1. [MUSEUM-L] Internships at Historical Society of Mont Co PA
2. [LIBJOBS] USA - Atlanta, GA - Business Research Librarian
3. [sla-csap] FW: [sla-cpnw] Library Technican vacancy at PATH
4. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] NARA Vacancies
5. [LIBJOBS] Art Librarian - Merion and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - USA
6. [LIBJOBS] Library Director Position, Franklin, Tennessee -- Please Post
7. [LIBJOBS] Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Kansas State University,
Manhattan, KS, USA
8. [LIBJOBS] Community Engagement Librarian (Business Services), UBC
Library, Vancouver, BC, Canada
9. [LIBJOBS] Reference & Outreach Archivist -- New Haven, CT, USA
*Internship Opportunities with the Historical Society of Montgomery County,
PA*
The Historical Society of Montgomery County, PA has been preserving the
heritage of Montgomery County, a suburban Philadelphia county, since
1881. Located
at 1654 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401, the HSMC provides a museum,
research library, and a historic cemetery, as well as public programs. The
HSMC is open to the public: 9am to 5pm Mondays and Thursdays and 1pm to 9pm
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information, visit us at:
www.hsmcpa.org.
Please send cover letter and resume to Jeff McGranahan ([log in to unmask]). The
internships are for at least 80 hours and are unpaid. The internship
schedule is flexible to accommodate candidates. Positions are open until
filled.
* Education Interns*
The HSMC is looking for two interns to assist the staff in the development
and implementation of programming at historic Montgomery Cemetery, including
the week long program, “Camp Hancock.” Responsibilities include:
· Attendance at planning meetings
· Research and development for activities
· Assist staff in providing educational programs
· Support administrative tasks relevant to the Camp’s success
Camp Hancock will welcome students that have completed 4th & 5th grade and
features activities that bring to life varied periods of American history. The
camp runs from July 11th to 15th. Experience working with the students in
the selected grades is recommended.
*Collections Interns*
The HSMC is looking for two interns to assist the staff in collection
management. The interns’ responsibilities include:
· Cataloging artifacts, including describing, arranging and
photographing
· Re-house artifacts and implement storage plan
· Enter cataloging information into Past Perfect database
· Support Society operations on an as needed basis
Experience with Past Perfect and Microsoft Office is recommended.
* Cemetery Intern*
The HSMC is looking for an intern to participate in our Cemetery
Documentation Project – Phase II for historic Montgomery Cemetery. This
project involves organizing the research material, survey reports and
photographs.
Responsibilities include:
· performing data entry
· processing research materials for better access
Proficiency with a Windows operating environment is required; experience
with databases preferred. Experience with record management is a plus.
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*Business Research Librarian : * Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, a
nationally recognized law firm with offices in Atlanta, Washington, New
York, Houston, and Austin has a terrific opportunity for a Business Research
Librarian resident in its Atlanta Office. The Business Research Librarian
will provide in-depth business, industry, and competitive intelligence
research support to our attorneys and will partner with our Client and
Practice Development department. Some specific responsibilities of this
position include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Research company, industry, and competitor news and information
· Synthesize information into usable reports
· Monitor clients, competitors, industries, and trends using
appropriate online and print resources
· Assist in the evaluation and selection of business and news
information resources
· Assist with reference as needed within the Library and Research
Services Department.
To be considered, applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Library or
Information Science. A minimum of two years of relevant professional
experience in a law firm or corporate library is required. Proficiency with
online news, business and industry resources such as Lexis, Capital IQ,
Courtlink, Knowledge Mosaic, and Bloomberg is strongly preferred.
Candidates should have proven experience working both independently and
with a team in a deadline-driven environment. Excellent attention to detail,
ability to prioritize multiple assignments, and a strong client service
orientation are must haves. The ideal candidate will be organized and have
the ability to exercise discretion and to exhibit tact and professionalism
when dealing with all levels of firm personnel.
Our firm’s success is measured by the quality of our people and their
capabilities, diversity, and effort. In addition to offering a challenging
and professional work environment, we offer a competitive and comprehensive
benefits package. If you are interested in building your career and becoming
part of our future, please submit your resume and cover letter, with salary
requirements, in WORD format to [log in to unmask] EEO. No
agencies, please.
Allie* *Kloster | Human Resources Assistant
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
999 Peachtree Street NE | Atlanta, GA 30309-3996
404.407.5052 direct | 404.853.8806 facsimile
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Subject: [sla-cpnw] Library Technican vacancy at PATH
Library Technician
Tracking Code: 4572
Job Description : PATH is an international, nonprofit organization
that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling
communities worldwide to break longstanding cycles of poor health.
PATH's mission is to improve the health of people around the world by
advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy
behaviors.
PATH Knowledge Services team has an opening for the position of
Library Technician. PATH Knowledge Services team provides services to
all PATH staff (approximately 1,000 employees worldwide, half of them
working in Africa, Asia and Latin America).
Main duties:
1. Provide interlibrary loan and document delivery services to
projects and programs, using PATH collection, Docline, OCLC,
listservs, and other sources.
2. Follow internal procurement practices and work closely with the
Finance and Procurement departments.
3. Review licensing agreements and incorporate IP address
information when working with online publishers.
4. Perform copy cataloging of new library acquisitions : books,
reports, monographs and multimedia using OCLC and Inmagic dbText
software.
5. Organize library materials on PATHnet (an internal website) and
make them available to all PATH staff.
6. Provide assistance and instruct PATH staff with publishing
their materials on PATHnet; help with organization, technical issues
and content management.
7. Assist with reference requests by working with librarians on
complex research requests.
8. Assist with Reference Manager/Endnote activities by providing
support to projects using this software to maintain team and
individual collections.
9. Monitor circulation and records statistics.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
1. Good understanding of modern bibliographic databases (OCLC and Docline).
2. Knowledge of cataloging principles and practices (as they apply for
basic copy cataloging).
3. Operational knowledge of databases and library catalogs.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Ability to multitask and prioritize.
6. Basic knowledge of citation software (EndNote and/or Reference Manager).
Required Experience/ Qualifications: 3-5 years of library experience
in a special, academic or a busy public library. Applicants with an
interest in global health and/or MLS degree are encouraged to apply.
Job Location: Seattle, WA, US.
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Click at the link below to apply.
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobin
fo&jobid=298834&company_id=15780&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=101258
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Subject: [archives] NARA Vacancies
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The National Archives & Records Administration (NARA) is currently
recruiting for the following positions:
Archives Aid, GS-03 ($27,772 - $36,103) – Riverside, CA
Archives Technician, GS-05 ($35,309 - $45,898) – New York, NY
Program Support Assistant, GS-06 ($16.00– $21.00/hr) – West Branch, IA
Management Analyst), GS-11 ($60,681 - $81,779) – Chicago, IL
Management Analyst), GS-11 ($60,681 - $81,779) – Fort Worth, TX
Additional vacancies may be available for current and/or former
Federal employees.
Visit our website at www.archives.gov/careers to view all
opportunities as well as a variety of web-based resources for
employment, including our popular “All About KSAOs” publication or to
read about a “day in the life” of one of our employees.
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*Art Librarian*
*The Barnes Foundation*
*Merion and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania*
* *
*Description: *
The Barnes Foundation is seeking an Art Librarian to manage all aspects of
the Barnes Foundation’s art library, and to serve the informational needs of
the staff, students, faculty, and docents of the Barnes Foundation, as well
as the general public, particularly as related to the art collection and
educational programs.
The Barnes Foundation houses one of the finest collections of nineteenth and
twentieth-century French painting in the world. An extraordinary number of
masterpieces by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse provide a depth of work by these
artists unavailable elsewhere. Established as an educational institution the
Barnes carries out its mission teaching classes in its galleries and
Arboretum. The Barnes welcomes visitors and students throughout the year.
*Responsibilities: *
- Manage, with the Archivist and Librarian, the relocation of the Barnes
Foundation’s art library from Merion to its new building in Philadelphia
including:
- the re-classification, re-labeling, and reorganization of the art
library collection
- overseeing the packing and move
- overseeing the unpacking of the art library collection and the
set-up of the new library in 2012.
- Manage collection development, acquisitions, processing and
cataloguing, periodical subscriptions, and electronic resources.
- Perform original and copy cataloging of library materials in all
formats and in a variety of languages.
- Oversee circulation of the art library collection.
- Provide reference assistance to the Foundation’s staff, students,
faculty, docents, volunteers, and to the public.
- Provide instruction on the use of databases and other electronic
information resources available in the library.
- Manage preservation and maintenance of library collections.
- Supervise staff, interns, and volunteers as needed.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures for the art
library in conjunction with the Archivist and Librarian.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by supervisor.
*Requirements:*
- ALA accredited Master of Library Science degree with a background in
art, art history, or related discipline
- 3-5 years of library experience, preferably in a museum or academic
library
- knowledge of MARC, AACR2, LCSH, and Dewey and LC classification systems
- experience working with a variety of patrons in a reference environment
- knowledge of information technology and major bibliographic utilities
- excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language, preferably French,
Italian, and/or German; experience with archives and special collections is
preferred
*Benefits:*
Competitive benefits include health, dental insurance, medical and dependent
care FSA's, company paid life, short and long term disability, voluntary
life and 403 (b) plans.
*To Apply:*
Please apply online: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=567232
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the candidate's
interest in and qualifications for the position, resume, and names and
contact information for three professional references. Please create a
single document with all three requirements included to upload for the
on-line application.
The Barnes Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Katy Rawdon | Archivist and Librarian
The Barnes Foundation | 300 North Latch's Lane | Merion, PA 19066
Ph: (610) 667-0290 ext. 1048 | Fax: (610) 664-4026
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www.barnesfoundation.org/archivesandlibrary.html
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*Williamson** County** Public Library*
1314 Columbia Avenue Franklin, TN 37064
_____________________________________________
*Library Director: *The Williamson County Library Board of Trustees is
seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who will be responsible for the
administration of all activities and programs of the countywide library
system. The system consists of a state of the art main library facility
located in historic Franklin, TN and five branch libraries serving smaller
communities across Williamson County. While reporting directly to the Board
of Trustees, the Director must possess the excellent interpersonal and
communication skills necessary to serve as an enthusiastic advocate for the
Library in the community and forge effective working relationships with
local governments, civic groups and patrons. Competitive salary and
excellent benefits. Open until April 30.
- *Minimum Qualifications*:
- A Masters of Library Science Degree from a program accredited by the
American Library Association is required.
- Must have significant experience in library administration and
management, including knowledge of the latest technology to
support library
operations and patron services.
- Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication and
interpersonal skills.
- Must possess the proven leadership and management skills necessary
to lead a large, multifaceted organization.
Apply online at http://lib.williamson-tn.org/
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Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Access and Reference Services
Kansas State University is conducting a search for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor / Coordinator, Access and Reference Services at
K-State Libraries. MLS as well as three years of professional
experience in a large library or library system engaging with the
public via circulation, reserves, and/or reference required. For a
complete
position description and application procedures visit our website:
http://www.lib.k-state.edu/jobs. EOE. Background check required.
From:
Michelle Bowen
Staffing & Employee Relations Coordinator
K-State Libraries
Kansas State University
504J Hale Library
Manhattan, KS 66506
Ph: [log in to unmask]://www.lib.k-state.edu
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Community Engagement Librarian (Business Services)
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, UBC Library
(Full Time, Continuing)
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) represents a rethinking
of the traditional academic library. The combination of classrooms,
seminar rooms, lecture theatre, academic units and the access to
physical and digital library collections highlight the important role
of this library in the teaching and learning enterprise. The Learning
Centre is the location of the Chapman Learning Commons and a number of
units, including the Centre for Teaching, that provide resources and
support for teaching and learning at UBC.
The University of British Columbia Library has an immediate need
for an innovative, experienced and enthusiastic librarian to be
responsible for the management and development of community business
services. Such services include the Small Business Accelerator service
set: Business Accelerator Guides, The Community Help Map, Small
Business Blog
articles, community-created content library, collection development
guides, and more.
For more information about the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and
UBC Library, please visit http://www.ikebarberlearningcentre.ubc.ca
Overview of the position: The Community Engagement Librarian (Business
Services) works with community service providers, student assistants,
and internal and external web developers to scope and develop services
that leverage the resources and expertise at UBC in support of rural
and remote BC community economic development. The position is also
responsible for rural and remote BC capacity development initiatives
in the area of business information services. The Librarian represents
the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre to the provincial economic
development and
business communities and partners with community organizations in the
scoping, development, provision, and evaluation of diverse services.
This position will report to the Assistant Director, Irving K.
Barber Learning Centre and work closely with Learning Centre staff,
Systems/IT staff, business librarians at UBC and other library
partners within the
province.
A detailed job description can be viewed at http://www.library.ubc.ca/careers/
and the UBC Library Strategic Plan 2010-2015, which outlines the
importance of the Library’s strong commitment to community engagement,
can be viewed at http://www.strategicplan.library.ubc.ca
Qualifications and requirements:
Required:
• A graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program in library and
information science
• 2+ years experience working as a professional librarian in the
business information sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with secondary market
research using diverse sources such as free web-based sources and
library subscription resources.
• Demonstrated understanding of the business research process and
information required for business planning
• Experience searching online business databases
• Excellent spoken, written, and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with managing content in a CMS-based
environment, Drupal preferred
• Understanding of the province, including particular knowledge of
rural and remote BC.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse community partners
and/or stakeholders.
• Demonstrated customer-focused attitude
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse set of responsibilities
and tasks both independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with people of diverse
educational and cultural backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate new technology and processes
into work
• Demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to challenging
situation.
Desired:
• Completion of a course in business library reference skills
• Interest and understanding of knowledge management principles
and techniques
Terms of Appointment and Salary:
This position will be filled as a full time ongoing position. If
eligible and qualified, the successful applicant may be appointed with a
confirmed appointment. Otherwise, there will be an initial three-year
probationary appointment. Normally, such an appointment is reviewed by
the end of the second year of appointment, and a recommendation is made
at that time to grant or not to grant a confirmed appointment.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic/professional
qualifications.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. However, Canadian
citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Applications for this exciting opportunity are to be submitted by e-mail
in one consolidated file (PDF or Microsoft word format) and will
include: a letter of application, including a statement of
citizenship/immigration status, indicating the candidate’s education,
training, and work experience in the areas listed above; a detailed and
current curriculum vitae; and the names of three referees with their
email addresses.
To ensure full consideration, complete applications are to be submitted
by 5:00 pm PST on Friday April 29 2011 to:
Human Resources – UBC Library
2nd Floor, Koerner Library
1958 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2
Email: [log in to unmask]
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