Weekly Roundup – August 22, 2012

Our apologies for the delay in updating; here are our current openings:

Entry Level Jobs

• Social Sciences Reference Librarian – Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA
• Public Records Archivist – Connecticut State Library – Hartford, CT
• Programming and Information Management Archivist – University of Regina – Regina, SK
• Information Technology / Liaison Librarian – Hollins University – Roanoke, VA
• Cataloging Project Librarian – The Newberry – Chicago, IL
• Scholarly Communications Librarians – Indiana University/Purdue University Indianapolis – Indianapolis, IN
• Emerging Technologies Librarian – Indian River State College – Fort Pierce, FL
• Archival Processing and Digital Content Metadata Librarian – University of Denver – Denver, CO
• Foreign Service Information Management Specialist – Department of State – Various
• Visitor Experience Librarian – North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC
• Digital Resource Librarian – Kenyon College – Gambier, OH
• Government Information Librarian – Central Michigan University – Mount Pleasant, MI
• Scholarly Communications Officer – University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, NM
• Digital Initiatives Librarian – Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA
• Web Services Librarian – University of Mississippi – University, MS
• Digital Processing Coordinator Librarian – University of Iowa – Iowa City, IA
• Instructional Support Technician – State University of New York – Syracuse, NY
• Archivist for Manuscript Collections – University of Louisville – Louisville, KY
• Resource Sharing Technician – Catholic University of America – Washington, DC

Advanced Jobs

• East Asia Library Technical Services Coordinator – University of Washington – Seattle, WA
• Chinese Studies Librarian – University of Washington – Seattle, WA
• Japanese Studies Librarian – University of Washington – Seattle, WA
• Information Management Consultant – Access Sciences – Houston, TX
• Curator, Historical Manuscripts and Archives – University of Southern Mississippi – Hattiesburg, MS
• Curator of American Literature Drama and Prose Writings – Yale University – New Haven, CT
• Digital Initiatives Project Manager – Yale University – New Haven, CT
• Collections Procurement Librarian – Yale University – New Haven, CT
• Digital Archivist – Yale University – New Haven, CT
• Medical Education/Reference Librarian – University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA
• Assistant Professor – University of North Carolina Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, NC

Louisiana Jobs

• Special Projects Librarian – Shreve Memorial Library – Shreveport
• Branch Librarian – Ascension Parish Library – Prairieville
• Processing Archivist – Archdiocese of New Orleans – New Orleans
• Research Support and Education Librarian – Tulane University – New Orleans
• Business Librarian – Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge

Student Jobs

• Internship – Digital Public Library of America – Cambridge, MA
• Goodrich-Taylor Assistantship – Hill Memorial Library
• Cataloging GA – Middleton Library
• Graduate Assistant – Center for Computation and Technology

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Resource Sharing Technician – Catholic University of America – Washington, DC

The Catholic University of America Libraries seeks to fill the following vacancy. Contact CUA Human Resources here if  http://humanresources.cua.edu/positions/current.cfm

 

Resource Sharing Technician (full-time, evening, 35 hours/week). 
University Libraries 
101041

Position Summary: The Resource Sharing Technician, Evening is responsible for resource sharing including borrowing, lending and document delivery by Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Washington Research Library Consortium’s (WRLC) Consortium Loan Services (CLS). The technician also trains Resource Sharing part-time staff. The incumbent is also responsible for patron education and outreach pertaining to resource sharing and collection of statistical data on resource sharing activity. This position reports to the Access Services Librarian.

Essential Responsibilities:  Manages activities related to resource sharing: coordinates and processes lending, borrowing and document delivery using ILLiad and CLS; regularly reviews and implements policies and procedures for resource sharing; communicates with CLS coordinators in WRLC, interlibrary loan coordinators outside WRLC and members of the CUA community regarding resource sharing; serves on appropriate library, university and WRLC committees. Opens and closes the stacks and the library on a regular basis with other full-time Access Services staff. Able to work flexible schedule. Some weekend hours included. Trains and reviews the quality and quantity of work performed by part-time resource sharing staff. Assists with stacks management, circulation, reserves and other Access Services duties, as needed. Collects resource sharing statistical data and incorporates the data into monthly and annual reports. Assists with onsite coordination of May Gallery events, as necessary. Provides backup support for reserves, security desk, and other areas as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree required Bachelor’s degree preferred. One (1) year library or customer service experience with a Bachelor’s Degree OR One (1) to (2) years related library experience with an Associate’s degree. General knowledge of resource sharing systems. Knowledge of library functions and organization. Knowledge of library of Congress classification system. Excellent online searching skills.

You must be able to work core hours of Monday-Friday 3:30pm-11:30pm during the academic school year with the flexibility to adjust work hours during intersession and summer break.

For immediate consideration please forward resume, salary requirements and cover letter to sewellt@cua.edu Please reference position number 101041.

Assistant Professor – University of North Carolina Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill, NC

The School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank with a starting date of July 1, 2013.  The School offers the Master of Science in Library Science, Master of Science in Information Science, Doctor of Philosophy, and Bachelor of Science in Information Science degrees.  The School also offers an undergraduate minor in information science, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Information and Library Science, and a variety of graduate certificates and dual degrees.

The faculty seeks an outstanding colleague with primary research and teaching interests in fundamental library services such as information resources and reference services, user education, collection development, management, assessment and evidence-based practice, organization of materials, and scholarly communication. Professional experience in libraries and related settings will be considered an asset.

Faculty are expected to engage in research, teach, advise students, participate in School, University, and professional activities, and otherwise share their expertise at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including work with doctoral students. Candidates should be excited by and able to thrive in an intellectually stimulating multi-disciplinary environment. Those with fresh and innovative ideas, a commitment to professional engagement, and an appreciation for cultural diversity are encouraged to apply.

An earned doctorate is required at the time of employment.  Candidates should provide evidence of research and teaching excellence, and potential for leadership in their area of expertise.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants may view the job posting and submit a CV, cover letter, and a list of four references at: http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/6198.  For questions, please contact Susan Sylvester (ssylvest@email.unc.edu), 919-962-8071 (fax) or you may mail questions to: (mail) Search Committee Chairperson, School of Information and Library Science, CB #3360, 100 Manning Hall, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC  27599-3360.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

Medical Education/Reference Librarian – University of Southern California – Los Angeles, CA

INFORMATION SPECIALIST
(Medical Education/Reference Librarian)
University of Southern California
Requisition ID: 015109

GENERAL INFORMATION
The University of Southern California Norris Medical Library seeks an
innovative and energetic librarian to serve
as Information Specialist and liaison to the Keck School of Medicine.
The Norris Medical Library is an academic
research library serving the schools of Medicine and Pharmacy, the
divisions of Occupational Science and
Occupational Therapy, Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, and the
master programs for Public Health and Nurse
Anesthesia. The library has a strong emphasis on providing access to a
wide variety of electronic information
resources, and educating faculty, students, and staff through seminars
on Internet resources, presentation
software, database searching, evidence-based health care, mobile
devices, and bibliographic management. The
library contains 178,000 volumes and receives 2,968 current electronic
journals. The library staff of 36.5 FTE
includes 13 librarians/professionals. For additional information, see
the library’s website, www.usc.edu/nml.
The Information Specialist position engages actively with the faculty
and staff of the medical school to develop
and evaluate curriculum-based instruction and assignments in medical
information retrieval and evidence-based
medicine. The librarian must be experienced in the use of emerging
technologies and will instruct faculty and
students on the use of devices and software. This position
collaborates with other Information Specialists in the
Education and Research Services Division of the library to provide
reference and consultation services and
workshop instruction to the USC Health Sciences community.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee library’s educational program for the Keck School of
Medicine including the development and
evaluation of course content, support materials and assignments. Works
closely with faculty to integrate
relevant library instruction at all appropriate points in the curriculum.
• Participate in Keck School of Medicine Curriculum Committee meetings
and provide faculty workshops on the
use of new and emerging technologies.
• Provide reference and consultation services to faculty, staff and
students of the Health Sciences Campus.
• Serve on library and campus-wide committees in support of innovation
and improvement of services.
• Participate in scholarly, professional, and service activities that
enhance education and library programs.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Masters in Library Science or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 1 year of professional library experience in an academic
health sciences library;
Prefer 3+ years experience.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience in providing
in-person or online instruction.
• Experience using health science information resources and conducting
literature searches.
• Experience and facility with using current and emerging technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple projects.

This position is in a continuing-appointment track, the USC Libraries’
equivalent to tenure. Rank and salary
commensurate with experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS
37½ hour week; 22 days vacation; sick leave; disability plan;
retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other options);
tuition assistance; medical, dental and life insurance; credit union;
group auto and homeowner’s insurance
available.

How To Apply
Applications must be submitted via USC’s online faculty application website:
https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65953
As part of the application, candidates must upload in Word or PDF a
cover letter and curriculum vitae.
For more information about this position, contact Daniel Grande, USC
Norris Medical Library, (323) 442-1130,
email dgrande@usc.edu.
USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in
employment. Women and men, and members of
all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

Archivist for Manuscript Collections – University of Louisville – Louisville, KY

Archivist for Manuscript Collections/Co-director of the Oral History Center

The University of Louisville Libraries seek an innovative, forward-thinking archivist to provide leadership, vision and creativity in collecting, processing, preserving and providing access to archival collections and oral histories. The Archivist for Manuscript Collections/Co-director of the Oral History Center is responsible for the acquisition, appraisal, accessioning, processing, arrangement and description of materials in analog and digital formats.

 

Responsibilities include:

* Identifying and developing relationships with potential donors in order to acquire manuscript and archival collections.

* Arranging and describing collections, including the preparation and encoding of DACS-compliant finding aids and other descriptive access tools.

* Establishing and implementing workflows for born-digital content.

* Initiating and overseeing oral history projects and providing support to community-based oral history projects.

* Preserving and providing appropriate access to the oral history collections.

* Providing reference services and participating in instruction and outreach activities, such as promoting and providing access to collections through exhibitions, lectures and publications.

* Prioritizing and assisting in preparation of materials to be digitized.

* May also train and supervise interns and student employees.

 

Required Qualifications:

* Master’s degree in archives administration, library/information science, history, or other relevant field from an accredited program.

* Experience processing archival/manuscript collections, with a working knowledge of More Product Less Process concepts and their application.

* Knowledge of digital formats and standards and of issues related to born-digital content.

* Knowledge of basic preservation concepts for primary source materials.

* Experience applying descriptive and other metadata standards including DACS and EAD.

* Ability to work closely with collection donors from a variety of backgrounds.

* Strong commitment to public service and proven ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, student, and community members.

* Ability to work collaboratively in establishing priorities, coordinating complex projects, and meeting goals.

* Demonstrated potential for meeting the university libraries faculty promotion and tenure requirements.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

* Experience creating, transcribing, and/or cataloging oral histories.

* Experience working with electronic content.

* Ability and interest in promoting and facilitating use of archival collections.

* Experience with Archivists’ Toolkit or other archival management systems.

* Familiarity with AACR2, LCSH, and MARC-XML.

* Comfort with and interest in learning new technologies, including audio recording and editing equipment and software.

 

This is a full-time, tenure-track position reporting to the Director of the University Archives and Records Center/University Archivist. The anticipated initial rank is Instructor or Assistant Professor; entry rank and salary of the successful candidate are dependent on experience and qualifications. The University Libraries offers a comprehensive benefits package and annual vacation of 22 working days.

 

Nominations are sought and welcome. Applications should be submitted electronically to UofL’s Human Resources office at http://louisville.edu/hr/employment/applicants (Job ID 28540). Attach a single file to the online application that includes a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest detailing your relevant experience, strengths and accomplishments, and the contact information for three references. The Search Committee will begin a confidential review of completed applications on September 17, 2012; the position is open until filled. Questions about the position or application process may be addressed to:

 

Carrie Daniels

Director, University Archives and Records Center

400 Ekstrom Library

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 40292

(502) 852-6676

carrie.daniels@louisville.edu

 

The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates.

Instructional Support Technician – State University of New York – Syracuse, NY

SUNY Title: Instructional Support Technician

Campus Title: Library Technician 

Unit: Moon Library 

Professional Rank and Salary Range: SL-3;Low 40’s

The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in Syracuse, NY, invites applications for an Instructional Support Technician (Library Technician).

Brief Description of Duties: The Instructional Support Technician will oversee the transition from a shared ILMS (ExLibris Voyager) to a system shared and supported by SUNY (Ex Libris Aleph 500).  Manage and maintain all Library IT services including the library management system, web services such as Libguides,   remote authentication systems (EZ proxy) and other computer-based systems necessary to library operations.

The successful completion of these tasks will require the ability to work well with campus computing and information technology professionals, as well as with SUNY personnel, software and hardware vendors, database providers, and others. The successful candidate will provide advice and instruction in use of equipment, materials, etc., and in the recording of determinations. In the library, may catalog additions where problems are encountered in the record or where judgment or interpretation is required; assist patrons at the reference desk with little supervision required; work with specialized materials; conduct complete bibliographic searches and place complex orders; supervise professional and support staff at the discretion of the Library Director.  May require some evenings and weekends.

 

Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, OR a Bachelor’s degree with at least fifteen credit hours in Computer Science.

 

Preferred Qualifications: A MLS degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science school. Library experience, especially working with Library Management System Software.  (SUNY uses the ALEPH 500 LMS). Experience with EZ Proxy services, SQL report generation, web design, and other applications of information technology as they apply to the delivery of library services.  Experience providing traditional library services (circulation, interlibrary loan, materials processing, etc.) are a plus.  Excellent written and oral communications skills.

 

Application Deadline:  Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by September 9, 2012, to assure optimal consideration.

 

Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.esf.edu/hr.  Please provide Cover Letter, Resume/Vitae, and at least three references (we will not contact references without prior permission).

Graduate Assistant – Center for Computation and Technology

The Center for Computation and Technology at LSU is seeking a Graduate assistant.  The primary function of the position is to assist me with all audio-visual needs for courses, seminars, and events sponsored by CCT.  The candidate will also act as a backup for our department help desk.  The position requires some technical knowledge and aptitude with willingness and ability to learn.  The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills as this position requires Extensive contact with faculty and staff at this university as well as partner institutions.  Ability to work and communicate clearly and well under pressure is important.  Please respond to the emails listed below with a copy of your resume and an email cover letter that includes what year of the program you are in as well as your expected graduation date.

Terrie Bordelon: tbordelon@cct.lsu.edu

Phoenix MacAiodh: pmacaiodh@cct.lsu.edu

Business Librarian – Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge

Middleton Library is currently accepting applications for the Business Librarian position.  Since this is a general library position, LSU SLIS grads are eligible to apply.  Any questions in regard to this position can be directed to Personnel Coordinator Dawn Zaske at (225) 578-2217 or dzaske@lsu.edu.

 

Advertising Number:	0003032
Job Title:	General Librarian
Working Title:	Business Librarian
Position Type:	Faculty
Department:	17501 – DEAN’S OFFICE – LSU LIBRARIES
Work Location:	Middleton Library
Pay Schedule: Classified Positions Only
Campus:	0601 – LSU
Job Summary/Responsibilities:	The Business Librarian reports to the Head, Reference and Collection Development Services for reference and library instruction duties and to the Collection Development Coordinator for collection development/management and faculty liaison responsibilities.  Summary of Duties:  40% Provides specialized, in-depth reference assistance and research consulting in the Business areas of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems & Decision Sciences, Marketing, Management, and Public Administration; conducts office hours in the E.J. Ourso College of Business; collaborates with Business faculty on special projects; develops library instructional materials and provides instructional sessions for Business classes.  25% Develops and provides specialized information literacy instruction for the Business Residential Life College; consults with the Instruction Coordinator on instruction matters; keeps current with emerging digital technologies and incorporates, where appropriate, in the provision of instructional services.  15% Serves as a selector and faculty liaison for one or more subject areas; reviews approval plan program; participates in liaison group activities; maintains collection development policy(ies) for assigned subject area(s).  15% Provides general and specialized reference at the Reference desk (may work nights and weekends on a rotating basis); provides virtual reference services; provides instructional sessions for one-shot classes.  05% Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:	Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited library program; undergraduate degree in the social sciences or related business and/or economics work experience; demonstrated ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; knowledge of and experience in using traditional and electronic reference resources; knowledge of HTML and the ability to create Web pages.
Special Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:	Familiarity with current bibliographic and reference sources in business and economics; experience in providing reference service in an academic library.
Posting Date:	08-06-2012
Closing Date:	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.  A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Additional Position Information:	If you currently have not earned a Master’s in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school, then you must have earned one by August 15, 2012 and be able to supply a transcript or letter of completion at that time.  An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is August 20, 2012 or until a candidate is selected.  BENEFITS: LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; sick leave; paid holidays; wellness benefits; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
EEO Statement:	THE LSU SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER
Quicklink for Posting:	lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54931

Digital Processing Coordinator Librarian – University of Iowa – Iowa City, IA

Position Description: Reporting to the Head, Preservation & Conservation, the Digital Processing Coordinator Librarian manages centralized digitization and processing of collections. The Coordinator works closely with staff in Library Information Technology, Cataloging-Metadata, Digital Research & Publishing, other library departments and vendors on digitization projects in all formats, including books, photographs, manuscripts, 3D objects, and audio/visual media.

 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Manage the University of Iowa Libraries’ digital processing activities.
• Design, implement, document and manage workflows for multiple concurrent digitization streams.
• Negotiate priorities and coordinate with staff throughout the Libraries (Library IT, Digital Research & Publishing, and Cataloging-Metadata) and content providers for successful end-to-end digital collections building.
• Develop and maintain specifications for digital image capture and post-processing, in line with best practices as well as project-specific requirements.
• Train and supervise staff and students on all phases of digital imaging, from assessment and preparation of physical collection materials to image capture, file naming and foldering, and post-capture processing.
• Work closely with other staff in Preservation & Conservation on issues related to conservation treatment before and after digitization, and on proper care and handling of collections during digitization.
• Work with outside vendors (such as the University of Iowa’s Center for Media Production) to digitize audiovisual materials, including reel-to-reel, film, VHS, LP, cassette tapes, glass slides, and other media.
• Prepare specifications for digital vended services, evaluate responses to proposals for such services, make recommendations for selecting vendors; and act on behalf of the library as the technical liaison to vendors providing digital products.
• Represent and champion digital preservation interests across the library, the University, and to the community at large.
• Monitor developments and emerging trends, and participate in industry-wide conversations about collections digitization and relevant standards and technologies.
• Contribute expertise in the creation of technical and preservation metadata.
• Seek opportunities for cooperation and partnerships across campus, statewide, nationally and internationally.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of digital imaging concepts (resolution, bit depth, etc.) and familiarity with standards and best practices in a variety of formats.
• Demonstrated ability to meet production deadlines and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a rapidly changing technological environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, collaboration and cooperation are essential.
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical staff, and ability to translate user needs into technical requirements.
• Experience with text and image scanning, OCR, and image manipulation.
• Familiarity with Dublin Core or other metadata standards.
• Basic knowledge of copyright and fair use as it relates to digitization.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community.
• Understanding of the mission of a research university and the value of digital library collections in an academic and research environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Supervisory and/or training experience.
• Demonstrated ability to direct large projects with complex workflows.
• Experience with audio/video formats and familiarity with compressed media.
• Experience working with commercial service providers.
• Experience with digital asset management software.
• Experience creating and/or modifying scripts (e.g., batch file naming operations).
• Experience with proper care and handling of physical collections.

Universal Competencies

• Positive Impact/Achieving Results: Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.
• Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
• Collaboration and Embracing Diversity: Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, nationalities, genders, ages, etc.

Salary and appointment: Appointment will be made at the Librarian level with a salary range of $43,000 to $46,000. Start date is negotiable. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, your choice between two retirement plans and two University of Iowa health insurance plans, dental insurance, pre-tax child and health care spending accounts, and additional options.

 

The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa library system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and a number of branch libraries. The Libraries has more than 5 million volumes including thousands of electronic resources and coordinates the development and maintenance of the University’s locally-created open access digital resources including the Iowa Digital Library, featuring close to a million digitized texts, images, and audio and video recordings, as well as Iowa Research Online, our institutional repository. Our Special Collections include over 200,000 rare books, ranging in age from the 15^th century to newly created artists’ books.

 

Library systems are built on a mix of open source, locally developed, hosted services, and vended applications primarily from Ex Libris, OCLC, and Microsoft. The University of Iowa is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), ARL, OCLC, CRL, SPARC, CNI, CLIR, LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico. The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national cooperative efforts.

 

The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The University consists of a faculty of 2,000 and a permanent staff of 13,000 serving 30,500 students, more than 40% of whom are from out of state and close to 10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree programs. Approximately 9% of the University’s faculty and staff and 10% of its student body are members of minority groups, and 8% of the students are from foreign countries.

 

The University of Iowa is home to the Writers’ Workshop, the oldest graduate creative writing program in the country, and the blueprint for many of the creative writing programs that now thrive on campuses worldwide. It is also home to the International Writing Program where, since 1967, over a thousand writers from more than 120 countries have participated. The University has recently instituted a program in creative writing in Spanish. Finally, UNESCO designated Iowa City as the world’s third City of Literature in 2008.

Iowa City is a community of some 68,000 people (more than 150,000 live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport is only 30 minutes away. The community is growing in its diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 33% of the students are minority, with 17% identifying as African-American, 9% as Latino/Hispanic, 7% as Asian-American, and .4% as Native American during the 2011/12 school year.

 

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit the University of Iowa Jobs@UIOWA website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu. To help facilitate your application process, note the requisition number 61371. Applications must be received by Friday, September 7, 2012.

Web Services Librarian – University of Mississippi – University, MS

Web Services Librarian and Assistant Professor

 

The Web Services Unit at the University of Mississippi Libraries seeks applicants for the position of Web Services Librarian. This is an entry-level web related position for a service-oriented individual who possesses creativity, curiosity, and a good foundational web skill set. This position reports to the Head of Web Services; working as part of a team to design, develop and maintain all aspects of the University Libraries’ web presence and library web applications. The position is a twelve-month, tenure track, assistant professorship.

 

Please see the complete job ad at https://jobs.olemiss.edu/postings/1573