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If you would like to stop receiving job notifications via email, follow this link: http://www.libraryjobline.org/unsubscribe/ ---------------------------- 2. [LIBJOBS] Faculty Position in Information and Library Science, Indiana University Bloomington
Title: Asst/ Assoc/ Full Professor Department: Information and Library Science Expected start date: 08/01/2016
Position summary: The School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a position beginning in Fall 2016 in the Department of Information and Library Science (all subareas solicited with preference for data curation, CSCW, digital libraries, information policy, digital youth, documentation, metadata, and the social web). This position is open at all levels (assistant, associate, or full professor). Duties include teaching, research, and service.
The Department of Information and Library Science (ILS), formerly the School of Library and Information Science, has a long, successful history, having graduated over 8,000 students since it opened its doors in 1946. U.S. News & World Report ranked the Bloomington Information and Library Science program eighth nationally in its most recent rankings. The School of Informatics and Computing is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country, with unsurpassed breadth. Its mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating computing and information technologies. In addition to ILS, the School includes the Department of Computer Science and Informatics and has a total of more than 100 faculty, 900 graduate students, and 1,500 undergraduate majors on the Bloomington campus. Faculty research areas in ILS include bibliometrics; big data; computer-mediated communication; data science; data curation; digital libraries; information organization, retrieval, and visualization; human computer interaction; science studies; semantic web; social informatics; CSCW; text mining; web science; and more. Graduate degrees offered in the School include Master’s degrees in Information Science, Library Science, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Human Computer Interaction Design, and Security Informatics, and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, Informatics, and Information Science. The School is also known for its strong undergraduate programs.
Indiana University Bloomington is a major public research university with over 2,000 faculty and over 45,000 students. The beautiful campus hosts 110 research centers and institutes, as well as a wide array of distinguished academic departments and schools. IU is renowned for its high-performance computing and networking facilities, top-ranked music school, and performing and fine arts. Located in the wooded rolling hills of southern Indiana, Bloomington is a culturally thriving college town with a moderate cost of living and the amenities for an active lifestyle.
Basic qualifications: Applicants should have an established record (for senior level) or demonstrable potential for excellence (for junior level) in research and teaching, and a Ph.D. in Information Science or a related field or (for junior level) expected before 8/2016.
Interested candidates should submit their application at:
Application should include curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching, and names of three references (junior level), or six references (senior level).
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Prof. Noriko Hara, [log in to unmask] or to Faculty Search, Department of Information and Library Science, School of Informatics and Computing, Herman B. Wells Library LI011, Bloomington, IN 47408.
For full consideration, completed applications must be received by December 1st, 2015.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. IU Bloomington is vitally interested in the needs of Dual Career couples.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Noriko Hara, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Information & Library Science School of Informatics & Computing | Indiana University ------------------------------------ 3. [LIBJOBS] USA - Washington, DC - Children's & YA Cataloging Manager at Nonprofit Social Enterprise
First Book is looking for a mission-driven individual with a passion for children's and young adult literature to join the E-Commerce team as Cataloging Manager. About First Book: First Book is a nonprofit social enterprise working to end the crisis of knowledge poverty throughout communities in the U.S. and Canada. Through unprecedented innovations and publishing partnerships, First Book has placed over 100 million brand new books and resources into the hands of children in low income communities, providing the wealth of knowledge they need to read, learn and succeed. At First Book, we have business minds and non-profit hearts. We are dedicated to our mission and work hard to accomplish our goals by forging partnerships and strategies that benefit the publishing industry as well as the communities, programs and schools we serve. About the position: We are currently investing in an organization-wide restructuring of our web properties with a focus on excellence and consistency in user experience. A key component of this process is reviewing and improving the taxonomy and tagging for the books and educational products found on the First Book Marketplace (FBMP). The Cataloging Manager will play a crucial role in creating this outstanding shopping experience that is customized for children's and young adult literature and best meets the needs of programs that support underserved children. The Cataloging Manager, with guidance from the Director of Taxonomy and Cataloging, will be responsible for developing and implementing the process for cataloging all products into the most relevant categories so that customers can find the books and resources they need easily and intuitively. In addition, he or she will review product data for accuracy and consistency, providing customers with a reliable and seamless shopping experience. The ideal individual for this job will: • Love data and books • Pay close attention to details • Have a sixth sense for consistency • Approach each task with the customer in mind Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Provide customer-focused cataloging for all product on the First Book Marketplace · Assist in the product selection and cataloging for seasonal or promotional categories as needed · Develop and implement standards and best practice solutions to assure data accuracy and consistency, including data review and training of support staff · Support taxonomy upkeep through feedback on overall system and by implementing changes, independently or in collaboration with IT · Provide book and reading insights/expertise to all teams as needed, including book-focused content for social media Qualifications: · An in-depth and broad understanding of and enthusiasm for children's and young adult literature · Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to partner with others and deal effectively with multiple priorities and differing points of view · Ability to interact successfully with individuals and teams across functions and the flexibility to adapt to changing objectives · Must be able to multitask and successfully manage more than one project at time · Ongoing awareness of trends and current practices in the children's book industry, which may include participation in the larger conversation around children's books and the needs of children (through blogs, newsletters, events, etc.) and membership in professional organizations and institutions (ALA, ALSC, SCBWI, etc.) · Must be very detail-oriented, methodical, and systematic in his/her organizational approach. · Must be a quick, intuitive learner with regard to technology · Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook Education and/or Experience: · Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably with an emphasis in education, library science, or English · 1+ year promoting and positioning books to teachers, parents, children and/or Teens To apply, please visit: http://firstbook.force.com/careers/ts2__JobDetails?jobId=a15F0000003G3E9IAK&tSource No phone calls please. ---------------------- 4. [LibraryJobline]: Library Technician II [Limon Correctional Facility]
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 Apply by August 18th, 2015  $2,688.00 to $3,794.00 per month  Institutional  Colorado
Do you have 2 years of library experience that includes typing, ordering, preparing, shelving, maintaining library materials, and utilizing an integrated library system? Want to use your skills to improve the lives of Offenders and make Colorado a safer place to live? Our Library Tech position may be the position for you! Colorado Department of Corrections has a vacancy for a Library Technician II at Limon Correctional Facility. This position works directly with offenders, providing public/school-type (not law) library services to adult male offenders in a state correctional facility where... read more
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