Assistant/Associate Professor – University Archivist – Tennessee Tech University

Posting Number: 100762

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Working Title: University Archivist

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Category: Faculty

 Department: Library Operating

Essential Functions

Responsible for the organization, processing, management, preservation, digitization and building of a high quality archives, special collections, and digital collections, and developing services which will enhance the impact of archives and collections on our students, faculty, scholars and researchers. The University Archivist provides vision and leadership in directing and managing program operations and personnel by setting the program goals, policies, best practices, and assessment metrics for program success and sustainability, by identifying program resource needs, and by facilitating collaborations and partnerships with library and campus units. Identifying, collecting, and providing access to institutional information assets of long-term value in all types including administrative records, faculty collections and University publications. Hiring, training, and supervising student workers and interns. Working with colleagues to develop practical solutions for capture and preservation of core institutional content that is born digital. Working with faculty and Library colleagues to develop creative and sustainable ways to integrate University Archives resources into the curriculum. Responding to internal and external reference requests concerning University history. Identifying and procuring new collections. Assisting in departmental and Libraries’ fundraising, grant-writing, and development efforts. Participating in Library-wide activities including committee work, special projects and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or an advanced degree with relevant experience in archives and continuing education. Three years of experience working as an archivist in an academic or research setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in history. Experience with archival principles and practices including description, processing, reference, conservation, and outreach. Experience with technology applications in an archives or library, including imaging and editing. Experience with archival materials in a wide variety of formats such as manuscript, audiovisual, digitized or born digital materials. Experience developing digital collections. Familiarity with current trends in academic research and scholarly communications. Experience with principles and practices of records management. Experience in grants development and fundraising. Experience working with donors of archival materials. Familiarity with technology tools used with archival content, e.g., content management tools, such as contentDM and ArchivesSpace.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience. Twelve month, tenure-track position.

Benefits Information

Faculty: Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Posting Date: 07-29-2015

Screening Date (open until filled): 09-09-2015

 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts for all degrees conferred (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three current professional references. References will be contacted at a later time. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered.

https://jobs.tntech.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=153586

Associate Head of Collection Management for Research Engagement – NCSU Libraries, Raliegh, NC

Job Posting: Associate Head of Collection Management for Research Engagement

NCSU Libraries

Raleigh, NC, USA

The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Head of Collection Management for Research Engagement to join the department’s management team.  In the Collection Management department, subject specialist librarians develop, maintain, and promote user-focused, demand-driven, and network-based collections that reflect the strengths of the university. Working in a rapidly evolving scholarly communication environment, they apply their knowledge of emerging technologies, disciplinary content, data, bibliometric and computational analysis, and visualization, supporting and partnering with faculty and students in creative and innovative ways. If you are a person who would like to provide leadership in this exciting time of transition, consider applying for this position.

Review of applications is underway; position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. See vacancy announcement with application instructions athttps://www.lib.ncsu.edu/job/epa/ahcm. AA/OEO. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. For ADA accommodations, please call (919) 515-3148.

Information Services Librarian / Outreach Librarian – Biomedical Library – University of South Alabama

The Biomedical Library of the University of South Alabama is seeking a motivated, energetic librarian to promote library and health care resources to the university community and surrounding area. Responsibilities include coordinating the library’s outreach service to health related professionals and consumers, bibliographic instruction, and reference and information services to campus and hospital communities. This tenure-track, faculty position at the Assistant Librarian rank reports to the ISL/Interlibrary Loan Coordinator.

Required

ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong service orientation; Demonstrated interest in library research via presentations or published articles

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience/interest in medical information and health care librarianship
• Presentation/teaching experience
• Grant writing experience
• Strong problem-solving and organizational and skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific research process and scholarly communication issues
• Marketing or public relations experience
• Experience with design/promotion software
• Experience with social media tools

Principal Responsibilities:

• Promotes library services through individual contacts, newsletters, exhibits and other appropriate communication tools
• Serves as library newsletter (Biofeedback) co-editor
• Provides reference services, participates in a rotating night and weekend schedule
• Assists with bibliographic instruction/library education classes
• Assists with services to University hospitals community

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in Biomedical Library faculty planning and evaluation of library services and resources
• Professional development activities including: research and publication, professional continuing education, attendance of professional meetings, and other activities that support the University, its libraries and the profession
• Serves as liaison to one or more departments of the College of Medicine, Nursing or Allied Health Professions
• Investigates grant opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Salary/Benefits:

Salary range: $40,000-$44,000, based on qualifications. The University of South Alabama has excellent benefits including: 8+ holidays, 20 vacations days/year; life, health and disability insurance, state retirement plan and other retirement options (http://www.southalabama.edu/humanresources/staffbenefits1.html#healthinsurance)

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/ Disabled.

Review of applications will begin August 15, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled with start date as early as November 1, 2015. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references to:

Andrea Wright, Chair
Outreach Librarian Search Committee
Biomedical Library, CBBL 316
University of South Alabama
5791 USA Drive North

Mobile, AL 36688-0002

or

awright@southalabama.edu

 

For more information contact Andrea Wright or see these websites:

College of Medicine: www.usahealthsystem.com/COM

University of South Alabama: www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/quickfacts

Mobile Area: www.usahealthsystem.com/life-in-mobile

 

Children’s Librarian – St. Charles Parish Library

The St. Charles Parish Library is seeking applicants for a dynamic and enthusiastic Children’s Librarian to join our team! View a full job description and minimum qualifications online at http://www.myscpl.org/jobs/ChildrensLibrarian.pdf

The St. Charles Parish Library is a parish (county) wide public library system consisting of two regional libraries, four branches, a bookmobile and a planetarium. St. Charles Parish is a mix of small towns and rural areas adjacent to the New Orleans metropolitan area (25 minutes from downtown New Orleans) with a population of approximately 52,000. St. Charles Parish Library is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Salary range starts at $48,497/year. Actual salary will be commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Please send a letter of application, resume, and the name, address and phone number of three references via e-mail to jobs@myscpl.org or by mail to the address below:

Leann Benedict, MLIS

Director

St. Charles Parish Library

160 W. Campus Drive

PO Box 1029

Destrehan, LA 70047

Application deadline is 12:00pm on Monday, August 17, 2015

Information Sciences and Business Liaison Librarian – The Pennsylvania State University Libraries

Information Sciences and Business Liaison Librarian

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries

 

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seek a creative and service-oriented information sciences and business liaison librarian for a tenure-track faculty position, serving as the subject specialist and liaison for the College of Information Sciences and Technology (http://ist.psu.edu/) and information technology related programs in the Smeal College of Business (http://www.smeal.psu.edu). The College of IST is an interdisciplinary program that “is dedicated to educating the next generation of leaders for the digital 21^st century.” The College uses “a student-centric, problem-based learning approach.”

 

Successful candidates will benefit from the strong mentoring program developed by the University Libraries to support new faculty in tenure-track appointments in fulfilling expectations in the areas of librarianship, research, and service. Entry-level or early career librarians are encouraged to apply.

 

Responsibilities: The Information Sciences and Business Liaison Librarian reports to the Head of the Schreyer Business Library and will work collaboratively with other libraries and departments throughout the University Libraries system to provide the following services:

• Reference and research: Provide reference assistance and research consulting for subject-specific research at all levels online and in-person at key library service points.
• Liaison activities with assigned academic units:  Participate in the intellectual life and operations of assigned academic units; engage with faculty and students as a colleague in discipline related activities and library services.
• Teaching, learning and literacies: Design and deliver a program of library instruction that supports the curriculum of liaison academic units. Includes support for online learning.
• Collections content and access: Maintain, assess, and build collections in all media and formats to support research and teaching in assigned academic units.  Collaborate with librarians in related subject areas and libraries.
• Scholarly communications: Educate and inform faculty and graduate students on scholarly communication issues such as open-access initiatives, digital publishing, copyright, and digital curation.  Promote and provide assistance in the use of ScholarSphere, Penn State’s repository service.
• Research and service: Engage in research, scholarly publication, and professional service activities in areas appropriate to academic librarianship and the disciplines served.
• Diversity:  Support diversity initiatives that create a welcoming and inclusive climate at the University Libraries.

Required Qualifications: Requires a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent); excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; facility with emerging technologies; and the potential to achieve the requirements for tenure and promotion in the areas of librarianship, research, and service. Please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/policies/ulhrg07.html to learn more about the University Libraries Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications: Relevant reference and instruction experience at an academic or research library.

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 2014 found overall student satisfaction with the University Libraries to be at the top of its category. The University Libraries hold membership in ARL, CRL, CLIR, and DLF. Collections exceed 5.8 million volumes and include more than 102,000 current serial subscriptions. The University Libraries are located at University Park and 22 other locations throughout Pennsylvania, and they serve approximately 6,000 faculty and 44,000 students at University Park, and more than 92,000 students system-wide.

 

The University Park campus is set in State College, a university town located in central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Washington, Philadelphia, and Detroit. For more information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu andhttp://www.cbicc.org.

 

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.

 

To apply, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/jobs/facjobs/istbl.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).   Review of applications will begin August 24, 2015 and continue until position is filled.  Questions may be addressed to Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, at lap225@psu.edu.

 

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

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.

 

Head, Acquisitions and Serials – University of Tennessee Libraries

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES

FACULTY VACANCY

 

Head, Acquisitions and Serials

 

Revised

 

Appointment Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Salary: minimum $60,000

Available: January 1, 2016

The Collections Division of the University of Tennessee Libraries invites applications for a technical services leadership position of a newly combined department that is responsible for the acquisition and management of library materials in all formats as well as interlibrary loan services.  The Acquisitions and Serials Department Head will lead the Libraries in developing and implementing sustainable acquisition strategies in an environment of evolving collection models.  This position requires a strong commitment to collaboration, customer service, and innovation. The Department Head directly supervises the Licensing Librarian, the Acquisitions Manager, and the Serials Manager.  The position leads a department of 18 FTE and reports to the Associate Dean for Collections.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Provides leadership for all aspects of acquiring and managing physical resources and e-content.

·       Ensures fiscal accountability for library materials acquisitions and expenditures.

·       Maintains close working relationships with the Collections department heads, subject librarians, the Libraries’ Business Services Office, and the fiscal offices of the University.

·       Provides statistical reports and analyzes data to support collection development and management decisions.

·       Establishes departmental priorities and goals to ensure effective workflows and outcomes in a positive, productive and efficient work environment.

·       Investigates and promotes new and progressive acquisitions models in collaboration with the Head of Research Collections and liaison librarians to University colleges and departments.

·       Seeks opportunities to increase purchasing power.

·       Establishes and maintains effective relationships with vendors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Masters degree from an ALA accredited program.

·       At least four years of recent professional experience with acquisitions, serials or electronic resources in an academic research library.

·       Excellent organizational and communication skills.

·       Demonstrated project management and supervisory skills.

·       Demonstrated record of publication and professional contribution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Course work or experience in accounting or finance.

·       Experience with ExLibris products.

·       Experience with writing or managing RFPs.

·       Experience with fund accounting.

·       Knowledge of e-resources and serials cataloging and descriptive standards.

·       Experience accessing, analyzing and sharing usage data and statistics, in particular COUNTER reports.

·       Demonstrated experience with Excel, Access, or other data analysis tools.

·       Working knowledge of licensing, copyright and universal accessibility issues.

ENVIRONMENT:

The University of Tennessee Libraries serves the flagship campus of the state university system. The UT Libraries supports the teaching, research, and service mission of the university and enhances the academic experience of each student at the Knoxville campus — through outstanding print and electronic collections, reference and instructional services, and top-notch facilities and technological resources.

The UT Libraries serves as an intellectual, cultural, and social center for the university and community.  We are a national leader in the creation of regionally significant digital collections; in support of open access though our digital repository Trace; and through a rich history of designing innovative spaces and building key partnerships that enhance the teaching/learning enterprise.   The University of Tennessee Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, Lyrasis, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UT Libraries collaborates actively at the state level with the other UT System Libraries as well as the libraries in the Tennessee Board of Regents system.

The University of Tennessee is committed to creating a welcoming environment.  More information about how we continually strive to put our principles of civility and community into action here in Knoxville is available at http://www.utk.edu/diversity/.

Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/employment/acquisitions-serials-head

BENEFITS:

Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days; choice of state retirement plan or ORP (VOYA/ING, TIAA/CREF, VALIC) with nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the University; optional group health and life insurance plans.  Tuition remission is available for all university employees and partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees.  Faculty rank and status; twelve-month, tenure-track appointment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hiring.  Send cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume or CV, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references to: Elizabeth Greene, Manager, Library Dean’s Office and Human Resources, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000.  Application materials may be sent via email attachment to ejgreene@utk.edu.   Review of applications will begin August 17, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

 

Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.

 

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.

 

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN  37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498.  Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.

 

Data Management Consultant – John Hopkins University

The Data Management Consultant will provide consultative data management planning support and training to JHU researchers. The primary duties and responsibilities of the job:

• Manage inquiries from researchers for data management planning support.
• Provide consultative support to PIs including evaluation of data planning needs, assessing options for sharing data, catering planning to specific granting agency or publisher requirements, and editing data management plans.
• Track specific scientific domain areas building knowledge and expertise in data types, formats, and needs within domains.
• Identify data standards, metadata standards, best practices for data management, etc. to continuously build expertise and improve provision of service.
• Maintain knowledge on a broad range of data repositories including their submission, Intellectual Property, and use arrangements, and provide guidance on repository selection for deposit.
• Develop and deliver data management training programs including training materials.
• Proactively collaborate and coordinate with JHUDMS team to implement data management plans, including coordinating data deposits with researchers and preparing collections for archiving in the JHU Data Archive.
• Collaborate with others in the library to effectively communicate services to faculty, researchers, and departments.
• Manage short and long-term communications and relationships with PIs, including outreach and training in data management best practices.
• Liaise with JHU-wide staff and administrators to support the continued integration and visibility of data management services available to researchers.
• Manage short and long-term communications and relationships with PIs, including outreach and training in data management best practices.
• Liaise with JHU-wide staff and administrators to support the continued integration and visibility of data management services available to researchers.

Note: 1-2 positions available.

A key partner in the academic enterprise, the library is a leader in the innovative application of information technology and has implemented notable diversity and organizational development programs. The Sheridan Libraries and University Museums are strongly committed to diversity. A strategic goal of the Libraries and Museums is to work toward achieving diversity when recruiting new and promoting existing staff.

The Libraries and Museums prize initiative, creativity, professionalism, and teamwork. For information on the Sheridan Libraries, visit http://www.library.jhu.edu/. For information on Evergreen Museum and Library and Homewood Museum, visithttp://www.museums.jhu.edu/.

 

Coordinator, Learning Outcomes – University of Tennessee Libraries

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES

FACULTY VACANCY

 

Coordinator, Learning Outcomes

 

Appointment Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Salary: minimum $55,000

Available: January 1, 2016

 

The Coordinator, Learning Outcomes provides vision and leadership in the design, implementation, and assessment of library instruction programs at all user levels. This position coordinates efforts to align the UT Libraries’ instructional initiatives with the needs of the University and to assess the effectiveness and impact of these efforts. The Coordinator sets library-wide guidelines for best practices and participation in teaching and learning activities, including:  class sessions, online learning, tutorials, learning materials, and more. This position works closely with library and campus partners to create innovative solutions to meet instructional goals and demand. Offers classes, consultations, lectures, orientations, and tours in support of the general education curriculum. Joins all librarians in providing the highest quality information and user education programs for undergraduates, graduate students, distance or online students, and other user populations.

Specific Duties:

• Directly supervises instruction librarian(s) and graduate teaching assistant
• Provides guidance on best practices and assessment of teaching and learning activities for undergraduates, graduate students, distance and online students, and other user populations
• Collaborates with Libraries and campus partners to create strategies for integrating information literacy into the campus curriculum
• Works with the Libraries’ Assessment Unit to assess outcomes for UT Libraries’ instructional initiatives including:  programmatic impact, class sessions, tutorials, and learning materials
• Leads efforts to achieve teaching and learning goals for the Libraries and to meet instructional demand
• Creates relationships with core teaching faculty and campus units, such as the Tennessee Teaching and Learning Center and others, to nurture a vision for innovative, thoughtful, and engaging teaching practice
• Develops and coordinates training for the Libraries’ general education instruction program
• Oversees instructional scheduling and statistics keeping

• Instructs students, faculty and staff through orientations, tours, classroom presentations, and workshops, and through the application of online instructional technology
• Provides scheduled research assistance and instruction to users both in-person and via email and chat reference

• Contributes to planning activities in the library
• Serves on library and university committees
• Serves the library profession through involvement in professional organizations and through cooperative efforts with other information professionals

• Contributes scholarly work through publications and presentations
• Participates in continuing education opportunities in order to enhance skills and to remain abreast of continuing developments in the field

 

Required Qualifications:

•       MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

•       Three years’ experience teaching information literacy through in-person or online instruction

•       Experience developing and assessing library instruction in-person or in an online environment

•       Experience creating instructional materials such as online research guides, web pages, and tutorials

•       Demonstrated supervisory skills

•       Demonstrated record of publication and professional contribution

•       Ability to work independently as well as collegially in a diverse and collaborative team environment

•       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desired Qualifications:

•       Experience building campus partnerships

•       Experience with curriculum development

•       Experience with course management systems

•       Participation in continuing education or information literacy programs such as ACRL Immersion

Environment:

The University of Tennessee Libraries serves the flagship campus of the state university system. The UT Libraries supports the teaching, research, and service mission of the university and enhances the academic experience of each student at the Knoxville campus — through outstanding print and electronic collections, reference and instructional services, and top-notch facilities and technological resources.

The UT Libraries serves as an intellectual, cultural, and social center for the university and community.  We are a national leader in the creation of regionally significant digital collections; in support of open access though our digital repository Trace; and through a rich history of designing innovative spaces and building key partnerships that enhance the teaching/learning enterprise.   The University of Tennessee Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, Lyrasis, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UT Libraries collaborates actively at the state level with the other UT System Libraries as well as the libraries in the Tennessee Board of Regents system.

The University of Tennessee is committed to creating a welcoming environment.  More information about how we continually strive to put our principles of civility and community into action here in Knoxville is available at http://www.utk.edu/diversity/.

Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/employment/coordinator-learning-outcomes

Benefits:

Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days; choice of state retirement plan or ORP (VOYA/ING, TIAA/CREF, VALIC) with nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the University; optional group health and life insurance plans.  Tuition remission is available for all university employees and partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees.  Faculty rank and status; twelve-month, tenure-track appointment.

Application Procedures:

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hiring.  Send cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume or CV, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references to: Elizabeth Greene, Manager, Library Dean’s Office and Human Resources, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000.  Application materials may be sent via email attachment to ejgreene@utk.edu.   Review of applications will begin August 24, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

 

Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.

 

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.

 

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN  37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498.  Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.

Goodrich-Taylor Assistantship – LSU Libraries

GOODRICH-TAYLOR ASSISTANTSHIP

 

The Friends of the LSU Libraries and the LSU Libraries invite applications for the Goodrich-Taylor Assistantship. The assistantship is named in honor of Chancellor Emeritus Cecil G. Taylor and Dean Emeritus Max Goodrich, who had distinguished academic careers as faculty members and administrators of Louisiana State University and were instrumental in the successful revitalization of the Friends of the LSU Libraries. The Goodrich-Taylor Assistantship is endowed by funds raised by the Friends of the LSU Libraries. The assistantship was first awarded in 1992.

 

Open to graduate students in any school or college, the Goodrich-Taylor Assistantship carries a stipend of $1333 per month and requires 20 hours of assigned duties each week in Hill Memorial Library, which houses the Special Collections of the LSU Libraries. To be eligible, applicants must be presently enrolled full-time in graduate school on the Baton Rouge campus of LSU and have a minimum of two semesters of graduate study remaining as of Fall 2015. The assigned duties will be with collections and involve processes that are related to the student’s area of graduate study if at all possible, and are expected to be complementary to those interests.  The initial appointment will be for a minimum of two semesters and a maximum of one year. Renewal is possible and is based on the availability of funds and a favorable performance review.

 

100%   Reports to the Head of Special Collections or her designee for duties which may include staffing the public service points as assigned; technical services duties such as pre-acquisitions searching, entering provisional records, adaptive cataloging, and catalog maintenance; arranging, describing, and housing manuscript collections; performing routine conservation tasks; assisting with exhibition preparation and other outreach activities; assisting with collection development activities (preparation of want lists, collection analysis); digitization, creation of metadata for digital objects, and other duties related to digital projects.

 

Application procedure: Applicants must:

• Complete a graduate assistantship application available on line at the Libraries’ website at http://www.lib.lsu.edu/about/jobs/gradapplication.pdf;
• Submit a brief resume giving the applicant’s qualifications;
• Submit a one-to-two page letter explaining why the applicant is interested in working in Special Collections.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until August 12, 2015, or until the position is filled.  Résumés and statements should be submitted via email to Dawn Zaske, Personnel Coordinator for the LSU Libraries, dzaske@lsu.edu.

 

 

The LSU Libraries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 

 

 

 

 

Updated: July 2015

 

Youth Collection Development Coordinator – Allen County Public Library – Fort Wayne, IN

Position Title	Youth Collection Development Coordinator
Department	Public Services Support
Location	Main Library
Hours Per Week	40
Work Schedule	Typically day shift hours during the work week
Responsibilities	The Youth Collection Development Coordinator is responsible for developing Allen County Public Library’s system-wide collection of print and electronic books for children and young adults. Balance immediate customer demand with long-term development of the collection. Assist with the annual development of book budgets and help formulate collection development philosophy and policy.
Position Number	116
FLSA	Exempt
Hourly Minimum	22.92
Required Qualifications	• Master’s of Library Science Degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association. • 2 plus years of experience in collection development and collection management for a multi-location library system. • 1 plus years of experience working as a children’s or young adult librarian, performing public service tasks such as reference desk work and programming • Cooperative spirit, reliability, enthusiasm, friendliness, energy, resourcefulness, initiative, tact, good judgment, and a sense of humor are essential. • Must apply for and maintain Indiana Library Certification, earning 50 LEU(Library Education Units) within five years.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Compensation	Salary range minimum is $47,673.60 and up depending on experience. Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans. Cumulative sick leave. Library-paid retirement fund. Personal business leave. Four weeks vacation. Deferred compensation plan (457). Federal credit union. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Variety of voluntary insurance plans. Flexible spending account. Relocation allowance. Free parking.
Physical Demands	Ability to stand, sit, walk, and speak frequently. Lift/carry up to 10 pounds and push/pull 12 pounds or less frequently.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	09/21/2015
Position End Date
Open Date	07/27/2015
Close Date	08/24/2015
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications/Resumes will be accepted through August 24, 2015. You will be asked for email addresses for references.   http://careers.acpl.info/postings/458