1. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] University archivist position
2. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] Job: Associate Developer, WGBH Media Library & Archives
3. [sla-dmah] FW: Job Posting - TMS Database Administrator, The Menil Collection,Houston, TX
4. [sla-csap] FW: [sla-deng] Fwd: [academic_division] FW: Job Posting (Client Service Rep - Northern, CA)
5. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] Job Opening - UCSF Archives & Special Collections
6. [sla-dmah] Fwd: [academic_division] Position Announcement: Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian - TAMU
7. [sla-csap] FW: [sla-cpnw] Position Announcement: Librarian - Lane Powell (Portland)
8. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] Repost: Job Posting Museum of Northern Arizona - Archivist
University archivist position
In case you missed the posting of this job on the SAA jobs list and elsewhere, the University at Buffalo is seeking qualified candidates for the position of University Archivist. The full description of the position and instructions for applying are at:
www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55149
The description is as follows:
University Archivist
The University at Buffalo Libraries seek applicants for the position of University Archivist. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Librarian in an academic research-oriented environment with expectations for research, publication and participation in professional associations.
The University Archives, part of the University Libraries' Special Collections area, is the most extensive in the SUNY system and holds records dating to the university's founding as a private institution in 1846. Collections in University Archives document all areas of the university including the establishment and activities of twelve colleges and professional schools and the construction of a new campus beginning in the 1970s. There are nearly 6,000 linear feet of records in University Archives in over 1,900 discrete collections. There are also extensive holdings of university and student publications, audio and video recordings, tens of thousands of photographic prints and negatives, and posters and other ephemera.
University Archives also collects non-literary manuscript collections. Included in the more than 200 collections are the Frank Lloyd Wright/Darwin D. Martin Collection, which documents the relationship between a major architect and client; the definitive body of records and other material on the Love Canal environmental disaster; extensive holdings on social activism and women's history in Western New York; and a rapidly-expanding group of collections documenting the history and activities of the Jewish community in Buffalo and Western New York since the second decade of the 19th century.
Special Collections also encompasses the Poetry Collection, with its collection of 20th- and 21st-century poetry in English and English translation containing over 140,000 titles, 6,000 broadsides, extensive manuscript holdings, over 9,700 little magazine titles, and audio and video recordings. Most notable are the world's most significant collection of James Joyce manuscripts and major collections of manuscripts, correspondence and archival material related to Robert Graves, William Carlos Williams, Wyndham Lewis, Robert Duncan and others.
The Rare Books Collection completes Special Collections, containing more than 17,000 titles with particular strength in first editions of British literature and the output of late 19th- and early 20th-century private presses. There are also nearly 25,000 special books, including the George Kelley Paperback & Pulp Fiction Collection.
Responsibilities:
The Archivist manages the day-to-day activities of the University Archives, including supervision of staff and student assistants. She/he builds and manages university archives record groups and unit-related digital collections, historical manuscript collections, as well as non-literary rare book holdings and applies and promulgates standards and best practices in providing access to archival and manuscript collections through finding aids, catalog records and other descriptive means. The incumbent provides hands-on support for the arrangement and description of archival and manuscript collections and provides reference, consultation and instruction services related to University Archives collections. The Archivist develops methods for maintaining and tracking statistical records of unit operations and use of collections; actively engages in outreach to promote the use of the collections, particularly student use of primary source materials. She/he creates and coordinates !
exhibitions, public programs and publications that promote the university and the use of the University Archives and pursues grant funding and development opportunities to support University Archives' activities.
The incumbent serves as records manager for the University Libraries and participates in campus-wide records management activities and compliance. The Archivist facilitates effective working relationships and works collaboratively within the library, across campus and with external agencies. The incumbent pursues professional development opportunities, including research, publication and professional association activities, to meet library-wide and University criteria for tenure. This position requires bending, lifting and the ability to lift and carry materials up to 40 lbs. The position reports to the Director of Music and Special Collections.
Minimum Qualifications:
. Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program, with a concentration in Archives Management; equivalent training and experience may be substituted for the concentration in Archives Management
. A minimum of five years' experience in a professional position in an archives or manuscript repository
. Demonstrated mastery of current archival practice and knowledge of developing trends in the field including electronic records management and management of born-digital material
. Experience with archival database applications, web-based technologies, digitization technologies and standards and metadata standards (specifically DACS, MARC, and EAD)
. Ability to conceptualize and plan content for selective digitization of archival materials
. Experience with exhibit development and design
. Demonstrated skills in management and leadership, including written and oral communication, project management and planning
. Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups of faculty, students, staff and the general public
. Ability to guide the work of others
. Experience with donor relations
. Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence of professional scholarly interests and potential to meet the University at Buffalo's promotion and tenure standards in librarianship, research, service and outreach
Preferred Qualifications:
. Certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA)
. Grant writing experience
Salary: $60,000 minimum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To apply: Visit
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu and search for posting number 1200265.
All applicants must apply via the UBJobs website listed above. Please include contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses) at the end of your cover letter. Please provide a brief paragraph describing your research and service interests and attach to your application as "Other Document 1". Review of applicants is currently underway. The position is open until filled.
John Bewley
Associate Librarian/Archivist
Music Library
University at Buffalo
716 645 0614
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Associate Developer, WGBH Media Library & Archives
Job Requisition # P-0783
Date Opened 5/24/2012
Posting Title Associate Developer
Position Type Management, Full Time
Department Media Library and Archives
Classification Type Project Contract
Project Length (in weeks) 52
Department Overview: WGBH produces the best and most well-known television, radio and online programs for public media. The WGBH Media Library and Archives preserves and helps re-purpose WGBH creations into the future. The MLA establishes the policies and procedures for the access, acquisition, intellectual control, and preservation of WGBH's physical media and digital production and administrative assets. The MLA also offers production organization of archival materials from projects start up to shut down, research services, rights clearances, and licenses WGBH stock footage.
Position Overview: WGBH is looking for a creative and energetic Developer to primarily support and develop web based projects for the Media Library and Archives. They will also work on the development of a digital asset management (DAM) preservation system for the WGBH Media Library and Archives. The developer will work on web based projects for the Media Library and Archives, including the implementation of a website to give scholars and researchers access to material in the WGBH Archive. In addition, the developer will aid in implementing the architecture, workflows, and applications for WGBH MLA digital library services. The system will be based on the Hydra Project technology stack, which includes Ruby on Rails, Blacklight, Apache Solr, and the Fedora Commons repository. Working closely with the Media Library and Archive's director, project manager, and a WGBH Interactive Designer, the web developer will continue to develop the Open Vault website:
http://openvault.wgbh.org and ongoing work!
to improve the digital asset management system. Specific duties include: * Working with open-source applications and toolkits, design and implement a multi-purpose repository infrastructure that supports the ingestion, preservation, and delivery of digital objects. * Test, evaluate, and recommend potential toolkits and applications for inclusion in the repository architecture. * Design and implement workflows to extract, transform and repurpose metadata and digital objects as needed. * Customize open source applications to provide front-end interfaces to the repository for end-user delivery * Maintain digital library architecture, troubleshooting issues whenever they arise. * Keep abreast of community-wide developments in the realm of digital library software and infrastructure. * Contribute to the development of Open Source applications. * Write and maintain documentation.
Responsible for maintaining a working environment that leverages the potential and diversity of the department's entire staff. Provide direction and leadership in such a way as to nurture, create and maintain an environment that is (1) free from discrimination, intolerance and harassment and (2) provides employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and advancement including professional development whenever possible.
Skills Required
To perform the required duties, the Developer must have more than 3 years of work experience developing web applications. Demonstrated interest in library or moving images archive issues preferred. The ideal candidate: . Has experience implementing digital archives, using repository software such as DSpace or Fedora Commons. . Is Unix proficient. . Has some experience with Blacklight, Hydra, Ruby on Rails and/or Solr. . Can demonstrate understanding of Internet technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and XML (particularly XSLT, XPath and RDF) . Has worked with web services such as REST, SOAP and/or XML-RPC . Is familiar with one or more RDMS, such as MySQL. Experience integrating with, or extracting data from, FileMaker Pro will also be helpful. . Is familiar with online media workflows (from post-production to compression to distribution). WGBH is a Mac shop, with LAMP servers. Candidates should be prepared to share and discuss code samples.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science required.
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The Menil Collection
Position Description
Title: TMS Database Administrator
Department: Registration
Reports to: Chief Registrar
Organizational Overview:
Considered one of the most important privately assembled collections of the twentieth century, the Menil Collection houses approximately 17,000 paintings, sculptures, and prints, drawings, photographs, and rare books. Masterpieces from antiquity, Byzantium and the medieval period, the cultures of Africa, Oceania, and the American Pacific Northwest, and the twentieth century, including significant surrealist holdings, are particularly well represented.
General Responsibilities:
Working collaboratively with Registration, Information Technology Manager, and other staff, the TMS Database Administrator will oversee the conversion and migration of existing data from FileMaker Pro to Gallery Systems’ The Museum System (TMS) and act as the liaison between the museum and Gallery Systems during the conversion process.
Specific Duties:
1. Manage TMS and Crystal Reports and provide proper and consistent entry and maintenance of data for the permanent collection utilizing approved museum standards.
2. Work with the collections registrar and IT manager to develop and implement standards of data entry and use of TMS museum-wide.
a. Establish guidelines for how and where data is entered into TMS
b. Develop and implement strategy for data “clean-up” related to conversion
c. Establish and manage access levels for TMS users
d. Develop training procedures to insure effective use of TMS by all museum departments
3. Oversee training of staff for TMS and Crystal Reports
4. Maintain a working knowledge of TMS and Crystal Reports and inform staff of changes or updates in both programs.
5. Coordinate maintenance of working back-up systems with IT manager.
6. Provide general museum-wide support for TMS users.
7. Maintain and upgrade TMS users manual.
8. Organize and catalog Crystal Reports.
9. Create new reports as needed by all departments.
10. Maintain security protocols and access levels for TMS users.
Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of TMS and Crystal Reports.
2. B.A. in art, art history, or museum studies or at least three years experience in museum-related employment.
3. Familiarity with Getty Vocabularies and museum object cataloging standards.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5. Ability to assess priorities and work well under pressure; excellent time management, problem solving, and analytical skills.
6. Ability to work with curators, donors, vendors, other museum professionals, the public, and co-workers professionally and tactfully.
7. Professional and businesslike in appearance and demeanor.
8. Strong organization skills to effectively manage multiple projects.
9. Knowledge of SQL and ability to write SQL statements.
Qualified applicants are asked to please send resume, letter of intent, and salary history to: Human Resources, The Menil Collection, 1511 Branard Street, Houston, Texas 77006. Application materials may also be emailed to:
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The Menil Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values and encourages a diverse workforce.
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Job Posting (Client Service Rep - Northern, CA)
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Apologies for the cross posting . . . . . .
LAC Group is seeking Client Services Representative in Northern California for a prominent library solutions organization.
This individual works with libraries on a billable basis for specific, contracted services. This role may also include helping in the design of onetime fee-based services and continue to provide these services on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities:
Application Coordinator Services or Personal Service Representative
. Act as a coordinator and representative for smaller libraries that need to augment staff or for large, complex libraries that need a high level of support.
. The Personal Service Representative provides advice, planning assistance, project management, and representation at Innovative for the library's special requirements.
. The Application coordinator makes routine system changes, monitors system status, and provides advice and instruction on how to make optimal use of the Innovative system.
. With both of these services, this individual works closely with the library on an hours-per-month basis. Both services may include any or all of the following:
1) An initial site visit and regularly scheduled conference calls with the library.
2) Instruction on system functionality.
3) Consulting on workflow best practices with the system.
4) Assistance with planning for new features and new releases.
5) Coordination with other Innovative departments to facilitate resolution of the library's most important issues.
6) Project management for special projects and new feature implementation.
7) Track billable hours and provide the library with a monthly report.
Management Services
. Provide overall management of system. Take on the role of the system's primary communicator and organizer. Act on behalf of the member libraries to facilitate decision-making and planning with library directors and operational staff.
* Schedule all meetings and moderate policy discussions.
* Act as primary contact for potential new members.
* Direct and oversee new member implementation.
* Manage new feature rollouts.
* Oversee the system administrative website design.
* Maintain the calendar and make announcements concerning events, new features, upgrades, and other system changes.
* Oversee newsletter production and marketing collateral, providing topics and content to the Marketing Department.
* Coordinate all phases of system modifications and updates with the Union Databases Department and other departments as needed.
Providing Fee-Based Services
Provide fee-based services that have been developed
Fee-based services developed are typically provided to customers by staff initially. Once this initial 'beta' period for a service is over, services may be handed over to other departments within the company.
Responsibilities may include any of the following for fee-based services:
* Follow service guidelines and procedures using software, UNIX utilities, and web design software tools as needed
* Communications with customers via email and phone
* Provide overview and tips for the customer's ongoing use of the product or feature
* Troubleshoot issues that arise with the service or with software
* Other service and support tasks as needed
Other Responsibilities
* Participate as part of the team of managers and staff that respond to sales requests for assistance with quotes for services
* Assist with the design of new service packages and custom services
* Other duties as assigned
Requirements
* MLS or equivalent
* 5 years' experience working with library systems
* Wide-ranging knowledge of Innovative applications and options
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively across department boundaries
* Excellent interpersonal communications skills
* Demonstrated ability to work independently
* Demonstrated ability to successfully manage customer relationships
* Sound understanding of library technical practices and procedures
* Some travel required
Desired
* Knowledge of the technical side including trouble-shooting procedures
* Familiarity with Web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, Open URL
* Knowledge of SQL and scripting languages
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.
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Job Opening - UCSF Archives & Special Collections
Assistant Archivist
University of California, San Francisco
The UCSF Library and Center for Knowledge Management seeks applications from qualified individuals for the position of Assistant Archivist, classified as an Analyst I.
Reporting to the UCSF Archivist, the Assistant Archivist is responsible for preparation, organization and processing of archives, manuscripts, and audio-visual collections. The incumbent accessions, appraises, and inventories newly acquired materials, performs basic preservation tasks; participates in records management activities for university records, including electronic records; provides reference services to members of the UCSF community and other researchers, manages reproduction requests, and participates in digitization program; assists in alumni and donor-related activities, supports Archives outreach program. The incumbent will also perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS with a major in History or a related field and one year of experience in administrative analysis or operations research; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; demonstrated command of archival theory and practice; working knowledge of current metadata and descriptive standards, including DACS and EAD; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team with diverse population and in a rapidly changing environment; demonstrated ability to maintain and safeguard confidentiality of documents and information collected and reviewed; 1-2 years of experience working in archives creating finding aids, evaluating materials for historical value, describing, arranging and preserving materials; experience providing reference services in an archives or manuscripts repository; experience working with Archivists' Toolkit and/or other collection management systems.
Note: Fingerprinting and background check required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or Master's degree in archival studies, history, museum studies or related discipline; a concentration or certification in archival studies; experience working with MARC records and digital content management systems, such as Omeka.
Compensation:
How to Apply:
Position posted in the UCSF Employment Opportunities Bulletin effective 6/7/12, for 2 weeks. Open until filled thereafter. Please submit your application for this position through UCSF Campus Human Resources at
http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/careers/ and refer to Req. Number 37682BR.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
UCSF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse workforce.
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Polina E. Ilieva, CA | UCSF Archivist
UCSF Archives and Special Collections
Library and Center for Knowledge Management
University of California, San Francisco
530 Parnassus Avenue, Room 525
San Francisco, CA 94143-0840
Colleagues,
Please share this near and far.
Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian
Texas A&M University Libraries is looking for a creative, energetic, and service-oriented Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian to help meet the ever-growing student and faculty information needs in the areas of performance studies and multimedia services and resources. This is an academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities, including research, publication and service, to meet both the Libraries’ and the University’s requirements for tenure and promotion.
Responsibilities:
Position Description: The Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian serves as the liaison to selected departments and programs within the Colleges of Liberal Arts and the College of Education and Human Development. The librarian develops and shares subject expertise in assigned areas, working collaboratively with the heads of public and learning services, liaison, and collection development services, as well as the humanities andsocial sciences librarians. This librarian delivers a program of outreach services to include library promotion, assessment of needs of assigned groups, and reference and instruction both to assigned groups and to the general population of students, faculty, and staff. The librarian develops both print and digital collections relating to assigned areas, and maintains awareness of developments in scholarly communication, intellectual rights, and publishing related to the performing arts. The librarian will also work collaboratively with the Libraries’ Media Services department. Duties will include the provision of collection development and multimedia development support as needed, as well as the development and provision of multi-media-related instruction for patrons and staff-training purposes. Responsibilities include working individually and as part of a team to contribute to creative and innovative approaches to advancing the Library’s multimedia services. The individual also participates in committees and administrative groups.
Required Qualifications:
American Library Association (ALA)-accredited Masters degree (or equivalent)
Academic background and/or knowledge in performing arts or related disciplines demonstrated through undergraduate, or advanceddegree, coursework, or work experience
Understanding of current and emerging trends in performing arts scholarship and the ways in which scholars and performers in the arts produce and use information resources
Ability to use technology to meet instructional and media services objectives
A strong commitment to excellence in public service and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and culturally diverse environment
Demonstrated initiative and flexibility
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff and community users
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in theatre, dance, music, or media studies
Minimum of one year experience in an academic library or relevant special library
Experience with digital media collections and services in libraries
Demonstrated experience with current multimedia production capabilities in Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems usingsoftware such as the iLife suite, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Final Cut Pro
Video creation equipment troubleshooting experience
Environment:
Founded in 1876, Texas A&M University, the sixth largest university in the nation, has an enrollment with close to 50,000 students. Texas A&M University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and is the University's principal research and information center, providing 4.5 million volumes, 5.7 million microforms, 108,064 print and electronic serial titles, more than 936,270 electronic books, and 1,214 databases. The University Libraries ranks 18th among ARL libraries in materials expenditures, with anacquisition budget of $15.5m. There is a total budgeted staff of 243, including 76 librarians with faculty status. Librarians work in a sophisticated online environment utilizing Voyager, SFX, Metalib, Verde and a full range of automated information retrieval services.
Benefits & Salary:
Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience; salary is not less than $48,500. Excellent benefits include choice of health plan options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans including TIAA-CREF; paidholidays and vacation; no state or local income tax.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, and initial review of applications will begin on June 14, 2012. The letter of application should address the responsibilities, qualifications, and experiences listed for the position. Your letter, vita, and the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references* may be sent (1) via email to
[log in to unmask] (preferred method of receipt) or (2) faxed to Pixey Mosley, 979-862-1086, or (3) mailed to Pixey Mosley, Associate Dean for Faculty Services, Texas A&M University Libraries, 5000 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-5000. An Equal Opportunity Employer, TAMU Libraries is committed to employing quality faculty who will enhance the rich diversity of our academic community. In that regard, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who are representative of the state’s diversity.
* The Search Committee will not contact references without contacting the candidate first and verifying permission.
Warmest regards,
Leslie
Leslie J. Reynolds
Associate Professor
Interim Associate Dean for User Services
Founding Editor, Practical Academic Librarianship: The International Journal of the SLA Academic Division
Advisor, Kappa Alpha Theta
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Position Announcement: Librarian - Lane Powell (Portland)
Job Opening: LIBRARIAN - Lane Powell PC - Portland, Oregon
Job summary: Lane Powell, a Pacific Northwest law firm, seeks a
Librarian for its Portland office. The Librarian will provide reference
and research service to the Firm's attorneys, staff, and clients, using
a variety of resources and formats.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provides both quick reference and in-depth research services; searches
legal, business, public records and practice-related databases; performs
automated cite-checking searches; prepares legislative histories;
maintains and develops information resources on the Intranet and in the
library collection.
Provides training and support in the use of the library collection,
in-house databases, and commercial databases; conducts orientations for
new attorneys and staff.
Responsible for one or more library operations such as cataloging,
acquisitions, serials management, or interlibrary loan. Performs
library maintenance tasks including processing mail, checking in and
routing periodicals, labeling books, maintaining records in internal
databases, filing looseleafs, and shelving books.
Skills sought:
Working knowledge of the U.S. legal system and related legal materials;
working knowledge of federal and state legislative processes
Ability to conduct computer searches in a variety of database systems
including Westlaw, LexisNexis, CourtLink, CourtTrax, PACER, HeinOnline,
Accurint, OCLC, and Inmagic; high level of PC proficiency; experience
with other computer applications
Ability to train groups and individuals
High level of attention to detail in performing library tasks; ability
to maintain accurate, thorough, and detailed electronic records
Strong customer service orientation; excellent oral and written
communication skills; flexibility to work both independently and in
coordination with other library staff members; ability to handle a
diverse and demanding workload
Education and Experience: ALA-accredited M.L.S. required. Experience
in a law library preferred.
Reports to: Portland Library Manager
Job status: 40 hours per week, regular schedule; non-exempt. Salary
competitive and commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.
Lane Powell PC is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages
applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse
backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodations to apply for any
position, please let us know. All employment decisions, practices and
procedures are carried out without regard to gender, race, color,
religion, national origin, political ideology, age, marital status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, honorably discharged
veteran or military status, or any other applicable legally protected
status. This policy applies to all personnel activities including
employment, promotion, transfer, compensation and termination.
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Repost: Job Posting Museum of Northern Arizona - Archivist
I am reposting this with some additional information in the job description.
Thank you,
Aaron
Aaron Spelbring