Managing Archivist – California State Archives – Sacramento, CA

The California State Archives will soon be hiring a Managing Archivist (Staff Services Manager I). The position will be filled through a civil service exam process and candidates interested in the Managing Archivist position are required to take and pass an exam for the classification of Staff Services Manager I to be eligible to apply for the position.

The Staff Services Manager I exam is available through the California Department of Human Resources at https://jobs.ca.gov/Bulletin/Bulletin/Index?examCD=9PB19 . The exam is available continuously on the California Department of Human Resources web site.

Announcement of the position will be available on the Secretary of State web site at http://www.sos.ca.gov/ms/current-openings.htm as well as on the California Department of Human Resources web site at https://www.jobs.ca.gov/. Individuals who have taken and passed the Staff Services Manager I exam will be eligible to apply when the announcement is posted. It is anticipated that the job announcement will be posted in the next few weeks.

Reference and Instruction Librarian – Pennsylvania State University – Altoona, PA

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invite applicants for the position of Reference and Instruction Librarian at the Robert E. Eiche Library, Penn State Altoona. The campus library seeks a proactive and creative librarian to provide general and specialized reference services. Duties of this tenure track position include the provision of reference services (both in person and in a virtual setting); bibliographic instruction; developing research guides and instructional materials; promoting library collections and services to faculty and students; and collection development. In addition to these duties, tenure track library faculty are expected to publish in scholarly journals, present at conferences, and demonstrate service to the University and the profession. Some evening and/or weekend work is required.

Requirements: Requires a MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent); at least 2 years post-MLS experience with reference and bibliographic instruction in an academic setting; demonstrated knowledge of academic and library applications of Web 2.0 technologies; strong knowledge of print and electronic information resources; demonstrated potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service; excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/policies/ulhrg07.html to learn more about the University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.

Compensation and Rank: Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance and health care coverage, state or TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at full cost within limits established by the University.Environment: Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), a consortium of the Big Ten universities plus the University of Chicago. Based on current Association for Research Libraries investment rankings, The Pennsylvania State University Libraries are ranked among the top ten research libraries in North America. A student survey completed in 2010 found overall student satisfaction with the University Libraries to be at the top of its category. Collections exceed 5.8 million volumes and include more than 102,000 current serial subscriptions. The University Libraries are located across 22 campuses throughout Pennsylvania, and serve approximately 6,000 faculty and 44,000 students at University Park, and more than 92,000 students system-wide.

Penn State Altoona is located in Altoona, Pennsylvania, one hour from the University Park campus. The region is the largest retail area between Harrisburg and Pittsburgh and offers many cultural, sports, and recreational resources, as well as modest living costs and affordable housing. The 90,000 volume campus library has recently been renovated and serves as a gateway to the resources of the Penn State University Libraries system. The college offers 20 baccalaureate degree programs and 8 associate degree programs. Penn State Altoona also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 160 baccalaureate majors offered throughout the Penn State system. There are approximately 4,000 students. More details about the Robert E. Eiche Library at Penn State Altoona can be found at http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/altoona.html. Information about the college and surrounding area can be located at http://www.altoona.psu.edu/visit/.

To apply, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/jobs/facjobs/aarl.html. To be considered for the position, interested candidates should upload a letter of application, resume or C.V., and the names and contact information of three professional references (including email addresses). Please reference Box AARL-LIBJ in your letter of application. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014 and continue until position is filled. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, at lap225@psu.edu.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Senior Information Architect – Ontario Public Service – Ontario, CA

http://asis-jobs.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=180&job=19821405

Are you looking to take your I&IT career to the senior level?

In this position, you will have responsibility for the planning, design, delivery and implementation of architectural solutions with emphasis on information architectures for large scale and complex multi-year I&IT across five cluster ministries as well as contributing to Ontario Public Service enterprise-wide architectures and related policies, standards, guidelines, best practices and governance processes.

What can I expect to do in this role?

With an emphasis on information architecture and models, you will:

  • undertake architectural reviews and comprehensive assessments in support of the development of ministry/enterprise-wide architectures, reference models, systems development projects and/or I&IT support projects
  • provide senior level strategic and authoritative advice to support architecture, policy, procedures and program development
  • provide senior level architecture guidance to client ministries, LRC I&IT project managers and solutions designers
  • participate in enterprise-wide and cross-jurisdictional architecture projects

Note:

  • This position may be located in one of the five locations depending on space. Addresses listed below. Preference of the successful candidate will be taken into consideration.

Locations: 880 Bay Street, Toronto or 300 Water Street, Peterborough or 1 Stone Road, Guelph or 70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste Marie or 159 Cedar Street, Sudbury, Ontario

Job Requirements

Architecture Domain Knowledge:

  • you have knowledge of and experience in all aspects of information architecture, related concepts, frameworks, tools, models and strategic architecture planning including knowledge of concepts of architecture, current trends and emerging technologies
  • you have demonstrated knowledge and experience in creating and implementing complex data/information architectures for business transaction systems as well as business intelligence/data warehouse solutions
  • you have an understanding of all other architecture domains particularly business and applications domains and architecture management including the software development life cycle, software integration, management, evaluation and control mechanisms
  • you have research, analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills in order to provide architecture expertise and technical instruction to staff

Database Development Knowledge:

  • you have knowledge of database development methodology, tools, programming languages, database concepts, data types and data dictionaries, data storage and retrieval techniques in order to lead the design testing and implementation of databases and effective data management

Other Essential Skills:

  • you have strong communication and presentation skills and relationship management skills to communicate technical concepts to non-technical parties and listen and consult

Salary range: $69,680.00 – $99,600.00 per year

Please apply online, by September 17, 2014, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers and entering Job ID 68304 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application online. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Project Sound Recording Cataloger – Stanford University – Stanford, CA

Stanford University Libraries (SUL) is seeking a Project Sound Recording Cataloger to work with a large collection of piano rolls held by the Archive of Recorded Sound. The goal is to provide metadata for individual physical rolls and their eventual digital surrogates. The position is based in the Archive of Recorded Sound/Music Library and reports to the Sound Archives Librarian. This is a 12-month position with the possibility of extension dependent upon funding.

Please see the posting on the Stanford Careers website for more details http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search#featured-jobs

Electronic Records Archivist – University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting for the position of Electronic Records Archivist in University Archives and Records Management Services. The Electronic Records Archivist will participate in the appraisal, acquisition, management, and preservation of records of the University and UNC General Administration, with a particular focus on born-digital institutional records with historical, evidential, or administrative value to the University. The Electronic Records Archivist will also work on outreach to University departments on the acquisition of born-digital institutional records, and on training for University staff in the proper management of born-digital institutional records, including electronic mail. He or she will also participate in the further planning and development of the Carolina Digital Repository – cdr.lib.unc.edu.

The full posting and application instructions are available at: library.unc.edu/jobs/electronic-records-archivist-university-library

Public Policy and Social Sciences Librarian – Georgetown University – Washington, D.C.

Georgetown University Library seeks an experienced and engaged librarian to provide information services for public policy and other social science disciplines. A member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Washington Research Libraries Consortium, Georgetown University Library embodies the University’s mission as a “student-centered research university.”

The Public Policy and Social Sciences Librarian supports the teaching and research endeavors of the University community by providing research, reference, and instructional services; coordinating the organization and content of web pages; and developing & managing—in all relevant formats—the Library’s collection for public policy, government information, and other social science disciplines as assigned; and serves as the Library’s lead staff member for GIS services and geospatial information. This position reports to the Head of the Department of Collections, Research and Instruction along with 13.38 FTE librarians.

Requirements include:

Master’s Degree in Library Science or similarly appropriate/equivalent advanced degree or documented substantive experience is required. A second graduate degree in a policy-oriented or other social science field (such as Economics) is very strongly preferred but equivalent years of work and/or other equivalent expertise in these fields will be considered.

Minimum of two to three years experience providing reference and research services, preferably in an academic or research library environment. Some familiarity with government information sources. Demonstrated experience in research methodologies, instruction and public services. Proficiency in or willingness to be trained in GIS. Demonstrated expertise in use of web-authoring applications. Knowledge of current instructional and multimedia technologies. Familiarity with the language of policy analysis and the social sciences.

The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and excellence in oral and written communications, as well as the ability to interact collegially and effectively with all levels of patrons and staff.

https://jobs.georgetown.edu/PD.php?posNo=20141399

Elementary School Librarian – Lafayette Parish School System – Lafayette, LA

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QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with proper certification in assigned area

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Students, paraprofessionals, and other assigned persons

JOB GOAL: To incorporate administrative and management skills, teaching responsibilities, and instructional media expertise in the assigned school library within the school system.

Application Procedure: Please submit the following required documents: cover letter, complete resume, at least three professional references with contact information, and proof of education (a teaching certificate where required, high school diploma or transcript and/or a college diploma or transcripts are considered the only acceptable proof of education. Please do not submit your application without these documents.) You must apply online. Your application will only be considered if completed with the REQUIRED documentation. Your application and documentation must be completed and submitted by 4:30 PM on the deadline date.

Audiovisual Archivist – University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, AR

Audiovisual Archivist

The University of Arkansas Libraries seek an innovative and enthusiastic archival professional to assist with the leadership of the Special Collections Department to identify, solicit, preserve, and publicize archival collections to the academic community, within Arkansas and across the nation. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections, the Audiovisual Archivist is responsible for recruiting, managing, organizing, preserving, and making accessible archival photographs, reel-to-reel tapes, audio cassettes, video tapes, and other audio and visual formats.

Major responsibilities include: accessioning, arranging, describing, and creating archival finding aids for audiovisual collections; identifying audiovisual materials for digitization and working with library colleagues to create digital collections; identifying preservation issues among archival audiovisual materials and making recommendations for conservation and/or preservation of materials; actively participating in the planning for the department; working with the department head to identify funding, collaborations, and opportunities to promote and preserve its photographic and other audiovisual materials; working with the Development Office to establish donor relations and the continued acquisition of photograph and other audiovisual collections; providing reference and research support; and participating in relevant local, state, and national organizations.

Responsibilities of this faculty position include research and creative work and service in keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas. The successful candidate must have demonstrated potential in performance, scholarly activity, and professional service to meet criteria for appointment at the level of Assistant Librarian / Assistant Professor and should possess strong analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, strong archival knowledge, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications. Required: A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration on archival studies or a graduate degree in a related discipline, such as history, public history, political science, or other appropriate field; relevant experience with processing and preserving photographs or other audiovisual materials, such as reel-to-reel tapes, etc.; demonstrated knowledge of archival data and/or digital asset management systems (such as Archon, Archivists’ Toolkit, or CONTENTdm); and familiarity with Encoded Archival Description, DACS, Dublin Core and/or other metadata standards and schemes. Preferred qualifications: Archival Certification (Academy of Certified Archivists or the Society of American Archivists); knowledge of digital image scanning techniques and image capture and basic photograph and video editing; familiarity with copyright issues associated with audiovisual materials; knowledge of Arkansas history and bibliography; and knowledge of the history of photography and the standards, best practices, and current trends in the preservation and reformatting of archival audio and visual materials.

Rank and Salary: Tenure-track, twelve-month faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian / Assistant Professor. Salary: $47,000.

Benefits: Relocation allowance available. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, Fidelity Mutual Fund, or the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, and health insurance.

Background: The University of Arkansas places students first by enhancing academic programs, creating an engaging campus life, reducing obstacles, enhancing diversity, improving graduation rates, and marshaling the expertise of the faculty, staff, and students. The University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high levels of research activity (RU/VH). The University provides a superior campus landscape and environment while designing and building world class facilities. The funding for research awards and research expenditures continues to grow and so do the academic programs offered. The University Libraries share in the stewardship of the University’s goals and takes responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections as well as programs that further support the academic mission. For more information, visit the Libraries’ home page (http://libinfo.uark.edu). The University of Arkansas campus (http://www.uark.edu/) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a student enrollment of more than 25,000, is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System. With a population of approximately 460,000, the northwest Arkansas region is home to two Fortune 100 company headquarters. This thriving region offers numerous cultural venues, such as the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Walton Arts Center, and the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. (http://www.collegetownprofile.com/arkansas/universityofarkansas/index.html)

Application deadline and contact information. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Completed applications received by September 19, 2014, will receive full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. Send letter of application, résumé, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references to libhrofc@uark.edu to the attention of Jeff Banks, Assistant Director for Library Human Resources and Diversity Programs, University of Arkansas Libraries, 365 N. McIlroy Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-4002.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Post-doctoral Fellow – University of Missouri – Columbia, MO

School of Information Science & Learning Technologies http://sislt.missouri.edu

The University of Missouri (MU) College of Education is dynamically growing and changing. We are searching for an individual to join our team who shares our commitment to research, teaching excellence, exceptional service to students and continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect. The School of Information Science & Learning Technologies (SISLT) seeks applicants for a post-doctoral position for up to three-years in the Information Experience Laboratory (http://ielab.missouri.edu), a University of Missouri entrepreneurial operation that focuses upon usability services. The primary focus of the position is to ensure quality and timely results to clients, while generating research and learning opportunities for graduate assistants. The post-doc hire will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with other faculty, staff and graduate students. This post-doctoral position is an opportunity for an emerging scholar to collaborate with faculty in research and development of usability including publication, and in collaborative pursuit of external grants for research on usability and related fields such as Human Information Behavior, Human Computer Interaction, and Health Informatics.

Qualifications:

* Doctorate in a field related to Human Computer Interaction, Library and Information Science, Instructional Technology, Human Factors, Psychology, Health Informatics by the time of appointment;

* High level of competence in advancing and researching in usability and/or related fields;

* Evidence of collaboration with other disciplines such as Computer Science, Journalism, and Health Informatics.

* Area of interest related to MU SISLT faculty (http://education.missouri.edu/faculty/dept/sislt-faculty.php) such as gaming, Interactive Learning Environments, or Designing User-Centered Web applications.

* Ability and commitment to secure external funding for research and new client development.

* Ability to support faculty and graduate students in exploring and implementing usability evaluation methods.

* Track record of innovation, collaboration, and scholarship including use of eye tracking technology

* Background in design.

About SISLT and the College: SISLT is one of five academic units within the College of Education. The School offers masters and educational specialist programs in Educational Technology and Library Science, and a Ph.D. program in Information Science and Learning Technologies. SISLT is a member of the iSchools organization. The College of Education (COE) is ranked among the top doctoral granting colleges of education in the country. Today, the College of Education has a student population of approximately 1,300 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate students with 87 tenured/tenure-track and 25 full-time non-tenure track faculty members. The COE recently completed a new strategic plan and is financially well positioned to invest in opportunities for innovative ideas in support of the plan. Annual expenditures for externally funded projects are approximately $12 million with funded projects in research, instruction and public service. Our research portfolio has increased significantly in recent years, and is poised for continued significant strategic growth. The College is a leader on the campus and is nationally recognized for its distance and online education programs.

About MU and the Surrounding Community: MU is the oldest state university west of the Mississippi River and the largest of the four institutions in the University of Missouri System. In 1848, MU became the first public university in the nation to open a college specific to teacher preparation. Cultural diversity is an important goal supported by the Division, College, and MU. More information is available on the web at: education.missouri.edu

MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 34,000, and is designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University Extensive. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine and law on the same campus. As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.

This position provides an opportunity to work at a world-class research university in a beautiful and diverse setting that offers a high quality of life. There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community. Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Columbia has a very high quality public school system and provides many opportunities for art, culture and music enthusiasts.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Appointment: Non-tenure Track, twelve month position beginning January 1, 2015

To Apply: Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php. Upload (a) a letter of application in which candidates describe in detail their qualifications for the position, (b) evidence of scholarly quality and productivity, (c) evidence of experience in Human Computer Interaction, Human Information Behavior, usability and/or systems design and development (d) evidence of experiences in generating external funding, and (e) names and contact information of at least three reference in the Attachments section of the application. Your CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section.

Please contact Neeley Current, Search Committee Member, currentn@missouri.edu or 573-884-2986 for questions about the position.

Beginning Review Date: Formal review of applications will begin September 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Search Committee members: Dr. Joi Moore, Dr. Sanda Erdelez, Neeley Current

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the Dean’s Office at 573-884-7717.

Head of Serials/Electronic Resources Division – University of Mississippi Medical Center – Jackson, MS

Rowland Medical Library at the University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Head of Serials/Electronic Resources Division, at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Rowland Library serves the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health related professions, pharmacy and graduate studies in the health sciences.

The team member in this position:

Provides leadership including reviewing current policies and procedures and formulates strategies for enhanced and continued workflow and processes for all serials and e-resources.

Is responsible for library e-resources and print serial collections including managing budget, licensing, and electronic resources lifecycle. Coordinates acquisition, implementation and maintenance of electronic resources and serials. Provides oversight and supervision for workflow and processes. Communicates with vendors, publishers, consortia, and specific university IT staff. Monitors budget and expenditures and initiates payment with department accountant. Investigates new resources and places orders with agents or vendors. Conducts initial review of licenses and works with contracts administration. Informs staff and patrons of license restrictions.

The incumbent must also work with reference/education to help develop training materials and to identify e-content for possible purchase.

This is a management level position that reports to the Library Director. The anticipated start date for this position is November 1; review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED:
MLS or equivalent from ALA-accredited program with a minimum of three years’ experience with serials and electronic resources management in an academic library. Demonstrated knowledge of acquisitions process for serials and e-resources. Experience using A-Z journal management resource and in facilitating and troubleshooting web design, networks, and proxy server operations. Strong patron service focus. Must have effective oral and written communication skills.

PREFERRED:
Experience in Health Sciences. Ability to provide meaningful data reports for serials and other e-resources using Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel reports. Experience supervising library staff.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center offers a competitive benefits package and retirement plan. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications. Applications will be accepted until October 1, 2014. Send letter of application, resume, and names and contact information of three references to: Connie Machado, Rowland Medical Library, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39216. Email: cmachado@umc.edu EOE M/F/D