Weekly Roundup – April 25, 2014

Louisiana Jobs

• Elementary School Librarian – Jefferson Parish Public School System – Terrytown, LA

Entry Level (or Unspecified) Jobs

• Agricultural Sciences and Digital Initiatives Librarian – University of Florida – Gainesville, FL
• Midland Library Supervisor – Multnomah County Library – Portland, OR
• Records and Information Management Coordinator – Access Sciences – Houston, TX
• Archivist 1 – Wayne State University – Detroit, MI
• Antiquarian Bookseller – Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books & Manuscripts – McMinnville, OR
• Preservation Librarian – University of Washington – Seattle, WA
• Integrated Social Sciences Librarian – University of Washington – Seattle, WA
• Local & State History Librarian – Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center – Fayetteville, NC
• Engineering & Informatics Librarian – University of Iowa – Iowa City, IA
• Metadata Creation Professional – University of California – Berkeley, CA
• Metadata Analyst – University of California – Berkeley, CA
• Reference & Instruction Librarian – University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, WI

Advanced Jobs

• Librarian/Central Library Branch Manager – St. John the Baptist Parish Library – LaPlace, LA
• Education and Outreach Librarian – University of Miami – Coral Gables, FL
• Collection Development Specialist – Timberland Regional Library – Tumwater, WA
• Library Coordinator – CIRMA – Antigua, Guatemala *Posting in Spanish
• Cataloging and Metadata Librarian – University of Denver – Denver, CO
• Library Director – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and College – Kansas City, MO
• Library/Documentation Specialist – ISSN International Centre – Paris, France
• Head of Research and Education – Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, VA
• Director – Audubon Regional Library – Clinton, LA
• Director of Library Services – Palau Community College – Koror, Palau
• Librarian – National Weather Center Library – Norman, OK
• Visiting Latin American and Caribbean Collection Librarian – University of Florida – Gainesville, FL
• Senior Marketing Manager – Artstor – New York, NY

Student Jobs

• Graduate Assistantship – Highway Safety Research Group, LSU – Baton Rouge, LA

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Senior Marketing Manager – Artstor – New York, NY

Senior Marketing Manager
New York, NY

The role of the Senior Marketing Manager is to develop and implement strategic marketing plans to support the sale and promotion of the Artstor Digital Library and Shared Shelf, a digital collection management service. A key goal of this position is to identify opportunities and deliver effective strategies. The Senior Marketing Manager will be adept in online and traditional marketing and highly skilled in visual communication.
Artstor (artstor.org) is a nonprofit with a mission to use digital images and media to enhance scholarship and education. We bring together more than 1.8 million high-quality images for education and research and offer the tools to catalog, manage, and distribute digital media collections.

Responsibilities:
· Drive campaign management for subscriber acquisition programs across multiple channels, including back-end analytics.
· Design, implement, and facilitate email marketing programs designed to increase awareness and develop leads in the academic community.
· Create effective, compelling positioning, messaging, and sales tools.
· Execute marketing campaigns and analyze performance.
· Develop and manage marketing budgets.
· Working with senior leadership and translate business objectives and strategies to develop and communicate a consistent brand message.

Qualifications:
· Creative thinker, excellent listener and communicator.
· Experience with Google analytics or similar analytics tools.
· Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or a related field.
· A minimum of 5 years of marketing experience in an online and/or education-oriented environment.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Detail oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception to execution.
· Dynamic, entrepreneurial self-starter with a hands-on approach to the position.
· Well organized with ability to handle multiple tasks, manage teams, and prioritize.

Artstor is an equal opportunity employer. Artstor offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please submit a cover letter with salary requirements along with a resume to: careers@artstor.org

Visiting Latin American and Caribbean Collection Librarian – University of Florida – Gainesville, FL

POSITION: Visiting Latin American and Caribbean Collection Librarian
RANK: Visiting Assistant University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Head, Latin American and Caribbean Collection
SALARY: Minimum Annual Salary $50,600; Actual salary will reflect selected professional’s experience and credentials
REQUISITION #: 0905501
DEADLINE DATE: May 22, 2014. Review of applications begins upon receipt
PLEASE NOTE: This is a time-limited position that begins June 7 and ends December 19, 2014

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Please note this posting has specific instructions for submitting application materials. See our website at: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm or the APPLICATION PROCESS section below for further details. Failure to submit required documents may result in the application not being considered.

JOB SUMMARY
The Latin American and Caribbean Collection (LACC) seeks an experienced Visiting Librarian with Spanish language fluency for the period June 7 to December 19, 2014. The Visiting LACC Librarian is primarily responsible for managing daily operations, and representing the LACC to patrons, visitors, donors, and the general public. The successful candidate will work closely with the LACC Head to oversee public service functions, assist in staff and student supervision, and assure the proper management of collections and services. Responsibilities focus on reference, circulation, serials control, and preservation. To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the Visiting LACC Librarian is expected to include individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in work activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 Staff the service desk including for regularly scheduled weekend and evening hours
 Resolve patron circulation and billing issues
 Oversee re-shelving and stacks maintenance
 Provide general and specialized reference and instruction assistance
 Manage interaction with Library IT services and troubleshooting equipment problems
 Maintain and update print handouts and web guides
 Serve as liaison to the Cataloging/Metadata, Acquisitions and Digital Services departments, as well as other library and campus units
 Participate in activities of the LACC, Special and Area Studies Department, and the Smathers Libraries
 Represent the LACC to the campus community and public

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
 Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent
 3 years library experience
 Academic or research library experience
 Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators and
the general public
 Spanish language fluency
 Working knowledge of library technologies
 Excellent planning, analytical and organizational skills
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team within a culturally diverse
user community of faculty, students, administrators and the general public
 Initiative, flexibility and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a complex, rapidly changing
academic environment.
 Familiarity with Latin American and/or Caribbean research trends
Preferred:
 Experience maintaining and updating websites
 Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
 Working knowledge of Portuguese and/or French languages
 Record of including individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in research, teaching, service and other work

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
The University of Florida (UF) is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state’s oldest and most comprehensive university, UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse public universities. UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. It is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belong to the Association of American Universities. UF traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853 and is now one of the largest universities in the nation, with more than 50,000 students. For more information, please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.

GEORGE A. SMATHERS LIBRARIES
The libraries of the University of Florida form the largest information resource system in the state of Florida. The UF Libraries consist of seven libraries; six are in the system known as the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida. The libraries hold over 5,800,000 print volumes, 8,100,000 microfilms, 630,000 e-books, 121,016 full-text electronic journals, 889 electronic databases, 1,300,000 documents and 766,000 maps and images. The libraries have built a number of nationally significant research collections, including the Latin American, Judaica, Florida History, Children’s Literature, and Maps and Imagery Collections. The Smathers Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), and LYRASIS. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. The organizational chart is available at http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/orgchart.pdf.

LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN COLLECTION
The Latin American and Caribbean Collection ranks among the finest in the world. It contains approximately 525,000 volumes, 1,100 current and active serial titles, some 50,000 microforms, and a growing amount of computer-based information and access. The Latin American and Caribbean Collection itself is one of a small number in the United States that is housed separately and that maintains its own reading room and reference services. It is now open in newly renovated quarters on the 3rd floor of Smathers Library. Additionally, there are also important Latin American and Caribbean holdings in the UF Map Library, Science Library, and in the Rare Books and Manuscripts units of the Special and Area Studies Department. Digital resources and services are rapidly expanding.

COMMUNITY
Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding community are home to approximately 240,000 people and both the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. Situated just over an hour from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, the city is surrounded by over 40 nature parks, including many spring-fed lakes and rivers. In 2007, Gainesville was ranked as the “Best Place to Live and Work” by Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated and as one of the “Best Places to Live and Play” by National Geographic Adventure. Gainesville is known as an innovative municipal government and an innovative city. Gainesville continues to receive national recognition as a top-rated city. Some of Gainesville’s accolades are listed at the Gainesville Awards and Recognition link. A recent article in Florida Trend Magazine offers an in depth Community Portrait of Gainesville and the University of Florida. Gainesville was featured in the Top 100 Best Places to Love 2014 on Livability, America’s Best Places to Live & Visit. The area has numerous cultural institutions and is a haven for sports fans. Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine are all within a two hour drive.

BENEFITS
Vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave days; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax. Prospective employees should review the information about employment and benefits at UF available at http://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/.

APPLICATION PROCESS
The University of Florida is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minority group members. We are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic environment; we strongly encourage applications from women, members of underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida’s Office of Human Resources to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.

A complete application consists of your online application; a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position; your current resume and a list of three references including their address, telephone and email information. Apply by May 22, 2014 (applications will be reviewed upon receipt). Please initiate your application http://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/52008 Submit all other application materials via e-mail as attachments (MS-Word and PDF format preferred) to Bonnie Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at bonniesmith@ufl.edu.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

Reference & Instruction Librarian – University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, WI

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Andersen Library seeks an enthusiastic reference librarian to join our service-oriented team. The Library serves a vibrant campus community with 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students in beautiful southeastern Wisconsin, convenient to both Madison and Milwaukee. The librarian will serve as the Library’s liaison with the First Year Experience Office, the History Department, and other assigned academic departments.

Position: Reference & Instruction Librarian
Academic Staff Rank: Associate Academic Librarian (rank depending on qualifications), renewable annual full-time, 12-month appointment

Starting Date: August 1, 2014 (negotiable)

Responsibilities:
1. Provide in-person and virtual reference assistance to library users in all academic disciplines.
2. Assist users in utilizing print and online information sources including government and legal resources.
3. Provide library instruction and participate in assessment of student learning.
4. Assist in general and reference collection development efforts, including print, audiovisual and online resources.
5. Serve as liaison with the First Year Experience Office, History Department, and other assigned academic departments, participating in promoting library resources and services and coordinating the library instruction offered to “New Student Seminar” course sections.
6. Develop instructional and marketing materials including library user guides, social media posts, and tutorials.
7. Investigate, recommend, and employ current and emerging trends, best practices, and technologies related to reference services and information literacy instruction.
8. Work evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.
9. Serve on library, campus, community, and professional committees as appropriate.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
· ALA-accredited MLS.
· Professional reference experience in an academic library.
· Experience delivering effective library instruction and commitment to information literacy and assessment of student learning.
· Expertise in using print and online information resources relevant to a variety of academic disciplines, including history.
· Demonstrated ability using computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and screencasting, desktop publishing, survey, or web authoring software.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member with diverse faculty, staff, and students in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
· Understanding of current technology and its applications to libraries, and an interest in ongoing discovery and evaluation of new and emerging technology.

Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience promoting library services and resources to first-year college or university students.
· Experience employing software and technology common in academic libraries, e.g., LibGuides, chat reference, Primo or other discovery tool, Zotero or other bibliographic management software, screencasting, tablets, ereaders, scanners, video editing, mobile apps.
· Undergraduate or graduate degree in history.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For a description of the University and Library please visit our web site at http://library.uww.edu/.

Applications must include letter of application; resume; and names, addresses, email and telephone numbers of at least 3 professional references. Mail to Reference Search and Screen Committee, c/o Anne Kimball, Andersen Library, UW-Whitewater, P. O. Box 900, Whitewater, WI 53190-0900, or email to kimballa@uww.edu. Complete applications received by May 27, 2014 are ensured consideration. Position open until filled.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an AA/EEO employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise. Names of finalists will be released. A criminal background check is a contingency to employment and will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Librarian – National Weather Center Library – Norman, OK

LIBRARIAN POSITION AVAILABLE
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
NATIONAL WEATHER CENTER

The National Weather Center (NWC) Library provides a resource for collaboration in research, scholarly work, and educational activities by providing information, preservation, access, metrics, and citation services for research,
technology, educational, and historical materials. The NWC Library serves
NOAA researchers and staff located in the NWC as well as faculty, researchers, students and staff in the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences at the University of Oklahoma. The current library collection includes books, monographs, journals, online resources, climatological data, technical memoranda, slides, videos and microforms. The person who serves as the NWC Librarian will be challenged with reframing the NWC Library and corresponding information services to become an interlinked module in a network of advanced library and information science services (to be developed) in the OU Research Park. The desire is for the library to move from a collection-centric focus to a user-centric model emphasizing access to digital resources and data services, which are underpinned by three key strategic components: research support, data support, and education support. Providing information on the vast array of research and public information resources is relevant to the NWC Library mission. Additional information including specific job junctions can be found at http://nwcnorman.org/library/.

The successful applicant awarded this position will be an experienced, take charge professional displaying leadership skills to evolve the core services of a modern, specialized science branch library as well as the creation of new services.
POSITION TO BEGIN AS EARLY AS MAY 1, 2014. TO APPLY – on-line at https://jobs.ou.edu; Norman Campus Jobs; Requisition #19252.

Graduate Assistantship – Highway Safety Research Group, LSU – Baton Rouge, LA

Fall Assistantship–
This position will be an hourly paid position throughout the summer. The offer of a Fall Assistantship is contingent upon the completion of (summer) work deemed satisfactory and the candidate’s reliability.

Candidate will learn organizational processes, through one-on-one discussions with current staff members, document technical processes and create user manuals. Other assignments may also include writing for our website, newsletters and marketing materials. A writing sample assessment will be part of the interview process.

Candidate must be available for immediate hire and able to work throughout the summer (20-40 hours). Excellent writing and communication skills are required.

Eric Newman
Louisiana State University
Highway Safety Research Group
3535 Nicholson Extension
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
ericnewman@lsu.edu

Elementary School Librarian – Jefferson Parish Public School System – Terrytown, LA

Elementary School Librarian
Jefferson Parish Public School System – Terrytown, LA
POSITION AVAILABLE

TYPE OF POSITION: School Librarian

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Teaching Certificate or
Eligible for a Practitioner’s License as confirmed by a local university

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 9 months

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with degree and certified teaching experience

Click Here to Apply

Director of Library Services – Palau Community College – Koror, Palau

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Palau Community College
Office of the President

VA#: 2014-009
Open: 4/18/2014
Close: Until Filled

Position: Director of Library Services
Salary: $16,010 TO $24,647 PER ANNUM (depending on qualifications
and work experience)
Benefits include health and life insurance, generous leave, and paid
relocation expenses. Housing provided.
Location: Tan Siu Lin Library (under the Office of the President)

Summary: Palau Community College seeks an experienced librarian to
manage and direct library services. PCC is located in the Republic of
Palau in the Western Pacific region and is an accredited
post-secondary vocational and academic institution serving all of
Micronesia. PCC Library is an academic library serving the needs of
Palau Community College students and supporting distance-learning
programs at the bachelors and masters degree level. The Library also
serves community patrons of all ages, functions as repository for
international documents, and features a Micronesia Pacific special
collection. The Library supports the PCC Library & Information
Services Associates Degree programs. This position is a unique
opportunity for an experienced librarian to share expertise in library
services and to serve as a leader in Palau’s library community.

Examples of Duties (consist of, but are not limited to): Provide
professional library services to the College and its clients,
including but not limited to: Assist individuals and groups in
obtaining library materials; maintain and update the library’s
circulating and reference collections with general and technical print
resources, serial publications, multimedia resources and electronic
resources. Manage collection development, including selecting and
ordering, and new resources. Supervise and provide assistance in
cataloging, indexing, and technical services. Communicate information
and market library services to students, faculty, administration and
the public. Plan and organize library activities, programs,
instruction services, and special events. Prepare the library budget
and manage allocated funds. Manage and expand grant programs. Direct
and supervise all aspects of library services, staff, and activities.
Develop reports and communicate library success and needs as
appropriate. Train, supervise and provide support to a team of library
technicians, assistants and student workers. Take an active role in
supporting the Library & Information Services degree program and
provide input for program activities and planning. Participate in
College committees and engage in College functions and activities.
Serve as a leader and role model to the local library community
through the Palau Association of Libraries and librarian training
activities. Perform other duties as directed by the College.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications: A master’s in library and
information science from an ALA-accredited program, or international
equivalent; a minimum of two years of experience in an academic or
public library, with one year of supervisory experience; must be able
to work with a team, as a leader; must have the ability to supervise,
motivate, and inspire co-workers; must have strong diplomatic and
interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications: A minimum of five years of
experience in an academic or public library, with two years of
supervisory experience; working knowledge of library administration,
planning, and budget management; demonstrated success in library
leadership; teaching and instruction experience preferred; grant
writing and grant management experience highly valuable; Web
development and computer troubleshooting skills an advantage;
knowledge of Pacific cultures and familiarity with Pacific information
resources a plus.

General Information: An Application Form and a New Applicant
Checklist can be downloaded from the Human Resources Office website:
http://pcc.palau.edu/about/jobs/ Email completed application, resume
and copies of transcripts to: hr@palau.edu Or mail them to PO Box 9,
Koror, PW 96940 (Transcript copies are sufficient for during the
review process, but official transcripts and a recent police clearance
is required prior to any issued or offered contract.) For further
information, email us at hr@palau.edu or use contact information on
the website.

PCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Director – Audubon Regional Library – Clinton, LA

DIRECTOR
Audubon Regional Library

Full-Time

SUMMARY: With oversight by the Board of Commissioners, this individual has ultimate responsibility for administration of all library outlets, services and functions. Performs related and other work as required.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college; attainment of a graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited university; at least 5-7 years of paid, full-time profession (post MLS) library experience that reflects increasing responsibility, including at least 3-5 years of paid, full-time experience in an administrative capacity (e.g., directing a medium-sized system or supervising a large department/branch). Outstanding, paid, full-time, directly applicable experience may substitute for up to one year of the library experience requirement. Must have certification by the Louisiana Board of Library Examiners or be able to attain certification within the first year of employment. Must have a good driving record with no DWI violations within the past 5 years and no other moving violations within the past year.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Comprehensive knowledge of: (1) professional library principles and practices; (2) public library functions, facilities and operations; (3) patron needs and library services to meet those needs; (4) standard library automated system modules, and public access Internet operation.

Demonstrated ability to: (1) administer library system operations and projects; (2) establish and maintain effective working relationships with trustees, administrators, supervisors and employees; vendors, city/parish officials and departments, communities, organizations and the public; (3) communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.

GENERAL DUTIES
Directs (including planning, organizing and coordinating) operation of the entire library system.
•Acts as secretary of the Board of Commissioners; responsible for implementations of policies and decisions.
•Plays a leading role in tax elections, bond issues and other funding initiatives; recommends detailed budgets to the Board; supervises the financial operations of the library, and administers the ERATE program for telecommunication financing.
•Develops long-range objectives and plans; initiates implementation of Board-adopted goals; heavily involved in capital programs (including land acquisition, construction, and renovation).
•Exercises direct and indirect supervision; responsible for and provides oversight and guidance (as needed) in the following:
• types, levels and standards of library services and programs offered; automation and technical services, public relations and promotion.
• decisions concerning library personnel (including hiring, employment and discipline).
• interpretation and application of policy; resolution of inquiries and/or complaints.
• aspects of projects, policies, studies, reports or data
• maintenance and security of facilities, systems and grounds.
• Performs other necessary duties as required.

THE LIBRARY
Audubon Regional Library is a public library system in Louisiana with 3 branches and a bookmobile. The library system has combined holdings of over 75,000 items and an annual budget that exceeds $500,000. Circulation for 2013 was over 41,500. The library has a staff of 24 (17 FTE). The automation system is TLC.

East Feliciana and St. Helena Parishes
The only two parish library system in the state, Audubon Regional Library is located an hour above Baton Rouge. Both parishes support the Library with a 2.5 mill tax.. The rural parishes, located in rolling hills, are among the most beautiful in Louisiana. Historic homes are found throughout the area. The Library has active friends groups and many local supporters. The Library has a supportive Board and dedicated staff.

BENEFITS
12 days personal leave for the first five years, 11 plus holidays/year, 12 days sick leave for the first five years, excellent retirement system. There is Board support for continuing education and professional conferences.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of resumes will begin immediately and will be accepted until position is filled.

STARTING DATE is negotiable. Position is available 1 July 2014. The library hopes to have the new director in place to work for a month with the retiring director to enable a smooth transition.

SALARY RANGE: begins at $45,000 + benefits. Salary is negotiable.

CONTACT: Send letter of application, resume and three professional letter references to Col. James Hendrickson, P.O. Box 8389, Clinton LA 70722

If you have questions regarding the application process or the position, contact Mary Lindsey, Director, Audubon Regional Library, mlindsey@state.lib.la.us.

A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or non-job related disability. Our facilities are non-smoking.

Head of Research and Education – Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, VA

Head of Research and Education

Located in culturally diverse, historic, and dynamic Richmond, Virginia, convenient to the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the recreation destinations of the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Commonwealth University is one of Virginia’s largest universities and among the nation’s leading research institutions. The VCU Libraries, one of Virginia’s outstanding research library systems, advances the University’s teaching, research, service, and patient care mission with holdings exceeding 2.5 million volumes, 61,000 serials, 600,000 e-books, and nationally prominent collections in the health and biological sciences, social work, the arts, the history of medicine, and comic and book arts.

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of Research and Education. The successful candidate for this position will lead a team of 6.5 liaison faculty librarians, 1 consumer health faculty librarian and 3 classified staff in a program of educational engagement and outreach across all academic units and interdisciplinary programs on the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) Campus. The Head participates in related library and campus committees and ad hoc groups. The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director, Tompkins-McCaw Library and Associate University Librarian, the Head of Research and Education will lead the Research and Education department in developing, promoting, and delivering knowledge-based support to programs on the MCV Campus through a liaison librarian model, enabling University community members and external partners to locate, access, and organize information using the most appropriate tools. Librarians in the department provide education and research support to programs on the health sciences campus and serve as conduits for information about the VCU Libraries scholarly publishing and research data initiatives. The successful candidate also oversees the operation of the VCU Community Health Education Center in the VCU Health System and the Learning Center at Hunton Student Center. Internally, the Head of Research and Education is expected to develop and sustain relationships that advance the VCU Libraries’ mission; externally, the Head is expected to lead outreach programming efforts to appropriate local communities. The Head of Research and Education is expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Faculty with the VCU Libraries are evaluated, and promoted, on the basis of job performance, scholarship, and professional development and service. TML faculty librarians are expected to pursue and maintain membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP).

Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline. A minimum of three years of professional experience in a health sciences library environment. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred: Experience supervising librarians or library faculty. Experience as a liaison or subject specialist in a comprehensive academic health sciences university. Demonstrated evidence of strong leadership and mentoring skills. Experience teaching graduate and professional students. Demonstrated knowledge of accessing and effectively using health sciences resources (i.e. PubMed, Web of Science). Able to adeptly use technology in a learning environment. Ability to inform and educate communities about national trends in scholarly publishing and data management in research libraries. Ability to work independently while being effective in a highly collaborative environment. Demonstrated service orientation and the ability to build and sustain relationships. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities under pressure. Flexibility and adaptability for work in an evolving, fast-paced environment.

Virginia Commonwealth University and the VCU Libraries
Virginia Commonwealth University is Virginia’s largest research university, enrolling nearly 32,000 students. Located in Richmond, Virginia (http://www.vcu.edu/richmond/), VCU offers 41 doctoral, 74 masters, 3 professional, and 64 baccalaureate degree programs. Thirty-two of VCU’s graduate, professional programs are ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the nation, with 19 programs ranking in the top 25 and two programs — sculpture and nurse anesthesia — ranked number one. Over 3,200 faculty comprise the University’s teaching force. Research strengths at the University include health and life sciences, education, engineering, social work, behavioral sciences, public affairs, advertising and design, and the fine arts. Sponsored research funding totals over $260 million, placing VCU among the top 100 research institutions in the United States. VCU’s strategic plan embraces an acceleration in the growth of VCU’s library system and includes a new Master Site Plan that envisions additions to both library facilities operated by the VCU Libraries. Architectural work has begun on a major addition to and renovation of the James Branch Cabell Library that is expected to open in 2015.

Libraries at Virginia Commonwealth University (including the James Branch Cabell Library on the Monroe Park Campus and the Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences on the MCV Campus) employ 51 professionals and 90 support staff with an annual budget exceeding $17.5 million. VCU also operates programs in Doha, Qatar, including a library supporting the program there, Northern Virginia, and in various additional locations throughout the U.S. and the world. The VCU Libraries is a Resource Library in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine and a member of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, SPARC, CNI, BioMed Central, and the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), a statewide networking consortium for shared access to electronic and print resources. The VCU Libraries has adopted Primo as its discovery layer and is one of the first libraries worldwide to have implemented Alma as its next generation cloud-based system for library management. CONTENTdm and DSpace supplement the foundation of its system architecture to enhance access to its collections and services.

The VCU Medical Center is mainly located on the MCV Campus in historic Court End, near the government and financial centers of the city. The campus includes the schools of allied health professions, dentistry, medicine, nursing, and pharmacy as well as the VCU Health System (VCUHS). VCUHS includes an 820-bed hospital (MCV Hospitals), outpatient clinics, a 600-physician-faculty group practice and nearly 200 specialty areas, many of national and international renown. It also includes the Massey Cancer Center, Virginia’s first NCI-designated cancer center. In addition to multidisciplinary centers for cancer, cardiology, neurosurgery, and transplantation, the VCUHS offers virtually every form of contemporary medical service.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $70,000 annually. This is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position. Normal faculty benefits apply, including 24 vacation days annually and choice of retirement and annuity plans. For more information about benefits, see http://www.hr.vcu.edu/benefits/.

For more information about the VCU Libraries, please visit our home page at http://www.library.vcu.edu/. Review of applications will begin May 26, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Submit cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references via email to:

Pamela H. Fraga
Assistant to the University Librarian
VCU Libraries, Virginia Commonwealth University
901 Park Avenue
PO Box 842033
Richmond, VA 23284-2033
804-828-1107
804-828-0151 (fax)
phfraga@vcu.edu

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