Director—Boulder Public Library — City of Boulder, Colorado
Boulder – Service Excellence for an Inspired Future. The City of Boulder seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced leader to continue its commitment to service excellence for its public library and arts programs. With a work force dedicated to the values of customer service, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation, Boulder Public Library serves the city’s 100,000+ residents from the soon to be renovated Main Library, two neighborhood branches, the Carnegie Branch Library for Local History and an auxiliary North Boulder Library facility (opening in 2014). Through its staff and facilities, BPL provides support for Boulder’s performing and fine arts with exhibits, concerts, films, discussions and storytelling for people of all ages. With an $8.2 million annual budget and the support of the Boulder Public Library Foundation, the new director and staff (79.51 FTEs) will have the capacity to develop new opportunities for community involvement, programs and services, including being an integral part of the implementation of the Main Library Renovation and the Civic Area Plan and facilitating the development of an Arts and Cultural Master Plan.
Boulder, just northwest of Denver, is 5,430 feet above sea level, covering 25 square miles. It is surrounded by extensive natural areas of city trails, open space and mountain parks. The city is known for its natural beauty, preponderance of sunny days, outdoor recreation, natural product retailers, restaurants, outstanding alternative transportation options, diverse businesses and technological and academic resources. Boulder is home to the main campus of the University of Colorado (about 29,000 students) and several national labs including the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The city’s residents support many arts and cultural events, including one of the three original Chautauquas in the nation, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, the Colorado Music Festival, a twice weekly seasonal farmers’ market, the annual Bolder Boulder race, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and the Boulder International Film Festival. The city is proud of its top rankings in health, well-being, quality of life, education, and art. For additional information on the Library, the City and the area, see Boulder Links.
Responsibilities. Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, the Director provides professional guidance, acts as a key member of the City Manager’s management team, and is a policy advisor to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Council, Library Commission, Arts Commission, and other committees, public groups and the Boulder Public Library Foundation. Ability to work well in a complex political environment, address conflicting goals, build consensus, and navigate the concerns of multiple stakeholders are critical skills essential for success. The two city council-appointed commissions, the Library Commission and the Arts Commission, function in an advisory capacity.
Qualifications. A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field; at least five years of experience as a senior manager in a complex organization; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader in the public or non-profit sector with experience in board/commission and foundation relationships, managing and creating innovative services, managing and developing staff, fostering relationships with engaged stakeholders, and developing revenue sources. Successful experience working in a municipal public or university library system, experience in promoting and managing arts and cultural programs, experience working with advisory boards and experience managing staff in a union or bargaining group are desirable. For additional details see Library Director job description. Residency in the city of Boulder is not a requirement of the position.
Compensation. The starting salary range is $102,250-$129,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications) with an excellent benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word attachments to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury. Review of cover letters and resumes will begin on December 30, 2013. The position is open until filled.
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4545 WORNALL RD., STE. 805, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jobeth Bradbury
Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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A visionary, entrepreneurial Library Director and leader exits. A new chapter begins. MaybeYOU will be the leader to take Douglas County Libraries to the next level!
Douglas County Libraries has a great opportunity for a new Library Director. Located just south of Denver in beautiful Douglas County, our independent library district is funded by a 4.0 mill levy approved by Douglas County voters in 1996. We are an innovative, technologically advanced, fiscally responsible and financially stable, dynamic organization with more than 300 employees, 1,500 volunteers and seven library branch locations. We are regularly ranked by the Library Journal, as one of the top public libraries of our size in the United States, serving a population of between 250,000 and 500,000 people. We offer daily story times, award-winning programming, and an extensive library collection with many materials and services offered direct to patrons’ smartphone and tablet devices. Additionally, our District has made access to e-books a strategic priority in the last two years. Our e-book collection has grown by 140% in 2012, and includes more than 27,000 titles available for borrowing. We are leading the charge on behalf of all public libraries, blazing a trail toward acquiring e-book content for libraries.
Now we are ready to conquer the next frontier. Will you be our next fearless leader? If you’d like to apply, read on!
Under the broad policy guidance and direction from the Library Board, the Library Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Douglas County Libraries. This position draws upon extensive knowledge of library operations and administration experience to effectively direct the overall operations of the District. The position is responsible for the overall functioning and administration of the District in accordance with established Board policies and Colorado Law regulating Library Districts. Work is performed using extensive independent judgment and initiative, under the general direction of the Board of Trustees.
OPERATIONAL DUTIES
- Assists the Board in formulating basic programs and policies.
- Implements programs, policies, and professional practices as adopted by the Board.
- Prepares the proposed annual budget for the District for presentation to the Board.
- Prepares monthly reports of activities of the District for presentation to the Board.
- Administers library personnel, including employ, train, evaluate, compensate, motivate, and discharge staff in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, the District Staff Handbook guidelines, and Board policies.
- Responsible for public information, community relations, development, fund-raising and special projects as assigned by the Board.
- Arranges for the care and maintenance of buildings, equipment and materials for the District.
- Evaluates library services, technology, and operations and assists the Board with short term and long range planning.
- Represents the District as appropriate, to all of its constituents and to professional and institutional organizations.
- Responsible for any other reasonable duties, consistent with the foregoing, as may be prescribed by the Board.
- The Library Director shall conduct all District business at the highest possible ethical standards and identify any real or potential conflicts of interest to the Board in a timely manner.
The incumbent provides both comprehensive and selective reference services in areas of interest to OPIC, as well as working on a number of Information Center related tasks.
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Qualifications/Job Description A Librarian III—Department Head manages a system-wide library function such as media services, children’s services, and reference services. Department heads spend the greatest amount of time working to manage a collection, serve patrons and the public, serve as system-wide experts, and supervise two or more employees. Employees also spend time creating and implementing programs and events, reporting statistics and library activities, and performing a variety of other library related tasks. To qualify, applicants are required to possess a master's degree in librarianship from a program accredited by the American Library Association or a master's degree with a specialty in school library media from an educational unit accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and two years of professional level library experience in a specialized area such as children’s services, media services, reference, or circulation and six months of experience leading other employees, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applications and additional job information are available at https://sigma.montgomeryal.gov/. Applications must be received no later than November 25, 2013. |
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Hi Kitty,
It was a pleasure to speak with you today. Here is a link to the announcement of our position vacancy.
https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/141
I hope you can assist in circulating it among the graduating students in your program, as well as interested alumni.
Perhaps I will have an opportunity to visit your campus soon. It sounds as though there is much exciting progress happening in Information Sciences at UTK!
Best wishes,
Robert Burkhardt, Ph.D.
Library Director
Athens State University
256-216-6660
November 18, 2013
TITLE: Acquisitions Librarian
LOCATION: Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services
THE LIBRARIES:
Serving three campuses, the University of Washington Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with collections exceeding 8 million volumes, over 500,000 electronic books, more than 120,000 currently received journal titles, as well as millions of scholarly resources in other formats. Beyond the strength of local collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries plays a significant leadership role regionally as a member in the groundbreaking Orbis Cascade Alliance and throughout the profession as evidenced by the number of its staff selected for competitive leadership programs and honored by professional association lifetime achievement awards.
THE ACQUISITIONS AND RAPID CATALOGING SERVICES DIVISION:
Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services (ARCS) is one of three technical services divisions within Resource Acquisitions and Description/Information Technology Services; the others are Cataloging and Metadata Services (CAMS) and Preservation Services. ARCS is the Libraries' central acquisitions unit for materials in all formats. Wherever possible, ARCS performs simple cataloging on receipt for newly acquired monographs using copy from the Library of Congress and OCLC member libraries; items that cannot be quick cataloged are distributed to staff in CAMS.
Acquisition and processing is partially decentralized within the Libraries. The East Asia Library (CJK) and International Studies (Near East, Slavic, South Asia, Southeast Asia) have their own technical services operations, which acquire and process vernacular materials. Some units, including the Bothell Campus Library, Tacoma Campus Library, Health/Sciences Library, and Microforms/Newspapers Division receive and process their print serials directly, although ordering is handled centrally. The Gallagher Law Library is a separate administrative unit and is responsible for its own acquisitions.
ARCS works closely with these units, as well as CAMS, Collection Management Services, Preservation Services and Central Circulation Services to standardize and coordinate processing procedures and policies across the Libraries.
The division also works with the Libraries' Digital Initiatives Unit to carry out digitization projects, working on rights management, scanning, and providing descriptive metadata.
THE POSITION:
Under the direction of the Head of Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services, manages order and claiming activities for one-time order resources in all formats for the Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma campuses; supervises staff and students, and coordinates the work activities of a work group; provides oversight of record loading from vendors and OCLC PromptCat; assists in continuing resources management projects; assists in the management of the division.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
· Provides management and oversight of one-time order placement and claiming activities including loading of bibliographic and order records supplied by library book vendors and OCLC's PromptCat service.
· Monitors vendors and OCLC concerning the supply of order-level records and PromptCat cataloging records.
· Manages contact with vendors in relation to one-time ordering, claiming, report generation and record supply. Responsible for the analysis and implementation of ordering and claiming of one-time resources. In conjunction with the Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services Head, analyzes vendor services and performance.
· Monitors incoming orders and materials to identify potential licensing issues. May perform initial review of licenses.
· Interacts with selectors to manage ordering, claiming and related order follow-up activities.
· Maintains awareness of copy cataloging standards and trends.
· Works on projects relating to continuing resources as assigned.
· Trains staff and librarians across the Libraries in the use of online acquisitions tools, including the Alma Acquisitions and YBP Gobi interfaces.
· Supervises staff of the work group. Supervises other temporary and hourly staff as necessary. As required, may direct or oversee the work of other staff in the Division.
· Assists in all aspects of management of the section, including policy development, implementation and documentation. Contributes to organizational effectiveness.
· Interviews and recommends selection of new personnel; develops, implements and monitors training; assigns and schedules work; acts upon leave requests; conducts annual performance evaluations; and recommends disciplinary action.
· Facilitates communication within the work group and the section; develops and disseminates instructions and information to staff; organizes and conducts meetings.
· Serves as a resource for staff in order to solve complex acquisitions problems.
· Follows trends in acquisitions, publishing and scholarly communication. Contributes to professional associations and committees. Serves on Libraries and UW committees as appropriate.
· Communicates appropriately, effectively and positively. Plays an active role in staying informed and participating in Libraries and unit meetings, activities and events.
· Assumes other responsibilities as assigned and performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
· Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.
· Knowledge of current technological developments in acquisitions and/or collection development.
· Experience with an integrated library system and bibliographic utilities.
· Proficiency in using a variety of software, including spreadsheets and databases (MS-Excel and MS-Access), with the eventual expectation of journeyman level proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access and Alma Analytics.
· Knowledge of one or more European languages.
· Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with staff as individuals and groups. Ability to function well in a changing environment, work effectively within a large organization, and exercise initiative in a collaborative framework.
Preferred:
· Experience in an acquisitions department of a large academic research library.
· Supervisory experience.
· Experience with OCLC.
SALARY: $45,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.
BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Academic Human Resources Librarian).
· Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements).
· List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses).
· Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading.
· Please submit all three components in a single, multi-page PDF document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space until interviews are conducted. Then, some application materials will be circulated.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 pm, January 10, 2014.
The University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu
The Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu/arc
University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities is hiring a part-time Research Associate 4 to assist in identifying and selecting scientific and technical subject matter experts to serve as reviewers and advisors with a focus on medicine, public health
and commercialization. This position is based in Oak Ridge, TN.
Job qualifications include a Master’s or other graduate degree in Information Science, Engineering, Science, Business or Public Health with two to four years of job-related experience. Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP)
certification preferred.
Further details can be seen at:
http://www.orau.org/careers/career-opportunities.aspx ref. No. 13-089.
Applications are accepted until 12/10/13. Please share widely with others who may be interested.
Thank you!
Meredith
Meredith P. Goins, MIS
Research Associate, Peer Review Programs
ORAU
(865) 241-7544 (office)
(865) 296-2747 (Cell)
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A new job opening at an academic library in Northwest Tennessee. If you'd like to apply, please send your CV, transcripts, and cover letter to
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This position is responsible for reference and instruction activities on the main McKenzie campus but with an additional emphasis on providing services to the distance education students in
the various Colleges and Schools of the University.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE POSITION
• Provide leadership in development, coordination, promotion, delivery and evaluation of the Library’s reference and instruction services for both on-campus and distance students.
• Make recommendations to the Library Director and colleagues on changes in policies, resources and services necessary to meet the needs of students, faculty and staff.
• Assume primary responsibility for reference and instruction on the main campus.
• Assume primary responsibility for reference and instruction to distance education students, faculty and staff including monitoring of email and chat reference services.
• Analyze reference transactions data and create reports to evaluate the effectiveness of reference services.
• Analyze instructional sessions and after-course survey data and create reports to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional services.
• Travel to off-campus locations for distance education programs as needed.
• Create and maintain online tutorials and research guides to support outreach and instructional activities.
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Claire C. Veach, MLIS
Collection Development/Electronic Resources Librarian
Bethel University Library
(731) 352-6915
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The Journal of the Medical Library Association is
pleased to announce the publication of v.101(4), October 2013, a focus issue on
new roles for health sciences librarians. The issue contains a number of
articles that we believe might be relevant and of interest to students and
faculty members who subscribe to the UTSIS-JOBS listserv. We invite you to visit us online to
read these quality, peer-reviewed articles and learn about new career paths for LIS graduates.
JMLA preprints are available to MLA members at www.mlanet.org, and current and archived issues are freely available to all interested readers on PubMed Central: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/93/.
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LAC Group seeks a
Legal Research Services Librarian to provide legal and business development research for our client, a global law firm’s San Francisco, CA office. The Research Services Librarian will provide legal and business development research and support attorneys
and business development and marketing personnel.
Representative Key Responsibilities
Legal Research Key Responsibilities
Business Research Key Responsibilities
Required Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Please apply at:
http://goo.gl/uYLq5t
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.
Salary: $123,888 - $150,586 DOQ
The Director of County Library Services is responsible for the overall operation of the County Library and for providing maximum services within established budgetary limits. Under administrative direction from the County Administrator, the Director manages all library functions, administers library policy and assesses the ongoing public library service needs of the County.
Please apply online by December 6, 2013 at www.allianceRC.com. For questions or inquiries, please contact Sherrill Uyeda or Cindy Krebs at [log in to unmask] or (562) 901-0769. EEO/ADA
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a graduate degree from a school of librarianship, accredited by the American Library Association; and, three years of full-time experience in a large public library, as a Library Director, Assistant Library Director, Deputy Director or head of a major library division.
With a population slightly in excess of 1,000,000, Contra Costa County is the 9th most populous county in California. The County enjoys the varied amenities of the Bay Area with world renowned educational institutions such as Stanford and UC Berkeley within driving distance as well as such recreational gems as Mt. Diablo State Park, the Napa Valley wine country and the Sierra Lake Tahoe mountain region.
The Library’s primary goal is to provide access to high quality services for over 950,000 children, teens, and adults, and to ensure the provision of collections that meet the variety of educational, recreational, and cultural information needs of all communities within the county. The Library has almost 400 staff members (175 FTEs) and an operating budget of $23.7 million.
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2. [LinkedIn] Head of Special Collections and Archives,
Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) at Case Western Reserve University seeks imaginative, collaborative and dynamic candidates for the position of Head of Special Collections and Archives (HSCA). With visionary and strategic leadership the HSCA will lead the Scholarly Resources and Special Collections Team, which manages the library’s rare book, manuscript, and archival collections, and the analog and digital preservation services. Reporting to the Associate Director for Creation and Curation Services, the HSCA will take a leadership role in the oversight, curation and promotion of the University’s special collections and archives.
The Special Collections Research Center houses collections in several key areas: the History of the Book; European and American literature; History of Science; Fine Arts; and multiple collections of local interest, including the Ernst & Young Founder Archives, and The Cleveland Playhouse Archives. The University Archives include the combined archives of Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University, and are a rich source of material documenting CWRU’s development.
In partnership with the KSL leadership, the new HSCA will develop a new vision for special collections in the era of e-research and digital scholarship, and foster campus engagement to encourage a significant increase in use of the collections in teaching, learning and research.
The successful candidate will be an outgoing and persuasive, service-oriented individual who can engage effectively with faculty and donors, and who possesses a clear awareness of current relevant best practices and standards. A Master's degree in Library/Information Science or an advanced degree in a related discipline, and significant experience working with rare books, special collections and/or archives in a University setting are required.
CWRU is one of the most comprehensive research universities in the country. The University enrolls over 5,000 undergraduate students and over 6,000 graduate and professional students across a wide range of disciplines. CWRU is located in the University Circle area, a 550-acre, park-like concentration of approximately 50 cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions located at the eastern edge of the city center.
Please visit http://library.case.edu/ksl/ for additional information.
In employment, as in education, CWRU is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CWRU provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity at 216-368-8877 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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3. [LinkedIn] Reference Librarian, Library Systems & Services, LLC - Washington D.C. Metro Area
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/9222567?trk=rj_em
The incumbent provides both comprehensive and selective reference services in areas of interest to OPIC, as well as working on a number of Information Center related tasks.
LSSI operates libraries for cities and counties throughout the U.S.
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4. [LinkedIn] Branch Libraries Manager, Microsoft - Redmond, WA, US
http://www.linkedin.com/jobs2/view/7494164?trk=rj_em
1. [TLA] FW: [Cablezap] Great leadership position available at the YWCA
The YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee has an immediate opportunity for someone who has a passion for family literacy and would enjoy the opportunity to be in on the ground floor, providing leadership and direction for the new YWCA’s Family Literacy Center. Expanding our current GED services to include children in the educational process is an exciting initiative for us. As Director of the Family Literacy Center, you would lead and evaluate our family literacy program which includes adult education, children's education, and parent-child education.
We are looking for the right person - a highly skilled professional with program management experience and an educational background. As a Director within our organization, you will also serve as part of the YWCA’s Leadership Team.
A passion for the mission of the YWCA, along with a bachelor's degree in education (or a related field) plus at least 2 years’ experience in program administration, is required. For more information or to apply, go to YWCA Jobs Portal
Pat
Patricia Glaser Shea I President and CEO I YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee
1608 Woodmont Blvd I Nashville, Tennessee 37215 I (615) 983-5155 I www.ywcanashville.com
Adult Services Manager at Williamson County Public Library
The Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a City Librarian to shape the future of Decatur’s library services
and explore new opportunities to serve the community. The new City Librarian will work with the Library Board, staff, Foundation members and stakeholders to develop a new strategic direction and focus for the Library; serve as the face of the Library in the community it serves; devise and implement innovative and creative plans to position the Library for the future; work with and support the Friends and Foundation members of the Decatur Public Library; and explore alternative revenue sources. The successful candidate will find a library with significant challenges and outstanding opportunities.
Governed by a nine-member, appointed Board of Trustees, DPL is a vital library serving the 76,000 residents of the city of Decatur, Illinois. The Library currently has a staffing level of 36.5 FTE and anticipates a $3.4 million budget for 2014.
In 2012, the Library staff at DPL circulated over 500,000 items and provided more than 400 programs to Decatur citizens.
The Shilling Local History room has a stellar collection of local Decatur resources. The gallery, in the spacious 100,000+ square foot facility, hosts many traveling exhibits and displays. The Library is also part of the Illinois Heartland Library System.
Located in central Illinois, Decatur—sometimes known as the ‘soybean capital of the world’ -- is equidistant between Springfield, the state capital, and Champaign-Urbana, home of the University of Illinois. Decatur, the county seat of Macon County, and home to Millikin University and Richland Community College, offers residents and visitors many options: arts, theater, and music, a resurgent downtown, a revitalized school district, and a variety of distinct residential neighborhoods. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the excellent park system and trails, and fans of the arts will appreciate the galleries, museums, and a wide variety of live music venues. Decatur is only a few hours’ drive from Chicago or St. Louis, as well. For more information about the area of Decatur, please see Decatur Links.
Qualifications. A Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program is required and a minimum of five years professional experience in an administrative capacity. The City Librarian works closely with internal and external groups, including the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Foundation, the Friends of the Library, Library staff, and the City of Decatur to promote the vision and goals of the Library. Using strong written and verbal communication skills, the City Librarian is an effective motivator, good negotiator, and tactful partner. The City Librarian is required to reside within the corporate limits of the City of Decatur.
Public library experience and experience working in a union environment are preferred. Proven experience reporting to a policy-making board and success in collaborating with municipal or county officials are highly desirable. Please see the DPL City Librarian job description for additional details.
Compensation. The hiring salary range is $75,000 – 95,000 with a competitive benefits package.
Oak Ridge Associated Universities is hiring a part-time Research Associate 4 to assist in identifying and selecting scientific and technical subject matter experts to serve as reviewers and advisors with a focus on medicine, public health and commercialization. This position is based in Oak Ridge, TN.
Job qualifications include a Master’s or other graduate degree in Information Science, Engineering, Science, Business or Public Health with two to four years of job-related experience. Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) certification preferred.
Further details can be seen at: http://www.orau.org/careers/career-opportunities.aspx ref. No. 13-089.
Applications are accepted until 12/10/13. Please share widely with others who may be interested.
Meredith P. Goin, MIS
Research Associate, Peer Review Programs
ORAU
(865) 241-7544 (office)
(865) 296-2747 (Cell)
Librarian of the Lewis Walpole Library
Lewis Walpole Library
Farmington, CT
Yale University
Rank: Librarian 3-4
Requisition: #23568BR
Position Focus:
The Lewis Walpole Library is a research center for the study of the eighteenth century. Its collections are centered around Horace Walpole and his times with strong collections of books, manuscripts and prints. Reporting to the Director of the Beinecke Rare
Book & Manuscript Library, the Librarian is responsible for establishing a vision for the Lewis Walpole Library and setting priorities that support both Yale University’s teaching and research mission as well as scholarship about eighteenth-century Great Britain.
The Librarian oversees all administrative aspects of the Library, including public services, collection development, digital collections, technical services, academic programs, exhibits, personnel management and facilities management. Responsibilities also
include playing an active role in the Farmington, Yale University, and international scholarly communities. The Librarian has a generous acquisition budget to acquire books (both modern and antiquarian), manuscripts, prints and other material. The Lewis Walpole
Library is committed to building on its already extensive outreach and academic programs including active research fellowship and publication programs, exhibitions, and master classes.
The Librarian develops and maintains strong ties with the University Library, Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale Center for British Art, Yale University Art Gallery, and faculty at Yale University. This individual develops and maintains strong relations
with the eighteenth-century academic community and works closely with the Lewis Walpole Library Board of Managers, an advisory group established by the will of Wilmarth S. Lewis.
The Librarian oversees a staff of 14 FTEs who acquire, describe, preserve, make accessible, and promote the Lewis Walpole Library’s collections as well as maintain the Library’s facilities, which include both eighteenth-century buildings and a modern library
located on a 14-acre property in Farmington, Connecticut.
While the position is located in Farmington, Connecticut, the Librarian will regularly attend meetings on the Yale University campus in New Haven. The individual hired must have a car available for regular travel.
Education, Skills and Experience:
Requirements include: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree, or a postgraduate degree in museum studies or a related discipline and a minimum of five years of related experience.
Preferred: Master’s or Ph.D. in British literature, history or art history, with a strong focus on the eighteenth century. Requirements also include demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction in a research library; experience managing staff,
budgets, and capital projects; strong commitment to collection building and innovative public service programs; proven ability to articulate a vision and lead a special collections library in the twenty-first century with a clear understanding of current trends
in special collections librarianship and digital humanities; strong commitment and ability to provide outreach at all levels with well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collegially with staff, researchers and colleagues.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred: Demonstrated understanding of current trends in scholarship in eighteenth-century British studies; experience developing innovative programs and outreach initiatives, managing historic
properties, curating exhibitions and managing a publication program.
Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments (see range assigned to this description as noted in the posting position title). Librarian ranking information can be found at:
http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html.
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 supports the
teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 12.8 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed
books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the
Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at
www.library.yale.edu.
The Lewis Walpole Library:
The Lewis Walpole Library is a research library for eighteenth-century studies and the prime source for the study of Horace Walpole and Strawberry Hill. Its collections include significant holdings of eighteenth-century British books, manuscripts, prints, drawings
and paintings, as well as important examples of the decorative arts. Housed in an historic frame house in Farmington and given to Yale by Wilmarth Sheldon Lewis and Annie Burr Lewis, the Lewis Walpole Library is a department of Yale University Library, open
to researchers by appointment. For additional information on the collections, please visit online at
www.library.yale.edu/walpole.
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.
How to apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a
cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references, should be submitted by applying online at
http://www.yale.edu/jobs. The STARS req. ID for this position is
23568BR. Please reference #23568BR in your cover letter. Please feel free to contact Janet Adami, Senior Recruiter, Yale University ([log in to unmask]), with any questions.
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 groups.