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2. [SLA LinkedIn] LAC Group seeks Library Clerks for a temporary project (Silver Spring, MD) http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000ErVUQMA3&tSource=
LAC Group seeks two (2) Library Clerks for a temporary, 5-week, shelving and shifting project for our client, a prestigious government library located in Silver Spring, MD. The Clerks will assist with locating, shelving and tagging library materials including applying barcodes and updating online records as needed. Other duties may be required.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a library setting preferred;
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Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50lbs;
- Excellent attention to detail;
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Strong work ethic and reliability/punctuality required;
- Previous experience in data entry;
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Excellent organizational skills;
- Detail oriented;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace
LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.
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3. [SLA LinkedIn] LAC Group seeks pro. Librarian,federal agency, Atlanta, GA.
http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000Eryd0MAB&tSource=
LAC Group is seeking a professional Librarian, for a potential government contract working with a prestigious federal agency located in Atlanta, GA. We seek an experienced librarian to perform a full range of professional library services duties. This is part of a 3-month contract, starting the end of May 2013, with the strong possibility of the assignment going longer.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for providing the more difficult technical, professional, and management services, and may assist with the responsibility for supervising, coordinating and participating in management of a branch or library division;
- Performs and provides information and direction on the use of library resources;
- Performs basic tasks and duties of a professional nature and scope that requires knowledge of library science and services (reference sources and methods; cataloging and classification systems; collection evaluation and materials selection; library automation systems; professional ethics and obligations);
- Coordinates work of library technicians and library assistant activities supporting the document delivery service; Monitors timelines and meets reporting requirements.
Qualifications:
- An ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science;
- 2 or more years of experience working as a professional Librarian;
- Possesses skill set at full journey Librarian level and first-line supervisory Librarian level;
- Under general supervision, performs full range of professional level library service duties.
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.
LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.
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4. [SLA LinkedIn] LAC Group seeks Library Clerks, gov't library (Capitol Hill, Washington, DC) http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000EryRmMAJ&tSource=
LAC Group is seeking Library Clerks to work on a contract for a prestigious government library located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, with possible travel to off-site locations in Landover and at Fort Meade, Maryland. This role is to provide services to the library to assist with locating, shelving and tagging library materials including applying barcodes and updating online records as needed. This is a full-time, benefited role as part of an ongoing contract.
Requirements/Qualifications:
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Previous experience working with library special collections, archival or rare/fragile collections;
- Previous experience in the areas of book processing, collection management, interlibrary loans, and/or technical support;
- Must have reliable transportation to Landover and Ft. Meade as well as to the Washington D.C. site;
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Previous experience working in a library setting preferred;
- Previous experience in stack maintenance activities (i.e., arranging, shelving, shelfreading, etc.) is highly desired;
- Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50lbs required;
- Previous experience in data entry helpful;
- Have good interpersonal skills, both written and oral communications skills.
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.
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5. [LinkedIn] Library and Knowledge Manager
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=5103914&trk=rj_em&ut=22RxvkIh_fYRI1
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP - Wilmington, DE (Greater Philadelphia Area)
Job Description
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, one of Delaware’s largest and most respected law firms, has a current opening for an experienced Library and Knowledge Manager.
The Library & Knowledge Manager reports to the Chief Operating Officer and the Library Partner and plays a leading role in the collection, management and organization of the firm’s physical and electronic research resources and intellectual property. The LKM promotes the use of collaborative tools to facilitate sharing of ideas and work among internal teams. The LKM maintains the firm’s library collection, supervises library support staff, coordinates knowledge management (KM) initiatives, including developing and maintaining the firm’s Knowledge Banks.
Primary Responsibilities
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Develop, implement and promote KM initiatives
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Collaborate with attorneys and staff for information gathering for Knowledge Banks
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Coordinate KM, data collection and process integration initiatives
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Keep abreast of developments in information technology pertaining to the library and to KM
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Formulate action plans for the library and KM resources, develop an annual budget for the library and monitor spending compliance with the budget
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Investigate new research resources, technologies and techniques
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Analyze, design and utilize electronic systems for easier distribution of information
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Participate in the design, development and implementation of business workflow solutions resulting in enhanced enterprise data integrity and information availability, as well as operational efficiency
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Maintain the physical and electronic legal research collection, including updates and supplements
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Assist attorneys and support staff with physical and electronic legal research, as well as the use of search engines to locate documents, emails and other resources housed in document management systems and other databases
- Organize and supervise training relating to research skills and tools
- Assist attorneys and support staff in purchasing books and other reference resources
- Manage vendor relationships, serve as a contact point for vendor representatives of physical and electronic research tools
- Undertake other duties as assigned by the firm management
Desired Skills & Experience
Requirements
- Previous experience in a law firm environment managing a library and/or KM resources strongly preferred
- A four-year degree required. MLS or JD degree preferred.
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Functions well in a team environment and is able to build collaborative relationships, while also being able to work independently
- Experience with a variety of electronic information services and the ability to instruct others in their use
- Advanced computer (Word, Excel, DMS, SharePoint 2010) and electronic research skills
- Highly motivated and results-driven
Company Description
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, one of Delaware's largest law firms, counsels and represents national, international and local clients, handling sophisticated advisory and litigation matters involving bankruptcy, corporate law and intellectual property. Young Conaway also guides regional businesses and individuals through a myriad of employment, real estate, tax, estate planning, environmental, and banking issues from the firm's offices in downtown Wilmington, DE.
We offer a competitive pay, commensurate with experience, a generous benefits package (including medical, prescription and dental plans without waiting period, and commuting allowance) and a professional environment with numerous opportunities for experience and growth. Please e-mail your resume, with salary requirements, to [log in to unmask].
EEO Employer
Additional Information
- Posted:
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April 8, 2013
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Type:
- Full-time
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Experience:
- Mid-Senior level
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Functions:
- Other
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Industries:
- Law Practice
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Compensation:
- Commensurate with experience
- Referral Bonus:
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Job ID:
- 5103914
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- 6. [LinkedIn] Digital Librarian for E-Commerce Publishing Company
- http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=5457378&trk=rj_em&ut=1VQBmbjbvgYRI1
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:
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April 19, 2013
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Type:
- Full-time
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Experience:
- Associate
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Functions:
- Project Management, Research, Product Management
- Industries:
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Publishing, Internet, Libraries
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Job ID:
- 5457378