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1. [LIBJOBS] Reference, Technology Resource Coordinator Watertown, WI USA 2. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] Job Posting: NHPRC Electronic Records Archivist at Mount Holyoke College 3. [LIBJOBS] Liaison/Distrance Learning Librarian (Assistant University Librarian), Gainesville, Florida, United State of America The Watertown Public Library seeks a full-time (40 hours per week) Reference, Technology Resource Coordinator to perform a professional level of library work as the Head of the Reference Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; training and supervising reference staff, maintaining and troubleshooting library technology and software, cataloging and classifying non-fiction books, and organizing adult programming. This job includes working one evening per week and one Saturday every four weeks. A full job description can be viewed at the Watertown Public Library or online at www.watertownpubliclibrary.org. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance and state of Wisconsin employee trust fund retirement plan.For full consideration, please submit: a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Interim Director, Peg Checkai at [log in to unmask] Applications will be accepted until October 9, 2010 or until the position is filled. -------------------------- Subject: [archives] Job Posting: NHPRC Electronic Records Archivist at Mount Holyoke College Start Date: January 1, 2011 Term: 12 month temporary position, 37.5 hours per week + full benefits The Library, Information and Technology Services (LITS) Division at Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing integrated information and technology services and resources that enable students, faculty, and staff to creatively and productively advance the College's academic, administrative, and co-curricular goals. Reporting to the Director of Archives and Special Collections, the NHPRC Electronic Records Archivist supports the Director of Archives and Special Collections in the redesign and deployment of new approaches, policies, procedures, and guidelines for electronic records preservation, as part of a National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) Start Up Electronic Records Grant. Building on policies and procedures for paper records, the Electronic Records Archivist researches and establishes best practices for the ingest, processing, storage and description of a select group of electronic records, identified in the grant. **Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:** - Assists the Director of Archives and Special Collections in identifying, planning, and implementing the best solutions for Mount Holyoke in the development of policies and procedures for the ingest, arrangement and descriptions, preservation and access to campus electronic records. - Designs, develops, and implements in-house workflows and methods for archiving electronic records. - Maintains awareness of metadata associated with electronic records and the digital preservation field. Establishes metadata requirements for archival electronic records, preserved in a campus-wide digital asset management system. - Keeps abreast of new trends, tools, opportunities, and campus needs as they intersect with archival and electronic records management and digital asset management. - Contributes to a continuous process of assessment to ensure Archives and Special Collections are developing workflows that are sustainable. - Ensures compliance with professional and technology standards, license and regulatory requirements, and MHC standards, policies, and procedures. - Develops strong working, collaborative partnerships within LITS, with the College community, Five Colleges, and others to proactively identify, recommend, facilitate, and implement appropriate and effective policies, services, resources, support, and procedures that improve the ability of the College community to accomplish its teaching, learning, research, and administrative goals. - Performs related duties as assigned. **Qualifications/Skills:** *Education needed.* ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science with an emphasis in archives or records management; or Master?s Degree in Archival Administration; or Master?s Degree in relevant field with CRM (Certified Records Manager) *Experience needed.* Evidence of experience in the archival profession, two years experience preferred. Strong knowledge of archiving electronic records principles and practices. Experience preferred. Demonstrated experience in developing or supporting use of records schedules and file classification plans. Expertise in metadata creation, migration, and preservation. Experience with digital asset management systems. Excellent interpersonal skills. Superior problem-solving ability. Creativity, with a passion for supporting a collaborative work environment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of faculty, students, administrators, staff, and others. Flexibility to accept, manage and incorporate change and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously and effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong technical writing skills. Ability to travel as needed to participate in consortia and professional meetings and events. Enthusiastic service orientation with sensitivity to the needs of users at all skill levels; the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience is essential. The physical demands of the position include visual ability to read computer screens and printed materials. The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) has funded the NHPRC Electronic Records Archivist position as part of a Start Up Electronic Records Grant. **The complete job description and application is available at http://jobsearch.mtholyoke.edu.** -- Jennifer Gunter King Head of Archives and Special Collections Mount Holyoke College 8C Dwight Hall South Hadley, MA 01075 (413)538-2441 -------------------- The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented liaison and distance learning librarian for the health sciences. The Liaison/Distance Learning Librarian coordinates the Library's education and information services for Health Science Center distance learning students and programs. This position serves as a member of the Health Science Center Library Biomedical and Health Information Services team and provides reference services, instruction, outreach, and collection management in a variety of modes (in person, email, “house calls”) for assigned departments/programs in the Colleges of Medicine and Public Health and Health Professions. The position is responsible for special projects as assigned, such as collection reviews, development of web-based resources, and service evaluation. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and, consequently, the Liaison/Distance Learning Librarian will be asked to serve on various committees and teams, including the HSC-wide interdisciplinary HSC/Shands Education Advisory Committee of the IT Governance Steering Committee. The Liaison/Distance Learning Librarian performs scholarly research and provides service at the institutional and professional levels as related to assignment and in accordance with tenure and promotion criteria. The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm. We would appreciate your help in circulating the position vacancy announcement. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. *Tina L. Pruitt, Office Assistant* *Human Resources Office* *George A. Smathers Libraries* *PO Box 117024* *Gainesville, FL 32611* *352/273-2602* *352/392-4538 (fax)*