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1. [TLA] Fwd: Open positions open at Appalachian State University Library 2. [TLA] Public Services Manager Vacancy - University of Tennessee Libraries 3. [sla-dmah] FW: Yale University - Professional Opportunity - Kaplanoff Librarian for American History, Humanities Collections and Research Education (#20057BR) 1. [TLA] Fwd: Open positions open at Appalachian State University Library From: Susan Jennings <[log in to unmask]> Date: Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 6:46 PM Subject: Open positions open at Appalachian State University Library To: [log in to unmask] Hi all: I don't want ANYONE to leave Tennessee for ASU but it IS a pretty good place to work (well... outside of TN)! ;-) ASU has several openings available for Librarians, including the Dean of the Library position. All librarian positions are Faculty Status, Tenure-Track positions. Although they will hire with only the MSIS/MLS, there is the expectation that a 2nd Masters will be obtained within a time limitation. Check out the Dean's job http://www.library.appstate.edu/deansearch And here are the others under "Library" http://hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa-jobs/academic-affairs If you have any questions, feel free to email me off list! Best, Susan J ---------------- 2. [TLA] Public Services Manager Vacancy - University of Tennessee Libraries *University of Tennessee Libraries Staff Vacancy* The University of Tennessee (UT) Libraries seeks an energetic and service-oriented leader for the position of Public Services Manager, 2nd shift, in the John C. Hodges (Main) Library. The Public Services team provides circulation, general customer and information service, and research and referral assistance to support students, staff, faculty, and the community. Services are delivered within the environment of a continually evolving learning Commons. The 2nd shift manager is responsible for the supervision of evening and weekend library operations and public services and for communication with our partners who also provide services in the Commons. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, supervisory or management experience, and self-motivation. The candidate must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule to ensure public services coverage. Effective teamwork with the Public Services Director and the 1st shift public services manager is essential. *Required Qualifications:** *Bachelor’s degree. Recent supervisory or managerial experience. Demonstrated record of progressive responsibility in a service-oriented environment. Ability to balance multiple tasks and set priorities independently. Must be able to work all shifts to ensure adequate staffing, if necessary. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Aptitude with computers and media equipment and for learning new software. *Preferred Qualifications:** *Library or closely related experience in a public service setting. Training experience. Familiarity with search strategies used in bibliographic databases, online catalogs, and the Internet Review of applicants will begin February 4, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at * http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/exempt/ps-manager.html*. **** ** *The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.* *-------------------------------------* 3. [sla-dmah] FW: Yale University - Professional Opportunity - Kaplanoff Librarian for American History, Humanities Collections and Research Education (#20057BR) *Kaplanoff Librarian for American History *Humanities Collections and Research Education Yale University Library New Haven, CT Rank: Librarian 1-3 www.yale.edu/jobs *Schedule:* Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00) Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music. *THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY* The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and fifteen school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu. *POSITION FOCUS* The Yale University Library seeks a committed and energetic subject specialist to serve the teaching and research needs of students and faculty associated with the Departments of History and African American Studies and the Program of American Studies. This position offers an opportunity to advance services and, in cooperation with the Coordinator for Humanities Collections and Librarian for Western European Humanities,* *to develop the print and digital collections in these subjects. The incumbent serves as the library’s primary liaison to the Yale Department of History and must provide specialized research support to Yale faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars working in History, African American Studies, and American Studies. The Kaplanoff Librarian will work closely with staff in Manuscripts & Archives and with other Special Collection units in the Yale Library system to support the teaching and research needs of the Yale community.. The position will report to the Head of Humanities Collections and Research Education<http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/hcre/> in Sterling Memorial Library. *PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES* 1. The Librarian 1 is the beginning rank and is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined by the job description and annual goals. 2. Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library, university, and/or community. 3. Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional contributions. 4. For a complete description of the position and department, please see the department URL. *REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to two years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 2 level. *REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES* 1. Advanced degree in American History. Appointment to Librarian 2 requires a minimum of two years of professional library experience and professional accomplishments; Librarian 3 requires a minimum of 5 years professional experience and professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. 2. Demonstrably excellent teaching skills required. 3. Demonstrated familiarity with information technologies and a high degree of computer literacy. 4. Demonstrated commitment to public service. 5. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative environment. *PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS* PhD in American History. *SALARY AND BENEFITS* We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more. Applications consisting of a *cover letter*, *resume*, and the *names and contact information of three professional references* should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is *20057BR*. Please be sure to reference #*20057BR* in your cover letter. *BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS* All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process. *Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority*