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Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national
security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure,
health, and global security concerns. Its Research Library (SRO-RL) is a leading DOE digital library, providing state-of-the-art information technology tools to our research community and developing innovative web technologies to further information availability,
accessibility, and digital preservation.
The LANL Research Library has current positions open for a Graduate
Research Assistant. We offer a creative setting in which information technologies and services are applied to scientific productivity. We aggressively pursue new ideas, services, products, and approaches to satisfy research needs. The successful
candidate will actively partner with Laboratory researchers in support of our mission to facilitate access to and enhance the usability of information.
We are seeking a dynamic self-starter who is prepared to contribute in a rapidly changing, complex environment. This position requires a creative person who is comfortable with taking risks, embraces change, works collaboratively as a team player, and
has a strong customer service focus.
Desired skills & experience
Knowledge of/experience in metadata standards, controlled vocabularies and cataloguing rules.
Commitment to user-centered library service
Ability to use standard reference tools, including web-based and online resources to fulfill customer reference requests
Experience with information technologies including web design, web authoring tools, and emerging technologies
Experience or training in developing online resources such as tutorials, point of need assistance, surveys, and guides
Experience working in a scientific research library or information center
Formal training in a scientific field (e.g. computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biosciences, environmental sciences, etc.)
Required
Education: Master's level degree (completed or in process) in information science, library science, or equivalent degree and experience.
Please submit your resume, contact information for 3 references, and a cover letter addressing why you would like to work at LANL Research Library, what kinds of projects excite you the most, and how working at LANL Research Library will help shape your
career path to [log in to unmask].
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2. [LIBJOBS] University of Mary Washington - Fredericksburg, VA, USA - Technical Services Librarian
Technical Services Librarian
University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
Position number FA0183
The University of Mary Washington is seeking an experienced, innovative librarian to serve as the Technical Services Librarian, with supervisory responsibility for acquisitions, cataloging, and government documents.
Position Description
The Technical Services Librarian provides leadership and coordination of collection management activities, including acquisitions, cataloging, government documents, collection analysis and assessment, collections budget development and management for collections. This librarian plans and develops policies, workflows, and special projects relating to acquisitions, cataloging and metadata, government documents, and collection development, and develops and implements strategies for the effective acquisition and discovery of library resources in all formats.
The Technical Services Librarian monitors and evaluates trends related to resource acquisition, description, discovery and access, develops collection assessment strategies, and maintains statistics for unit activities. In addition, this librarian coordinates the selection of new library resources with the subject librarians and the faculty.
This librarian serves on the reference desk, including occasional Saturday duty. The librarian serves on library and campus committees and participates in the libraries' planning and assessment processes.
Required Qualifications
-MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education
-Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and methods of access to scholarly resources, combined with a strong service orientation.
-Demonstrated knowledge and experience in acquisitions, cataloging and metadata standards, issues, trends and best practices
-Experience using bibliographic utilities and integrated library systems
-Ability to interact effectively with a broad range of staff within the Library, the University and in collaborative initiatives with other institutions
-At least 2 years of managerial experience in an academic or research library
-Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
-Working knowledge of metadata standards such as MARC, EAD, and Dublin Core
-Experience working with state and federal government documents, including the Federal Document Library Program (FDLP)
-Familiarity with library procurement processes, including licensing, contracts, and RFP development
-Experience handling gifts and with donor relations
Pay Rate
Salary is commensurate with experience.
About the University
The University of Mary Washington is a public arts and sciences institution in Fredericksburg, Va., that attracts intellectually curious undergraduate and graduate students in search of rigorous academics. With a total enrollment of nearly 5,000 students, UMW offers a supportive campus community that values and instills honor and integrity. Moreover, the university located midway between Richmond, Va., and Washington, D.C. provides a rich array of research, internship, leadership, and recreational opportunities that not only train students for the real world but allow them to interact closely with faculty members.
For more information, go to www.umw.edu/about/.
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3. [Vitae] Asst/Assoc. Professor Online Services Librarian (Chattanooga)
https://chroniclevitae.com/jobs/0000824566-01
Deadline Open until filled
Date Posted March 18, 2014
Type Tenured, tenure track
Salary Commensurate with experience
Employment Type Full-time
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
UTC Library
Online Services Librarian
Position available:
July 1, 2014
The UTC Library seeks a motivated, creative, and user-focused professional to fill our new Online Services Librarian position at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga (UTC). The librarian in this position will plan, develop, and implement online and distance education service initiatives that support UTC faculty and students and enhance usage of the Librarys research collections and services. This is a great opportunity for a professional interested in working in a busy, mid-sized academic library focused on providing user-centered services in a dynamic, transparent, and flexible environment.
Library Description
UTC is in the final stages of preparation for the opening of a 5-story 180,000 square foot library with an expected move in date of December of 2014. The Library staff is comprised of 20 librarians and 11 staff members, has an annual budget of just over 3 million dollars, and collection holdings of more than 500,000 volumes, over 2,500 active journal subscriptions, 120 databases, and over 28,000 accessible online journals. The new Library will have a large information commons with 150+ public computers, 38 group study rooms, a media studio, 3 well-equipped library instruction classrooms, a cafe and a 24 hour study space. The Library delivers a comprehensive range of public services, including proactive outreach, instruction, and reference. Current projects include a website redesign, the development of an institutional repository and the upcoming grand opening of the new library.
Position Description
Reporting to the Head of Research and Public Services, the Online Services Librarian plays a leadership role in the development, planning, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of the Librarys online and distance education efforts. The librarian will structure the Librarys online and distance education program, serve as the Librarys point person for online service initiatives, foster a culture of flexible support for students and faculty, and communicate and coordinate with library colleagues to distribute information and ensure successful and sustainable support programs.
Responsibilities Include
· Coordinate, plan, develop, and implement online policies and services related to instruction and reference, such as teaching online workshops and classes, managing discussion boards, and developing web-based services, tutorials, portals, guides, etc.
· Coordinate, and participate in the planning, development, and implementation of other online services and policies (such as interlibrary loan and collection development).
· Provide information, support, and training to liaison librarians and instruction librarians as it relates to online and distance services and skill sets.
· Actively engage with non-library colleagues working in the online and distance education arena at UTC, such as faculty, instructional designers, and advisors.
· Experiment with emerging technologies and resources supportive of online and distance services.
· Work with library departments to support the gathering and reporting of appropriate statistics.
· Participate in the Librarys instruction program.
This position has regular reference desk work, collection development in assigned subject areas, committee assignments, a weekend reference desk rotation, and other library-wide efforts.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree from anALA-accredited program.
Minimum of one year of professional experience providing instructional services in person and online.
Evidence of innovative teaching and proficiency with Web 2.0 and emerging instructional methods and technologies.
Evidence of the ability to develop relevant and engaging instructional materials.
Experience with course management software.
Demonstrated experience as a successful project manager and the ability to organize, prioritize work, and manage time.
Possess a positive attitude, be future-oriented, and embrace change.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills evidenced by the ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff and students.
Strong customer service focus, a passion for the profession, and a deep commitment to service and outreach in an academic community.
Preparation and commitment to conduct independent scholarship consistent with a tenure-track faculty appointment.
Commitment to engage in ongoing professional development.
UTC Librarians are expected to participate in library-wide and system-wide planning, University governance and service, and to be professionally active.
Desirable qualifications
Coursework or experience in instructional design
· Experience with collection development
· Second subject masters degree
Salary
Salary: minimum is $43,500, commensurate with experience
Rank
This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with faculty status and academic rank. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate professor.
Benefits
Benefits include: 24 days vacation and 12 days sick leave per year; 11 paid holidays; 80% of health/life insurance paid by the state; choice of retirement programs which are paid by the state and equivalent to approximately 10% of an individuals annual salary, partial relocation reimbursement, professional development funding, tax program savings, and more.
Application Procedures
Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references including the professional relationship of reference and applicant to: [log in to unmask]
Review of applications begins on April 25, 2014 and continues until position is filled.
For information about UTC and the UTC Library please visit www.utc.edu and www.lib.utc.edu
For information about Chattanooga, please visit www.chattanoogafun.org or www.chattanooga.gov
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution.
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