1. [LinkedIn] Senior Librarian (State Data Coordinator) (Job Id
1372), State of South Dakota
<http://www.linkedin.com/companies/27172?dspporc=&trk=jobtocomp>
- Rapid City, South Dakota Area
2. [LinkedIn] Digital Librarian for E-Commerce Publishing Company,
Cognella <http://www.linkedin.com/companies/1137655?dspporc=&trk=jobtocomp>
- Greater San Diego Area
3. [LinkedIn] Marketing Manager - K-12 Library Products
Follett School Solutions
<http://www.linkedin.com/companies/1688502?dspporc=&trk=jobtocomp>
- MCHENRY, IL (Greater Chicago Area)
1. [LinkedIn] Senior Librarian (State Data Coordinator) (Job Id 1372) State
of South Dakota <http://www.linkedin.com/companies/27172?dspporc=&trk=jobtocomp>
- Rapid City, South Dakota Area
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=5448479&trk=rj_em&ut=0NAgrKNqpE2RM1
Job Description
The Senior Librarian manages and administers a state library program
through planning, implementation, and coordination with other library
programs and public or school libraries, agencies, or states; and provides
consultative services to other libraries in the areas of development and
operations to ensure the effective delivery of library services and the
accomplishment of the goals and objectives of the program.
This position serves as the federally mandated State Data Coordinator to
ensure collection and submission of required annual statistical data from
all public and school libraries in the state. Duties include:
- oversees the collection of data and design of collection tools and
determines software vendor to use;
- provides training and technical expertise to libraries on submitting
data;
- reviews and edits final data;
- oversees the release and publication of final statistical data.
*APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT TO BE CONSIDERED.*
*Requirement: Applicants must include curriculum vitae, transcripts, and
cover letter.*
Desired Skills & Experience
Master's or bachelor's degree in Library and Information Management or
Library Science. At least two years experience as a practicing librarian is
preferred.
Knowledge of:
- library science principles, methods, practices, and systems;
- automated information systems and their application to library
services;
- common automated systems used by libraries;
- electronic online databases;
- computer programs/applications available for libraries;
- effective methods of supervision;
- planning techniques;
- national principles and practices of modern librarianship and
information systems;
- state statutes and regulations regarding library services;
- national standards and federal regulations regarding library services
and grants process;
- grant program development and administration;
- principles of adult learning;
- statistics and graphical representations of data.
Skill to:
- possess strong statistical and computation skills and the ability to
analyze such data and extract trends or indicators;
- creative and technical skills to turn data into infographical media
for external communication.
Ability to:
- develop learning objectives and assessment tools;
- teach adults;
- develop measurable learning objectives for continuing education
activities;
- deal tactfully with others;
- influence others and encourage teamwork;
- evaluate procedures and policies and interpret and apply them;
- plan, develop, and implement programs;
- solve problems;
- react in a positive manner to new situations;
- work under pressure;
- develop library programs that meet diverse needs;
- supervise;
- interpret and apply statutes and regulations regarding library
services;
- promote team environment;work independently or as part of a team;
- manage time and complex library operations;
- plan, develop, and implement programs;
- communicate clearly in both written and oral communications;
- speak before lare groups and make presentations;
- develop educational programs;
- work with library patrons, library staff, librarians from other
libraries, other agencies, and library users;
- dedicate oneself to quality library service;
- develop and maintain a strong library service orientation.
*VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE*
Company Description
Governor Dennis Daugaard's goal is to create a culture in state government
centered around serving the citizens, the voters and the taxpayers. This
administration is creating a better state government for the people of
South Dakota by continuing to cut red tape and by keeping government
information open, accessible and online.
Whether you are searching for a job, posting a job, or just looking for
employment opportunities in South Dakota, you can start your search here.
Our state is committed to promoting job opportunities for individuals and
businesses through quality and responsive business practices.
For more information or to learn more about the State of South Dakota,
please visit www.sd.gov.
Additional Information Posted: April 18, 2013 Type:Full-time Experience:Not
Applicable Functions:Management Industries:Libraries Compensation:$17.53
- $26.29 per hour N16 Employer Job ID: Job Id 1372 Job
ID:5448479----------------2.
[LinkedIn] Digital Librarian for E-Commerce Publishing Company,
Cognella <http://www.linkedin.com/companies/1137655?dspporc=&trk=jobtocomp>
- Greater San Diego Area
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=5457378&trk=rj_em&ut=0DEEb2JQBE2RM1
Job Description
*Digital Librarian for E-Commerce Publishing Company*
* *
*Note: Cognella is also seeking to build a small pool of Reference
Librarians for special consulting projects working with university faculty.
Please apply and mention whether you have any interest in a part-time,
project-based consulting role.*
* *
We are immediately seeking an exceptional individual to fill a critical
Digital Librarian role on our team.
The ideal candidate possesses a natural talent for organizing information,
the tenacity required for academic reference, and the ability and
enthusiasm to independently improve the experience in our digital library.
This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is looking to grow in their
career and make a role their own. In this position, you will own all
aspects of the our company’s Digital Library (
http://www.universityreaders.com/library), including content import and
metadata management, virtual reference services, project management and
publisher communication, improvements to the professor experience, and
collaborating closely with technology, sales, and marketing teams to
promote and enhance the use of the library by our professor clients.
We’re working on some exciting, transformative projects this year that will
both revolutionize the academic publishing space and save students money.
So, if you have a “fire-in-your-belly” to innovate and have always wanted
to be part of a tight entrepreneurial team, this might be your chance.
There’s room to grow and blossom in this position.
*RESPONSIBILITIES*
* *
*• Growing the Digital Library: *prepare and coordinate the import of book
chapters, journal articles, and business cases into the Digital Library,
including metadata preparation, selection extraction, and digital inventory
management
*• Reference Service: *recommend high quality, relevant readings to
professors who require librarian expertise; provide one-on-one
instructional assistance to users
*• Project Management: *coordinate multiple ongoing collection projects
across several teams; accurately plan and communicate milestones to
technology, marketing, and acquisitions
*• User Experience Management:* collaborate with the technology group to
identify improvements to various library features and functions, including
search and navigation, discoverability, previewing materials, and reading
lists
* *
Desired Skills & Experience
*QUALIFICATIONS*
* *
• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program; expertise in digital libraries,
information architecture, or library systems preferred
• 3+ years experience in a library or information management role
• Experience delivering reference services to a wide variety of patrons
• Incredible organizational habits; highly-polished writing and speaking
skills; marketing savvy; ability to use and manipulate data to glean
insights into content use and information trends
• Thorough understanding of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, EAD,
MODS, METS or ONIX
• Extremely strong Excel and Acrobat skills--you live and breathe for new
macros and automation tricks to increase efficiency
• Comfortable using tools like text editors and command line interfaces to
manipulate files, and occasionally edit scripts and XML records
• Experience with digital library systems (ContentDM, Greenstone, DSpace,
etc.), and/or enterprise document management systems (Nuxeo, Alfresco,
Sharepoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to calculate costs and time investment on a variety
of short to medium-term projects
Cognella offers all of our team members a stimulating and entrepreneurial
work environment in Sorrento Valley, great colleagues, and the opportunity
to shape their position. If you've ever wanted to be part of a growing
entrepreneurial business, this is your chance to really make a difference.
*Reports to: *Senior Marketing Manager
*Status: *Full-Time, Exempt
*Start Date:* Immediate
*Location: *This position is based out of our corporate office located in
the Sorrento Valley area of San Diego, California. Relocation assistance is
not available for this position.
*Compensation: *Competitive salary and stock options. Cognella also
provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package (health, vision,
dental, generous vacation, holiday, and sick time, and 401K matching plan).
For consideration, please e-mail cover letter, resume, and recent
compensation history to [log in to unmask] All submissions
will be held in confidence. Cognella, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Cognella, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer
*Recruiters, please do not contact this job post.*
* *
Company Description
Cognella, Inc. is a leading provider of personalized higher-education
publishing solutions, operating Web properties and services under two
brands: Cognella Academic Publishing (www.cognella.com) and University
Readers (www.universityreaders.com). We enable professors to control their
choice of content, allowing them to design and tailor course materials to
specific courses and learning objectives. Our unique approach has enabled
us to become a trusted source for more than 4,000 instructors and 125,000
students annually at over 600 colleges and universities nationwide.
Cognella has approximately 70 employees and is headquartered in San Diego.
Additional Information Posted: April 19, 2013 Type:Full-time Experience:
Associate Functions:Project Management, Research, Product Management
Industries: Publishing, Internet, Libraries Job ID:5457378 ---------------
3. [LinkedIn] Marketing Manager - K-12 Library Products
Follett School Solutions
<http://www.linkedin.com/companies/1688502?dspporc=&trk=jobtocomp>
- MCHENRY, IL (Greater Chicago Area)
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=5503690&trk=rj_em&ut=39huHdj7ZE2RM1
Job Description
*Follett Library Resources*
*We help K-12 school libraries stay current, focused and empowered to bring
maximum value to the learning experience.*
As the nation's largest supplier of books, eBooks and audiovisual materials
to school libraries, Follett Library Resources offers much more than a
phenomenal selection. Our industry-leading expertise and passion for
exceeding customer expectations free school librarians, administrators and
teachers to pursue their passion: educating our children and young adults.
To meet the needs of today's educators, we listen first to understand the
varied needs of their students. Then the Follett team, from account
managers and special customer care managers to the associates who fill each
order, leverage the full breadth of our resources to deliver the best
products and services available anywhere.
To learn more, please visit the Follett Library Resources website at
www.flr.follett.com
*Responsibilities:*
The Marketing Manager, Library Products is responsible for developing and
implementing product marketing and communication plans for flagship and new
library products and solutions. Responsibilties also include product
planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including:
gathering market and customer insights, defining the Follett library
positioning, and working closely with product marketing, sales, creative
services, strategy and other key Follett stakeholders.
The Marketing Manager will support the development of strategy and
executing tactical plans to protect core library business and identify
opportunities for incremental revenue. Under supervision of Content
Marketing Director, the role will execute go-to-market materials,
messaging, competitive analysis, and identification of new revenue
generating programs for the library portfolio. This position will also be
highly collaborative with the sales team to support sales initiates, as
well as the Technology marketing team focused on Destiny.
*Accountabilities include:*
- Oversee content marketing and thought leadership activities that
support the value and the changing roles of the librarians and media
specialists.
- Demonstrate expertise in Titlewave, Follett Shelf and Destiny, tools
used by the core market segments. Collaborate closely with the Titlewave
development team and Library market management team to suggest and
effectively market product enhancements.
- Collaborate extensively with strategy, content sourcing, and sales to
ensure successful market penetration. Execute annual business plan and
quarterly stakeholder updates to deliver budgeted revenue and profit.
- Develop and execute retention and acquisition campaigns through all
channels to meet and exceed Library revenue goals and objectives.
*Qualifications:*
- The successful candidate is a marketing manager who possesses a
strong understanding of B2B marketing techniques, educational
industry and
the various segments and opportunities in the K12 market
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a marketing management and/or product
marketing role.
- A track record of successfully launching new products and services
or growing brand presence in existing markets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding and direct experience in K-16 educational services,
instructional classroom market or publishing is helpful but not mandatory
for success in this role.
Company DescriptionFollett International, Follett Library Resources,
Follett Software Company, Follett Educational Services, Follett School &
Library Group - FSLG, Educational Services (Woodridge,IL), X2 (Hingham,MA),
Software Company (McHenry,IL), Follett School Solutions Group Follett
School & Library Group 1688502 You may know Follett as the college book
company. However, each day the Follett School & Library Group helps educate
35,000,000 students, in 148 counties, from preschool through high school.
Additional Information Posted: April 24, 2013 Type:Full-time Experience:Not
Applicable Functions:Marketing, Management Industries:Retail, Information
Technology and Services, Computer Software Employer Job ID: FSS-00009088Job ID:
5503690
