 million volume collection and provide access to a rich array of digital resources supported by a technically robust network environment. The Library's mission is to foster intellectual growth and advance the teaching and research missions of the College by supporting excellence and innovation in education and research, managing and delivering scholarly content, and partnering in the development and dissemination of new scholarship. APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin as of August 16, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply on line at http://jobs.dartmouth.edu . Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply ------------------------------------------------------ McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has a probationary tenure track faculty vacancy available at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor to serve as *Periodicals and Electronic Resources Librarian *with an anticipated start date of winter 2010/11*.* This is a 12-month position reporting to the Director of Libraries. For complete job announcement, see http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/faculty.htm . *Jill Markgraf* Assoc. Professor Interim Head of Reference and Instruction McIntyre Library University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004 715-836-5357 [log in to unmask] ---------------------- Come be part of an award-winning team! Worthington Libraries is seeking a youth services librarian who is innovative, forward-thinking and service-oriented, who will enjoy collaborating with a team of talented staff, who will go the extra mile for patrons consistently, and who will thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced, productive environment. Qualified applicants will possess an MLS from an ALA accredited school and a minimum of one (1) year of customer service experience. Programming, collection development and training experience are preferred. Visit us on the Web at www.worthingtonlibraries.org/about/employment, where you may download an Application for Employment. All persons interested in employment must complete the application form. Phyllis Winfield, Human Resources Manager Worthington Libraries