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Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Ctr (Augustana College)
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Subject: [archives] JOB: Rock Island, IL: Librarian/Archivist, Swenson
Swedish Immigration Research Ctr (Augustana College)
Position posted here: http://www.augustana.edu/x38228.xml
Librarian/Archivist SSIRC
Status: Exempt Full time 9 month schedule
Reports To: Director, Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center
Overview: Oversees the daily operations of the library and the archives in
the Center and other activities in support of the center's overall mission
as a leading institution of Swedish-American studies. The library, of some
20,000 volumes, is highly specialized, focusing on all aspects of the
Swedish-American immigrant experience in North America, Swedish and
Swedish-American genealogy, and Swedish local history. The archival
holdings run for about 300 linear feet and include some 400 physical
collections of private persons and organizations, as well as around 2,000
church and organizational records on microfilm.

Job Duties:
- Oversees, plans and executes the maintenance and development of the
library and archives of the Center.
- Works to make the library and archival holdings accessible through
cataloging, processing, on-line descriptions and other activities.
- Creates and implements a plan for digitization of the Swenson Center
holding.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues in the Thomas Tredway library and
others across campus to achieve the goal of the center and support the
goals of Augustana College.
- Plans, executes, and monitors outreach programs to the general public to
advance the mission and encourage use of the library and archival
collections.
- Supervises Augustana student workers on a variety of projects.
Oversees work, provides feedback on work outcomes, creates schedules, and
processes student payroll.
- Assists the Director in creation, maintenance and reporting of the
Center's budget.
- Works with the Augustana business office to provide accurate reporting to
the College.
- Answer reference questions for researchers both on and off campus.
- Assist visiting scholars and others with research and other project work
as needed.
- Works with the Director and other interested parties in the planning and
execution of academic conferences
- Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:
M.L.S. or M.A. from an allied field (archival administration, museum
studies, or public history.) 3 or more years of demonstrated professional
experience in library, archives or a related field. Is highly desirable but
not required.

Skills & Abilities:
- Fluency or near fluency in Swedish and English
- A demonstrated interest in Swedish and/or Swedish -American culture and
history.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Intermediate computer skills.
- Ability and/or experience with digitization technology is preferred.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a variety of
personalities.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
Also required is the ability to listen, hear, speak, read, write, climb
stairs, bend, stoop, and stand for intermittently long periods of time.
Must be able to use a computer to accomplish a variety of job tasks.

Note: This job description is subject to change and is not designed to be a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are
required by the employee.

Application Instructions: Submit a letter of application and resumé to
[log in to unmask] Applications will be reviewed until the
position is filled, beginning January 16, 2012. Include contact information
for three professional references.

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Job Summary Associate Director, Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library and
Science & Engineering Library POSTED: Dec 14Salary: 56,496.00 - 88,488.00
Location: Los Angeles, California Employer:UCLA Type:Full Time -
ExperiencedCategory:Education,
Training, Library

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Job Description
Department: Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library and Science & Engineering
Library; Rank and Salary: Salary and appointment level based on experience
and qualifications; Associate Librarian IV – VII ($56,496 – $68,892) -
Librarian Rank I – IV ($68,892 – $88,488); In addition to salary, the
incumbent receives a monthly administrative stipend.

Description of Institution and Library

One of ten University of California campuses, the University of California,
Los Angeles (UCLA) is located in Westwood Village, approximately five miles
from the Pacific Ocean near Santa Monica. Comprised of the College of
Letters and Science and 11 professional schools, the 419-acre campus
features 174 buildings, including the Center for Health Sciences. UCLA has
more than 6,300 faculty and academic staff and approximately 26,000
employees. Founded in 1919, UCLA offers 118 undergraduate degree programs
and 200 graduate programs and has more than 24,800 undergraduates and
10,800 graduate students. Academic excellence, faculty distinction, and a
comprehensive curriculum are hallmarks of UCLA, which is a member of the
Association of American Universities. Among the faculty are five Nobel
Laureates, nine National Medal of Science winners, seven MacArthur Grant
winners, and 52 Guggenheim Fellows. UCLA is California’s largest university
and is a model for public institutions of higher education. As the 10th
largest employer in the region, UCLA generates almost $9 in economic
activity for every $1 state taxpayers invest in UCLA and generates an
annual $6 billion economic impact on the greater Los Angeles region.

Ranked among the top 10 academic research libraries in North America, the
UCLA Library is comprised of 8 major libraries and 13 library wide
departments and the Southern Regional Library Facility, the remote storage
facility for the southern UC campuses, reporting to the University
Librarian. In addition, there are 12 affiliated libraries and library units
located on the campus. There are approximately 125 librarians on the
campus, and the UCLA Library has a staff of approximately 350 and
approximately 600 – 700 student employees. The Library has an
organizational structure that includes the use of teams in conjunction with
departments and units. The library collection consists of more than 9
million volumes and more than 78,000 current serial titles and an
aggressively expanding electronic resources collection. The Library’s
annual budget is in excess of $33.9 million; more than $10 million supports
the acquisition of print and digital material, and the library is part of
the California Digital Library. The UCLA Library is a member of the
Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked
Information (CNI), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Council on
Library and Information Resources (CLIR), International Federation of
Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), and the Scholarly Publishing
& Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC).

The Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library serves the David Geffen School of
Medicine at UCLA; Schools of Dentistry, Nursing, and Public Health; the
Life Sciences divisions of the College of Letters and Science; related
institutes in biomedicine; and the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. The
library is the Regional Medical Library and serves as the headquarters for
the Pacific Southwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of
Medicine. The collections are broad in scope and support teaching,
research, and patient-care related needs of its primary clientele and are a
resource for the health, life sciences, and psychology communities. The
library contains more than 678,000 volumes and provides access to thousands
of electronic resources including journals, databases, and other materials.

The Science and Engineering Library (SEL) provides collections and services
in support of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science;
and the Physical Sciences divisions, College of Letters and Science. The
collection contains over 586,000 volumes including subscriptions to 5,400
current serials and over 4 million technical reports.

Position Duties

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Sciences, the Associate
Director is a senior level management position whose primary responsibility
is assisting with planning and executing the day-to-day operations of the
Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library and the Science & Engineering Library.
In collaboration with the AUL for Sciences, the Associate Director
determines and interprets library policies, provides vision and strategic
leadership, sets goals and objectives, participates in enterprise wide
outreach and collaboration, assists with budget decisions, and prepares
annual and other administrative reports. The Associate Director plays a
central role in developing new services, coordinating collections and
scholarly communications activities, and taking a lead with various
initiatives.

The scope of responsibilities includes coordinating and facilitating
activities within the Biomedical Library and Science & Engineering Library,
other libraries at UCLA, other University of California (UC) campuses, and
UCLA affiliated teaching hospitals. Planning activities are performed
through active participation on the Biomedical and Sciences Libraries
Executive Committee, the UCLA Library Management Council, and UCLA Library,
and University of California library committees and councils.

Oversees daily library operations for the Biomedical Library and Science &
Engineering Library including coordination among service areas and
interpretation of policies and procedures. Encourages communication,
collaboration, and participation in enterprise wide activities throughout
the library. Coordinates assessment of user needs, evaluation of services,
marketing and planning in collaboration with the Associate University
Librarian for Sciences and division heads; contributes to the development
of outcome measures. Direct reports include division heads responsible for
Biomedical Library Research, Instruction, and Collection Services (RICS);
Biomedical Library Access Delivery Services (ADS); and the Science &
Engineering Library. Develops reports such as annual report, strategic
plans (goals and objectives), unit work plan, and timelines in
collaboration with the AUL for Sciences. Fosters a creative, team-oriented
work environment. Works with other departments and coordinators within the
UCLA Library organization to provide assistance to scholars across a broad
range of expertise, in a variety of library settings, and to develop,
manage, and deliver a unified scholarly services profile. Provides
strategic leadership and accepts and executes responsibility and
accountability for physical facilities, services, collections and staff.

Application Procedures

Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should apply to Jenifer
Abramson, Assistant Director of Academic Human Resources, UCLA Library,
Library Human Resources, 22478 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box
951575, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1575. E-mail applications encouraged and can
be sent to [log in to unmask] Applications should include: ? a cover
letter describing qualifications and experience; ? a current resume/vita
detailing education and relevant experience; and ? the names and addresses
for at least three professional references, including a current or previous
supervisor.

Candidates applying by November 18, 2011 will be given first consideration.
UCLA welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and
nominations from women and minorities. UCLA seeks to recruit and retain a
diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of
California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our
students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and
learning.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA-compliant employer.
Under federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals
who are legally authorized to work in the United States as established by
providing documents specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986. Employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory background
investigation.

To view the complete posting, please go to:
http://www.library.ucla.edu/about/employment.cfm.

*NOTES:* Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Additional Salary Information: In addition to salary, the incumbent
receives a monthly administrative stipend.

Requirements
Required Qualifications

ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library or Information Science OR
significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree OR equivalent
education and experience (subject expertise combined with professional
library education and/or experience). Minimum of 8 years of professional
experience in providing and managing more than one area of academic library
services and a record of progressively increasing responsibilities.
Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated leadership and analytical skills, creative and innovative
problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to service excellence.
Evidence of initiative and flexibility. Capacity to thrive in the exciting,
ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a world-class research
institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace.
Ability to evaluate and assess library programs, services, and policies.
Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with computers and software, the
Web, and library relevant information technology applications. Commitment
to professional issues demonstrated through strong interest and
participation in committee work, research, publication, etc. Working
knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft
Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other productivity software.
Commitment to personal continuing education and involvement in the
profession.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced degree in a field related to the primary responsibilities. Record
of teaching, scholarship, and active leadership (elective, appointive,
significant committee positions) in professional organizations.

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E-Learning and Instruction Librarian Posted Dec 14
*Marquette University*, Milwaukee, WI
Marquette University Raynor Memorial Libraries seeks an innovative and
service-oriented individual for the position of E-Learning and Instruction
Librarian. This position reports to the Head of Research and Instructional
Services.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and support for library-related e-learning initiatives
With the support of an Instructional Designer, design and develop
library-related digital learning objects and online instructional resources
Collaborate with faculty and librarians on the integration of information
literacy into online curriculum (e.g. via learning objects in the
university’s course management system)
Identify and assess new technologies for use in library instruction
Coordinate English 101 Library Workshops
Provide general reference services
Engage in collection management duties
Assist in collaborative planning, analysis, and assessment of departmental
programs and services
Contribute to and learn from the profession through such avenues as local,
state, and national professional organizations, presentations, and
publications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

MLS from an ALA-accredited program
Minimum of two years relevant professional library experience
Knowledge of instructional design principles and information literacy
concepts in an academic library setting
Experience using web development applications, such as Dreamweaver, Flash,
and scripting languages
Knowledge of relevant Web 2.0 technologies and social networking tools
Experience teaching library instruction classes in an academic environment
Strong service orientation and commitment to library user needs
Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population of
faculty, students, and staff
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Evidence of innovative online instructional development
Experience with graphic design tools

Appointment at Assistant or Associate Librarian rank.

Marquette University is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit doctoral-granting
institution with an enrollment of 12,000 located near downtown Milwaukee.
Two adjacent and connected library buildings seat 2,150 and house a 1.7
million volume collection, 500 networked resources, and over 22,000
electronic journals. www.marquette.edu/library/.

For full consideration submit application online by January 31, 2012 to the
university’s application site by clicking below.

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Assistant Professor of Library & Information Studies Posted Dec 14
*University of Rhode Island GSLIS*, Kingston, RI
Tenure Track

Harrington School of Communication and Media, University of Rhode Island

The Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, a program of the
Harrington School of Communication and Media at the University of Rhode
Island, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor
beginning in Fall 2012. We seek candidates with general expertise in two or
more of the following areas: new media and information technologies, video
gaming, web design and user interfaces, information storage & retrieval,
records management, content licensing & vendor negotiation, information
policy, legal and ethical issues in LIS and related fields, digital
archives, special collections, and/or other appropriate and related fields.

A doctorate in library and information science or a doctorate in a related
field plus a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or
international equivalent is required (doctorate earned by August 15, 2012).

Candidates should have the demonstrated ability to teach at least one
required course as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Candidates should have the demonstrated ability for highly effective
teaching in both face-to-face and online contexts. Normal teaching load is
three courses per academic semester. Research or creative activities,
academic advising, department or university service, and professionally
related service are expected. Opportunities for summer teaching and
research support exist.

The Harrington School of Communication and Media unites faculty and
individual strengths in six academic areas, including communication
studies, film/media, journalism, public relations, writing & rhetoric, and
library and information studies. The faculty are dedicated to the study of
communication and new technologies that transform the rapidly changing ways
we receive, process, mediate, archive, and transmit information. We seek
candidates with interdisciplinary interests and a global perspective. For
more information about the Graduate School of Library and Information
Studies, please see our website at http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/. The
University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer and values diversity.

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and will continue until
position is filled. Appointment begins Fall 2012. To apply for the
position, you may submit your application electronically by clicking below
for job posting # (6000621). Online applications must include two PDF
attachments: detailed letter of application, curriculum vitae to include
the names and contact information of three references.

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