1. [LIBJOBS] Fort Collins, CO, USA: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Liaison Librarian
2. [MUSEUM-L] Internship Opportunity
3. [TLA] Job Opening: Human Resources Administrator
4. [TLA] Job Opening: Branch Librarian
5. [TLA] Roane State job posting: Web Services Librarian
6. [TLA] Job Opening: The Brentwood Library
Colorado State University Libraries
Position Description
Science Liaison Librarian: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
POSITION:
This tenure-track faculty position is the primary liaison between the
Colorado State University Libraries and the selected departments of the
College of Agricultural Sciences, and of the College of Natural Sciences.
It is in the College Liaisons unit of the Scholarly Communications Division
and reports to the Coordinator, College Liaisons.
The Colorado State University Libraries is a technologically
sophisticated environment designed around an Information Commons concept
with extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries has
recently reorganized and is aligned with campus Academic Computing. The
Vice President for Information Technology is also the Dean of Libraries.
CSU is making a strong and strategic investment to ensure a vital role for
our academic libraries that meets the needs of the institution now and in
the future. This position presents exciting opportunities for a librarian
who is innovative, flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment,
technologically literate, and interested in exploring new options for
providing proactive services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This tenure-track faculty position is responsible for developing,
implementing and assessing effective subject-based instructional programs
and research services for students, faculty, researchers, and administrators
in the assigned departments.
This assignment includes collection development and faculty liaison
responsibilities for academic departments with an emphasis on expanding
access to digital resources.
This position serves as the liaison to the academic departments of
Agricultural and Resource Economics, Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest
Management, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Soil and Crop Sciences,
the Colorado State University Extension, and the Agricultural
Experimentation Station within the College of Agricultural Sciences; and as
liaison to the academic departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology,
and Biology within the College of Natural Sciences. Liaison Librarians at
Colorado State University work collaboratively as a group to increase
visibility of library services at the college level. Collaborating with
academic faculty in the design of innovative library and classroom
instruction and creating expanded programs for library services is
emphasized. Outreach activities to the campus are a major emphasis for
college liaisons, and this position involves working closely with a variety
of campus constituencies to promote research services, digital!
projects, institutional repositories, and grant activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited degree
program. Experience working with scientific resources; demonstrated public
service or customer service experience; excellent oral and written
communication skills; knowledge of and the ability to learn and adapt to new
technologies for libraries; experience or interest in exploring innovative
options for new services; experience working effectively in a team or
collaborative environment as well as managing priorities and projects
independently; excellent presentation skills; and ability to meet tenure and
promotion requirements.
Preferred: Degree major or minor in a science area; instruction experience;
research/reference services experience, experience with databases,
collections, and other information resources in the agricultural or
biological sciences; experience with the application of technology in
libraries; experience working cooperatively and effectively with library
constituents.
RANK AND SALARY: Faculty status and responsibilities. Twelve-month
tenure-track appointment with contract reviewed annually until tenure is
granted. Rank is dependent upon qualifications. Insurance benefits are
available. Faculty may select from several options for medical, dental,
life, and personal disability insurance, as well as retirement plans.
Full-time faculty earn 24 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave
annually. Optional deferred compensation. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with experience and qualifications.
UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION: Colorado State University was established as the
land-grant institution of the State of Colorado in 1870. Student enrollment
is approximately 25,000, and the University employs 1,400 academic faculty,
1,900 administrative professionals, and 2,000 classified staff. Colorado
State University is located in Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a
population of approximately 135,000, and situated 65 miles north of Denver,
at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the Rocky
Mountains. Averaging 300 days of sunshine per year, with low humidity and
moderate winters, Fort Collins is ideally located for a variety of
recreational, cultural, and family activities. The University Libraries is
a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and has a
comprehensive online presence at http://lib.colostate.edu.
TO APPLY: To apply, send a letter of application addressing your
qualifications for the position, plus a current resume, and the names and
contact information for three professional references, to Sande Slack,
Colorado State University Libraries, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1019, or by
e-mail to [log in to unmask] Application and nominations will be
considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure full
consideration, application materials must be received by November 1, 2010,
at 5:00pm. The search may be extended if a suitable candidate is not
identified.
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive
learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history,
national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.
Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and complies with all Federal and State laws, regulations, and
executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs.
The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services
Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its
affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women, and other
protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify
themselves.
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Student Unpaid Collections Inventory Internships
The William J. Clinton Presidential Library is the eleventh
Presidential Library administered by the Office of Presidential
Libraries within the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). The Clinton Library, which includes an archival research
facility and a museum, is responsible for preserving and processing in
perpetuity the official Presidential records, audiovisual materials,
and gifts of the Clinton Administration. The Clinton Library invites
undergraduate and graduate level students to submit applications for
our unpaid internship program.
While the program is available to students regardless of major,
these collections inventory internships offer exceptional
opportunities to students in public history, museum studies and
related disciplines who wish to gain firsthand experience in museum
related work.
Job Description:
Collections Inventory interns assist Registrar and Museum Technicians
with 100% inventory of 90,000 + object collection. Examples of tasks
include data entry in collections management program, packing and
unpacking items, rehousing certain categories of objects, evaluating
condition of objects, interpreting legacy documents, summarizing
descriptions, measuring objects.
Interns will receive training in object handling, inventory procedures
and collections management software. They will be able to reference
experience working with a wide variety of objects and be able to claim
credit for a definite body of work.
Experience/Skills:
Candidates will possess basic computer skills, touch keyboarding
skill, an interest in collections/registration work, and the ability
to lift 40 pounds. Experience with collections data base software,
Microsoft word, Microsoft Access and object handling a plus. Museum
studies or relate field graduates and students preferred.
If the educational institution authorizes course credit, NARA has a
specific agreement for the parties to allow that. These internships
last a minimum of 12 weeks and may be from a minimum of 16 hours a
week to a maximum of 32 hours a week, Monday through Thursday.
Application:
The following five items should be submitted to the Library:
1. A resume;
2. A copy of the most recent student transcript(s);
3. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, or academic
faculty member;
4. A cover letter identifying the specific internship project
(Collections Inventory) and dates of availability
5. Up to two additional references
The application should be addressed to the Curator, Christine Mouw;
W.J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
1200 President Clinton Avenue; Little Rock, AR 72201
Questions may be directed to [log in to unmask] or
[log in to unmask] or to Audra Oliver 501 244 2842 or Christine
Mouw 501 244 2840.
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Linebaugh Public Library seeks a full-time Human Resources
Administrator for the main library, three branches, and a bookmobile.
This position is a mid/upper-level management position providing
skilled administrative assistance to the Director in all phases of
personnel, benefit management, and finance. Duties include, but are
not limited to: planning and developing personnel programs and
policies, employee benefits, payroll administration, Employee
Assistance Programs, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act,
Americans with Disabilities Act functions, safety and workers'
compensation; maintaining and administering the Library's insurance
program; supervising recruitment, testing, and employee selection
process; developing, overseeing, and conducting new employee
orientations; counseling employees and providing recommendations to
the Director and department heads regarding employee relations and
personnel operations; and ensuring Library compliance with other state
and federal
personnel, compensation, and employment regulations.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public
Administration, Human Resources, or closely related field and at least five
years of progressively responsible personnel management experience required
(preferably in a library/governmental environment); or, any equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience which provides the
requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Salary: $33,140 per year (negotiable based on experience), plus benefits.
To apply for this position, you must complete our application in full and
submit via email. You cannot submit a resume alone in place of the
application. For more information, including job description and
application, please visit the Linebaugh Public Library System employment
page, http://www.linebaugh.org/employment.htm. Position is open until
filled. EOE.
Linebaugh Public Library is located in Murfreesboro, TN, and is the main
branch of the Linebaugh Library System. The system-wide collection has more
than 270,000 items, including books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, microfilm,
and genealogical materials, with an annual circulation of more than 1
million. Murfreesboro is located southeast of Nashville on the Interstate 24
corridor.
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Jerianne Thompson
Collection Development Coordinator
Linebaugh Public Library System
615-893-4131, ext. 121
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Linebaugh Public Library seeks a full-time Branch Librarian to manage the
main library. This is a mid/upper-level management position; this position
actively participates on the library management team and oversees library
operations in the Director's absence. Duties include, but are not limited
to: responsible for daily operation of library branch; assists in selecting,
training, and supervising personnel at library branch; supervises
maintenance of building and grounds; selects and manages system-wide online
databases; prepares and submits various statistical reports to Linebaugh
Library Board and Highland Rim Regional Library; assists in developing
operating budget; assesses community needs to determine library service
responses; coordinates system-wide programs and projects; oversees planning,
scheduling, advertising, and delivering programs for adults; conducts
community analysis activities; prepares and implements grants; and plans,
conducts, teaches, trains and/or attends various departmental meetings.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, Master of Library and Information Science
(or equivalent) degree, and at least five years of progressively responsible
library management experience required; or, any equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge,
skills, and abilities for this position.
Salary: $34,217 per year (negotiable based on experience), plus benefits.
To apply for this position, you must complete our application in full and
submit via email. You cannot submit a resume alone in place of the
application. For more information, including job description and
application, please visit the Linebaugh Public Library System employment
page, http://www.linebaugh.org/employment.htm. Position is open until
filled. EOE.
Linebaugh Public Library is located in Murfreesboro, TN, and is the main
branch of the Linebaugh Library System. The system-wide collection has more
than 270,000 items, including books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, microfilm,
and genealogical materials, with an annual circulation of more than 1
million. Murfreesboro is located southeast of Nashville on the Interstate 24
corridor.
--
Jerianne Thompson
Collection Development Coordinator
Linebaugh Public Library System
615-893-4131, ext. 121
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ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
POSITION OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT
Roane State Community College is a multi-campus comprehensive community
college serving an eight-county area in East Tennessee. Qualified
applicants, including current employees, must apply for and submit a new
application *(online)* and resume (if required) for each position
opening. Unofficial
copies of transcripts/certificates may be included with the application or
resume when a degree/certificate is required, in order to be officially
considered. Official copies of college transcripts required upon
employment. *Applications accepted online only.* RSCC-EEO/AA/Title VI/Title
IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer. A Tennessee Board of Regents Institution.
*To apply for this position please go to: **
www.roanestate.edu/humanresources*<http://www.roanestate.edu/humanresources>
*.*
POSITION TITLE: Web Services Librarian /
Assistant Professor
HRS POSITION NUMBER: * R30009*
DEPARTMENT: * Library*
INTERNAL: * Yes*
EXTERNAL: * Yes*
NEW POSITION: * * No
VACANT POSITION: * Yes*
APPLICATION DEADLINE: * October 14, 2010 *
STARTING DATE: *November 1, 2010* * *
Applicant must be willing to submit to a background check prior to
employment. *DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:*
· Develop and maintain library website;
· Provide leadership in development and delivery of eReference
services;
· Administer and promote library databases, eJournal collections and
other online assets;
· Provide reference assistance and bibliographic instruction in
coordination with other librarians;
· Develop and coordinate library’s social network presence.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
· Masters degree in Library or Information Science from an
ALA-accredited institution;**
· Demonstrated ability to create and maintain web pages compliant
with current web development standards and protocols;**
· Ability to provide reference assistance in multiple modes (in
person, phone, online);**
· Ability to develop and deliver bibliographic instruction;**
· Demonstrated ability to administer library databases, eJournals
and other online information assets;**
· Initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt and work creatively
in a rapidly changing environment;**
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;**
· Understanding of and enthusiasm for use of social networking to
promote and deliver library services;**
· Ability to work extended hours at least one night a week and
occasional Saturdays in rotation with other library staff;**
· Ability to travel within RSCC service area to provide
bibliographic instruction and workshops.**
*EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS:*
Current law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to
employment. Documents, one or more of which must be sighted prior to
issuance of employment contract, are:
*Employment Authorization Identification*
* Social Security Card * State Driver’s License
* Certification of U.S. Birth * U.S. Passport
or other
* U.S. Passport or other approved approved U.S.
U.S.Government documents Government documents
*If there are employees in your department who do not have access to an
e-mail account, please print and circulate within the department.*
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The Brentwood Library--Outreach Librarian Position Open
The Brentwood Library<http://www.screencast.com/users/wcornelisen/folders/Default/media/84d578e6-34ed-46c2-a57e-d1a6a4e786d4>seeks
a full-time Librarian to provide reference assistance, user
instruction, and community outreach. Duties include collection development,
technology assistance and instruction, interlibrary loan services, teen
programming, special collections, and promotion of library services.
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS, strong service commitment, excellent communications
skills and current experience with information delivery via web services
required. Starting salary range $33,000 to $41,000 depending on
experience.
An application form is available on the City of Brentwood website
http://www.brentwood-tn.org/index.aspx?page=83 A job description can be
forwarded to you upon
request<[log in to unmask]>.
Please send letter, application, and resume* by Friday, September 24, 2010*to:
Susan Earl, Director
The Brentwood Library
Brentwood, TN 37027
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