Assistant Director of Digital Strategies-Houston (TX) Public Library

Link to a world of opportunities by joining the Houston Public Library as the new Assistant Director of Digital Strategies (ADDS). Houston Public Library seeks a visionary and transformational leader with executive level skills and a commitment to customer service, creativity and innovation. The ADDS will play an essential role in helping to shape and lead HPL’s future direction as a vital community partner delivering stellar technologies, materials, services and programs to Houston’s residents.

The Houston Public Library serves 2.1 million citizens over 634 square miles through a network of 44 unique facilities. In 2012, the library staff circulated just under 7 million items to 4.2 million visitors. The award-winning Houston Public Library (HPL) is the largest public library system in the state of Texas and the seventh largest public library system in the United States. Through its multiple locations, outreach services, and virtual resources, HPL serves over 20,000 users a day and provides an impressive array of innovative services and programs for a diverse service population. HPL’s 44 locations include 31 Neighborhood Libraries, four Regional Libraries, three Special Collection Libraries, four Express Libraries, one mobile unit (HPL Mobile Express), and a satellite library located in the Children’s Museum of Houston.

Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, innovation, talent and first-class attractions that make it a world-class city. Long noted for excellence in healthcare systems and top ranked hospitals, Houston is home to The Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex. Living in America’s fourth largest city has its perks. Houston’s Theater District is second only to New York City, giving Houstonians access to more than 500 cultural, performing and visual arts venues. Boasting the second lowest cost-of-living among American cities, Houston has a winning combination of low cost-of-living and high quality-of-life. With the most affordable housing of the nation’s 10 most populated metropolitan areas, Houston offers a variety of choices. Houston’s diverse population speaks more than 90 languages. This rich diversity not only fuels the city’s vast cultural experiences but also more than satisfies the population’s multiple international palates. With more than 11,000 award-winning restaurants, a wide variety of foods are offered from around the world. With all that Houston has to offer, it’s no wonder that Houston topped Forbes Magazine’s 2012 list of "America's Coolest Cities to Live.” For additional information on the Library and the City, see Houston Links.

Responsibilities. Reporting to the Library Director, the Assistant Director of Digital Strategies provides overall vision, innovation, and leadership for HPL’s Digital Services Team (DST); serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team; implements team building and development opportunities for DST to facilitate innovation and to ensure continuous delivery of effective, efficient, leading edge technology services; establishes and directs the strategic and tactical goals, policies and procedures for the division; identifies and addresses user needs and resolves problems in a timely manner; and develops and implements a system to continuously analyze and improve technology standards, procedures and policies across the library to gain efficiencies and improve processes. The ADDS works in partnership with the City of Houston Information Technology Services Department (HITS) to ensure HPL’s compliance with city-wide technology standards, ensure optimal support for HPL’s technology operations and provide general oversight for the Houston Area Library Automated Network (HALAN). HALAN is a consortium of libraries served by a common integrated library system (ILS) through contract with the City of Houston housed at HPL. (The HALAN Division Chief reports to the ADDS). See Assistant Director of Digital Strategies for the complete job description, responsibilities and required skills and abilities.

Qualifications. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a closely related field and seven or more years of professional experience. Experience must include at least three years in a managerial capacity. Additional qualifications include: a solid knowledge of current and future trends in technology; superior communication skills; demonstrated creativity and innovation in applying technological solutions; experience working in an ethnically and culturally diverse environment; ability to communicate and work collaboratively on all levels of the organization; and the ability to build and nurture community partnerships with agencies and organizations. A Master’s Degree in Library Science or a related field and significant experience working with technology in a library environment are highly desirable.

Compensation. Salary range of $100,000.00 - $112,000.00 annually and an excellent fringe benefits package.

If you are a visionary and transformational leader with executive level skills and a commitment to customer service, creativity and innovation, Houston Public Library may be your next great opportunity. Contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or telephone for additional information. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your résumé as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury and apply online on or before the closing date of December 14, 2014.

Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates

4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)

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------=_NextPart_000_017C_01CFF4F3.049C82F0-- ========================================================================Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:08:01 -0700 Reply-To: Laura Lillard <[log in to unmask]> Sender: UTSIS-Jobs <[log in to unmask]> From: Laura Lillard <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Position - Research & Instruction Librarian/Science and Math Librarian, University of Washington Bothell/Cascadia Library MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="001a11c36b726320470506be6412" --001a11c36b726320470506be6412 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable *TITLE:* Research & Instruction Librarian/ Science and Math Librarian *LOCATION:* University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College Campus Library. The University of Washington Libraries seeks a creative and energetic librarian to join a collaborative team of librarians, faculty, and academic staff who are committed to innovation in teaching, learning and research. *THE LIBRARIES: * Serving three campuses, the University of Washington Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with collections exceeding 8 million volumes, over 500,000 electronic books, more than 120,000 currently received journal titles, as well as millions of scholarly resources in other formats. Beyond the strength of local collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries plays a significant leadership role regionally as a member in the groundbreaking Orbis Cascade Alliance and throughout the profession as evidenced by the number of its staff selected for competitive leadership programs and honored by professional association lifetime achievement awards. *CAMPUS AND LIBRARY:*The University of Washington Libraries serves the students, faculty, and staff of Cascadia College and the University of Washington Bothell at their co-located campus in Bothell, located 18 miles north of downtown Seattle. UW Bothell currently offers programs in Business; Educational Studies; Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; and Nursing and Health Studies. Librarians collaborate frequently with UW Bothell academic staff from Information Technologies (including Learning Technologies), the Quantitative Skills Center, Teaching and Learning Center, and the Writing and Communication Center. More information on UW Bothell and its programs can be found at http://www.uwb.edu . Cascadia offers a wide range of Associate degrees and certificates, including an Associate in Science More about Cascadia College can be found here: http://www.cascadia.edu/ The Library is committed to equity, diversity and social justice, more about this can be found here: http://libguides.uwb.edu/libraryEDSJteam More information about the Library can be found at http://library.uwb.edu *GENERAL DESCRIPTION**:* Under the general direction of the Head of Teaching and Learning, this position will partner with colleagues within the Library and across the campus to develop, deliver, and assess in-person and online instruction that integrates information literacy into the curriculum, and will utilize learning technologies and pedagogies in support of student learning. Provides classroom and online instruction for targeted courses within the Library’s integrated information literacy program at the lower division, including College 101 and English 102 at Cascadia Community College, and Discovery Core and Research Writing classes in the first year program at UW Bothell. The Research & Instruction Librarian will also serve as a liaison to undergraduate and graduate faculty and students in subject areas within the sciences, which may include Biology, Math, Chemistry and Physics, as well as additional liaison areas to be determined based on experience and current needs of the unit. In consultation with the Head of Collections, librarians, and faculty, will select print and electronic materials for the undergraduate and graduate curricula, informed by the larger research collections across the UW Libraries and regional consortia. Includes collaborative tri-campus efforts with counterpart colleagues at UW Seattle and UW Tacoma to meet collection needs for each campus. In consultation with the Head of Research Services, will provide assistance for a range of research inquiries in the Library’s Information Commons and online through the UW Libraries’ email and chat reference services. Some evening and weekend reference and instruction work will be required. Librarians are expected to play an active role in planning and assessing library services, and to take responsibility for his/her professional development in pursuit of promotion and continuing appointment. Some travel will be required. *QUALIFICATIONS:* *Required:* · Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree. · Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace. *Preferred:* - Experience or demonstrated knowledge in the provision of instruction services in a college or university setting is highly desirable. Familiarity with information literacy concepts, trends, pedagogies, and assessment. - Experience or demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies and online learning pedagogies in support of hybrid or distance instruction. - Experience or demonstrated knowledge in the provision of reference services to college or university students, in person and online. Strong user centered public service philosophy. - Experience or demonstrated knowledge in working with students from diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities who possess a wide range of educational goals. - Ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration, and cooperation are essential. Commitment to continually seeking improvement in services, collections, and facilities. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. *SALARY**:* $48,204 minimum, 12 month annual contract. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background. *RANK: *Position will be at rank of Assistant Librarian or Sr. Assistant Librarian, depending on qualifications and background. *BENEFITS: *Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREFand/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. Excellent medical, dental and life insurance plans. No state or local income tax. *APPLICATION PROCESS: * To apply for this position, please submit the following information to [log in to unmask]: · Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Assistant Director, Libraries Academic Human Resources) · Curriculum vitae or resume *(include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)* · Teaching Statement: Applicants are also to provide a *separate* statement of no more than one page addressing their general teaching philosophy and commitment to teaching information literacy. *· *List of three references (including current or most recent supervisor) who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position *(include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses)* *· **Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading.* · Please submit all components in a single, multi-page PDF document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space until interviews are conducted. Then, some application materials will be circulated. *APPLICATION DEADLINE:* To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., December 5, 2014. University of Washington Libraries home page is http://www.lib.washington.edu The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee. 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TITLE:  Research & Instruction Librarian/ Science and Math Librarian

 

LOCATION:  University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College Campus Library.

 

The University of Washington Libraries seeks a creative and energetic librarian to join a collaborative team of librarians, faculty, and academic staff who are committed to innovation in teaching, learning and research.

 

THE LIBRARIES:  

Serving three campuses, the University of Washington Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with collections exceeding 8 million volumes, over 500,000 electronic books, more than 120,000 currently received journal titles, as well as millions of scholarly resources in other formats.  Beyond the strength of local collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, extensive assessment efforts and  diverse award-winning staff.  The Libraries plays a significant leadership role regionally as a member in the groundbreaking Orbis Cascade Alliance and throughout the profession as evidenced by the number of its staff selected for competitive leadership programs and honored by professional association lifetime achievement awards.

 

CAMPUS AND LIBRARY:
The University of Washington Libraries serves the students, faculty, and staff of Cascadia College and the University of Washington Bothell at their co-located campus in Bothell, located 18 miles north of downtown Seattle. UW Bothell currently offers programs in Business; Educational Studies; Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; and Nursing and Health Studies.  Librarians collaborate frequently with UW Bothell academic staff from Information Technologies (including Learning Technologies), the Quantitative Skills Center, Teaching and Learning Center, and the Writing and Communication Center.  More information on UW Bothell and its programs can be found at http://www.uwb.edu.  Cascadia offers a wide range of Associate degrees and certificates, including an Associate in Science More about Cascadia College can be found here:  http://www.cascadia.edu/

 

The Library is committed to equity, diversity and social justice, more about this can be found here:  http://libguides.uwb.edu/libraryEDSJteam

 

More information about the Library can be found at http://library.uwb.edu

 

 GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

Under the general direction of the Head of Teaching and Learning, this position will partner with colleagues within the Library and across the campus to develop, deliver, and assess in-person and online instruction that integrates information literacy into the curriculum, and will utilize learning technologies and pedagogies in support of student learning. 

Provides classroom and online instruction for targeted courses within the Library’s integrated information literacy program at the lower division, including College 101 and English 102 at Cascadia Community College, and Discovery Core and Research Writing classes in the first year program at UW Bothell.  

 

The Research & Instruction Librarian will also serve as a liaison to undergraduate and graduate faculty and students in subject areas within the sciences, which may include Biology, Math, Chemistry and Physics, as well as additional liaison areas to be determined based on experience and current needs of the unit.

 

In consultation with the Head of Collections, librarians, and faculty, will select print and electronic materials for the undergraduate and graduate curricula, informed by the larger research collections across the UW Libraries and regional consortia. Includes collaborative tri-campus efforts with counterpart colleagues at UW Seattle and UW Tacoma to meet collection needs for each campus.

 

In consultation with the Head of Research Services, will provide assistance for a range of research inquiries in the Library’s Information Commons and online through the UW Libraries’ email and chat reference services.

 

Some evening and weekend reference and instruction work will be required.

 

Librarians are expected to play an active role in planning and assessing library services, and to take responsibility for his/her professional development in pursuit of promotion and continuing appointment.

 

Some travel will be required.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

·         Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.

·         Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

 

Preferred:

  • Experience or demonstrated knowledge in the provision of instruction services in a college or university setting is highly desirable.  Familiarity with information literacy concepts, trends, pedagogies, and assessment.
  • Experience or demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging instructional      technologies and online learning pedagogies in support of hybrid or distance instruction.
  • Experience or demonstrated knowledge in the provision of reference services to college or university students, in person and online.  Strong user centered public service philosophy.
  • Experience or demonstrated knowledge in working with students from diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities who possess a wide range of educational goals.  
  • Ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration, and cooperation are essential.  Commitment to continually seeking improvement in services, collections, and facilities. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

 

SALARY:                $48,204 minimum, 12 month annual contract.  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.

 

RANK:                    Position will be at rank of Assistant Librarian or Sr. Assistant Librarian, depending on qualifications and background.

 

BENEFITS:            Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREFand/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis.  Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year.  Excellent medical, dental and life insurance plans.  No state or local income tax.

 


APPLICATION PROCESS:         

To apply for this position, please submit the following information to [log in to unmask]:

·         Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Assistant Director, Libraries Academic Human Resources)

·         Curriculum vitae or resume
(include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)

·         Teaching Statement: Applicants are also to provide a separate statement of no more than one page addressing their general teaching philosophy and commitment to teaching information literacy.

·         List of three references (including current or most recent supervisor) who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses)

·         Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading.

·         Please submit all components in a single, multi-page PDF document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space until interviews are conducted. Then, some application materials will be circulated. 

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:       

To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., December 5, 2014.

 

University of Washington Libraries home page is http://www.lib.washington.edu

 

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee. 

For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at [log in to unmask].

--001a11c36b726320470506be6412-- ========================================================================Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:04:42 +0000 Reply-To: "Lancaster, Cindy Teaff (Cindy)" <[log in to unmask]> Sender: UTSIS-Jobs <[log in to unmask]> From: "Lancaster, Cindy Teaff (Cindy)" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: FW: [DRUPAL4LIB] Job Posting: Web Application Developer at Towson University In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit On 10/31/14, 3:28 PM, "David Dahl" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >*Web Application Developer* > >*Albert S. Cook Library* > >*Towson University* > > > >Join our team at Towson! The Albert S. Cook Library seeks a highly >skilled >and innovative Web Application Developer to participate in all stages of >the application development lifecycle. As a key participant in the >continued development of the Library¹s Drupal environment, discovery >systems, and digital collections, this position will work with other >members of the Library IT Department, librarians, archivists, and other >library staff to design, develop, and integrate sites and applications to >enhance the experiences of our internal and external audiences. Under the >direction of the Information Technology Librarian, this position will >provide primary web application development support for the Library¹s >initiatives. We¹re committed to providing an outstanding user experience >and are looking for someone with the technical skills and motivation to >help us achieve it! > > > >*Responsibilities * > >Configure, maintain, customize, and extend the Library¹s use of Drupal. >Use >PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, XML, Javascript, and other related technologies to >maintain and create web applications. Develop integration with >vendor-based >APIs and web services. Collect and analyze analytics and other user >behavior data to inform design decisions. Conduct user testing. Research >and utilize emerging web technologies, principles, and standards. Produce >technical documentation. Participate in the strategic planning for the >Library¹s website and the initiatives and priorities of the Library IT >Department. Plan and manage projects. Collaborate with other Library and >University staff. > >For more information about this position see >http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/employment-opportunities. > > > >*Qualifications * > >Bachelor¹s degree in information technology, information science, computer >science, or related area. One year of web application development >experience. Excellent analytical and communication skills. Demonstrated >skill developing data-driven web applications using PHP, SQL, HTML, and >CSS. Experience using Drupal to administer websites, develop custom >modules, and create themes and templates. Ability to utilize and design >APIs and web services. Ability to learn and apply new web technologies and >concepts. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to effectively >prioritize and execute tasks. Self-motivated, self-directed, and >detail-oriented. Additional related experience and formal education in >which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for >full >performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the >education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 >college credits being equivalent to one year of experience. A Criminal >Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the >results may impact employment. > > > >Preferred qualifications include experience developing applications for >libraries; knowledge of metadata standards, version control tools, user >interface design, and methods and applications for analyzing user behavior >and system usability; strong desire to use open source applications and >contribute solutions to the open source community; familiarity with >mobile-first design principles; familiarity with ColdFusion. > > > >*Salary * > >$53,000-$57,000 annually and full university benefits that include >excellent health, life insurance, and retirement plans; tuition remission; >and 22 days of annual leave, 14 holidays, personal and sick days. The >position is contingent on funds being available at the time of hire. > > > >To Apply: Fully complete the online application and upload one document >containing a *cover letter* and *resume*. This position is open until >filled. > > > >*Equal Employment Opportunity * > >*Towson University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong >institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with >disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.* > >_______________________________________________ >drupal4lib mailing list >questions/help: [log in to unmask] >http://listserv.uic.edu/archives/drupal4lib.html ========================================================================Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:59:18 -0700 Reply-To: Laura Lillard <[log in to unmask]> Sender: UTSIS-Jobs <[log in to unmask]> From: Laura Lillard <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Position - Health Sciences Curriculum Design Librarian, UW Health Sciences Library MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="089e013d0fe4c970ab0506bf1b37" --089e013d0fe4c970ab0506bf1b37 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable ​Title: Health Sciences Curriculum Design Librarian Location: Health Sciences Library *THE LIBRARIES: * Serving three campuses, the University of Washington Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with collections exceeding 8 million volumes, over 500,000 electronic books, more than 120,000 currently received journal titles, as well as millions of scholarly resources in other formats. Beyond the strength of local collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries plays a significant leadership role regionally as a member in the groundbreaking Orbis Cascade Alliance and throughout the profession, as evidenced by the number of its staff selected for competitive leadership programs and honored by professional association lifetime achievement awards. *HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY: * Health Sciences Library (HSL) is a national leader in the development and application of innovative strategies and technologies to meet information and research needs. The HSL supports the education, research, and clinical programs of the six UW health science schools; three academic medical centers; and a network of clinics, as well as the wider interdisciplinary biomedical community of the University. The Public & Research Services unit designates librarians as liaisons for specific departments within the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work. An interactive working relationship among library liaisons, User Experience department, and the health sciences community promotes faculty awareness of library resources and services, and provides clear channels of communication and strategic direction. *THE POSITION:* Our Health Sciences Library has an outstanding opportunity for a Health Sciences Curriculum Design Librarian to develop a responsive way of supporting the medical students, faculty, and clinicians working on launching the clinical immersion phase of the renewed School Of Medicine curriculum set to begin August 2015. Reporting to the Associate Director for Administration & Liaison Services, the primary duty of the Curriculum Design Librarian is to serve an integrated role, ideally within an anchor course, in the new and redesigned University of Washington School of Medicine curriculum. Additionally, this role will work closely with the Associate Director for Administration & Liaison Services to develop a systematic plan to integrate the library into other school curriculums of the health sciences, particularly the School of Nursing. Integration into the active learning and clinical experience activities will be a primary objective of this position. Based in Seattle, WA, this position will interact with librarians at other WWAMI institutions and serve as a contact person for faculty at WWAMI sites in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. *SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES* The Health Sciences Curriculum Design Librarian (CDL) will serve as the lead information specialist on the designated anchor course or theme team and provide instruction, instructional design expertise, and library liaison services to the appropriate departments in the School of Medicine, Nursing and other health sciences schools as needed. This position will support students and faculty who are acquiring the knowledge and skills within the anchor course or theme departments necessary to understand effective patient care. The incumbent will design and deliver library services around topic areas relevant to the anchor course or theme content. The CDL will also serve as the curriculum liaison to other health sciences schools at the University of Washington, focusing on the inter-professional nature of patient care. These schools may include Nursing or Social Work. In addition, the incumbent may assume duties such as systematic review searcher, information management librarian, content management system development and/or web page development. In working with the Curriculum, this role acts as an information specialist and consultant to the designated anchor course or theme directors and faculty in the UW School of Medicine; consults and collaborates with all faculty and students in the anchor course or theme area in the Seattle and WWAMI sites, as well as other liaison areas as assigned; serves as the library’s point person for curriculum renewal and instructional design within the School of Medicine and School of Nursing; collaborates with other liaisons to systematically integrate into curriculum initiatives in the other schools as opportunities appear; identifies and collaborates on HSL educational assessment initiatives; provides additional educational support and clinical information services through contact with users at the UWMC, Harborview, Northwest Hospital, and WWAMI sites; identifies and leverages key stakeholder relationships and finally leads library-based projects within the University’s course management system. In serving as a Liaison, the CDL provides comprehensive reference services in response to requests for information on relevant health subjects; responds to e-mail, telephone, or in-person requests from staff, using the full spectrum of print and electronic library resources and facilities available; works collaboratively on difficult information requests; prepares literature searches and bibliographies on requested topics; provides instruction in the use of print and electronic resources, bibliographic management software, and UW Libraries and WWAMI resources; works with faculty and liaisons to develop appropriate course-integrated information literacy and EBM content for health sciences courses; assists in class instruction program in designing and writing training plans and class manuals and in hands-on-instruction; and evaluates electronic resources pertinent to the Library's programs; develops and maintains Website/Intranet content using a content management system; as well as maintains and develops LibGuides. As a member of the Public & Research Services team, works within the Public & Research Services unit and Health Sciences Library; consults with librarians at the Health Sciences Library and WWAMI sites, identifies goals and develops strategies to meet them; establishes, develops and implements mechanisms for obtaining WWAMI librarian feedback on instruction and library services to ensure high level of program effectiveness and the future development of information services; collaborates with other P&RS team members, helps assess services and projects, identifies goals and objectives and develops strategies to meet them; recommends guidelines, policies, and procedures; and shares responsibility for logistics and administrative tasks; contributes towards all narrative reports prepared by the UW Libraries; and performs other duties as necessary. *QUALIFICATIONS* Required · Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree · Basic knowledge of health sciences and a general understanding of clinical practice · Previous experience or familiarity working within an active learning, personalized learning or longitudinal curricula and developing integrated library course content · Experience developing instructional content (online and in-person) for adult learners · Experience or demonstrated knowledge designing and administering learning assessments · Ability to instruct others in the use of library tools, bibliographic retrieval software, and other information technology concepts · Basic knowledge of electronic information systems, network applications, digital object identifiers, bibliographic management software and other microcomputer applications · Knowledge of hypertext mark-up language (HTML), content management software, or Web editing or authoring software · Ability to report out outcomes and assess progress via narrative reports and presentations to the UW Libraries community · Adaptability and comfort working with diverse groups of faculty and staff, both within the library and various schools/departments · Demonstrated willingness to take risks and the ability to shift directions as needed · Highly collaborative and motivated to advance strategic initiatives both internally and externally · Capacity to thrive in the exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a world-class research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities Preferred · Library or comparable teaching experience · Familiarity with active learning and flipped classrooms · Familiarity with Canvas or other learning management systems · Assessment or evaluation experience · Knowledge and understanding of the multi-faceted roles of libraries in higher education, including medical, dental, nursing, public health, pharmacy, and social work education, clinical care, and the broader community · Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professional credential (AHIP); record of research, publication, and/or professional contributions *SALARY *$48,204 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background. *RANK *Position will be at the rank of Assistant or Senior Assistant Librarian, depending on qualifications and background. *BENEFITS *Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax. *APPLICATION PROCESS* To apply for this position, please submit the following information to [log in to unmask]: - Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Assistant Director, Libraries Academic Human Resources). - Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements). - List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses). - Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading. · Please submit all components in a single, multi-page PDF document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space until interviews are conducted. Then, some application materials will be circulated. *APPLICATION DEADLINE* To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, December 19, 2014. University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee. For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at [log in to unmask]​ --089e013d0fe4c970ab0506bf1b37 Content-Type: text/html; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
​Title:                            Health Sciences Curriculum Design Librarian

                       

Location:                     Health Sciences Library

 

 

THE LIBRARIES: 

Serving three campuses, the University of Washington Libraries is one of the largest and most innovative libraries in North America with collections exceeding 8 million volumes, over 500,000 electronic books, more than 120,000 currently received journal titles, as well as millions of scholarly resources in other formats. Beyond the strength of local collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent service, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, extensive assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries plays a significant leadership role regionally as a member in the groundbreaking Orbis Cascade Alliance and throughout the profession, as evidenced by the number of its staff selected for competitive leadership programs and honored by professional association lifetime achievement awards.

 

HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY:

Health Sciences Library (HSL) is a national leader in the development and application of innovative strategies and technologies to meet information and research needs. The HSL supports the education, research, and clinical programs of the six UW health science schools; three academic medical centers; and a network of clinics, as well as the wider interdisciplinary biomedical community of the University. The Public & Research Services unit designates librarians as liaisons for specific departments within the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work. An interactive working relationship among library liaisons, User Experience department, and the health sciences community promotes faculty awareness of library resources and services, and provides clear channels of communication and strategic direction.

 

THE POSITION:

 

Our Health Sciences Library has an outstanding opportunity for a Health Sciences Curriculum Design Librarian to develop a responsive way of supporting the medical students, faculty, and clinicians working on launching the clinical immersion phase of the renewed School Of Medicine curriculum set to begin August 2015.  Reporting to the Associate Director for Administration & Liaison Services, the primary duty of the Curriculum Design Librarian is to serve an integrated role, ideally within an anchor course, in the new and redesigned University of Washington School of Medicine curriculum.  Additionally, this role will work closely with the Associate Director for Administration & Liaison Services to develop a systematic plan to integrate the library into other school curriculums of the health sciences, particularly the School of Nursing.  Integration into the active learning and clinical experience activities will be a primary objective of this position.  Based in Seattle, WA, this position will interact with librarians at other WWAMI institutions and serve as a contact person for faculty at WWAMI sites in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

 

The Health Sciences Curriculum Design Librarian (CDL) will serve as the lead information specialist on the designated anchor course or theme team and provide instruction, instructional design expertise, and library liaison services to the appropriate departments in the School of Medicine, Nursing and other health sciences schools as needed.  This position will support students and faculty who are acquiring the knowledge and skills within the anchor course or theme departments necessary to understand effective patient care.  The incumbent will design and deliver library services around topic areas relevant to the anchor course or theme content.  The CDL will also serve as the curriculum liaison to other health sciences schools at the University of Washington, focusing on the inter-professional nature of patient care.  These schools may include Nursing or Social Work.  In addition, the incumbent may assume duties such as systematic review searcher, information management librarian, content management system development and/or web page development.

 

In working with the Curriculum, this role acts as an information specialist and consultant to the designated anchor course or theme directors and faculty in the UW School of Medicine; consults and collaborates with all faculty and students in the anchor course or theme area in the Seattle and WWAMI sites, as well as other liaison areas as assigned; serves as the library’s point person for curriculum renewal and instructional design within the School of Medicine and School of Nursing; collaborates with other liaisons to systematically integrate into curriculum initiatives in the other schools as opportunities appear; identifies and collaborates on HSL educational assessment initiatives; provides additional educational support and clinical information services through contact with users at the UWMC, Harborview, Northwest Hospital, and WWAMI sites; identifies and leverages key stakeholder relationships and finally leads library-based projects within the University’s course management system.

 

In serving as a Liaison, the CDL provides comprehensive reference services in response to requests for information on relevant health subjects; responds to e-mail, telephone, or in-person requests from staff, using the full spectrum of print and electronic library resources and facilities available; works collaboratively on difficult information requests; prepares literature searches and bibliographies on requested topics; provides instruction in the use of print and electronic resources, bibliographic management software, and UW Libraries and WWAMI resources; works with faculty and liaisons to develop appropriate course-integrated information literacy and EBM content for health sciences courses; assists in class instruction program in designing and writing training plans and class manuals and in hands-on-instruction; and evaluates electronic resources pertinent to the Library's programs; develops and maintains Website/Intranet content using a content management system; as well as maintains and develops LibGuides.

As a member of the Public & Research Services team, works within the Public & Research Services unit and Health Sciences Library; consults with librarians at the Health Sciences Library and WWAMI sites, identifies goals and develops strategies to meet them; establishes, develops and implements mechanisms for obtaining WWAMI librarian feedback on instruction and library services to ensure high level of program effectiveness and the future development of information services; collaborates with other P&RS team members, helps assess services and projects, identifies goals and objectives and develops strategies to meet them; recommends guidelines, policies, and procedures; and shares responsibility for logistics and administrative tasks; contributes towards all narrative reports prepared by the UW Libraries; and performs other duties as necessary.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required

 

·         Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree

·         Basic knowledge of health sciences and a general understanding of clinical practice

·         Previous experience or familiarity working within an active learning, personalized learning or longitudinal curricula and developing integrated library course content

·         Experience developing instructional content (online and in-person) for adult learners

·         Experience or demonstrated knowledge designing and administering learning assessments

·         Ability to instruct others in the use of library tools, bibliographic retrieval software, and other information technology concepts

·         Basic knowledge of electronic information systems, network applications, digital object identifiers, bibliographic management software and other microcomputer applications

·         Knowledge of hypertext mark-up language (HTML), content management software, or Web editing or authoring software

·         Ability to report out outcomes and assess progress via narrative reports and presentations to the UW Libraries community

·         Adaptability and comfort working with diverse groups of faculty and staff, both within the library and various schools/departments

·         Demonstrated willingness to take risks and the ability to shift directions as needed

·         Highly collaborative and motivated to advance strategic initiatives both internally and externally

·         Capacity to thrive in the exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a world-class research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities

 

Preferred

 

·         Library or comparable teaching experience

·         Familiarity with active learning and flipped classrooms

·         Familiarity with Canvas or other learning management systems

·         Assessment or evaluation experience

·         Knowledge and understanding of the multi-faceted roles of libraries in higher education, including medical, dental, nursing, public health, pharmacy, and social work education, clinical care, and the broader community

·         Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professional credential (AHIP); record of research, publication, and/or professional contributions

 

 

SALARY       $48,204 minimum.  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.

 

RANK            Position will be at the rank of Assistant or Senior Assistant Librarian, depending on qualifications and background.

 

BENEFITS    Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan on a matching basis.  Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year.  No state or local income tax.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

To apply for this position, please submit the following information to [log in to unmask]:

 

  • Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Assistant Director, Libraries Academic Human Resources).
  • Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements).
  • List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses).
  • Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading.

·         Please submit all components in a single, multi-page PDF document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space until interviews are conducted. Then, some application materials will be circulated.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

 

To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, December 19, 2014.

University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee. 

For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at [log in to unmask].​
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