Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for the position of Research and Instruction Librarian, who will report to the Associate Director for Research and Instruction Services. Founded in Worcester, Mass., in 1865, WPI was one of the nation's earliest technological universities. >From our founding days, we've taken a unique approach to science and technology education which makes working at the Gordon Library a rewarding experience.
Librarians support our research-intensive project-based curriculum with a growing highly regarded instruction program. The George C. Gordon Library offers a vibrant atmosphere with newly renovated spaces where students, faculty, alumni and staff come together on campus.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Research and Instruction Librarian

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Collaborates with WPI faculty staff and the Research and Instruction team to advance technology-enhanced instruction by design, development and delivery of electronic learning and online tutorials to meet information literacy and related outcomes. Provides research and instruction services to the WPI community, incorporates appropriate technologies, skills, innovations, and collaborations as needed into instructional program; supports academic library departments as a library liaison, provides research education services and current information on library resources and services both in-person and online.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Designs, develops, and delivers e-learning and online tutorials for the library’s research education program.
- Supports judicious and appropriate use of the library’s subscribed information resources and assists in providing access to course-specific instructional materials in online environments.
- Designs, develops and provides research consultations and orientations; including virtual research orientations and consultations for distance learners.
- Manages online research education documentation, including library web site in collaboration with the Associate Director for Technology and E-Resource Management.
- Maintains awareness of best practices and trends, including emerging technologies, in academic library reference service, and implements practices, as appropriate.
- Participates with collection development and evaluation of electronic resources.
- Participates in the research education program, provides library resources training sessions and research consultations to courses such as interdisciplinary and senior-level project teams and first year Great Problem Seminars
- Coordinates e-learning and online tutorial assessment efforts with others in the Research and Instruction team and in collaboration with faculty and Access Services staff.
- Provides extensive searching for complex Interlibrary Loan borrowing requests.
- Participates in the Academic Technology Center/Library Liaison Program.
- Participates in professional development as appropriate.
- Contributes to professional activities or organizations at the regional and, if possible, national level; promotes image and awareness of WPI through external activities.
- Evening and weekend hours may be required; participation in evening/weekend reference staff rotation.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.
- Minimum of three years reference experience, preferably with an emphasis on science or engineering.
- Experience with instructional design, web development tools, web technologies, digital media, other instructional technologies, and usability assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to create effective instructional materials in both print and electronic formats.
- Experience with and demonstrated knowledge of video/image editing tools, web conferencing applications, streaming video, learning objects, and course management systems.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in teams.
- Demonstrated project management, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of undergraduate, graduate, and faculty needs at a small university.

JUSTIFICATION:
Research is at the core of the WPI curriculum and the faculty’s scholarly output. This position links the classroom to the scholarly research process by ensuring that instruction and research services are efficient, effective, and relevant to the curriculum, especially as WPI expands its online and hybrid educational offerings. The growth over the past few years in undergraduate course-integrated research sessions and the increasing demand to support complex graduate and faculty research inquiries demonstrate the continued need for this position. In addition to the above responsibilities, the person in this position will be charged with the maintenance and development of the library web site and online instruction materials, both of which are essential to the deployment of the library’s information resources and services to the WPI community.
This position is essential to the success of the library’s newly formed Research and Instruction Services group. By filling this position, the Research and instruction group will be positioned to meet current and future research and instruction needs of faculty and students. The person in this position will be expected to: advance technology-enhanced instruction by the design, development and delivery of electronic learning and online research tutorials; provide research and instruction services by use of appropriate technologies, skills, innovations, and collaborations; and support academic departments as a library liaison by providing research education services and current information on library resources and services.

The Research and Instruction Librarian:
- Designs, develops and delivers e-learning and online tutorials for the library’s research education program. E-learning research modules are provided to all Global Project Program IQP teams as well to an increasing number of graduate courses. The former person in this position designed and developed these tutorials, but continued enhancements are needed. An increasingly sophisticated level of research education is being developed as more students learn basic information literacy skills within First Year Great Problem Seminars.
- Facilitates the use of the library’s subscribed information resources and assists in providing access to course-specific instructional materials in online environments.
- Manages online research education documentation, including library web site in collaboration with the Associate Director for Technology and E-Resource Management
- Designs, develops and provides research consultations and orientations; including virtual research orientations and consultations for distance learners.
- Participates as a member of the research group within reference, including participating in collection development, evaluation of electronic resources, and provision of research consultations.

Apply online at http://wpi.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51032

Christine Drew, Associate Director of Research & Instructional Services
WPI Gordon Library | [log in to unmask] | 508.831.6163
www.wpi.edu/+library

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Southeastern Museums Conference

Atlanta, GA

Southeastern Museums Conference (SEMC) is recruiting a museum professional who can embrace SEMC's mission of striving to increase educational and professional development opportunities, improving the interchange of ideas and information and encouraging respect and collegiality. The successful candidate will serve as SEMC's full-time chief administrative officer. SEMC's office is located at the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

The knowledge, skills and abilities of the successful candidate should include:

· - Excellent leadership, team-building and interpersonal skills that allow SEMC Council and Committee members to freely interact in setting policies, objectives, and goals for the association.· -

- Skills in financial administration, with the ability to draft budgets, review budget forecasts for accuracy and oversee expenditures for budget control.

· - Skills in entrepreneurial and fundraising activities including membership campaigns and sponsorships.

· - Knowledge and experience in planning professional meetings, including strategic planning, logistical preparation, contract negotiation, and budgeting.

· - Advanced written, oral, and technology-based communications skills that successfully promote SEMC's activities among museum professionals.

· - Advanced organizational skills that provide both strong administration of ongoing projects such as the annual meeting and forward planning of future events.

· - Advanced diplomacy skills and experience that enhance the image, credibility and recognition of SEMC. Knowledge of modern museum theories, practices and ethics.

Education: Strong emphasis in museum management; minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, Master's degree preferred.

Salary range: $45,000 to $50,000

Applications and inquiries should be sent via email (no phone calls, please) to:

Kristen Miller Zohn

SEMC President

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The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL is seeking a Program and Grant Impact Researcher to plan and carry out assessments, evaluations and other studies, including assessing audience understandings of science content, audience motivations and the impacts of programs in the school community. This position will be responsible for understanding the state of the art in program evaluation in the museum field and advancing Adler’s position as a leader in museum impact research. This position will report to the Associate VP for Visitor Experience and Learning from September, 2010 to January, 2012, with possibility of continuation pending grants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Research, plan, develop, implement and collect data and analyze evaluations;
Write and present findings to the museum research community;
Compile evaluation and assessment reports for the Adler and for grant applications;
Present research findings at conferences;
Ensure that research is in compliance with standards and within guidelines for human subjects research.

Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in Education, Learning Science, Statistics or another research field;

a Ph.D. in a field requiring qualitative and quantitative research methodology is preferred;

One to three years of experience with design, implementation and evaluation of science education projects and/or research in multiple learning environments;
Knowledge of grant and report writing;
Familiarity with qualitative research methodologies and the ability to creatively design a robust evaluation scheme;
Knowledge of data analysis packages appropriate for education research such as SPSS.

This position requires excellent writing, analytical, organizational, presentation and team building skills.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume and salary history to:

Marguerite E. Dawson

Director of Human Resources

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Telephone: 312.322.0591

EEO

Visit the Adler Planetarium Website

http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

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The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL, is seeking an Executive Assistant and Astronomy Department Coordinator. This position reports to the Director of the Astronomy Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage and maintain Director of Astronomy calendar and project schedules;

Assist with budget tracking, reporting and projection, grants administration and special projects;
Support communication with board Research Committee;
Develop and maintain department project calendar and administration;
Coordinate department projects, exhibits and publication sales;
Coordinate department-based lectures, conferences, meetings and events;
Assist with department projects and exhibits;
Process purchase orders and payments with the Business Office;
Design, research, write, edit and distribute department newsletter;
Maintain information for astrophysics and citizen science sections of Adler website;
Assist with coordination of University of Chicago and Northwestern partnerships.

Education and Experience:

- A B.A. or equivalent;

- Knowledge of or experience in a related field such as astronomy, history of

astronomy or museum studies is preferred;

- Two years of experience in a museum, library or cultural institution;

- Experience with InDesign, Filemaker Pro (or other databases) and Excel is

preferred.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume and salary history to:

Marguerite E. Dawson, Director of Human Resources

Email: [log in to unmask]

Telephone: 312.322.0591

EOE

Visit the Adler Planetarium Website

http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

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The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL, is seeking a Director of Major and Individual Gifts to lead the following development programs: major gift cultivation and solicitation, individual giving (elite annual fund and The Alan B. Shepard Society), auxiliary groups, and projects related to the successful completion of a major fund-raising campaign. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Direct activities to identify, cultivate, solicit and recognize major and individual donors to the Adler;
Oversee the Manager of Major and Individual Gifts in leading The Alan B. Shepard Society;

Supervise the Manager of Auxiliary Support and offer leadership to the Women’s Board, Webster Club and Webster Affiliates;

Co-manage the Database Coordinator;
Budget management and administrative duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree; an advanced degree is preferred;
Ten or more years of progressive experience in fund raising for a major cultural organization;
Demonstrated expertise interacting with executive-level volunteers;

Knowledge of fund-raising campaign strategies and a track record of achieving financial goals;

Experience with the Chicago philanthropic community is strongly preferred.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume, and salary history to:

Marguerite E. Dawson

Director of Human Resources

Email address: [log in to unmask]

Telephone: 312.322.0591

EOE

Visit the Adler Planetarium Website

http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

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The Adler Planetarium is seeking a 3D Animator to create 3D production assets and animation elements for use in full-dome theater experiences, exhibits, and education programming. This position reports to the Director of the Art and Animation Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Create art animation assets for theater experiences including 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, scene construction layout, and compositing;
Create animation renders and composites for theater experiences and other department production assignments;
Organize production files and images for storage;
Trouble shoot new technology upgrades to ensure that all updates are compatible with existing and future needs;
Communicate effectively with other departments regarding production process and progress related to project assignments;
Assist in maintaining a minidome production studio;
Participate in department, production, and project team meetings.

Education and Experience:

Two to four years of formal film and/or animation training;
A B.F.A. in animation, media, or a related field is preferred;

Exposure to and grasp of the basics of astronomy and an interest in science;

Three years of planetarium full-dome production experience is preferred;

Working knowledge of print, photography, animation and video production is also preferred.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume, demo reel, and salary history to:

Marguerite E. Dawson

Director of Human Resources

Email Address: [log in to unmask]

Telephone: 312.322.0591

EOE

Visit the Adler Planetarium Website

http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

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