1. [Library Jobline] Public Services Associate - Wheat Ridge Library
2. [Library Jobline] Reader Advisor
3. [sla-dmah] FW: Job Posting: Music & Information Literacy Librarian, Davidson College (NC)
4. [sla-dmah] FW: Resident in Digital Stewardship Position - New York and Boston, U.S.
5. [sla-dmah] FW: Archivist, Rare Books and Special Collections, UBC Library, Vancouver - Point Grey Campus, Canada
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-------------------------------------------- 2. [Library Jobline] Reader Advisor
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 Apply by May 8th, 2014  $35,496.00 per year  Other
Direct and advise print-disabled patrons in their selection of recreational and informational reading materials by answering incoming phone calls and emails from patrons statewide and advising and disseminating general information to patrons. Assist on-site patrons with needs for new equipment, books, library registration, and general information. Resolves problems with applications; processes transfer patrons; orders inter-library loans and any other patron issue that might arise. Assist with numerous walk-in clientele and heavy phone duties. Provide technical support for patron’s use...
----------------------- 3. [sla-dmah] FW: Job Posting: Music & Information Literacy Librarian, Davidson College (NC)
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Music & Information Literacy Librarian
The Davidson College Library is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and innovative entry-level librarian with a background in music to join our team of information literacy librarians. This librarian will work with students and faculty in all disciplines and will help to maintain and develop the music library collection. Davidson provides all of the benefits of a small college environment along with information resources that are more commonly found in larger institutions. Your colleagues mentor you in your growth, and the library offers a commitment to and support for professional development.
Responsibilities:
· Teach course-integrated and stand-alone information literacy sessions in all subjects and disciplines taught at the college, including music.
· Provide research assistance to students and faculty both individually and in groups, including some evening and weekend shifts (in rotation with other librarians).
· Assess current music library holdings and develop and maintain the music library collection.
· Participate in department, library, and college programs and initiatives.
· Other duties as assigned.
Required:
· MLS from an ALA-accredited program
· Bachelor’s degree in music
· Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of information literacy
· Teaching or reference experience
· Knowledge of and familiarity with information resources, especially in music
· Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collegially and collaboratively
· Strong oral and written communication skills
Desired:
· Graduate degree in music
· Direct familiarity with the workings of an academic library
· Commitment to a liberal arts college environment
· Experience working with diverse groups
This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Assistant Director for Information Literacy. The anticipated start date is summer 2014. Review of applications will begin on April 22, 2014. The position is open until filled. Finalists will be asked to teach a sample music information literacy lesson during an on-campus interview.
To apply: visit https://jobs.davidson.edu. Please include:
· Cover letter
· Resume
· One-page statement of your philosophy of information literacy instruction, including how it relates to liberal arts colleges
· Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references
Davidson College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college with 1,900 students and approximately 700 faculty and staff and is widely regarded as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Located 19 miles north of Charlotte, North Carolina, the college enjoys an ideal location two hours from the mountains and four hours from the ocean.
Davidson is strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity and welcomes applications from members of minority groups and others who would bring additional dimensions to the college’s mission.
Sara Swanson
Assistant Director for Information Literacy
Davidson College
704.894.2157
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4. [sla-dmah] FW: Resident in Digital Stewardship Position - New York and Boston, U.S.
BE A PART OF THE NATIONAL DIGITAL STEWARDSHIP RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The National Digital Stewardship Residency Programs in Boston and New York, with generous funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, are working to develop the next generation of digital stewardship professionals by funding nine-month hands-on residencies for recent master’s degree recipients to complete digital stewardship projects at host institutions in the Boston and New York City area.
Applications for residencies running from September 2014 through May 2015 are now being accepted. Applications are due Friday, May 30, 2014.
Participation in NDSR Boston or New York will offer:
· A nine-month paid residency at a Boston or New York City institution working on a specific digital stewardship project with a mentor and with full host institution support.
· Participation in advanced training, lectures, and events on digital stewardship conducted by digital preservation professionals and program staff.
· Access to mentoring and career development services through the program and through the involvement in NDSR of notable digital preservation professionals.
· Access to professional development funding, the opportunity to present at national conferences, and the chance to help contribute to and shape a national model for post-master’s residency programs.
For more information please visit:
NDSR Boston: http://projects.iq.harvard.edu/ndsr_boston
NDSR-NY: http://ndsr.nycdigital.org
Kristen Confalone
Project Manager
National Digital Stewardship Residency (NDSR), Boston
617-496-3467
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5. [sla-dmah] FW: Archivist, Rare Books and Special Collections, UBC Library, Vancouver - Point Grey Campus, Canada
Archivist Rare Books and Special Collections (Full-time, ongoing)
UBC Library
The University of British Columbia Library is one of the largest academic libraries in Canada, ranked 14th among the Association of Research Libraries. UBC Library has 14 branches and divisions, two campuses (Vancouver and Kelowna), one off-site hospital library, and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre - a multi-purpose teaching and learning facility.
The Library’s collection of over 7M items includes 1.4M ebooks, 229,020 electronic journals, 850,000 maps, audio, DVD/video and graphic materials, and 1, 703 bibliographic and fulltext databases.
More than 300 knowledgeable employees – librarians, management and professional staff, support staff and student staff – provide users with the excellent resources and services that they need to further their research, teaching and learning.
The Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) Division holds and manages the majority of the Library’s rare books, maps and manuscripts with a special emphasis on material related to British Columbia. The archival collections at RBSC include the world-renowned Chung Collection, the archives of artist and author Douglas Coupland and the Langmann Family Collection of B.C. Photographs, containing over 18,000 images of B.C. and the Pacific Northwest. More information about Rare Books and Special Collections can be found under
http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca/.
Overview of the position:
Working in collaboration with the RBSC Head, the Archivist is responsible for the acquisition and management of important archival collections in support of the core collecting areas of RBSC. Tasks include but are not limited to: the creation and management of policy and practices in accordance to national standards and best practices, development and maintenance of relations with the donors and participation in the development of divisional policies and procedures. Furthermore, this position participates in the development of digitization projects involving RBSC archival holdings in all formats, develops the archival section of the RBSC website and provides reference services for archival collections and for all RBSC holdings especially British Columbia and Canadian history.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate degree in Archival Studies (MAS) or equivalent is required from an accredited institution.
- Experience working with archival material in all formats including born digital and digitized documents is required.
- Strong interest in and demonstrated broad knowledge of B.C. and Canadian history and current affairs.
- Excellent ability to speak, read and write English is essential.
- Experience with computer technology and software, particularly library and archival management systems is essential.
- The ability to work in a collaborative team environment and engage with professional and library assistant staff and the public is required.
Preferred:
- A second degree in History or English is highly desirable.
- Previous experience working in a rare book or library special collections environment would be an asset.
- Experience in supervision is desirable.
- Experience in making presentations and grant writing is desirable.
- Working knowledge of either Chinese or Japanese languages would be an asset.
Working Relationships
This position reports to the Head, Rare Books and Special Collections and works closely with other professionals in the Division and the Library. The Archivist also supervises library assistants in routine clerical work relating to archival collections, supervises School of Library and Archival Studies (SLAIS) students’ practicum and summer students’ work on archival projects. Consults with colleagues as required.
Terms of Appointment and Salary:
This position will be filled as a full time ongoing position. If eligible and qualified, the successful applicant may be appointed with a confirmed appointment. Otherwise, there will be an initial three-year probationary appointment. Normally, such an appointment is reviewed by the end of the second year of appointment, and a recommendation is made at that time to grant or not to grant a confirmed appointment.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Applications will include: a letter of application that includes a statement of citizenship/immigration status and indicates the candidate’s education, training and work experience in the areas listed above; a detailed and current curriculum vitae.
On behalf of Ingrid Parent, University Librarian, UBC