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1. [sla-dmah] FW: USA - Greenville NC - Digital Archivist 2. [sla-dmah] FW: Open Position: Coal and Coke Heritage Center Archivist, Penn State University Libraries, Fayette Campus, Uniontown, PA USA 3. [LIBJOBS] Program Director, Resource Acquisitions and Discovery, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, U.S.A. 4. [LIBJOBS] USA - Roanoke, VA - Librarian 1. [sla-dmah] FW: USA - Greenville NC - Digital Archivist Digital Archivist #001044 J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University (ECU) seeks a forward-thinking, flexible, enthusiastic, user-focused individual to fill the faculty position of Digital Archivist within the Special Collections Division. The individual in this position works with university departments to ensure the successful transfer and long-term preservation of born-digital university records. The person in this position also facilitates the digitization of holdings within the Special Collections Division. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Assistant Director for Special Collections, the Digital Archivist provides key support to the University Archives and Records Program. The successful candidate will: 1. Develop a sustainable born digital e-records management system; 2. Develop procedures for ensuring the long-term preservation of digital materials found in manuscript collections; 3. Participate in the division's ongoing implementation of archival content management systems; 4. Work with the Digital Collections Librarian to ensure the online accessibility of finding aids; and 5. Work with staff throughout the division to select materials for digitization. The Digital Archivist serves on the Digital Collections Team and the Digital Collections Advisory Board; consults with metadata providers; and participates in the Special Collections Division's public service activities, including instruction, reference, and social media services. Some weekend and evening work is required. F inalists will be asked to make a presentation during the on-campus interview. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in library or information science (or international equivalent) from an ALA-accredited program or a master's degree in public history, archival studies, history, or a closely related field; working knowledge of EAD and XML; knowledge of the principles of archival management; experience with digitization projects; familiarity with archival content management systems, such as Archivists' Toolkit or ArchivesSpace; knowledge of issues related to the capture and preservation of electronic records; knowledge of digital preservation standards; ability to coordinate projects effectively, including organization, prioritization, and goal-setting; commitment to providing superior user-centered services; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and users. All degrees must be conferred by an accredited institution by the hire date. Preferred Education and Experience: Knowledge of North Carolina history or field related to the holdings of the Special Collections Division; experience in providing public service in a library or archival setting; experience with archival or manuscript processing; knowledge of relational databases; knowledge of metadata schemas, such as Dublin Core, METS, MODS, PREMIS, and TEI; familiarity with cataloging standards, in particular DACS and MARC; digitization project management experience; certification by the Academy of Certified Archivists. East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information online. All applicants must apply online: [http://www.jobs.ecu.edu%3chttp:/ www.jobs.ecu.edu]www.jobs.ecu.edu<http://www.jobs.ecu.edu> https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=79199 Patricia M. Dragon Head, Special Collections Cataloging Joyner Library East Carolina University (252) 328-0296 [log in to unmask] ----------------------------- 2. [sla-dmah] FW: Open Position: Coal and Coke Heritage Center Archivist, Penn State University Libraries, Fayette Campus, Uniontown, PA USA *Coal and Coke Heritage Center Archivist* *Special Collections, Fayette Campus* The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek applications and nominations for the position of Coal and Coke Heritage Center Archivist. Under the direction of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library at University Park, the person appointed to this two year, fixed term faculty position will arrange, describe, manage, and make accessible the collections held by the Coal and Coke Heritage Center on the Eberly Campus in Lemont Furnace, PA. Started in 1977 as the Patchwork Voices project by Penn State Fayette faculty, the Coal and Coke Heritage Center has been involved with the ongoing preservation, research, teaching, and community outreach activities focuses on the coal/coke industries of southwestern Pennsylvania. In addition to creating over 1,000 oral history interviews, the CCHC has collected over 128 linear feet of archival records and more than 1,500 maps, photographs, and drawings. *Responsibilities:* - Provides reference service, instruction, and outreach to faculty, students, the community, and other researchers for CCHC collections. - Works in cooperation with Fayette Campus Library staff, and the UP Special Collections Library to develop an ongoing collections management plan for the Center. - Accessions, arranges, describes, and creates finding aids for all CCHC archival and manuscript collections in compliance with local and national processing standards as set by the UP Special Collections Library staff. - Works with the Special Collections Library staff to establish priorities and deadlines for processing projects. - Performs regular reporting of metrics for processing projects. - Supervises part-time staff, volunteers, and interns at the CCHC - Completes other special projects as assigned/directed. - Participates in local, regional, or national professional organizations; enrich professional expertise by attending conferences and continuing education opportunities. *Qualifications:* *Required:* - MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent), or a Masters in Information Science, Archival Science, or related field. - Experience providing research services for archival collections. - Experience with arrangement and description of archival and manuscript collections. - Working knowledge of archival and descriptive standards, including DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH, and Dublin Core. - Knowledge of basic preservation standards for archival and manuscript collections. - Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. - Excellent technical skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, cataloging systems, and EAD authoring tools. - Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in a collegial environment. *Desired:* - Project management experience - Experience using the ArchivesSpace - Knowledge of XSLT and EAD stylesheet authoring - Experience with oral history and industry-related archival collections - Familiarity with Southwestern Pennsylvania history and the Connellsville Coke Region *Environment:* Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), a consortium of the Big Ten universities plus the University of Chicago. Based on current Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, The Pennsylvania State University Libraries are ranked among the top ten research libraries in North America. A student survey completed in 2014 found overall student satisfaction with the University Libraries to be at the top of its category. The University Libraries hold membership in ARL, CRL, CLIR, and DLF. Collections exceed 5.8 million volumes and include more than 102,000 current serial subscriptions. The University Libraries are located at University Park and 22 other locations throughout Pennsylvania, and they serve approximately 6,000 faculty and 44,000 students at University Park, and more than 92,000 students system-wide. Penn State Fayette is a commuter campus with approximately 1100 students; about 35 percent of which are adult students. The campus offers 4 bachelor’s degrees, 9 associate degrees, and the first 2 years of over 160 Penn State undergraduate degree programs. Penn State Fayette is located just outside Uniontown, Pennsylvania which is about 1 hour south of Pittsburgh and 30 minutes from Morgantown, West Virginia. For more information, please visithttp://www.libraries.psu.edu. *Compensation:* Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by the University. Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online at http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/jobs/facjobs/cca.html. Interested candidates should upload a letter of application, resume or C.V., and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses). Review of applications will begin September 16, 2015 and continue until position is filled. Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, [log in to unmask] ** *Employment requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. * *Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.* *CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to www.police.psu.edu/clery/ <http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/>, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.* *---------------------------* 3. [LIBJOBS] Program Director, Resource Acquisitions and Discovery, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, U.S.A. *Program Director, Resource Acquisitions and Discovery* The Hesburgh Libraries at the University of Notre Dame are seeking a creative, forward-thinking, user-oriented and collaborative professional for the position of Director, Resource Acquisitions and Discovery Program. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the changing nature of librarianship, the formats of library collections, and particularly the role of cataloging and metadata in extending discovery services. *Responsibilities:* The Program Director leads, shapes, and transforms the vision and practices of integrating collection description and discovery as well as the provision of materials acquired and licensed in all formats by the Libraries. The successful candidate will lead the program to re-envision traditional technical services workflows and functions to enable the program to move forward in a complex environment of evolving collections, systems, and technologies. S/he will direct the operations of the RAD program, including acquisitions and licensing of all formats of collections, interlibrary loan, cataloging and metadata services (total of 39 members), as well as co-direct the operations of a newly formed systems/discovery unit with the Program Director of Information Technology (total of 6 members). With program stakeholders, s/he will be responsible for technical innovations, with an eye toward increasing efficiencies by defining best practices and standards, building sustainable workflows to handle increasingly heterogeneous assets, bringing high-quality content to users, and enhancing the user discovery experience by establishing policies and procedures and adopting new technologies. S/he will work closely with colleagues to allocate program resources in response to project needs, manage financial resources responsibly and provide input related to allocation of the collections budget as it impacts the RAD program. The Program Director, Resource Acquisitions and Discovery will serve on the Library Cabinet senior leadership team and other library groups as appropriate. The Program Director reports to the Associate University Librarian for the Digital Access, Resources and Information Technology division. Responsibilities include: [image: *] Formulates and synthesizes goals, coordinates objectives and priorities for the program in coordination with unit heads and personnel in the program [image: *] Assists and takes the lead in planning, organizing, and implementation efforts of existing and emerging services within and across the units within the program in coordination with program unit heads [image: *] Works with unit heads, and supervisors to reach consensus on policies and procedures [image: *] As part of the DARIT leadership team, participates in setting library-wide and DARIT division policies [image: *] Assigns priorities and sets program objectives and monitors progress [image: *] Develops annual priorities in consultation with AUL [image: *] Investigates and plans for the integration of new methods of information description, discovery and delivery mechanisms [image: *] Manages personnel and directs and evaluates performance, providing leadership and guidance for staff and library faculty in the program along with unit managers and supervisors [image: *] Commits staff and resources to continuous improvement efforts [image: *] As part of the larger library digitization efforts, contributes to and oversees developing production measures for technical service activities and configures workflow related to metadata creation for digitization projects [image: *] Provides opportunities for staff and library faculty development, participation and growth, especially related to delegating responsibility for unit level performance evaluation and measures [image: *] Reassesses work assignments as vacancies occur based on overall needs of the program, in consultation with unit managers and library leadership [image: *] Contributes to the Hesburgh Libraries, the University of Notre Dame, and the profession through active participation in activities such as committee work, publishing, and service in professional organizations. *Required Qualifications*: [image: *] MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent [image: *] Significant (4-7) years of progressive responsibilities with acquisitions, electronic resources, licensing, and/or cataloging/metadata description [image: *] Demonstrated experience applying current trends, developments, and/or best practices in technical services (i.e., RDA, linked open data, SUSHI/COUNTER, ORCID, ERMs, etc.). [image: *] Understanding of and experience with fund accounting [image: *] Knowledge of and/or experience with integrated library systems (ILS) [image: *] Excellent organizational skills and an ability to manage time and set priorities [image: *] Demonstrated leadership of teams and with innovative use of resources and emerging technologies and services. [image: *] Demonstrated experience managing, supervising and motivating staff [image: *] Ability to facilitate change [image: *] Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills [image: *] Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with a diverse range of colleagues [image: *] Enthusiasm for an innovative and evolving work environment [image: *] Proficiency with creating and manipulating spreadsheets. *Preferred Qualifications*: [image: *] Experience in improving user discovery experience [image: *] Experience in project management *Salary and Benefits:* Appointment salary and rank are competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Librarians are non-tenure track members of the Library Faculty. The University offers an excellent benefits and annual vacation package. *Environment:* The University of Notre Dame is a highly selective national Catholic teaching and research university in northern Indiana about ninety miles from Chicago. Approximately 8,200 undergraduates and 3,100 graduate students pursue a broad range of studies. For more information about the University of Notre Dame, please visit the University of Notre Dame homepage at http://nd.edu/. The Hesburgh Libraries (http://library.nd.edu) hold about 3.5 million volumes and provide access to more than 23,000 serials. The Libraries have 124 staff and 50 librarians. The Libraries are a member of the Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI), ARL, NERL and other consortia. The University of Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can bring a variety of backgrounds to our community. *Further details & application instructions: * This position posting and application instructions can be found on the Interfolio website: apply.interfolio.com/30842 <http://apply.interfolio.com/30842> This position posting and additional information about Hesburgh Libraries can be found on the Libraries’ website: http://www.library.nd.edu/about/employment/ Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program ( http://hr.nd.edu/employment-opportunities/dualcareer/) in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search. The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). ----------------------------------------------- 4. [LIBJOBS] USA - Roanoke, VA - Librarian *Position Description and Specifications* *POSITION TITLE:* Librarian *SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: *Director of Library Services GENERAL SUMMARY: The Librarian works collaboratively with campus librarians, instructors, IT, and campus support staff to deliver high quality library services to American National University/National College students, faculty and staff from a distance. *Principal Duties and Responsibilities* 1. Deliver library services from a distance for online and hybrid courses. 2. Create and enhance online learning materials such as specialized research guides and multimedia tutorials. 3. Create and deliver training for students related to finding, accessing, evaluating and using information as part of the research process and to facilitate lifelong learning. 4. Provide assistance to faculty in the creation of appropriate research assignments for Bachelor and graduate level courses. 5. Create and deliver professional development training related to library/technology tools for faculty and staff working with online, and hybrid learning. 6. Participate in evening and weekend virtual reference services. 7. Participate in collection development and evaluation of the libraries’ virtual collections. 8. Keep informed of current professional developments and participate in professional library association(s). 9. Other administrative duties as assigned. *Required Qualifications:* MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Relevant library experience, preferably in an academic setting. Active participation in professional development activities. Experience working with a Learning Management System (LMS) Ability to work collaboratively and independently. Flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment. *Preferred Qualifications:* Familiarity with web-based library tools. Familiarity with information literacy standards and frameworks. Basic knowledge of HTML. Experience delivering instruction and training in an online environment. *American National University/National College* American National University/National College enrolls students in a variety of degree and diploma programs in business, IT, and health care. Founded in 1886, ANU comprises 30 campus located in six states. For more information, visit www.an.edu or www.national-college.edu. American National University/ National College is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Eric Rector, Director of Library Services ([log in to unmask]) with Subject: Librarian Search 2015. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. *Eric A. Rector, MLS* *Director of Library Services* [image: Description: Description: cid:[log in to unmask]] *Campus Support* P: 540.769.8302 C: 570.878.8994 *[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>* *www.an.edu <http://www.an.edu/>*