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1. [UTK] Fwd: Job Posting: UCF Universal Orlando Foundation Library at Rosen College 2. [LinkedIn: LIS career options] Penn Libraries is seeking an Associate Director for its Biomedical Library. 1. [UTK] Fwd: Job Posting: UCF Universal Orlando Foundation Library at Rosen College Please excuse duplicate postings. *Public Services Librarian* *UCF Universal Orlando Foundation Library at Rosen College* *Responsibilities:* The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries is accepting applications for a full-time librarian to serve at the Universal Orlando Foundation Library at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Primary responsibilities include participation in all modes of reference, library instruction, web development, outreach, and collection development duties. The Public Services Librarian, reporting to the Head Rosen College Librarian, also maintains current knowledge of numerous print and electronic resources, as well as procedures related to circulation and other library services. He/she also participates in regular electronic meetings, attends occasional meetings on the UCF Orlando campus, and participates in appropriate professional service and research activities. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. *Qualifications*: *Required:* - Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited institution - At least one year post-MLS library experience *Preferred:* - Experience with academic, branch, or regional campus librarianship - Strong service orientation and an ability to work with a wide variety of constituents - Strong communication skills - Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively - Experience with library instruction and/or experience in the preparation of instructional materials or tutorials - Experience with the design and maintenance of webpages or online tutorials - Experience with current reference practices and technologies - Experience with hospitality, business, management, or related resources - Commitment to professional service and research activities *Environment:* This position serves students and faculty on the UCF Rosen College campus, located approximately 28 miles from the main Orlando campus. The college has an enrollment of 3,500. Full time staffing within the Rosen Library is five: two librarians and three support staff. The University of Central Florida is the nation’s 2nd largest public university, enrolling over 60,000 students and offering 91 bachelor’s, 86 master’s, and 30 doctoral programs. The main UCF library and branches have a collection of 2.2 million volumes, subscription base of 43,000 serials, and serve as a partial depository for government documents and patents. The total library materials budget is $6.1 million. Full-time staffing of 116 includes 44 faculty. For more information about the UCF Libraries and the Rosen Library see http://library.ucf.edu and http://library.ucf.edu/rosen. *Salary and Rank:* Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with generous insurance benefits and retirement options, 22 paid annual days, 13 sick days, 9 holidays, and no state income tax. *To Apply:* For position number 33419 submit a letter of application addressing the stated qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three current professional references at http://www.jobswithucf.com:80/postings/39525 <http://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/39525> by the closing date, 16 October 2014. Review of applications will begin immediately. Questions may be directed to UCF Human Resources: [log in to unmask] or 407-823-2771. Searches are conducted in accordance with the state of Florida open-records laws. UCF is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer. ---------------------------- 2. [LinkedIn: LIS career options] Penn Libraries is seeking an Associate Director for its Biomedical Library. https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/1771 Posting Details Reference Number50-16931Posted Job TitleASSOCIATE DIRECTOR BIOMEDICAL LIBRARYSchool NameUniversity LibraryOrgBiomedical LibraryPosted to the Web 02/06/2014Posted Job/Salary Grade028Employment TypeExemptHours35.00Position TypeFull TimePosition Schedule9-5Months12Position LengthOngoingPosition End DateUniversity Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Duties The University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Library seeks an energetic and service-oriented Associate Director, with strong leadership and relationship-building skills, to lead a talented and specialized staff in the provision of: 1)clinical outreach activities, 2) research and instructional services, 3)Patron Services (access services and document delivery), and 4) Digital Media Services. The Associate Director is also outwardly facing, building key relationships with stakeholders at the schools and communities served by the Biomedical Library. Additionally, the Associate Director partners with colleagues across the Penn Libraries to ensure system-wide collaborations for new and improved services. The Associate Director supervises 6 professional librarians, 3 Reference Interns, and indirectly 6 support staff as well as student employees. The Associate Director serves as a member of the Health Sciences Libraries Leadership Team to participate in long-range planning, and reports to the Associate Director of the Health Sciences Libraries/Director, Biomedical Library. The services and resources of the Biomedical Library support research, education, and patient care for the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) (http://www.pennmedicine.org/), the Perelman School of Medicine (http://www.med.upenn.edu/), including Biomedical Graduate Studies; the School of Nursing (http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/); and other graduate programs such as Biology (http://www.bio.upenn.edu/graduate) and the interdisciplinary Master of Public Health ( http://www.publichealth.med.upenn.edu/). This dynamic community consists of over 2,000 full-time health sciences faculty, consistently leaders in research funding and discovery. The Biomedical Library is centrally located near — and has well-established relationships with — UPHS and the schools and communities it serves. For example, our librarians partner with Penn’s Center for Evidence-Based practice (http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/cep/) and with UPHS nursing leadership in support of evidence-based practice and research, as well as with Penn’s global health programs, particularly in Botswana ( http://www.med.upenn.edu/botswana/) and Guatemala ( http://www.med.upenn.edu/globalhealth/guatemalapartners.shtml and http://www.med.upenn.edu/ghi/). The Biomedical Library is also a short walk across our historic urban campus to the Van Pelt Dietrich Library Center and has the benefit of operating as part of the overall Penn Libraries system. The Penn Libraries include fourteen libraries and an off-site high density storage facility. System-wide scholarly resources number nearly 7 million books, 96,000 current serials (of which 82,000 are e-journals) and 800 databases. The library is a leader in the development of digital library services and collections and is aggressively experimenting with and adopting new technology in research and teaching. Responsibilities include: * Long-range planning as a member of the Health Sciences Libraries’ Leadership Team along with the Heads of the Dental and Veterinary Libraries, the Collections Librarian, the Health Sciences Libraries Liaison, and the Research & Knowledge Management Librarian. * Supervise and provide leadership for expanded services: o Head of the Patron Services (access services and document delivery), coordinating service desk activities with the library’s reference services, and indirectly the team of 6 fulltime Patron Services support staff plus student employees o Digital Media Services Coordinator o Evidence-Based Health Care/Clinical Liaison Librarian o Clinical & Graduate Research Librarian o Garfield Resident in Science Librarianship o 3 Reference Interns * Lead, and participate in providing, clinical outreach services. * Lead, and participate in providing, reference and research services, onsite and online, including email and live chat, as well as consultations and instructional and liaison services for Biomedical Library constituencies. * Oversee the collection and reporting of library statistics, for the establishment of goals and objectives. * Seek opportunities for curriculum and clinical integration through teaching, and embedding of resources in virtual environments. * Lead weekly research and instructional services staff meeting. * Partner with colleagues across the Penn Libraries to ensure system-wide collaborations for new and improved services. * Promote Biomedical Library services and resources. * Participate on committees and task forces at the schools and centers served by the position as well as within the Penn Libraries. * Actively represent the Library on campus, local, regional, and national committees and by networking at conferences. * Contribute to the library profession and encourage staff to engage professionally. Qualifications - MLS from an ALA-accredited program or the equivalent in theory and practice, with coursework or experience related to the health sciences. * Health sciences subject specialization, with either advanced degree or work experience. * 5 to 7 years of experience in a hospital or academic health sciences library or relevant healthcare setting. * Or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 7+ years of experience strongly preferred. * Demonstrated leadership, relationship-building, team-building and supervisory ability. * Project management expertise. * Teaching experience or demonstrated ability. * Strong collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to work independently as well as operate within a collegial framework of faculty, staff, students and administrators to deliver desired outcomes. * Understanding of the potential of developing technologies for enhancing services, and demonstrated knowledge of the latest trends and available tools for teaching and electronic delivery of information. * Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and active involvement in professional activities, conference attendance, etc. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Includes a generous benefits package, additional information available at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp. To Apply: Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of application that addresses the needs and qualifications of the position, along with their resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who can address the suitability of the candidate for the position described, as well as complete an on-line employment application at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs (Job Reference #50-16931). The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special RequirementsBackground Check RequiredQuick Link http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu:80/postings/1771 <http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/1771>