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[LIBJOBS] Yale University - Professional Opportunity - Arrangement & Description Archivist - Manuscripts & Archives (#11010BR)

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Arrangement and Description Archivist

Manuscripts & Archives

Sterling Memorial Library

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Rank:  Librarian II

www.yale.edu/jobs

 

 

Fixed Duration: Three (3) years from date of hire

Schedule:            Full-time (37.5 hours per week);  Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00); Occasional weekend and evening hours

 

The University and The Library

The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and twenty school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development.  For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at http://www.library.yale.edu/.

 

Manuscripts and Archives

Manuscripts and Archives in the Yale University Library is a major center for historical inquiry and also serves as the documentary memory of Yale University.  The repository holds 64,000 linear feet of material.  Half of the holdings is comprised of more than 1700 collections of personal and family papers and organizational records that document a variety of subject and geographical areas, and half is comprised of the Yale University Archives.  The repository also preserves and services 4000 testimonies from the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies.  Each year the materials are consulted by more than 1000 Yale faculty as well as students and scholars from the United States and throughout the world.  The staff of the repository consists of fourteen professionals, two managers, ten support staff, and fifteen student assistants and occasional temporary positions.  They are responsible for the selection, acquisition, arrangement, description, and preservation of manuscript and archival collections and for providing reference services for in-person and long-distance research, services to University offices, and teaching assistance in the use of the collections.  Please visit us online for additional information at http://www.library.yale.edu/mssa/.

 

Position Description

Reporting to the Head of Arrangement and Description, the Arrangement and Description Archivist is responsible for the selection, appraisal, arrangement, and description of manuscript and archival materials, particularly those requested by Yale faculty for use in instruction and research. In addition, the Arrangement and Description Archivist has specific responsibility for coordination of accessioning activities for the department's manuscript collections and institutional archival records, and provides technology support for unit operations. 

 

Please include cover letter and professional references with your application.

 

Responsibilities

Responsible for arrangement and description of manuscript and archival material in all formats.  Coordinates accessioning activities for the department's manuscript and archival collections, which may include assisting in the surveying, packing, and transporting of materials.  Working with the Head of Digital Information Systems, provides technology support for all operations in the Arrangement and Description Unit. Assists in advancing the unit’s use of technology to increase efficiency.  Assists in research services functions of the department through weekly service on the reference desk and involvement in primary source instruction to the Yale community.  Trains and supervises staff and student assistants assigned to arrangement and description.

 

Contributes to the planning, development, execution, and documentation of the Arrangement and Description Unit’s policies and procedures.  Makes recommendations on personnel selection, staffing requirements, and equipment and supply needs.  Engages actively with professional organizations and literature; keeps abreast of archival trends and developments.  Participates in and contributes to library long-term planning, including service on various committees and task forces.  May be required to participate with disaster recovery efforts.  May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.

 

Qualifications

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science and/or Master's degree in history or related discipline; and a minimum of two years of professional archival experience; and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank, as well as ongoing engagement in professional development, research, or services.  Formal archival training or education and/or demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice.

 

Demonstrated proficiency in archival processing and archival appraisal in the application of minimum or basic processing strategies.  Demonstrated proficiency in the use, maintenance, and support of automated archival collections management systems (such as the Archivists' Toolkit, Archon, and ICA-AtoM).  Demonstrated proficiency in the use of bibliographic information systems (such as Voyager).  Demonstrated proficiency with DACS, EAD, MARC, LCSH, AACR2, and other data content and structure standards relevant to the archival control of collection materials.  Familiarity with XML schemas and the use of XML editors, such as XMetal or oXygen.  Familiarity with basic preservation and conservation standards for archival and manuscript collections.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  Ability to work effectively independently and in a team setting with administrative, professional, and support staff.  Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.  Ability to lift materials and push heavy book trucks on a frequent basis.


Preferred:
Experience with systems and processes for accessioning archival materials.  Experience in using the Archivists’ Toolkit for accessioning, collections management, and finding aid creation.  Education or experience in the description and management of born digital materials and digital surrogates.  Proficiency in data extraction and manipulation, such as with the use of style sheets.  Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects; demonstrated record of devising and bringing projects to a conclusion in a timely fashion.

 

Salary and Benefits

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.  Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 11010BR.  Please be sure to reference #11010BR in your cover letterReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

 

Background Check Requirements

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

 

 

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.


[LIBJOBS] Yale University - Professional Opportunity - Public Services Archivist - Manuscripts & Archives (#11003BR)

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Public Services Archivist

Manuscripts & Archives

Sterling Memorial Library

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Rank:  Librarian II

www.yale.edu/jobs

 

Fixed Duration: Three (3) years from date of hire

Schedule:            Full-time (37.5 hours per week);  Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00); Occasional weekend and evening hours

 

The University and The Library

The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information. Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and twenty school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development.  For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at http://www.library.yale.edu/.

 

Manuscripts and Archives

Manuscripts and Archives in the Yale University Library is a major center for historical inquiry and also serves as the documentary memory of Yale University.  The repository holds 64,000 linear feet of material.  Half of the holdings is comprised of more than 1700 collections of personal and family papers and organizational records that document a variety of subject and geographical areas, and half is comprised of the Yale University Archives.  The repository also preserves and services 4000 testimonies from the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies.  Each year the materials are consulted by more than 1000 Yale faculty as well as students and scholars from the United States and throughout the world.  The staff of the repository consists of fourteen professionals, two managers, ten support staff, and fifteen student assistants and occasional temporary positions.  They are responsible for the selection, acquisition, arrangement, description, and preservation of manuscript and archival collections and for providing reference services for in-person and long-distance research, services to University offices, and teaching assistance in the use of the collections.  Please visit us online for additional information at http://www.library.yale.edu/mssa/.

 

Position Description

Reporting to the Head of Public Services, the Public Services Archivist is responsible for a wide range of public services duties, serving Yale faculty, students, staff, and visiting researchers. The archivist also works closely with the Head of Digital Information Systems. This early career professional will join a dynamic public services unit in an active special collections and university archives setting.

 

Responsibilities

Provides reference and research assistance and instruction.  Explores and proposes new technologies, including Web 2.0, to meet research, reference, and instructional needs of Yale faculty and students.  Working with Yale faculty, assists in the incorporation of digital and other multimedia resources into instruction.   Serves as public services liaison to, and a member of, the departmental systems team. The team employs digital technologies to transform departmental processes and operations, and ensures the functioning of the department’s technology infrastructure.  Recommends and implements technological solutions for the administration of public services.  Serves as the web manager for the department’s public web portal.

 

Serves as a member of the Public Services Management team and participates in the development, formulation, and implementation of Public Services unit policies and procedures.  Engages actively with professional organizations and literature; keeps abreast of archival trends and developments.  Participates in and contributes to library long-term planning and serves on various committees and task forces.  May be required to participate with disaster recovery efforts.  May be assigned to work at West Campus location in West Haven, CT.

 

Qualifications

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science and/or Master's degree in history or related discipline; and a minimum of two years of professional experience in special collections in a research library, including reference service; and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank, as well as ongoing engagement in professional development, research, or services.  Formal archival training or education and/or demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice.  Experience managing and analyzing team processes, including establishment of goals, work priorities, and timelines.

 

Demonstrated skills in web site development, RSS, video and audio production, and graphics software.  Demonstrated online outreach skills using key social media sites including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, and WordPress.  Demonstrated ability to use databases and develop functional requirements for them.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  Ability to work effectively, independently, and collaboratively in a team environment.  Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.

 

Preferred:  Experience with the AEON request management system.  Experience with a point of sale (POS) system.  Experience with project management tools and techniques, such as Microsoft SharePoint/Project.  Supervisory experience.  Experience providing training in technical areas.  Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate complex projects; demonstrated record of devising and bringing projects to a conclusion in a timely fashion.

 

Salary and Benefits

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.  Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 11003BR.  Please be sure to reference #11003BR in your cover letterReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

 

Background Check Requirements

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

 

 

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.


 

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

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A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/content/linux-unix-system-engineer
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Systems Linux Engineer, Sydney West

I am currently look for an experience system Linux Redhat engineer for a 1
year fix term contract in an amazing environment and dynamic company.


Your responsibilities will be:

? Contribute to developing technical implementation and test
plans for data centre enabling infrastructure.

? Assist with installation and testing of data centre enabling
infrastructure.

? Installation and configuration of enabling infrastructure
equipment at 2 data centres.

? Contribute to documentation of Infrastructure test plans to be
used during migrations.

? Identification of technical tasks and risks associated with
migrating Linux and Unix systems between data centres.

? Provide timely status updates and timely completion of tasks
as required by the Project Manager and management


Your profile:

? Excellent analytical and technical problem solving skills

? Tertiary education in Computer Science or equivalent industry
experience

? Minimum 5 years solid Red hat hands on system administration.

? Experience in supporting clustering technologies for Red hat
(GFS).

? Knowledge of disk storage technologies including managing and
configuration.

? Configuration of client network services, including
DNS/IP/DHCP

? Experience with Virtualisation technologies. Eg: VMWare guest
and hosts.

? Scripting skills to support Red hat.

? Systems build experience for Red hat platform.

? Detailed design and documentation experience.

? Previous data centre migration experience is desirable.

This position is an urgent requirement for a very dynamic company. The role
is located in the in Bella Vista. We offer a salary package of $85K + Super
for the best applicant.

If you feel that this role is yours, send you latest resume to Mathieu
Cornillon <mcornillon@genesisit.com.au> and I will come back to you ASAP if
you qualify.


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Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:35:20 +1000
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Subject: [LA-Jobs] Linux Systems Engineer - Singapore - High Frequency
Electronic Trading
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A new job has been posted on the Linux Australia website.
http://linux.org.au/content/linux-systems-engineer-singapore-high-frequency-electronic-trading
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This is a rare opportunity for a talented technologist to play a vital role
with this electronic market maker based in Singapore.

Core skills are across Linux, scripting (python, perl, bsh, php etc..) and
SQL with MSSQL ideally. You will need to demonstrate exceptional technical
skills and solid experience in supporting mission critical infrastructure.

Consider this a start-up within an established firm in an environment that
encourages technical debate, independent thinking and collaboration.

Work with bleeding edge solutions, with great people where your ability to
add value will be rewarded as the company grows.

To discuss in strict confidence, please call Andrew Crisp directly on +61 2
8252 8803 or email Andrew.Crisp@tardis-group.com. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.

The client will relocate the successful candidate and offer a high local
remuneration package with very large bonus opportunities.

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[LIBJOBS] Electronic Resources & Serials Librarian, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL, USA

Electronic Resources & Serials Librarian

Rollins College

Winter Park, FL

 

Rollins College is looking for a service-oriented librarian eager to help shape a dynamic, forward-looking liberal arts college library through the ongoing organization and support of access to databases and online serials holdings, including knowledgebase maintenance, licensing, and usage analysis.

 

Under the direction of the Head of Digital Services & Systems, the Electronic Resources & Serials Librarian will work with the Digital Services & Systems department and the rest of the library to manage the Serials Solutions knowledgebase of online and print serials holdings, to compile and analyze usage data from multiple sources, to negotiate contracts and licenses for digital products, and to most effectively present and make accessible electronic resources and serials to the Rollins community. This is a faculty position. The successful candidate will, like all full time librarians at Rollins, participate in reference service, instruction, and liaison with academic departments.

 

MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, or an equivalent degree.  Preferred qualifications include experience with digital serials and electronic resource management systems, ideally the Serials Solutions suite; knowledge of trends in academic library licensing and ability to deal with library vendors; ability to collect, manage, analyze, and communicate numerical information accurately and clearly; and demonstrated knowledge and experience with electronic and web-based resources and systems used in libraries.

 

The successful candidate will demonstrate most if not all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: the abilities to communicate well orally and in writing, to interact with the public effectively and courteously, and to work in a team environment and independently; an appreciation for the liberal arts and the role of the library in higher education; enthusiasm for teaching and experience with information literacy instruction with groups and individuals; and the potential to present, publish, or otherwise contribute to the library profession.

 

This position is a faculty position. Librarians with faculty status at Rollins College are expected to show a pattern of growth and development in librarianship, teaching, scholarship, and service that is expected to continue throughout their career at Rollins. At Rollins, we value excellence and share a common service philosophy: "Together, we inspire purposeful lives through distinctive, engaged learning and exceptional service."

 

Regardless of job role and function, we are expected to embrace and model this service philosophy in our day-to-day work and uphold the standards in our service to others.

 

Please supply a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references with your online faculty application.  Cover letters should be addressed to:

 

Bill Svitavsky

Head of Digital Services & Systems

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  To apply, please visit www.rollins.jobs.  

 

PLEASE NOTE: Rollins College does not accept resumes or applications via email, fax, postal service or hand delivery. In order to be considered for this position, you must access and complete our online application.

 

Founded in 1885, Rollins is an independent, comprehensive, residential liberal arts college with a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,785 and a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. Ninety-four percent of Rollins' 173 full-time faculty hold a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field. The campus, noted for its lakefront beauty and unique location, is set in the residential community of Winter Park, just 15 minutes from Orlando, one of the nation's most dynamic urban centers. Rollins is Florida's oldest recognized college and for the fifth consecutive year is ranked number one among southern regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges."

 

Rollins has been recognized in the Great Colleges to Work For 2010 rankings released by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The only Florida institution to garner a top 10 distinction, Rollins was listed in the Honor Roll (top 10) for medium-sized (3,000 to 9,999 students) four-year institutions. The Chronicle's Great Colleges to Work For program recognizes small groups of colleges (based on enrollment size) for specific best practices and policies, such as compensation and benefits, faculty administration relations, and confidence in senior leadership. Rollins was recognized in 11 survey categories: overall job satisfaction, teaching environment, facilities and security, employee benefits (tuition reimbursement, 401 and 403, vacation/PTO, disability insurance, life insurance), professional development, fair treatment, and tenure process.

 

Rollins ranks 6th best in the Orlando Sentinel's 2010 Top 100 Companies for Working Families annual competition. Compiled by the Orlando Sentinel and published in the newspaper's Florida magazine special section, the Top 100 list honors the local companies who are most committed to family-friendly benefits.

 

Through its mission, Rollins is committed to creating a fully inclusive, just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons of color and other historically under-represented groups are therefore encouraged to apply. The College's equal opportunity policy is inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and Rollins offers domestic partner benefits.

 

Rollins offers a competitive salary with outstanding benefits featuring health, life and dental insurance, generous paid time off, generous retirement contribution after one year, and full tuition waiver for employees, spouses and children.

 

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[LIBJOBS] Vacancy -- Shreveport, LA -- Librarian II, Assistant Acquisitions Librarian

SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

VACANCY NUMBER:  10-HQ-14

 

Librarian II, Assistant Acquisitions Librarian

Full-Time

 

SUMMARY:  Under administrative supervision, this is responsible professional library work, which involves the application of professional library techniques and procedures in the Acquisitions Departments.  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.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

                Good knowledge of professional library principles and practices.

                Demonstrated ability to: (1) handle both routine operations and long-range planning; (2) establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other staff; (3) supervise, train, and evaluate support staff; (4) schedule department staff and work flow for maximum effectiveness; (5) communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals; (5) use application software.  Knowledge and experience with integrated library systems, especially SIRSI, is preferred. 

 

GENERAL DUTIES

Ø    Participates in all areas of work in the Acquisitions/Collection Development Department; might be acting department head in the absence of the department head if designated.

Ø    Responsible for Juvenile and Audiovisual acquisitions.

Ø    Compiles and maintains purchase lists on vendor databases for: juvenile and young adult fiction and non-fiction books, juvenile and adult DVDs, music CDs and books on CD.

Ø    Selects and orders downloadable media through Overdrive system for e-books, audio books, music and film for juveniles and adults.

Ø    Maintains budgets for each branch within the above materials areas.

Ø    Composes “Invitations to Bid” for various formats of books, media and electronic media; communicates with City of Shreveport Purchasing Department concerning bids, contracts and vendors.

Ø    Supervises and communicates with bindery companies for repair and re-binding of library materials; maintains lists of items forwarded to binderies; prepares re-bound items for Cataloging Department.

Ø    Initiates and assists all Shreve Memorial Library branches in weeding and maintaining their physical collections of books, films, music and audio CD.

Ø    Assists Department Head in orientation of new employees.

Ø    Assists Department Head and Serials Librarian whenever necessary.

Ø    Attends and acts upon decisions made at all Administrative and Departmental meetings; maintains communication with all staff within the 21 branch system.

Ø    Performs other necessary duties as required.

 

PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]

Monday – Friday:             8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

THE LIBRARY

Shreve Memorial Library System is one of the largest public library systems in Louisiana, with twenty-one branches and one bookmobile.  The library system has a combined holdings of over 665,000 items and an annual budget which exceeds $18,000,000.  The library has a staff of 250 (169 FTE). 


THE AREA

Shreveport (and sister city Bossier City) are two progressive cities in Northwest Louisiana steeped in Southern style.  Shreveport and Bossier City are rich in attractions, festivals, cultural activities and fine food.  Shreveport-Bossier serves as the trade and cultural center of the 200-mile radium extending into Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, known as the Ark-La-Tex.  Some of the attractions include horse racing from Louisiana Downs, one of the national’s largest thoroughbred racetracks, the American Rose Center, North America’s largest park dedicated to the rose, theater, ballet, opera, a symphony, museums, outdoor recreation at local lakes and parks, five dockside river boat casinos with entertainment districts on both sides of the Red River, a variety of festivals year-round, and family attractions including a Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX theater and a water-park.  With a low cost of living, Shreveport is a desirable place to live.  http://www.shreveport-bossier.org/

 

BENEFITS

12 days vacation/year (with increases every other year), 11 paid holidays/year + 1 personal day, 15 days sick leave/year.  Medical, dental and life insurance; library pays 67% of employee’s and dependents’ insurance premiums.  Excellent retirement system with the City of Shreveport.  Tuition reimbursement available, after one year of employment.  Good library support for continuing education and attendance at conference.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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

 

STARTING DATE

December 1, 2010

 

SALARY

$3254/month + benefits

 

CONTACT:           A Shreve Memorial Library application must be submitted to be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML locations and at the library’s website:  www.shreve-lib.orgSend application, resume and three references to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for Human Resources, Finance, and Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA  71120-1523

 

Contact Peggy Evans, Acquisitions Librarian (318) 226-5876 or Grace Simmons (318) 226-4975, if you have questions regarding the position.  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.                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        September 28, 2010

 

 

Jennie W. Paxton

Associate Director for HR, Finance & Administration

318-226-4789

jpaxton@shreve-lib.org

 

[LIBJOBS] Job Announcement: Digital Projects Specialist, U. California, Irvine Libraries

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[LIBJOBS] Canada - Saskatchewan - Regina - Director, Public Library Planning - Correction

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Director, Public Library Planning - MAN001215 

Employment Type

Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

Regina and Area-Regina  
 

Ministry

005 Education

Monthly Out-of-Scope Salary Range

$7,215 - $9,378

Grade

 MCP.09.

This is an exciting opportunity to link government and public library system objectives through the development and implementation of the Saskatchewan provincial public library system strategic plan.  You will provide recommendations to the Ministry of Education regarding library legislation, public library policy and program development in the context of government, Ministry and stakeholder priorities.  Your experience with strategic planning and facilitation and your excellent communication skills will position you well to implement the strategy and plan.  Working with Ministry and public library directors and staff you will oversee the development of policy directions for existing and emerging province wide services and programs.  You will have the ability to lead a team of employees to successfully implement library policy and programs. 

Typically, a Master's degree in library science and knowledge of public library issues and strategies would be required for this position.  An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Candidates who applied for this position in the past (MAN001203) need not re-apply.

We are committed to workplace diversity

Competition Type

Open

Hours of Work

M - Monthly Out of Scope

Shift

 Day Job

Criminal Record Check Requirement

The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment

Number of Openings

 1

Closing Date

10/22/2010

Questions about this competition?  Contact

 StaffingTeamF@gov.sk.ca

Apply online at
http://www.careers.gov.sk.ca/

Karen Der
Web Developer

Provincial Library & Literacy Office

Ministry of Education

409A Park Street

Regina, SK S4N 5B2
306-787-2985

karen.der@gov.sk.ca

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[LIBJOBS] Netherlands - The Hague - LIBER Project Officer

** Apologies for any cross-postings**

 

 

Are you dynamic and flexible, and would you like to work for an international library organisation? Do you have broad knowledge and understanding of the current movements in the library business? Are you interested in managing European projects? Do you have talent for working with stakeholders from different countries? Do you have experience with planning and implementing dissemination and communication activities? Are you keen to discover new funding opportunities for LIBER and SPARC Europe members? Do you have a good oral and written knowledge of English, and a familiarity with other European languages?

 

LIBER (Association of European Research Libraries / Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche) and SPARC Europe (The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), two international library organizations that work closely together, are looking for a Project Officer.

 

The role:

You will be responsible for undertaking the duties listed in the project description of work which have been assigned to LIBER in the context of European projects. These duties mostly relate to communication and dissemination activities. Furthermore, you will identify new funding opportunities and initiate project bids for LIBER and SPARC Europe members. The Project Officer reports directly to the LIBER Executive Director.

 

You will

-                                            work with other project partners and co-ordinate actions and work packages

-                                            identify and liaise with different stakeholders in the context of several (European) projects

-                                            draft communication and dissemination plans for different communities

-                                            promote projects and raise awareness through workshops, conferences, social media and other tools

-                                            disclose relevant experience/points of interest amongst the LIBER and SPARC Europe network

-                                            identify new funding opportunities for LIBER/SPARC Europe members

-                                            define the scope of new project bids and attract potential partners on behalf of LIBER/SPARC Europe members

-                                            work out strategies for the conversion of projects into sustainable services

 

Required skills and experience:

-        University degree

-        Excellent oral and written communication skills

-        Excellent knowledge of oral and written English. Understanding of at least 2 other European languages

-        Familiarity with/interest in current issues in research libraries (scholarly communication, digital preservation, aggregation of content)

-        Full knowledge of the MS Office suite of tools

-        Full experience of current communication tools, in particular social media

-        Dynamic, flexible and with a demonstrable feeling for innovation

-        Sense of diplomacy and a leader at the same time

-        International experience is desirable

 

Terms and conditions of employment

The initial appointment (40 hours per week) will be for 2 years, subject to a positive evaluation after 1 year. The appointment is open to renewal at the end of this period by mutual consent. The post of Project Officer will be located in the LIBER Office in the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague. Regular travel outside The Netherlands will be required.

 

Salary will be based on Scale 10: minimum € 2,339, - to maximum € 3,707, - gross per month full-time, plus a vacation allowance of 8%, and a December allowance of 8.33%. In addition you will be entitled to 42 days holiday per year. The Labour Agreement is based on the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Research Centres (http://www.wvoi.nl/default.asp?cid=92&pid=76/).

 

Out-of-hours working, including occasional weekends, will also be expected in association with conferences and meetings.

 

For further information contact Wouter Schallier, LIBER Executive Director: tel. +31 6 29 04 79 52; e-mail: wouter.schallier@kb.nl. Interested? Please send your CV with a covering letter in English to: wouter.schallier@kb.nl.  

Deadline for applications: 21st of October 2010. Interviews will be held on the 15th of November 2010, starting at 1pm, in the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague.

 

More about us:

LIBER (Association of European Research Libraries / Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche) is the major association of research libraries in Europe and has its office in the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague.

 

LIBER represents and promotes the interests of more than 400 research libraries and related organizations in 40 countries. We develop services for our members in order to preserve the European cultural heritage and to guarantee access to research information; we help libraries to set up adequate and innovative information services to support teaching, learning and research in their institutions; and we invest in efficient and effective library management. More information about LIBER can be found at http://www.libereurope.eu

 

SPARC Europe (The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition) aims to promote an open scholarly communication system in Europe through a programme of advocacy, education, and the promotion of new models and partnerships with interested stakeholders for the benefit of researchers and society at large in Europe and beyond. More information about SPARC Europe can be found at http://www.sparceurope.org

 

 

Carmen Morlon

Assistant to Executive Directors 

LIBER/SPARC Europe

Koninklijke Bibliotheek

National Library of the Netherlands

PO Box 90407

2509 LK The Hague

The Netherlands

T: +31 70 314 07 67

F: +31 70 314 01 97

E: carmen.morlon@kb.nl 

http://www.libereurope.eu/

http://www.sparceurope.org/

http://www.oaspa.org/

Together for the European Research Library Community

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Monday, September 27, 2010

[LIBJOBS] Canada - Saskatchewan - Regina - Director, Public Library Planning

Hi,

Could you please post the following job ad.

Director, Public Library Planning - MAN001215 

Employment Type

Permanent Full-time

Location(s)

Regina and Area-Regina  
 

Ministry

005 Education

Monthly Out-of-Scope Salary Range

$7,215 - $9,378

Grade

 MCP.09.

This is an exciting opportunity to link government and public library system objectives through the development and implementation of the Saskatchewan provincial public library system strategic plan.  You will provide recommendations to the Ministry of Education regarding library legislation, public library policy and program development in the context of government, Ministry and stakeholder priorities.  Your experience with strategic planning and facilitation and your excellent communication skills will position you well to implement the strategy and plan.  Working with Ministry and public library directors and staff you will oversee the development of policy directions for existing and emerging province wide services and programs.  You will have the ability to lead a team of employees to successfully implement library policy and programs. 

Typically, a Master's degree in library science and knowledge of public library issues and strategies would be required for this position.  An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Candidates who applied for this position in the past (MAN001203) need not re-apply.

We are committed to workplace diversity

Competition Type

Open

Hours of Work

M - Monthly Out of Scope

Shift

 Day Job

Criminal Record Check Requirement

The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment

Number of Openings

 1

Closing Date

10/22/2010

Questions about this competition?  Contact

 StaffingTeamF@gov.sk.ca

Apply online at
https://govskpsc.taleo.net/careersection/10180/jobdetail.ftl

Thanks

Karen Der
Web Developer

Provincial Library & Literacy Office

Ministry of Education

409A Park Street

Regina, SK S4N 5B2
306-787-2985

karen.der@gov.sk.ca

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachment(s) are intended for a specific person(s). It may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, do not distribute or copy it. Please delete and advise me by return email or telephone. Thank you.

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