Douglas County Libraries / Lone Tree Library, 8827 Lone Tree Pkwy., Lone Tree, CO
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$4,445.90 per month 
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Find Your Place at a Place Like No Other. =96 The award-winning Hartford Public Library <http://www.hplct.org/> seeks a charismatic and experienced leader to provide vision and continued collaboration within the City of Hartford as the Library's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial focus and a strong background in
fundraising and developing beneficial partnerships. In addition to external engagement, the new CEO will work with a committed, talented staff providing leadership and direction for the Library's continued success as a vital civic institution. Current programs at the Library include YOUmedia
Hartford's digital learning place for teens; The American Place to welcome immigrants and ease their transition to their new home city; CTWorks@HPL--a collaborative one-stop career center; The Kitchen at Hartford Public Library's non-profit partnership pairing farm-to-table job training
and permanent job placement; the Hartford History Center; Baby-Grand Jazz Series- a series of 16 free jazz concerts now in its 12th year; and ArtWalk--one of the largest and most stunning exhibition spaces in greater Hartford, featuring up to four exhibitions per year. New projects and
collaborations include two major branch construction projects and creation of the UCONN Hartford campus within the Downtown library, Itty Bitty Hartford- a childhood education play-and-learn destination inside the Downtown library, and an expanded partnership with the Hartford Public Schools. A 2002 IMLS National Service Medal winner, the Library was also a finalist for the medal in both 2013 and 2014. Hartford Public Library, a 501c3 nonprofit, serves 124,775 residents with ten branches and a $9.6 million annual budget. In FY14, the library staff (104FTE) hosted 833,000 visits and circulated nearly 500,000 items. The Hartford Public Library is
nationally recognized as one of the top libraries in the United States.
Hartford <http://www.hartford.gov/> , the capital of Connecticut, is its fourth largest city, home to the nation's oldest public art museum and oldest public park, and is the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club.
Hartford also was home to Caroline Hewins, the Library's first chief librarian, who was a national leader in the early 20th century in creating public library services for children. The City is proud of its innovative iQuilt project, a culture-based urban design plan for Downtown Hartford- a compact historic district with more than 45 cultural assets and destinations (including the Library) accessible through a pedestrian network. Its centerpiece is the GreenWalk, a one mile chain of parks and plazas connecting the Capitol to the Connecticut River waterfront. The City's goals include a more walkable, sustainable, and welcoming downtown, an improved cultural network, and a stronger economy and workforce. Hartford is a city of 17 diverse neighborhoods- each one possessing its own history, diverse cultures and distinct architectural charm which makes Hartford a premier destination to live, work, play and raise a family. For more details about Hartford, the Library, and the many attractions of both, see Hartford links
<http://www.gossagesager.com/hartfordlinks.htm> .
Responsibilities. The CEO serves as the leader of Hartford Public Library and is accountable for developing and implementing the overall strategic plan of the Library to ensure that the Library fulfills its mission, and to create strategies that ensure its continued success. This position works
with a high degree of independence under the general supervision of the Library Board of Directors, keeping it informed of internal conditions and external developments while collaborating to meet challenges with creative solutions. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers and that the Library maintains and develops its role as an active and dynamic member of the Hartford community.
Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in business, liberal arts, or library science; six to 10 years of experience managing and/or leading as an executive or CEO in complex organizations; demonstrable proficiency in strategic planning and policy development and execution; strong demonstrated working knowledge and execution of business processes, planning and organization, budgeting and fund development; experience in an urban library/environment; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. A solid working knowledge of board relations is critical for this position. Preferred qualifications include: a Master's
degree in business, public administration, education, or library science; experience working in the library field; and successful experience working in a union environment. To review the full position description, visit CEO
Position Description <http://www.gossagesager.com/HartfordCEOjobdesc.pdf> .
Establishing residency in the City of Hartford within six months of appointment is required.
Compensation. The hiring salary range for the position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually (with placement dependent upon qualifications) and includes a competitive employee benefits package.
For more information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com> . To start the application process, send a
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4. [UTSIS-JOBS] Tenure Track STEM Librarian - Shippensburg Univ - PA
ibrarian!
https://jobs.ship.edu/postings/642
(I am chairing this search committee, feel free to track me down for more i=
nformation)
The Library at Shippensburg University invites applications for a tenure-tr=
ack faculty librarian, starting in August 2016, who will serve as the STEM =
Librarian. This full-time, 9 month, faculty librarian position holds severa=
l primary areas of responsibility. These include taking a leadership role i=
n the development of relationships between the university library and facul=
ty in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines; develo=
ping and delivering a range of innovative library services that facilitate =
the curricular and research needs of students and faculty in STEM disciplin=
es; providing beginning through advanced level support for searching scient=
ific databases; providing assistance to students in developing excellent sk=
ills in scholarly communication in the sciences; providing high-level assis=
tance with core data management tools (e.g. Excel, SPSS, etc.) as well as b=
asic support for more specialized tools (e.g. Mathematica, MATLAB, R, etc.)=
; taking a leadership role in the promotion and support of original undergr=
aduate research, particularly in the sciences; and maintaining general libr=
arian responsibilities including participation in strategic planning, refer=
ence services, and library instructional services to university students, f=
aculty and staff.
Based on her/his skill set and the needs of the library, the incumbent will=
serve on library and university committees and taskforces and will be assi=
gned additional library responsibilities. In addition, faculty members are =
expected to perform other duties as assigned in compliance with the collect=
ive bargaining agreement.
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Candidates must:
1. hold a master's degree in library science from an A.L.A. accredited pro=
gram,
2. have completed significant graduate or undergraduate coursework in a co=
re STEM field or fields OR have 3+ years' experience as a STEM or science l=
ibrarian, and
3. demonstrate excellent customer service orientation and skills, a high l=
evel of comfort with technology, awareness of technology issues, knowledge =
of library services assessment, and a commitment to earning an additional g=
raduate degree in a STEM or STEM-related discipline before tenure.
As part of a successful on-campus interview process, selected candidates wi=
ll be expected to provide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness and evi=
dence of understanding diverse populations.
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Highly desirable qualifications include an already earned graduate degree i=
n a STEM discipline; substantial understanding of current trends, issues, a=
nd standards used in an academic environment; knowledge and experience usin=
g statistical, reporting, or data graphing software such as Veusz, Mathemat=
ica, MATLAB, SPSS, NVivo, SAS, Liseral, R, etc., familiarity with computer =
programming skills, academic library experience, library reference and inst=
ruction experience, knowledge and expertise with relevant reference databas=
es and resources, and experience with scientific writing and knowledge and =
understanding of what it means to write scientifically. As part of a succes=
sful on-campus interview process, selected candidates will be expected to p=
rovide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness and evidence of understand=
ing diverse populations.
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All candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu. Materials submit=
ted in other formats, including paper applications, will not be considered.=
For an application to be considered complete, candidates must submit a let=
ter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, n=
ames and contact information for three references, and unofficial undergrad=
uate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required if granted an =
on campus interview). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2016 and will continue until =
the position has been filled. Official transcripts are required prior to in=
terview.
-Aaron
:-)'
Aaron Dobbs
Scholarly Communication & Electronic Resources Librarian
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA 17257
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Head, Design & Discovery
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, include your salary requirements, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Library seeks an experienced professional to manage and lead the newly createdDesign & Discovery unit within the Library Information Technology Division (LIT). Design & Discovery, composed of twelve talented and experienced designers, librarians, and developers, encompasses three essential IT service areas:
- LIT-wide program and service management
- User experience (usability, accessibility, content, information architecture, design)
- Front-end web application development
The Head of Design & Discovery, reporting to the Associate University Librarian for LIT, provides leadership for programmatic initiatives of the unit; directs management of the unit’s project and operational portfolio; and collaborates with the IT leadership team to guide the strategic direction of the division as a whole. The work of the Design & Discovery unit is highly collaborative, with projects and initiatives involving staff from across LIT, the Library, the campus, and beyond. Unit activities include coordinating strategic initiatives; designing user-centered IT service models and cross-division work flows; providing analytics-driven guidance for public discovery, access, and content systems; promoting the adoption of technology policies and standards; and coordinating IT project and resource stewardship initiatives. The unit’s service and operational portfolio includes the library web site; in-house and vendor-based cross-platform search and discovery systems; user interface frameworks; library staff business work flow and content tools; and digital exhibits. Within its design portfolio, the unit promotes user-centered design while providing leadership and expertise in User Experience (UX) strategy, user research, assessment, content creation and management, and web accessibility.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team of IT managers, with a combined staff of over 60 FTE, focused on realizing the dual mission of the division: enabling library services through elegant technology solutions; and uniting the preservation, access, and publishing of digital content. Collectively, the division supports the development and upkeep of fundamental services including the library website; information discovery and access applications; the library management system; learning analytics; and learning technologies.
The University of Michigan Library is one of the world's largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community that is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures approaching $1.5 billion a year. To enable the university's worldchanging work and to serve the public good, the library collects, preserves, and shares the scholarly and cultural record in all existing and emerging forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic research library in the digital age.
The library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the library's mission.
Responsibilities*
Leadership and strategy – Contributes to strategic planning for LIT in the context of library and university goals, and translates strategic thinking into goal-oriented planning and implementation road maps for Design & Discovery priorities and areas of activity
Management and supervision – Facilitates operational excellence for the Design & Discovery unit, including resource management, staff management, mentoring and training, and general supervision
Design and development – Takes part in high level design and development of applications, methodologies, and services in cooperation with a spectrum of stakeholders within LIT and across the library
Research, teaching, and publication – Participates actively in the larger professional community by actively exploring relevant topics, and works to share knowledge through regular presentations, publications, and teaching
Required Qualifications*
- An ALA-accredited master's degree or advanced degree in a related field such as Interaction Design, Experience Design, Information Architecture, Knowledge Management, or IT Management and five or more years relevant experience or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.
- At least three years staff management experience
- Demonstrated understanding of the role and potential of technology for achieving excellence in the design and delivery of information resources and services
- Demonstrated experience with user-centered service development and process improvement within the context of information discovery and digital content services
- Record of developing team effectiveness and excellence, including skills, capacities, methods and work flow, professional development, and diversity
- Record of increasing professional contributions or notable accomplishments at the local or national level in one or more areas of expertise related to information technology and information systems
- Demonstrated experience participating in or managing technical projects that require complex coordination, high levels of integration, and/or diverse stakeholders and users
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Understands and values diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization.
Desired Qualifications*
- Demonstrated ability to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization
- 8 or more years experience relevant to job duties and one or more of the following:
- Experience with design, implementation, or management of user-facing application development
- Experience in any or all of the following user experience areas: usability, content, information architecture, design standards, and universal design
- Experience with the design and management of search, discovery, indexing, and retrieval systems
- Experience with processes and tools for managing large project portfolios
- Experience with data analytics, data science, or data-driven improvement of services and systems
Additional Information
Benefits, rank, salary
Appointment is anticipated as a senior associate librarian or librarian. Salary and rank dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library's process for librarian promotion and advancement.
The University of Michigan offers excellent benefits and wellness opportunities.
This position receives 24 days of vacation a year, and 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement options available.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
IFLA Headquarters has a vacancy for a Communications and Publishing Assistant
Do you have a detail-oriented approach to communications and web technologies working in an international context? Do you have excellent technical skills and a proven understanding of communications process and experience at international, national or enterprise level? Are you experienced in working in a distributed, international team?
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Communications and Publishing Assistant.
The Communications and Publishing Assistant supports the main communications and publishing activities of IFLA Headquarters, located in The Hague, Netherlands. The work is done under direction of IFLA’s Manager, Member Services and Communications Officer but requires substantial independent interpretation and judgement.
The job requires an efficient worker with strong writing skills who is comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. The primary area of responsibility for this position will be in the editing, preparation, support and implementation of IFLA’s various web-based communications, including social media, video and photos. Full competency with a variety of web-based tools, systems and applications is essential.
Complete details: www.ifla.org/node/10011