Colorado State University - Pueblo / University Library

 Open Until Filled    $40,000.00 to $45,000.00 per year    Academic

Data/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Librarian

Koerner Library

(Full-time, ongoing)

UBC Library

The University of British Columbia Library is one of the largest academic libraries in Canada and consistently ranks among the top university research libraries in North America.  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 UBC Library Strategic Plan 2010-2015 can be viewed at www.library.ubc.ca/strategicplan/.

Overview of the position:

Provides leadership and expertise in planning and developing library services related to the collection, discovery, use, and management of locally and externally available geospatial and numeric data across a wide range of disciplines.  Reviews and updates services in response to user needs.  Provides specialised reference service and instruction to faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students in the use of spatial and numeric data.  Provides web-based and classroom instruction and assistance in the use of information resources.  Leads Research Commons workshops on various aspects of data/GIS services, such as SimplyMap, data visualization tools, and statistical software.  Participates in the development of library policy and procedures.  Actively participates on library-wide committees and teams.  Collaborates with colleagues within the Library, partners across campus and at other institutions, as well as with data providers.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A graduate degree from an accredited school of Library, Archival and Information Science
• Academic background in Geography, GIS, or related discipline in the humanities or social sciences
• Demonstrated ability to provide reference and consultation for ArcGIS Desktop, and other common GIS software tools, in an academic library environment.
• Knowledge of current data metadata standards, practices, and trends in GIS
• Ability to identify, retrieve and use geospatial and numeric data resources as well as communicate knowledge to researchers with varying levels of technical expertise
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with one or more of the following quantitative or qualitative software packages for statistical analysis: SPSS, Stata, R, SAS, NVivo, or ATLAS.ti
• Familiarity with data visualization techniques and tools
• Experience in the provision of public services such as reference, instruction, and liaison for academic and research communities in the humanities and social sciences 
• Demonstrated commitment to responsive and innovative information services 
• Excellent analytical, organizational, planning, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as a member of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience teaching workshops, facilitating group discussion, and making presentations
• Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to a conclusion in a timely fashion

Preferred:

• Experience supervising staff
• Experience acquiring, developing, using, and evaluating print map collections

Working Relationships:

Reports to the Head of Koerner Library.  In consultation with the Head, plans and implements data/GIS services for users.  Works collaboratively with the Data/GIS Analyst and Government Publications Librarian in the provision of services.  A high degree of planning, collaboration and coordination with other staff in the Library and with external partners is required, particularly with IT @ Library staff, the Research Data Librarian and other Digital Programs and Services staff responsible for other digital repositories. Works with faculty, staff, students and the public.  Also works with colleagues at other libraries on shared initiatives, such as the BCRLG data services project. May supervise the work of library staff and students in the provision of data/GIS services.

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.

We are seeking applications from Librarians with up to 10 years of experience.  However, all internal candidates will be considered regardless of years of experience and are encouraged to apply.

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.

To view the complete job description and to submit an application, please visit the UBC Careers page at http://facultycareers.ubc.ca/19222  by midnight on October 2^nd, 2014.

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5. [LIBJOBS] US-Washington-DC-Electronic Resources and Serials Specialist

Lauinger Library is seeking an Electronic Resources & Serials Specialist.This position is responsible for the receiving, invoicing and bibliographic maintenance for periodicals, standing orders and microforms.  This includes checking-in materials, updating and correcting holdings, creating item records for standing orders, physical processing of periodicals, projecting future dates for volumes, and corresponding with vendors regarding missing or damaged items.  This position also performs complex, time-sensitive technical support for electronic resources and helps the Unit with special projects related to electronic resources.  This position reports to the Unit Head of the Electronic Resources/Serials Unit.  The Unit Head reports to the Head of the Technical Services Department.

Degree Program:  Bachelor’s degree required. Two years of experience in an academic library, specifically with acquisitions, serials and/or electronic resources.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certification: Working knowledge of library operations and experience using an ILS, preferably III’s Millenium/Sierra.  Additional knowledge using an Electronic Resources Management System (ERMS), such as Proquest’sSerials Solutions.

Other Skills: Proven evidence of aptitude for accurate, detailed, and quantitative work, excellent communications skills, good analytical and problem-solving skills, and flexibility to work within a changing environment.  

https://jobs.georgetown.edu/PD.php?posNo=20141419

Artstor

Account Manager

New York City

Artstor provides premier resources in digital technology to enhance scholarship, teaching, and learning in the arts and sciences.  Our peerless educational tools include Artstor Digital Library, a database of over 1.8 million high quality images, and Shared Shelf, a media management software that allows for cataloging, managing, and distributing digital media.  Our community-built collections comprise contributions from outstanding international museums, photographers, libraries, scholars, photo archives, and artists, and we strive towards innovation, partnering with the best in the academic, museum, art, and science worlds.

Artstor is a nonprofit organization, based in New York City, committed to cultivating an idea rich environment.  Our culture is one of collaboration, strong interdepartmental relationships, independence, and quinoa salad and cupcake parties.  We are looking for new smart and engaged employees, who are equally excited about our mission.

The Account Manager will be responsible for increasing revenues and subscriptions to the Digital Library and Shared Shelf, Artstor's collection management service. This position includes some travel (10%-30%), and requires a self-motivated, flexible, organized team player who thrives in an environment of constant change.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Sales of Artstor digital content and tools by developing relationships with a diverse group of decision makers, including academic librarians, administrators and faculty members.

·         Prospect for new accounts introducing educational institutions, departments, and libraries to Artstor products and services.

·         Demonstrate digital products and tools, providing librarians and faculty members with useful information and strategies for promoting Artstor as a campus-wide resource and platform.

·         Work with team members to meet and exceed participation and revenue goals on an annual basis.

·         Communicate Artstor’s mission, messages, and fees to potential customers.

·         Respond to inquiries, update customer information management tool and pipeline, negotiate basic terms of License Agreements, give remote demonstrations, and set up trial access.

·         Represent Artstor at conferences and other events.

·         Keeps up-to-date on various Artstor initiatives and developments and being able to communicate these initiatives to potential participants.

·         Additional special projects as assigned by managers and other senior staff members.

Qualifications:

·         Two to three years of experience selling digital content or software solutions to librarians and other decision makers in higher education.

·         Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Library Science or Art History).

·         Experience in academic library or Web/software development fields.

·         Excellent communication skills in a variety of settings.

·         Attention to detail and accuracy.

·         Ability to work well as a team member.

·         Comfortable with technology, including familiarity with metadata structures, trends, and Web development.

·         Exceptional organizational skills.

·         Able to perform independently, be self-motivated, adapt to constant change, and juggle multiple tasks with a positive attitude.

·         Strong commitment and interest in the use of images in an educational setting.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

·         Familiarity with the Artstor Digital Library and/or Shared Shelf.

·         Art, art history, or architectural background.

·         Business development, marketing, and/or academic library experience.

·         Working knowledge of image management software and database technology.

·         Experience with customer relationship management software (Talisma, Sales Force, or other).

Artstor is an equal opportunity employer.  Artstor offers a competitive salary and a collegial working environment.  Our excellent benefits include employer paid medical, dental, vision, life and accident, disability, and business travel insurance.  Artstor also has pension accounts and an optional supplemental retirement saving plan. 

Nominations and applications, including a cover letter, resume and salary requirements should be emailed to: [log in to unmask].