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1. [Twitter] Branch Librarian, Andrews Public Library Branch of the Nantahala Regional Library, Andrews, NC<http://nclibraryjobs.wordpress.com/2014/05/12/branch-librarian-andrews-public-library-branch-of-the-nantahala-regional-library-andrews-nc-2/> 2. [@ALAJobLIST] Library Management Analyst (Salem Public Library, Oregon)<http://twitter.com/ALA_JobLIST/status/465935831367053312> 3. [LIBJOBS] USA - Lacey, WA - Senior Youth Services Librarian 3. [@libgig_jobs] LAC Group seeks an Information Systems Analyst to work on a contract at a government agency located in Washington, DC<http://twitter.com/libgig_jobs/status/465959719031808001> 4. [LIBJOBS] Electronic Resources Librarian--Rice University--Houston, TX 5. [LIBJOBS] Traineeships at Cedefop, Greece - European Union Agency – records manager / librarian 1. [Twitter] Branch Librarian, Andrews Public Library Branch of the Nantahala Regional Library, Andrews, NC<http://nclibraryjobs.wordpress.com/2014/05/12/branch-librarian-andrews-public-library-branch-of-the-nantahala-regional-library-andrews-nc-2/> http://nclibraryjobs.wordpress.com/2014/05/12/branch-librarian-andrews-public-library-branch-of-the-nantahala-regional-library-andrews-nc-2/ NOTE: Nantahala Regional Library provides public library services in Cherokee, Clay and Graham Counties in Western North Carolina through 4 branch libraries and a bookmobile. SALARY: $36, 685/year QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a master’s program in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. Eligibility for North Carolina Public Library certification<http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ld/education/certification.html> is required. Five years of management experience required. Must have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library operation including ILS, OCLC, NCLive, and the Internet. Considerable knowledge of and background in various types of literature and information. Ability to plan, organize and execute programs utilizing library facilities. Ability to stimulate interest and encourage participation in reading and other library activities. Ability to guide patrons in making book selections. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Director, other Nantahala Regional Library employees and the staff of the local funding authority. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have transportation and have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must be able to bend and lift 30 lbs. DUTIES: Work involves the management of a branch library including the planning and organizing of special programs, the supervision of circulation activities and reference work, the preparation of displays and the care of the building and equipment. Work also involves public contact of a promotional nature in working with organizations in our area. Work also involves the supervision of 2 FTE, part time employees, volunteers and others. Works with FOL, schools, senior center, community center to provide library service to all members of the community. Participates in planning and budgeting with Director, Regional Library Board members, local library boards and local funding authority as needed. AVAILABLE: May 1, 2014 APPLY BY: Open Until Filled TO APPLY: Submit a letter of interest, resume and the names, address and phone numbers of three professional references to: Daphne Childres, Director, Nantahala Regional Library, 11 Blumenthal Street, Murphy, NC 28906, fax 828-837-6416,[log in to unmask] FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Daphne Childres, 828-837-2025, [log in to unmask] or visit our web site at www.nantahalalibrary.org ---------------- 2. [@ALAJobLIST] Library Management Analyst (Salem Public Library, Oregon)<http://twitter.com/ALA_JobLIST/status/465935831367053312> http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=26159&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Salem Public Library, Salem, Oregon *Salary: *$60,174 to $76,461 *Status: *Full-time*Posted: *05/12/14 *Deadline: *05/23/14 Library Management Analyst Salem Public Library is seeking a Management Analyst with experience in a library environment to join our management team. The analyst serves as Acting Administrator when Library Administrator is absent. This manager serves as fiscal officer with responsibility to monitor Division revenue and expenses and yearly budget functions. The work may involve: grant writing; acting as liaison with other City departments for building maintenance and upkeep; managing and maintaining the Library’s annual budget process and documents; participating in policy and direction decisions; and ongoing analysis of various division functions. The management analyst supervises five staff. --------------------------------------- 3. [LIBJOBS] USA - Lacey, WA - Senior Youth Services Librarian http://agency.governmentjobs.com/timberland/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=869943&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E-1%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E Closing Date/Time:Fri. 05/23/14 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary:$23.40 Hourly Job Type:Full-time Location:500 College St SE, Lacey, Washington The Lacey Timberland Library is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic librarian to head our Youth Services Team. As part of the Lacey supervisory team, the successful candidate will provide leadership and vision for library youth services, develop, promote, implement and evaluate services and programming for youth and families, and work collaboratively with staff, schools, and local agencies to provide community outreach in Lacey and the surrounding communities. If you'd like to be a part of a creative team committed to providing outstanding service, programs, and outreach to youth, families, and patrons of all ages, this may be the job for you! 40 hours/week (1.0FTE) Union represented position *Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and oversees assigned Youth Services operations, activities, and personnel for the Timberland Regional Library District.* Examples of Duties & Responsibilities: - Coordinates and directs departmental operations and ensures the delivery of high quality youth services to children, middle school teens, families and child care providers, community youth- serving organizations and the community. - Hires, trains, supervises, and monitors the performance of assigned library personnel; ensures staff compliance with the District’s library policies and procedures. - Prepares employee work schedules, assigns work duties, and monitors departmental work flow. - Develops, implements, and evaluates youth and/or other programming for children, middle school teens, families and child care providers. - Promotes library programming through the use of program brochures, event posters, electronic notifications, and personal contacts. - Coordinates youth program activities conducted at childcare facilities and public/private schools. - Delivers library programming including story times, book discussion groups, and other programs. - Supervises and conducts public outreach activities for area of assignment; promotes library services and resources to educational institutions, social/health agencies, and community groups. - Manages and maintains assigned youth services collection including weeding materials, providing collection recommendations, re-ordering materials, and processing new books. - Creates rotating book displays and ensures the proper maintenance of youth areas within assigned library facility. - Participates in Youth Services district-wide projects and/or training including conducting research and creating training modules. - Develops, updates, and presents youth programming training workshops to District staff. - Provides customer assistance and reference/readers advisory services to library patrons; conducts reference interviews and assists patrons in locating library materials and information. - Develops and administers programming budgets, monitors expenditure, and prepares requests for program funding as assigned. - Coaches TRL youth services providers in a designated area. - Participates in developing library facility goals and establishing departmental objectives. - Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and/or serves on relevant committees. - Assumes responsibility for library operations in absence of Supervisor. - Performs other duties as assigned or required. Education & Experience: Master’s Degree in Library Science, and two years youth services experience, including one year supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: *Required Knowledge of:* · Principles and practices of library science. · Library operations, services, policies, and procedures. · Processes and procedures relative to the delivery of youth services. · Youth library programming and public outreach activities. · Reference and readers advisory services. · Customer service standards and procedures. · Library equipment, computer systems, databases, and software. · Supervisory principles, practices, and methods. *Required Skill in:* · Overseeing and coordinating youth services activities for area of assignment. · Assisting in ensuring the delivery of high quality youth services to the community. · Conducting public outreach activities and promoting library services and resources. · Developing, coordinating, and delivering library programs, events, and activities for children. · Providing reference/readers advisory services and customer assistance to patrons. · Maintaining assigned library collections and youth library facilities. · Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, District departments, library personnel, outside agencies, community organizations, patrons, and the general public. · Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority. *Physical Demands / Work Environment:* · Work is performed in a library environment. · Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds. · Must be able to lift, carry, and move books and/or library materials. ------------------------- 3. [@libgig_jobs] LAC Group seeks an Information Systems Analyst to work on a contract at a government agency located in Wa<http://twitter.com/libgig_jobs/status/465959719031808001>shington, DC <http://twitter.com/libgig_jobs/status/465959719031808001> http://careers.lac-group.com/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a0EA000000LBW1VMAX&tSource= *LAC Group* seeks an *Information Systems Analyst *to work on a contract at a government agency located in Washington, DC. This is part of a contract for which we are bidding and we will follow up with applicants with additional information. The responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following duties for the Information Systems Analyst: *Requirements and Qualifications:* - Identify technological and business strengths; - Establish data systems that leverage and capitalize on the knowledge of employees; - Improve business processes, collect data, analyze training support functions and other training areas, and recommend business process improvements; - Develop alternative business processes; - Perform statistical and financial analysis to improve knowledge management functions. *Education and Experience:* - Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Management, or other related fields; - At least 3 years experience in improving business processes and using business processes systems; - Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively. *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, National Libraries and prominent government agencies* *-----------------------------------* 4. [LIBJOBS] Electronic Resources Librarian--Rice University--Houston, TX Rice University is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Electronic Resources Librarian. The successful candidate will work in a team environment as the primary resource person for all aspects of electronic resources maintenance. The position reports to the Head of Acquisitions in the Technical Services Department. Specific areas of responsibility include acquisitions, license review, access management, receipt, records maintenance, product trials, management of EZProxy and the OpenURL link resolver (currently SFX) and working with the discovery layer (currently EDS). The Electronic Resources Librarian supervises one FTE and works closely with vendors, IT staff, collection development librarians, cataloging staff, faculty and students. Required Qualifications include: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science (may substitute an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) and an additional year of library experience above and beyond the requirement for the MLS degree); two years of library experience; excellent communication skills; an understanding of technical standards; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong commitment to customer service and thorough understanding of electronic product licensing terms. Salary & benefits: $52,000 minimum, with hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; no state or local income tax; 21 benefit days; 8 study days; a range of retirement options including TIAA/CREF; health and life insurance and tuition waiver. Environment: Rice University provides a stimulating work environment, with opportunities to participate in the delivery of innovative library services supported by leading edge technologies. Fondren Library ( http://www.rice.edu/fondren) is a research library with more than 2.8 million volumes and more than 141,000 subscriptions, including titles available through aggregators. The Library has a state-of-the-art off-site shelving facility. An active program of digital resource delivery and development is grounded in successful collaboration among library and University staff from Digital Scholarship Services, other library departments and University information technology staff. The Technical Services Department is committed to using both established and emerging methods to provide access to library materials. Houston is a vibrant, multicultural city, with world-class visual and performing arts ranging from the traditional to the avant-garde. The fourth largest city in the country, Houston enjoys a moderate cost of living and easy proximity to the Gulf Coast. For more information, see: http://www.explore.rice.edu/explore/General_Information.asp. Applications received by June 18, 2014 will receive first consideration. Please apply with cover letter, resumé, and the names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references at: http://jobs.rice.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54226. Inquiries: Melinda Reagor Flannery at (713) 348-3773 or [log in to unmask] Rice University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. ---------------------------------------------------- 5. [LIBJOBS] Traineeships at Cedefop, Greece - European Union Agency – records manager / librarian The EU Agency Cedefop based in Thessaloniki is offering a 9-month traineeship starting on 1 October 2014. Function: • Traineeship in records management and library management Main duties: Records management • Assisting with transfer and appraisal of records. • Preparation of archival material with historical value for transfer to Historical Archives of the European Union. • Configuration of Records Management functionality in Enterprise Content Management System to help track retention periods and manage physical items. • Assisting with review of Classification Plan and Retention Schedule. Library • Cataloguing documents and publications in the bibliographical database, using Aleph library software or other. • Performing routine operations and tasks (e.g. circulation, shelving, database searches, etc.). • Assisting in the implementation or new Open Access Repository of the organisational publications. Essential qualifications: • Degree in Records Management, Archives, or Library and Information Studies • Fluency in English and knowledge of another Community language • IT literacy Desirable: • Some experience in office work • Knowledge of e-Domec framework For further information and on-line application please visit: http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/traineeships/application.aspx Deadline for the submission of applications 2 June 2014 at 15.00 Greek time (CET+1). Only applications submitted on line will be accepted.