The University of Miami Libraries (UML) seeks an Associate Dean to bring vision and innovation to their newly restructured leadership team. The new Associate Dean will join an exceptional team of three other associate deans, supporting the Dean of Libraries, Chuck Eckman. These four individuals will shape and promote the mission of collaboration and develop new programs, structure, and tradition for the University of Miami Libraries.
The Associate Dean for Learning & Research Services, in collaboration with the Libraries’ Associate Deans for Digital Strategies and for Digital Library Innovation, will also work to further develop the Libraries’ digital scholarship services and transform the Libraries’ Information Commons into an academically engaged Learning Commons.
Reporting to the Dean and University Librarian, the Associate Dean will supervise and provide strategic direction for the Libraries’ Education and Outreach department (based in the Otto G. Richter Library serving interdisciplinary research) and four subject specialty libraries serving the faculty and students of architecture, business, marine and atmospheric sciences, and music. The Associate Dean will work to further develop the Libraries’ digital scholarship services and transform the Libraries’ Information Commons into an academically engaged Learning Commons. She/he will also develop successful ways to communicate and promote the Libraries’ services to our vibrant and diverse University community.
Required qualifications for this role include: - Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, computer science, instructional technology, or related fields.
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Minimum of five years’ experience working in academic research libraries.
- Experience managing a major public services department/unit in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively supervise, evaluate motivate, and mentor staff.
- Familiarity with current practices for copyright education.
The University of Miami has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this recruitment. All applications, inquiries, and nominations should be submitted in confidence via Isaacson, Miller’s website at www.imsearch.com/5096. Inquiries should be directed to Beverly Brady, Senior Associate, and Julie Yermack, Associate. Please visit https://library.miami.edu/ for additional information.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
---------------------------- 4. [@ALAJobLIST]:Digital Experience Director (IT), Pierce County Library,
Tacoma, Washington
http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=26035
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Deadline: 05/20/14
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If you have experience that builds trustworthy relationships, communicates effectively, builds successful teams, manages and develops people, achieves results, facilitates innovation and change, and demonstrates leadership, consider your career with us! The successful candidate has:
- Strong technical skills and a commitment and understanding of the customer service ethic;
- Demonstrated skill in management of a department and managing across departments;
- Proven experience in leading technology and organizational change, projects, and staff.
This position serves as a member of the Library's Administrative Team. Leads and directs the operations and activities of the Pierce County Library System’s Digital Experience Department, including Information Technology and Virtual Services, to deliver a unified technology experience to serve external and internal customers in both physical and virtual worlds. This position plans, coordinates and manages the development and implementation of departmental plans, policies and procedures to ensure successful attainment of the Library’s objectives and goals; participates in system-wide planning; establishes digital communities and partnerships; represents the Library to the community; and supervises personnel.
Application Requirements: In addition to completing the application, please also include a cover letter and a resume. Apply through this site no later than 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.
------------------- 5. [@ALAJobLIST]:Associate Dean for Digital Strategies, University of Miami Libraries, Coral Gables, Florida
http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=26034
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Salary: Not Specified | | Status: Full-time | | Posted: 04/29/14 |
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The University of Miami Libraries (UML) seeks an Associate Dean to bring vision and innovation to their newly restructured leadership team. The new Associate Dean will join an exceptional team of three other associate deans, supporting the Dean of Libraries, Chuck Eckman. These four individuals will shape and promote the mission of collaboration and develop new programs, structure, and tradition for the University of Miami Libraries.
Reporting to the Dean and University Librarian, the Associate Dean for Digital Strategies will provide strategic leadership and direction for the UML digital infrastructure and technology planning. S/he will also provide University-wide leadership and serve as the primary spokesperson for the libraries’ digital strategy and services to the UM community, will oversee the Libraries digital production program and infrastructure development for all of the Libraries content management systems and repositories, provide leadership within the Libraries on the creation and curation of digital objects for research and learning, and ensure a robust technical infrastructure to support a wide range of digital scholarship and scholarly publishing.
Required qualifications for this role include: - A Master’s degree in library and information science, computer science, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of five years’ experience working in academic research libraries.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in the application of technology to libraries and higher education.
- Substantive knowledge of digital assets and the technical infrastructure required for their life-cycle management, including metadata requirements, migration strategies, best practices in digital preservation, and relevant national and international standards.
- Substantive knowledge of library systems, digital libraries, and digital repositories.
- Familiarity with modern software development methodologies and technologies.
The University of Miami has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this recruitment. All applications, inquiries, and nominations should be submitted in confidence via Isaacson, Miller’s website at www.imsearch.com/5095. Inquiries should be directed to Beverly Brady, Senior Associate, and Julie Yermack, Associate. Please visit https://library.miami.edu/ for additional information.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
----------------------------- 6. [@ALAJobLIST]: Reference Librarian/Instruction Coordinator (14-32) (Francis Marion University, South Carolina) bit.ly/1u0OIdG #jobs #libraryjobs
http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=26043
Francis Marion University,
Florence, South Carolina
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Posted: 04/29/14 | Deadline:
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Rogers Library at Francis Marion University is seeking a full-time librarian to participate in the delivery of library services. This tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor is anticipated to start on July 1, 2014.
The successful candidate for this position will work under the Head of Reference and the Dean of the Library to coordinate the department's existing instructional services and to develop new library instruction services. The librarian will be responsible for planning, promoting, assessing, delivering, and integrating information literacy initiatives within the university curriculum.
The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with the Reference team and other departments, and prioritize work assignments within a vibrant and stimulating environment.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Superior teaching skills & relevant training or experience. Experience teaching in an academic library or higher education setting. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in order to communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues, faculty, students, and staff. Knowledge of a wide range of information sources and technologies. Demonstrated organizational and project management skills. Knowledge of activities and correct developments in the library profession.
For more information, visit our website at www.fmarion.edu/about/positions.
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