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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.

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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.

 

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 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.  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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