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1. [TLA] Archives Fellowship Opportunity 2. [TLA] Not to steal anyone away but: Job Posting from ASU - ILL Lending Mgr 3. [AUTOCAT] Job Announcement: Library Cataloging Clerk for retrospective conversion project (Washington, DC) * Increasing African American Diversity in Archives:* *The HistoryMakers** Fellowship, Mentoring, Training and Placement Institute * *2011 – 2012 Fellowship Application * *FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW* * * *The HistoryMakers* is pleased to offer a year-long fellowship (*June 6, 2011 through June 1, 2012*) working in African American archives. This fellowship is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The purpose of this fellowship program is to provide training for African American archivists and other archivists interested in working with African American archival collections. The year will include a 3-month immersion training program at *The HistoryMakers* Chicago location (June 6 - August 26, 2011) and an on-site residency (September 6, 2011 – June 1, 2012) at one of the following host institutions: § Alabama Department of Archives and History, Montgomery, AL [ http://www.archives.state.al.us/] § Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA [ http://www.amistadresearchcenter.org/] § Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at College of Charleston, Charleston, SC [http://avery.cofc.edu/] § Franklin Library at Fisk University, Nashville, TN [ http://www.fisk.edu/Academics/Library/SpecialCollections.aspx] § *The HistoryMakers, *Chicago, IL [http://www.thehistorymakers.com/] § Maryland State Archives, Annapolis, MD [http://www.msa.md.gov/] § Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum, Culver City, CA [ http://www.claytonmuseum.org/] § Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ [http://www.princeton.edu/~mudd/]** * * *FELLOWSHIP ELIGIBILITY* * *All applicants must: § Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. § Hold a recent graduate degree in library science (MLS, MLIS, MIS, MS) from an ALA accredited school *OR* a graduate degree in other relevant fields, such as history or African American studies (current graduate students are encouraged to apply if their degrees will be completed prior to beginning the fellowship). § Have a demonstrated interest in archives administration and management. Applicants must have taken at least two courses related to archival information and practice or have demonstrated work/volunteer experience in archival repositories. § Have a demonstrated interest in African American history. This interest can be demonstrated through academic coursework, volunteer or work experience, and/or through a personal statement in application essay. * * *FELLOWSHIP DESCRIPTION* * * During the immersion training program, fellows will receive training in arrangement, description, preservation, reference, and outreach for collections of African American archival materials. Fellows will process collections and create EAD and EAC-CPF finding aids and will learn to appropriately utilize Library of Congress Subject Headings to provide access points to African American materials in print, video, and electronic resources. Fellows will attend lectures presented by African American scholars and representatives from other African American archival repositories. The purpose of these lectures is for fellows to gain a deeper understanding of African American history. Fellows will also take field trips to Chicago-area African American collections. During the on-site residency period, fellows will utilize knowledge and skills gained during their immersion training to process African American collections. Fellows will be required to organize a public program/community outreach event (lecture, exhibit, etc.), and implement social media or other online resources while in residency at their host institution. They will also be expected to give presentations on their education and career choice to other students at the high school and undergraduate levels. Fellows will also be required to keep a journal of their experiences and progress throughout the fellowship. Fellows will prepare a poster presentation for the 2012 SAA Annual Conference and will also be strongly encouraged to submit papers for presentation at professional conferences such as ALA, SAA, MAC, New England Archivists, MARAC, Society of Southwest Archivists, etc. * STIPEND : *$37,000.00 * LODGING : *Lodging arrangements during the training institute and during residency at host institution are the responsibility of the fellow. Applicants will be provided with information on local housing options upon acceptance to the program. * APPLICATION PROCEDURES ; *All applicants should submit the following: § Cover letter stating their interest in the internship and future career goals (please include an email address and a daytime telephone number). They should also rank their choice of host institution placement from 1 through 8 (one being the first choice). They must also explain their top three choices, and how their experience will best serve these repositories § Essay or written statement (2,000 words or less) addressing all of the following: § their interest in African American history and archival collections; § what they can contribute to the host repositories; § their experience with electronic media and social networking tools; § their view on the importance of increasing diversity in the archival profession; § what they hope to learn from the experience; and § the importance of this fellowship to their future career. § Resume or CV indicating their academic background, work experience, and volunteer service. § Undergraduate and graduate transcript, including a printout of classes in which they are currently enrolled, if applicable. § Three letters of recommendation. * * Emily Martorano 2011-2012 Archive Fellowship Program *The HistoryMakers* 1900 S. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60616 [log in to unmask] No phone calls please.* * *APPLICATION DEADLINE : *Tuesday February 15, 2011 ** ------------------------------------------------------------- lose Window <javascript:window.close()> *Position Information* Posting Number: 0600861 Classification Title: University Library Technician Working Title: Interlibrary Loan-Lending Manager Position Number: 027591 Department: Library-Collection Dev - 275018 Minimum Qualifications: Contributing: Completion of high school and two years experience in office support, preferably as a library technician in a library. Journey: Graduation from a four-year college or university; or high school and four years of library experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced: Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of progressive library experience; or high school and five years of progressive library experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. License/Certification Required: Preferred Qualifications: Prefer successful candidate to have a four-year college degree; experience working in an academic library, particularly experience in interlibrary loan with ILLiad or in cataloging; demonstrated ability to maintain a positive working environment; demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, work independently, and to determine priorities; demonstrated ability to supervise well and coordinate work schedules; demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel; and a high-comfort level with computer-based applications. *Brief Description of Work for this Position:* This busy position requires attention to detail and cooperation with others. The position manages a very busy and time-sensitive Interlibrary Loan-Lending operation, the inter-campus delivery operation, and the Distant Learning student book and article delivery service using the ILLiad system and the Innovative Interfaces online systems; coordinates daily with other library units; and supervises student assistants. Position requires extensive use of several computer systems and keyboarding for accessing and entering data into multiple online systems. Successful candidate must be able to juggle priorities well, be flexible, provide excellent customer service to faculty and students; and be proficient with computer applications. Regular and consistent on-time reporting to work is essential. Physical Demands of Position: Physical demands require extended periods of standing and sitting; extended periods of computer work; safely bend, walk, carry, stoop, climb and balance on step-stools; lifting 25 pounds from the floor and 10 pounds from overhead; and pushing and pulling heavy book trucks over carpeted floors. Type of Position: Permanent Full-Time *Critical/Essential Staff:* "In accordance with Appalachian State University's Critical and Essential Staff Policy", this position has been designated as critical to the operations of the university. No Number of Months Per Year: 12 Work Schedule/Hours: (i.e. Mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00 pm, etc.) Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional weekend hours. Overall Competency Level: Journey Salary Range: Hiring Range: 24,605 - 37,589 List required essential competencies to successfully perform the job duties: Communication: Interprets guidelines, answers inquiries and advises others regarding processes, services, and operations as applied to non-standard situations. Communicates expectations to other employees, which may include formal/informal training. Applies knowledge of programs, policies, and procedures to interpret and communicate information to meet specific needs of patrons. Demonstrates the ability to work with confidential and sensitive information. Resolves non-routine patron inquiries referred by other staff. Information/Records Administration: Creates basic reports using informational data. Identifies problems or obstacles, selects among a limited variety of resources for guidance, identifies alternative solutions, and refers more complicated problems to a higher level. Ensures quality control by reviewing formatted materials for accuracy and completeness. Records, compiles, and summarizes data using established format. Compiles and organizes library information from different sources to develop reports and data. Knowledge-Technical: Creates basic reports using informational data. Identifies problems or obstacles, selects among a limited variety of resources for guidance, identifies alternative solutions, and refers more complicated problems to a higher level. Ensures quality control by reviewing formatted materials for accuracy and completeness. Records, compiles, and summarizes data using established format. Compiles and organizes library information from different sources to develop reports and data. Planning and Organizing Work: Plans and facilitates the activities of the library unit. Coordinates with others to complete tasks. Directs, assesses, trains, and recruits student workers in one or more functional area(s). Evaluates and assesses workflow and staffing resources. *Department Information* Name of Immediate Supervisor: John Abbott Supervisor's Title: Coordinator, Collection Management *Posting Information* Posting Date: 10-15-2010 Closing Date: 10-22-2010 Special Instructions to Applicants: Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Salary Grade Equivalency: 61 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes) Until career banding is implemented for all occupational families, employees in career banded classes will be assigned a grade equivalency only for promotional and reduction in force (RIF) reemployment priority purposes as stated in Section 2 of the State Personnel Manual. The grade is not a determining factor in establishing salary for career-banded employees. Applicant Pool Preference: (Only permanent North Carolina State Employees can apply for Internal postings) External ------------------------------- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:32:13 -0700 From: Patty De Anda Gates <[log in to unmask]> <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Job Announcement: Library Cataloging Clerk for retrospective conversion project (Washington, DC) LAC Group seeks a Library Cataloging Clerk for a retrospective card catalog conversion project at a government agency in Washington, DC. This a full-time contract position. The Clerk will be transcribing bibliographic data into MARC records in an online integrated library system. Must be extremely detail oriented and be able to meet quality and production deadlines. Full compensation and benefits package provided. Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to be considered. Qualifications ? Must have two years of cataloging experience ? Two or more years experience creating, revising and/or updating bibliographic records in MARC format ? Familiarity with MARC format, cataloging rules ? Strong attention to detail; ? Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. ? 4-year Degree preferred ? Must be able to successfully test for MARC knowledge, typing speed, and typing accuracy as part of the interview process ? Experience using an Integrated Library System (ILS) highly preferred To Apply: In order to be considered please apply via this link: http://bit.ly/CatalogingClerkDC To view all of our open opportunities please visit: http://careers.lac-group.com/ LAC Group is an EOE/AA Employer who values diversity in the workplace. 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