Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the fifth largest institution of higher education in Arkansas, seeks an energetic, creative, outgoing, and collaborative Reference and Emerging Technologies Librarian. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Investigates, evaluates, and implements appropriate technologies and applications to improve library services and patrons access to information. Participates in the creation and support of course and curriculum-integrated web resources and learning modules including podcasts and multimedia tutorials, forms, surveys, guides and other instructional and informational materials to support the Library's information literacy, reference and web-based research programs. MLS or equivalent degree. Familiarity with current trends, standards and emerging technologies in libraries and the web. Knowledge of social networking tools, mobile devices and graphic design programs. Preferred Qualifications: Academic library experience. Teaching experience. Working knowledge of PHP, CSS, XHTML, and/or MySQL. Complete job description and contact information available at http://www.pulaskitech.edu/employment_opportunities/

Wendy Davis, Dean of Libraries
Pulaski Technical College
3000 West Scenic Drive
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118
501-812-2273
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Director, Philip Johnson's Glass House

Responsible for all aspects of operations, finances, preservation, programming, promotion, and fundraising for Philip Johnson's Glass House as a National Trust Historic Site. The Director supervises all site staff, is the liaison with various community organizations (including the City of New Canaan and the New Canaan Historical Society), and reports to the Vice President of Historic Sites of the National Trust. The Director will be responsible for managing the site in a manner consistent with the mission and goal of the National Trust, and for the creation of a strategic plan and development of a fundraising Advisory Council to support the site.

Duties

Perform all duties with the aim of helping to achieve National Trust strategic goals, including engaging the public and reaching more diverse communities and constituents, as well as building partnerships and increasing financial independence.
Manage approved annual operations and capital projects. Provide proper fiscal management, control receipts and expenditures, assure that budgeted financial objectives are met, and exercise delegated procurement responsibilities in compliance with National Trust procedures. Prepare the annual budget; develop long and short-range plans for ongoing and future programs, preservation, fundraising and development; implement, monitor and update plans as necessary to advance the mission of the National Trust and the Glass House.
Direct fundraising and marketing activities to achieve both operating and capital support through such means as applications to granting agencies and foundations, solicitation of donors, admission fees, retail sales, licensing, site rentals, special events and National Trust membership enrollments,
Develop a strategic plan and direct the annual work program for the interpretation, preservation, maintenance, and conservation of the site's buildings, structures, landscape, and collections.
Direct the implementation of public programs, including accurate and professional interpretation to the public through daily tours, educational programs, publications, Web site, blog, special events, and the museum store.
Supervise and train site staff and assure that National Trust personnel policies and federal, state, and local laws are applied in recruiting, supervising, and evaluating all site employees.
Direct research programs for buildings, landscape, and collections and assure that accurate information is integrated into interpretation, promotion, and publications.
Develop, encourage and coordinate activities of the fundraising Advisory Council.
Design and direct procedures to assure the security of the site and collections and the safety of staff and visitors.
Serve as the principal staff liaison to the community and region and represent the museum and the National Trust at meetings and forums.
Participate in regional and national meetings, initiatives and programs of the National Trust, including the Modern/Recent Past Program, the National Preservation Conference and Historic Site Directors Meetings.
Maintain the site and collections in accordance with the Best Practices of the National Trust, and the ethical and professional standards of the field.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in history, art history, historic preservation, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Minimum of five years experience in managing museums or historic sites; preference for strong fundraising and managerial skills. Experience marketing to and engaging culturally diverse audiences, constituents and partners a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
Ability to climb and descend ladders and stairs to a height of fifteen feet.
Ability to lift and carry loads up to twenty pounds.
Ability to drive an automobile.

How to Apply

To apply, please include a cover letter in the body of a message and email your resume as a Word, PDF or Text document to [log in to unmask].

Max A. van Balgooy

Director of Interpretation and Education, Historic Sites Department | Director, Interpreting African American Historic Places Project
National Trust for Historic Preservation | 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone (202) 588-6242 | [log in to unmask]

Have you visited one of our historic sites? You'll discover great architecture, extraordinary collections, and unforgettable experiences. Begin your explorations at PreservationNation.org.

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The Reese Library at Augusta State University, Augusta, Georgia invites candidates from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee to apply for a current open position as Automation Librarian. Interested candidates should send: a letter of interest summarizing how the candidate meets the qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three professional references to Mr. Jeffrey Heck at [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> (electronic submissions only, please) by September 6, 2010.

JOB DESCRIPTION
REESE LIBRARY – AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Automation Librarian

Nature of Work:
Provide strategic leadership in developing effective access to and use of electronic information sources. Participate in the ongoing development of automated library information systems and helps maintain the efficient operation of existing automated processes. Maintain, coordinate, plan, and implement applicable library-wide computer systems, including automation systems, digital projects, Internet-based resources, mobile device access, and locally produced databases. Report to Library Director and/or Associate Library Director.

Examples of Responsibilities:
·        Coordinates the development, implementation and maintenance of automated systems within consortial and campus requirements, and advises on potential automation

- Liaises with campus Information Technology Services (ITS) to maintain all automated systems
- Liaises with the Service Site Coordinator for Georgia’s consortial catalogs and research databases, Galileo Integrated Libraries (GIL) and GeorgiA LIbrary LEarning Online (GALILEO)
- Coordinates maintenance and development of the library Web site within campus requirements
·        Provides library instruction, including classroom instruction, training of staff and faculty, and preparation of interactive materials, with a focus on automated resources

·        Performs other duties at the reference desk as assigned, including nights and weekends

·        Fulfills responsibilities as a faculty member including serving on committees, attending professional meetings and publishing

·        Supervises one full-time employee and student assistants

·        Performs other duties as assigned by Library Director and/or Associate Director

Requirements:
·        American Library Association (ALA)-accredited Master's degree

·        Ability to quickly learn, employ, and adapt technology to local needs, especially for library automation systems, digital media and projects, Internet technologies, networks, and Windows systems

·        Ability to supervise and direct the workflow of a department

·        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong service orientation; ability to translate technology for inexperienced users

·        Aptitude for acting as liaison between Reese Library and campus and external technology providers

·        Commitment to and enthusiasm for reference service and library instruction; including nights and weekends

Salary/Rank/Benefits:
·        Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience

·        Anticipated salary range: Mid to high $50,000s.

·        Benefits of the University System of Georgia

·        Tenure track

Augusta State University: see the university’s website at http://www.aug.edu <http://www.aug.edu>
Augusta State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

July 2010

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TO APPLY: go to www.usajobs.gov and look for Job Announcement Number: NISTTS-2010-0026

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Information Services Division (ISD) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a Metadata Librarian for its scientific/technical library and museum digital projects.

JOB TITLE: Librarian
Department: Department Of Commerce
Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology

SALARY RANGE: $42,209.00 - $73,917.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 to Wednesday, September 08, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: ZA-1410-02/02; with promotion potential to 03
POSITION INFORMATION: Competitive Service: Career or Career Conditional Full-time Permanent
DUTY LOCATION: Gaithersburg, Maryland
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: All qualified U.S. citizens

Job Announcement Number: NISTTS-2010-0026

DUTIES: Create metadata for digital objects of text, images, and audio materials to facilitate access to NIST digital archive collections. Develop metadata records and coordinate quality control procedures. Process and upload digital object files and metadata records into digital repository, employing best practices and standards for ensuring interoperability with national digital repositories. Develop taxonomies and controlled vocabularies for enhancing discovery and creating connections between digital objects. Serve as resource and lab liaison for digital content management, preservation, and metadata issues. Create/maintain documentation and provide training to division staff. Monitor and report on emerging trends in standards, tools, and practices for bibliographic control and preservation of digital scientific data to advance ISD’s digital initiatives.

ABOUT ISD:
The Information Services Division (ISD) is responsible for creating, maintaining, organizing and disseminating information to support the research and programmatic needs required to fulfill the scientific and technical mission of NIST. ISD provides professional scientific and technical research assistance to NIST staff througho
their research and publishing cycles. The organization is a two-time recipient of the Federal Library and Information Center Committee (FLICC), Federal Library of the Year Award (2003 and 2008). It also received the Maryland Silver Quality Award from the Maryland Performance Excellence Award (MPEA) Program in 2007. ISD is a team-based environment, which emphasizes knowledge sharing and collaboration to provide services to NIST scientific/technical and administrative staff.

TO APPLY: go to www.usajobs.gov and look for Job Announcement Number: NISTTS-2010-0026