1. [@SLAhq] *#LISjobs*
<http://twitter.com/search?q=%23LISjobs&src=hash> Information
Management Specialist - Library Search & Discovery | Sandia National
Laboratories bit.ly/1kmkeNS
*#LibJobs*<http://twitter.com/search?q=%23LibJobs&src=hash>
2. [AUTO-Cat] Position Announcement / Head of Cataloging and Metadata
Services / Fresno,
CA
3. [LIBJOBS] bibliothécaire spécialiste des ressources électroniques
3.5 [LIBJOBS] ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN, Limited Term Appointment
1. [@SLAhq] *#LISjobs*
<http://twitter.com/search?q=%23LISjobs&src=hash> Information
Management Specialist - Library Search & Discovery | Sandia National
Laboratories bit.ly/1kmkeNS
*#LibJobs*<http://twitter.com/search?q=%23LibJobs&src=hash>
http://careercenter.sla.org/jobs/6068411/information-management-specialist-library-search-discovery?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
Posted:
March 13, 2014
Location:
Albuquerque, New Mexico
<https://maps.google.com/?q=Albuquerque%20New%20Mexico%2087185%20United%20States%20&ie=UTF-8#>
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Categories:
Engineering, Government and Military, Information Technology
Preferred Education:
Masters
The Sandia National Laboratories Technical Library provides quality
information products and services that support the research needs of the
engineers, scientists, and staff of Sandia National Laboratories. Using
the most current technology and employee expertise, the Technical Library
acquires, organizes, manages, and delivers a variety of information
resources and systems.
*Job Description*
Information Management Specialist
*Job Summary (Job Opening ID: 645642)*
Are you looking for a challenge? Are you interested in information
management and in helping researchers find the information they need to be
successful in their work? Are you interested in moving the discoverability
of information forward in new and creative ways? The Sandia Technical
Library is looking for an individual who has these interests at heart; as
well as an individual who has an interest in the kind of work, products and
services that a research library delivers. In the perfect role, the
selected individual will have technical responsibilities for the Library's
discovery layers - including the Ex Libris products of Primo and SFX and
the Library's Sirsi-Dynix Horizon integrated library system (ILS). The
selected individual will work closely with, joined at the hip of sorts,
with the Technical Library's Web/SharePoint Librarian to develop and deploy
solutions that enable the Sandia Research community to find the information
they need in support of mission work. The selected individual will also
work with, as directed by Library Management, with a sister IT organization
in the further development of search and discovery tools that improve our
service to Library customers.
*Primary Duties*
- Translates business needs into information solutions and defines
solutions to business problems through reasoned application of information
management principles
- May work with management information systems specialist to optimize
information management software applications that link through networks, in
existing stand-alone computers, or to coordinate data systems in intranet
environments
- Describes information and relationships in taxonomies, metadata
schemas, and ontologies, which may be used for organization, retrieval, or
presentation of information
- May work with internal clients to manage and use information
management systems or tools to collect and disseminate information,
communications, and data to internal and external team members and customers
- May work with internal clients on selection, configuration, and use of
information management systems and integrated information management
solutions
- Ensures information management and communication tools evolve to meet
the users' changing communication and collaboration requirements
- May establish inventories of information repositories and sources, and
explore opportunities for information reuse and repurpose
- Assists with implementing information systems to meet business and
user requirements
- Tests applications and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Conducts and participates in multidisciplinary research and
collaborates with software developers and customers in the design,
development, and testing of custom applications
- Works with clients and staff to conduct high-level investigations for
strategies, requirements specifications, and feasibility studies, and
communicates requirements to members of the workforce
*Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*
- Demonstrates knowledge of the six domain areas across the spectrum of
content and information management: access/use; capture/manage;
plan/implement; collaborate/deliver; secure/preserve; and
architecture/systems
- Demonstrates analytical and project management ability and attention
to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong teaming skills
- Ability to incorporate mission needs into information management
solutions
- Ability to successfully interact with multiple levels of management
- Ability to establish effective relationships with internal and
external contacts
*Required*
- A Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Computer Information Systems,
or related field
- Ability to obtain and maintain a required DOE security clearance
*Desired*
- A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher for undergraduate and 3.5 or higher
for graduate degrees
- A Master's degree in Library Science, Computer Information Systems, or
related field plus 2 or more years of experience
- A minimum of two-years of experience with the technical management and
support of library technologies - such as search discovery tools,
integrated library systems and link-resolvers
- Technical experience with the Ex Libris products Primo and SFX
- Technical experience with the Sirsi-Dynix Horizon integrated library
system
- Technical experience with deploying an open-source integrated library
system
- Demonstrated programming skills in a variety of computer languages
Questions about the position should be directed to Donald Guy at email
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Posting closes April 26, 2014
NOTES:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Additional Salary Information: Information Management Professionals at
Sandia National Laboratories enjoy an excellent salary package that will
vary depending on education, qualifications and experience, and are
afforded opportunities to engage in a variety of information science work
that is only limited by one's interest, desire and capacity to grow and
seek new learnings.
Internal Number: 645642
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2. [AUTO-Cat] Position Announcement / Head of Cataloging and Metadata
Services / Fresno,
CA
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:10:17 -0700
From: Julie Moore <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Position Announcement / Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services /
Fresno, CA
Apologies for cross-posting.
Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services
Full-time, tenure-track position
The Henry Madden Library at California State University, Fresno seeks
a knowledgeable,
innovative, team-oriented librarian to join our faculty as Head of
Cataloging and Metadata Services, managing the Metadata and Resource
Description Unit. The incumbent will oversee a staff of one librarian and
three library support specialists. Cataloging includes original and copy
cataloging of all formats, including print and special formats, authority
control, database maintenance, and special projects. Metadata includes all
aspects of developing the institutional repository (IR) metadata creation
and ingest procedures. The incumbent will establish policies; develop
procedures; set goals; design and monitor workflow; adopt and implement new
technologies; supervise, train, and evaluate staff; serve as a member of
the Library Council; participate in faculty governance, administrative
committees, and special library projects and campus committees.
Submit application materials by April 20, 2014. Open until filled.
Visit https://my.csufresno.edu/x/?k=hrjov&v=HRS_JOB_OPENING_ID=12204
--
Julie Renee Moore
Head of Cataloging
California State University, Fresno
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559-278-5813
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3. [LIBJOBS] bibliothécaire spécialiste des ressources électroniques
Les Bibliothèques de l'Université Concordia
sont à la recherche d'un :
bibliothécaire spécialiste des ressources électroniques
Poste à durée déterminée
Remarque : Le masculin est utilisé pour faciliter la lecture.
Les Bibliothèques de l'Université Concordia recherchent un bibliothécaire
énergique et ingénieux aimant le travail d'équipe et la collaboration, pour
développer, gérer et évaluer leur offre de ressources électroniques
destinée à la communauté d'utilisateurs. Il s'agit d'un poste à temps plein
d'une durée de 12 mois, avec possibilité de renouvellement.
Située à Montréal, l'une des villes les plus agréables d'Amérique du Nord,
l'Université Concordia figure parmi les établissements d'enseignement
supérieur les plus dynamiques du Canada. Axée sur la diversité,
l'accessibilité, la responsabilité sociale et l'innovation, elle compte
plus de 40 000 étudiants (dont 3 200 étudiants étrangers) et près de 1 800
professeurs et chargés de cours. Elle est reconnue pour l'expérience
enrichissante qu'elle offre à ses étudiants et pour son solide engagement
communautaire.
Les Bibliothèques de l'Université Concordia servent une communauté
universitaire pleine de vitalité par l'entremise de deux succursales :
Georges-P.-Vanier au campus Loyola et R.-Howard-Webster au campus
Sir-George-Williams. Leurs services se basent sur le cadre stratégique<
http://www.concordia.ca/about/strategic-framework.html> et le plan
directeur<
https://www.concordia.ca/about/strategic-framework/academic-plan.html> de
l'Université. Pour en savoir davantage sur les services et le
fonctionnement des bibliothèques, rendez-vous à http://library.concordia.ca/
.
Sous l'autorité du bibliothécaire associé au Service des collections, et en
collaboration avec le coordonnateur des ressources électroniques, le
titulaire sera responsable de négocier les licences régissant l'acquisition
et le renouvellement des ressources électroniques; d'assurer l'acquisition
de ressources électroniques et l'accès à ces dernières en temps opportun;
d'apporter un soutien aux responsables de la sélection des documents dans
le choix, l'évaluation et la priorisation des ressources électroniques; et
d'élaborer un programme d'évaluation des ressources électroniques en plus
d'en assurer la mise en place.
Les personnes occupant un poste à durée déterminée peuvent bénéficier de
reconductions subséquentes si leur rendement au travail est satisfaisant,
et sous réserve des besoins de l'unité et de la disponibilité des fonds. Au
total, la nomination initiale à un poste à durée déterminée et les
reconductions subséquentes ne doivent pas excéder 36 mois ou trois années
consécutives.
Les bibliothécaires sont membres de l'Association des professeurs de
l'Université Concordia (APUC<
http://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/concordia/services/hr/docs/relations/bargaining/2013-CUFA-FRE-tentative.pdf
>).
Principales responsabilités
Passer en revue et négocier les licences d'utilisation; gérer les problèmes
de conformité.
En collaboration avec les éditeurs et les fournisseurs, coordonner les
essais et résoudre les problèmes de licence, de tarif et d'accès.
Gérer les achats et les renouvellements de ressources électroniques.
En collaboration avec les responsables de la sélection des documents,
repérer et prioriser les nouvelles acquisitions potentielles.
Conjointement avec le coordonnateur des ressources électroniques, élaborer
un plan en vue de l'établissement d'un programme d'évaluation des
ressources électroniques et en amorcer la mise en oeuvre.
Analyser et diffuser les données sur l'utilisation; préparer des rapports
qui contribueront à une prise de décision opportune en matière de
collections.
À titre de membre de l'équipe responsable des ressources électroniques,
gérer les ententes entre bibliothèques sur les ressources électroniques, au
besoin.
En collaboration avec les autres bibliothécaires et le personnel du Service
des collections, ainsi que le Service des systèmes des Bibliothèques,
assurer l'acquisition de ressources électroniques et l'accès à ces
dernières en temps opportun; au moyen du système de gestion approprié
(module III), de ProQuest 360 (anciennement Serials Solutions) et d'autres
services externes, maintenir à jour les dossiers relatifs aux ressources
électroniques.
S'assurer que les changements apportés aux ressources électroniques sont
communiqués au personnel et aux utilisateurs.
En collaboration avec le coordonnateur des ressources électroniques, les
responsables de la sélection des documents et le personnel des
communications, faire connaître les ressources électroniques offertes à la
communauté des utilisateurs de Concordia.
Surveiller les tendances et l'évolution de la situation en ce qui a trait
aux ressources électroniques.
Exigences
Diplôme de maîtrise d'une école de bibliothéconomie agréée par l'American
Library Association (ALA), ou formation équivalente acceptée comme
condition d'admission à la Corporation des bibliothécaires professionnels
du Québec.
Expérience récente au sein d'une bibliothèque universitaire, ou
l'équivalent.
Expérience en acquisition et en gestion des ressources électroniques,
notamment à l'aide d'un système informatique.
Connaissance des pratiques exemplaires ou expérience en matière de gestion
de licences et de développement de collections de ressources électroniques.
Connaissance des solutions établies ou émergentes qui facilitent l'accès
aux ressources électroniques, comme les résolveurs de liens et les systèmes
de gestion des ressources électroniques, ou souci de se tenir à jour dans
ce domaine.
Volonté et aptitude éprouvées à appliquer des idées novatrices afin
d'atteindre les objectifs de l'Université.
Sens aigu de l'analyse et de la résolution de problèmes, flexibilité et
capacité à travailler de manière autonome ou en équipe dans un milieu qui
évolue rapidement.
Aptitude pour le service à la clientèle, et capacité d'agir avec diplomatie
avec le public et les collègues dans un milieu multiculturel.
Aptitude à gérer des projets ainsi qu'à traiter plusieurs priorités et
tâches à la fois.
Excellent sens de la communication et aptitudes démontrées à faire des
présentations orales. Aptitude à préparer et à présenter des rapports
écrits et oraux de qualité.
Volonté de partager son expertise, de travailler en équipe et de négocier
des solutions avec divers groupes.
Maîtrise de l'anglais parlé et écrit. De préférence, maîtrise du français
parlé et connaissance de base du français écrit.
Salaire et avantages sociaux
Le poste sera pourvu au rang de bibliothécaire adjoint, au salaire annuel
de 50 816 $. Tous les postes sont assortis d'une gamme d'avantages sociaux
complète et concurrentielle.
L'Université Concordia souscrit au principe de l'équité en matière d'emploi.
Modalités d'offre de services
Veuillez nous faire parvenir :
· une lettre de motivation;
· une déclaration de votre statut au regard de la citoyenneté;
· votre curriculum vitæ;
· le nom, l'adresse électronique et le numéro de téléphone de trois
personnes pouvant fournir des références professionnelles à votre sujet.
Le dossier de chaque candidat qualifié sera examiné. Les citoyens canadiens
et résidents permanents auront priorité.
Vous pouvez soumettre votre candidature par courriel à Mme Natalie Kaloust,
coordonnatrice du personnel des bibliothèques, à l'adresse
[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Date limite de soumission des candidatures : le lundi 31 mars 2014 à 17
heures.
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3.5 [LIBJOBS] ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN, Limited Term Appointment
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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
invites applications for:
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN
Limited Term Appointment
Concordia University Libraries seeks an energetic and resourceful
librarian, as part of a collaborative team, to develop, manage, and assess
electronic resources offerings by Concordia Libraries to its user
community. This is a full-time 12-month appointment, with possibility of
renewal.
Concordia University is one of Canada's most dynamic universities in one of
North America's most livable cities. It reflects a unique blend of
commitments to diversity, accessibility, social responsibility, and
innovation. With over 40,000 students (3,200 international) and nearly
1,800 full-time and part-time professors, Concordia is recognized for
offering a rich academic experience combined with strong community
engagement.
Concordia University Libraries serves the lively university community from
two campus libraries, the Georges Vanier Library at the Loyola campus and
the R. Howard Webster Library at the Sir George Williams campus. Its
services are founded upon the university's strategic framework<
http://www.concordia.ca/about/strategic-framework.html> and academic plan<
https://www.concordia.ca/about/strategic-framework/academic-plan.html>. For
more information about the services and operations of the Libraries, see
http://library.concordia.ca/.
Under the direction of the Associate University Librarian, Collections
Services, and in collaboration with the Electronic Resources Coordinator,
the Electronic Resources Librarian will negotiate license terms for the
acquisition and renewal of electronic resources; ensure timely acquisition
of, and access to, electronic resources; provide support to selectors in
the selection, assessment, and prioritization of e-resources; and develop
and initiate implementation of an e-resources assessment program.
Individuals holding limited-term appointments may receive subsequent
reappointments, given continued funding and need, as well as satisfactory
job performance. Together, the initial and subsequent limited-term
appointments may not exceed 36 months or a span of three consecutive years.
Librarians are members of the Concordia University Faculty Association
(CUFA<
http://www.concordia.ca/content/dam/concordia/services/hr/docs/relations/bargaining/2013-CUFA-EN-tentative.pdf
>).
Primary Tasks
Reviews and negotiates license agreements and compliance issues.
Works with publishers and vendors to coordinate trials and resolve issues
of licensing, pricing, and access.
Manages purchases and renewals for electronic resources.
Collaborates with subject selectors to identify and prioritize potential
new acquisitions.
Working with the Electronic Resources Coordinator, develops and initiates
implementation of a plan for an e-resources assessment program.
Analyzes and disseminates usage data, and prepares reports to assist in
timely decision-making about collections.
As part of an e-resources team, manages consortial agreements for
electronic resources as assigned.
Works with other Collection Services librarians and staff, as well as the
Library Systems Department, to ensure timely acquisition of, and access to,
electronic resources; and the maintenance of up-to-date records for
electronic resources using the Electronic Resource Management (ERM) module
(III), ProQuest 360 (formerly Serials Solutions), and other external
services.
Ensures that changes in electronic resources are communicated to staff and
users.
Working with the Electronic Resources Coordinator, collaborates with
selectors and communications staff in raising awareness in the Concordia
user community of available electronic resources.
Monitors trends and developments in electronic resources.
Qualifications
Master's degree from a library school accredited by the American Library
Association, or approved equivalent education and training acceptable for
membership in the Corporation of Professional Librarians of Québec.
Recent professional experience in an academic library, or other relevant
experience.
Experience with acquisition and management of electronic resources,
including E-Resource Management Systems (ERMs).
Knowledge of best practices, and/or experience in licensing and collection
development of electronic resources.
Interest in, or knowledge of, current and emerging technologies to improve
access to electronic resources, including link resolvers and management of
electronic resources.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to apply creative ideas in the pursuit
of institutional goals.
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the
ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a rapidly
changing environment.
Aptitude for service oriented work, and ability to work with the public and
colleagues in a tactful manner in a multicultural environment.
Ability to manage projects, and to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
Demonstrated excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to
prepare and present quality written and oral reports.
Willingness to share expertise, work in teams, and negotiate solutions with
diverse groups.
Oral and written fluency in English required. Oral fluency and basic
written French are assets.
Salary and Benefits
The position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Librarian at the
salary of $50,816. All appointments include a competitive and comprehensive
benefit package.
Concordia University is committed to employment equity.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must supply:
· a letter of interest;
· citizenship information;
· curriculum vitae;
· the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three
professional references.
All qualified candidates will be considered. Canadian citizens and
permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Candidates should apply in confidence by email to Ms. Natalie Kaloust,
Library Personnel Coordinator at [log in to unmask]<mailto:
[log in to unmask]>
Applications must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March
31st, 2014.
