Internship – CNN – Washington, DC

CNN’s DC bureau library and archive is hiring an intern for the Summer 2013 semester. Please forward the job announcement to anyone who may be interested:

http://www.turner.com/careers#/careers/job-details/134838BR

We would like to fill the position full-time, but applicants must be enrolled students. They need to submit through the Turner Jobs site (link provided above), as well as email their cover letters and resumes to jamie.helgren@turner.com. The deadline to apply is March 1, with interviews to follow.

Electronic Resources Librarian, Data Projects and Partnerships – North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN, DATA PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Entry-Level

 

The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian, Data Projects and Partnerships in the Acquisitions and Discovery department. Established in 2012 through a merger of acquisitions and cataloging, staff in this department collaborate across the library and with the publishing community to support the collections life-cycle including budget management, acquisitions, licensing, e-resource management (ERM), and discovery for materials in all formats. The department creates, transforms, and maintains data, in both MARC and non-MARC schema, to facilitate discovery of high-value library resources. This position reports to the Principal Cataloger.

ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree is required. Review of applications is underway; position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. See vacancy announcement with application instructions at http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/epa/dpp

AA/OEO. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. For ADA accommodations, please call (919) 515-3148.

Library Clerk – New Orleans

LAC Group seeks a Library Clerk for an on-going project in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Clerk will assist with locating, shelving and tagging library materials including applying barcodes and updating online records as needed. Other duties may be required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience working in a library technical services environment
• Previous experience in data entry
• Excellent typing skills – 50 WPM
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Position entails regular lifting of library materials up to 40lbs on an on-going basis
• Experience with an integrated library system, preferably Endeavor Voyager, preferred

Apply at: http://goo.gl/7i1i7

Head of Dental Library – LSU Health New Orleans – New Orleans

We are recruiting for a position at our Dental School Library —

 

LSUHSC-NO LIBRARY

HEAD-DENTAL LIBRARY

FULL TIME 40 HR/WK

 

Duties: Responsible for the daily operation of the LSUHSC Dental Library, a team environment with a diverse clientele. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assuring appropriate staffing of the library, reference and outreach services, teaching in a formal bibliographic instruction program.

 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00; hours may vary.

 

Required: Master’s of Library Science (MLS), AHIP certification or eligibility, 7 years experience in public services and library management, excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

Desired: Library, computer, and automated library systems experience in an academic health sciences or research library.

 

Send letter of application with resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references to Michael Fallon via email at (mfallo@lsuhsc.edu).

 

Position will remain open until an appropriate candidate is found.

LSUHSC-NO is AA/EOE.

Research Specialist – PricewaterhouseCoopers – Toronto, ON, Canada

PwC is conducting a search for a Research Specialist to join its National Security research team for a one year contract. Reporting directly to the Manager of the National Security Research Group, this position is responsible for providing client acceptance research to the Firm’s business units.

 

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

·Perform research and analysis in support of the firm’s client acceptance and continuance requirements

·Conduct thorough and systematic searches of media, legal, the Internet, and other relevant sources, with strong attention to detail

·Create customized research reports

·Collaborate on team projects

·Assist in other areas of National Security, if needed

·Promote best practices in knowledge sharing

·Maintain a high level of expertise in and knowledge of research products

·Contribute to new approaches in managing content through technology

Qualifications

·MLS/MIS degree or equivalent

·3 years experience in a business, finance or professional services firm preferred

·Proficiency in the use of a broad selection of research products

·Excellent computer skills, with strong familiarity and ease of use with Microsoft applications and Lotus Notes

·Bilingual capability would be an asset

 

Additional information

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At PwC, we are committed to helping you achieve balance in fulfilling your professional and personal goals. Work/Life Flexibility fundamentally supports a culture that capitalizes on our diversity, empowers us to maximize our talents, and encourages personal choice. We support non-traditional ways of working, where practical, in order to retain valuable staff who need or want flexible arrangements.

PricewaterhouseCoopers is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

 

 

Application Deadline

March 5, 2013

How to Apply

Please go to our website at http://www.pwc.com/ca and follow the career links.

Library Associate Director – LSU Health Shreveport – Shreveport

Position: Associate Director, Health Sciences Library

 

Salary Range: Negotiable

Location: LSU Health Shreveport, Shreveport, LA

Posting Closes 3/20/2013 at 11:59 p.m.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree (MLS, MLIS, MALS, etc.) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school of Library and/or Information Science. Demonstrated experience in health sciences information retrieval and management, as well as educational program design, production, presentation, and evaluation. At least five years progressively responsible experience in an academic health sciences library or large hospital library with supervisory, planning and budgetary experience. Demonstrated organizational and strategic planning skills. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Desired:

Experience supervising professionals in an academic health sciences center library. History of successful grant writing and fund-raising. Knowledge of current and emerging information technologies used in libraries. Knowledge of educational program planning techniques. Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals.

 

Job Summary:

The Associate Director participates directly in the leadership, planning and management of the library. The Associate Director collaborates closely with the Director in all aspects of managing the library’s operations, including budget, personnel management, strategic planning, and facilities and program planning. This position requires initiative and the ability to work without close supervision. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work with an extremely diverse clientele.

 

Awareness of trends in librarianship, information science, and related information technology are important requirements of this position. Excellent interpersonal relationship skills are necessary. The Associate Director should have knowledge and experience in program evaluation, including integration of evaluation results into strategic planning initiatives. The Associate Director must be able to work both independently and collaboratively within a complex and changing work environment. Experience in fund raising, grant-writing, and a demonstrated ability to plan and implement complex projects would be highly desirable.

 

Applicants should submit CV and three letters of reference to the Faculty Staffing Office at LSUHSC-Shreveport via email to: ShvFacultyRecruitment@lsuhsc.edu or by mail to the address below.

 

LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport

Department of Human Resource Management

Attn: Faculty Recruitment

1501 Kings Highway, P.O. Box 33932

Shreveport, LA 71130-3932

 

LSU Health Shreveport is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution.

Associate Archivist – Alabama State University – Montgomery, AL

ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY

invites applications for the position of:

Associate Archivist

SALARY: Negotiable

OPENING DATE: 02/12/13

CLOSING DATE: Continuous

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Alabama State University, Academic Affairs/University Library, invites applications for the position of Associate Archivist. The selected applicant will, under supervision of the University Archivist, assist the staff in the maintenance, organization and promotion of archival materials. Duties of this position are: accession, arrange, describe and otherwise process collections, to include organizing the materials and conducting necessary conservation practices, re-housing documents in acid-free folders and containers, creating and inventory, and preparing a collection guide according to local and professional standards; collaborate with the Archivist in setting and carrying out departmental policy; fine tune preservation practices; monitor research use of the collections; show a familiarity with copyright issues involved in digitization; research, plan and execute exhibits and assist in other archival outreach efforts; coordinate and assist in collection-specific activities and functions; serve as a support staff member for answering archive reference requests; assist the Archivist with maintaining website, iTunesU Beyond Campus, YouTube websites, other digitization projects and perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Library Science, Archives Museums, Political Science or History from an ALA accredited institution with coursework in Archival Management and 2 years of archival experience are required or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Lifting moderately heavy materials and exhibit props on a routine basis are also required.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.alasu.edu/hr

Archivist – University of Maryland – College Park, MD

POSITION TITLE: PROJECT DIRECTOR/ARCHIVIST

The David C. Driskell Center, University of Maryland, College Park

 

The David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora seeks an Archivist to plan, organize, and implement systems and procedures for creating a collection of items donated by Prof. David C. Driskell with the goal of preserving and improving access to this collection. The Driskell Archive contains about 50,000 items, including rare books, journals, newspapers, exhibition catalogues, personal papers, and others. This position is supported by a two-year grant-funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Council on Library and Information Resources [CLIR].

The project’s goals include, a) documenting Professor Driskell’s one-of-a-kind archive; b) increasing accessibility to the collection through the Center’s on-line presence; c) updating procedures for managing the still growing archive; d) increasing the knowledge and skills of current staff and professionals to further strengthen African American museums; and e) providing educational work experience for graduate students who are interested in professional careers in museums of African American art and culture. This project is a continuation of a two-year grant awarded to the Center by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The Archivist will oversee the methodology and integration of archival practices into an ever-growing corpus of materials used by scholars and students and will update the current (draft) procedures manual for archivists in museum environments. The Archivist should have a broad understanding of archival and digital technology as related to an academic research library setting as well as knowledge of emerging trends in digital technologies and archival practices. Candidates should have demonstrated organizational skills in planning, prioritizing, and achieving goals. Additionally, they must possess knowledge of archival and records management principles and practices and the data structure standards relevant to the archival control of digital collection materials. They should also have demonstrated the ability to work with databases, develop functional requirements and workflows for programmers building new content management applications. The Archivist will provide overall coordination for the project, supervise graduate students, and oversee the IT aspects –including on-line presence- of the project to improve overall collection management and accessibility. The project includes creating a new digital collection with item descriptions and establishing authority control over the Driskell archive catalog records. The archivist processes archival materials to include accessioning, arranging, and describing; appraising and preserving, as needed; plan, organize, and implement systems and procedures for maintaining the digital collection with the goal of improving accessibility. The archivist will follow the recommendations of a hired consultant archivist and report to the Driskell Center’s Acting and Interim Executive Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a graduate degree (MLS or MIM) in library science, information science, archival administration, or a related field; at least two years of relevant professional experience, including database management and project management in a research or academic library, including at least one year of experience in special collections or archives at a paraprofessional or professional level; in-depth knowledge of library/archives systems, procedures, and standards. Demonstrated knowledge of archival appraisal, preservation, arrangement, description, and access theories and procedures. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills; oral and written fluency in English. Supervisory experience; experience in project planning, management, and completion. Experience with Microsoft Access, PastPerfect, and open source software (specifically CollectiveAccess and Archivists’ Toolkit) preferred. Familiarity with web development tools. Preferred: Scholarly knowledge of and interest in African American art and culture.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Commensurate with experience. This position is supported by a two-year grant funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Council on Library and Information Resources [CLIR], ending on December 2014. This is an Exempt, full-time, grant supported position, (Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week); for 12 months, renewed for the remaining months in 2014, until Dec. 31, 2014.

TO APPLY: Please send cover letter of application, resume and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to https://jobs.umd.edu.

Special Collections Cataloger – Florida International University – Miami, FL

Florida International University is a comprehensive university offering 340 majors in 188 degree programs in 23 colleges and schools, with innovative bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across all disciplines including medicine, public health, law, journalism, hospitality, and architecture. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both a research university with high research activity and a community-engaged university. Located in the heart of the dynamic south Florida urban region, our multiple campuses serve over 50,000 students, placing FIU among the ten largest universities in the nation. Our annual research expenditures in excess of $100 million and our deep commitment to engagement have made FIU the go-to solutions center for issues ranging from local to global. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor’s degrees, including in the STEM fields, to minority students and is first in awarding STEM master’s degrees to Hispanics. Our students, faculty, and staff reflect Miami’s diverse population, earning FIU the designation of Hispanic-Serving Institution. At FIU, we are proud to be ‘Worlds Ahead’! For more information about FIU, visit fiu.edu.

Special Collections Cataloger

The Florida International University Libraries are seeking an energetic and service-oriented full-time Special Collections Cataloger. Located at the Green Library and reporting to the Head of the Cataloging Department, this position will have primary responsibility for original and complex copy cataloging and authority work for materials in the Libraries’ Special Collections. The FIU Special Collections department has as its foci the history, literature, culture, architecture and arts of the countries of the Caribbean Basin, Miami and the Florida Everglades. The department has built a core collection of books, pamphlets, documents, maps and blueprints, geared to the research and teaching needs of the university community. In addition to the printed material, the department is home to over 3000 audiovisual items (in varied formats) and over 23,000 photographs illustrating Caribbean politics from the ‘60s to the ‘80s, the Florida Everglades, early Miami and the architecture of Cuba. This collection is complemented by donations of cultural objects–handicrafts from Brazil, pre-Columbian figures from Central America, and medical equipment from Cuba and the US.

The librarian will work with the Head of Special Collections in consultation with the Head of Cataloging to establish cataloging priorities for the collection. FIU catalogers work in a statewide shared bibliographic database, currently using the Aleph library management system. Cataloging is done following national, state and local standards. The consortium of State University Libraries plans to implement RDA in synchrony with the Library of Congress on March 31, 2013. FIU catalogers contribute to NACO/SACO. Librarians are expected to participate in professional development, research, and service activities to meet the Libraries’ and University’s requirements for promotion.

 

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent

At least two years post- MLS professional cataloging experience using AACR2r, LCRI, LCSH, and MARC21 standards

Experience using OCLC and a library management system

Familiarity with authority control principles

Knowledge of Resource Description and Access (RDA)

Professional flexibility to operate between traditional MARC-based systems and metadata for a digital library environment

Effective oral and written communication, including ability to develop clear written procedures to assist with staff training

Ability to take initiative, work accurately, and follow through effectively and efficiently with all issues and tasks

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a culturally diverse environment

Ability to adapt to changing standards and evolving work-related expectations in a dynamic working environment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Bibliographic knowledge of Spanish

Commitment to the service mission of the academic library

 

Desired Qualifications:

Latin American &/or Caribbean subject expertise

Experience doing NACO/SACO authority control work

Experience in cataloging rare books, manuscripts, and cultural objects

Knowledge of the “functional requirements” family of conceptual models: FRBR, FRAD and FRSAR

Knowledge of non-MARC metadata standards

Skill in standard office software, such as Word and Excel

Fluency in Spanish; other foreign languages useful

 

Rank/Salary: Non-tenured faculty status; rank and salary are competitive based on qualifications and experience.

About the Libraries: For information about the FIU Libraries, please visit http://library.fiu.edu.

Applications must be submitted on-line at careers.fiu.edu. When applying please reference Job Opening ID: 505482. Attach a cover letter, a resume, and the names and contact information for 3 professional references, in a single file. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by March 11, 2013. Review will continue until position is filled. All inquiries should be directed to Rita Cauce, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, at caucer@fiu.edu.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.

Digital Archive Cataloging Librarian – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – Beverly Hills, CA

The Margaret Herrick Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is hiring a full-time Digital Archive Cataloging librarian:

 

The Digital Archive Cataloging Librarian will work under the direction of the Digital Archivist. Primary duties will include data cleanup of existing records in the Library’s Digital Asset Management system and other image databases and cataloging digital images as they are ingested into the Digital Asset Management system.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

· Review work of others and correct cataloging errors and conflicts within the digital asset management system.

· Perform online original descriptive and subject cataloging for photographs and digital images in consultation with Digital Archivist as appropriate, according to in-house guidelines.

· Describe visual content of images and assign controlled vocabulary terms, maintaining accuracy and consistency.

· Update catalog records as necessary.

· Provide digital delivery of images from the Digital Image Gallery to internal and external library users as needed.

· Research and verify name, subject, and other subject headings to conform to appropriate authority files and in-house conventions.

· Handle photographic and archival materials with care, according to in-house guidelines.

 

Qualifications and Requirements

 

· A Master’s degree in library or information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.

· Minimum of one year relevant cataloging experience.

· Experience cataloging using an online bibliographic utility applying AACR2 standards and LC classification system subject headings as well as experience cataloging using one or more non-MARC metadata formats

· Experience cataloging in a digital asset management system highly desirable

· Knowledge of film history

· Ability to identify a variety of photographic processes and media

· Understanding of proper handling of photographic and archival materials

· Attention to detail and accuracy with organized and orderly work habits

· Strong communication and problem-solving skills

· Self-motivation and a willingness to work both independently and as a team member

 

 

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to:

jobs@oscars.org