**This is a two year term appointment with the possibility of extension.**

The MIT Libraries seek an enthusiastic, service‐oriented person to join our Resource Sharing Team. This position provides the opportunity for developing library skill sets related to access services, document delivery, and interlibrary lending and borrowing in a dynamic academic library setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Resource Sharing Manager and in collaboration with team members, the Resource Sharing Assistant facilitates access to materials held in the Libraries for reciprocal borrowers, academic and public libraries and private institutions. S/he fills interlibrary lending/document delivery requests using various online systems and responds to patron queries about their requests and accounts and copyright issues. S/he verifies citation and location information for materials using both electronic and print sources. The Assistant will be conversant in consortial arrangements, developing and maintaining knowledge of request methods, holdings, and payment and delivery arrangements as they apply to specific customer groups. S/he communicates policies and procedures to customers and may participate in creating and refining related resource sharing documentation. The Assistant will develop a working understanding of ILLiad, RAPID, NRE, Relais, Request Tracker, MIT Libraries’ web pages, and web forms in order to provide excellent customer service in assisting patrons, troubleshooting/reporting problems, and responding to other library staff. S/he also resolves lending/borrowing issues and overdue items in NRE, Relais and ILLiad. As a member of the Resource Sharing Team s/he contributes to the interlibrary borrowing service and, as a staff member of ID&LA, supports one or more of the Libraries’ service points. S/he is responsible for processing incoming and outgoing material, may participate in hiring or directing the work of student employees, and may also participate in local and system‐wide committees and/or projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required ‐Minimum 6 months direct/related experience that provides understanding of library or service functions (post high school education can count toward experience). Solid experience with standard computer software such as Windows and ability to learn and master new software, systems and technology. Demonstrated strong commitment and ability to deliver superior customer service in person, via email, phone, including tact and ability to empathize, listen carefully and understand user needs. Proven excellence in interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to work and contribute both independently and as an integral part of a service team. Strong organizational skills, including ability to excel in a service‐oriented environment, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines. Well‐developed problem solving skills, including ability to identify problems, exercise good judgment and carry out solutions. Strong data entry skills and aptitude for detail oriented work. Flexibility to successfully adapt and to work creatively in a dynamic environment. Ability to lift 40 lbs, move boxes, shelve library materials and push book trucks, and a tolerance for exposure to dust. Preferred – Bachelor’s degree. Experience in academic and/or research library, especially in interlibrary loan. Experience in customer service environment. Experience working with ILLiad, Aleph, RAPID ILL, NRE and/or Relais.

HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday‐Friday, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in scheduling is possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/index.html. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic minority candidates.

MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health plans, a dental plan, and tuition assistance. 

 May 2013

Williams College Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative and user-oriented librarian to lead its Access Services Department. Reporting to the College Librarian, the Head of Access Services is a member of the library’s leadership team and oversees all aspects of circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, document delivery and consortial resource sharing. S/he must have a strong commitment to public service and a vision for implementing creative services and utilizing emerging technologies to meet the changing needs and expectations of our users. This is a full-time, 12 month administrative staff position.

The opening of the new Sawyer Library in 2014 offers exciting and unique opportunities for the Head of Access Services. In this new environment, this person will have the chance to develop and implement innovative user services in support of the research and curricular needs of the Williams faculty and students. To learn more about the library construction project visit: http://newsawyerlibrary.williams.edu

Williams College Libraries is committed to excellence in all services. We are dedicated to collegiality, collaboration and a tradition of personal service.

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts with access to the culturally rich cities of Albany, Boston, and New York City. The college is committed to building and supporting a diverse population of approximately 2000 students, and to fostering an inclusive faculty, staff, and curriculum. Williams has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship, and on the academic excellence of its students.  For optimal consideration please submit application materials by May 15, 2013.

Job #: 300881-ILL

To view full posting visit: 

http://hr.williams.edu/employment-opportunities/head-of-access-services/.

**This is a two year term appointment with the possibility of extension.**

The MIT Libraries is seeking a production-and service-oriented individual to contribute to digital imaging activities. This position provides the opportunity for using and developing technical and library skill sets related to imaging services, document delivery, and digital libraries and is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic academic library setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Imaging Supervisor, the Scanning and Document Delivery Assistant participates in all aspects of digital imaging activities for MIT theses or dissertations and slide or flat art materials. S/he receives, batches and tracks projects and uses applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat or PrimeOCR to perform image processing tasks. S/he prepares documents for scanning, converts documents to PDF or other output formats, and ensures quality control. Document preparation may include searching the library catalog, DSpace repository, or other online sources and identifying content requiring color scanning or additional image treatment. S/he follows established procedures to scan MIT Theses and Dissertations for distribution in MIT’s DSpace repository. The Assistant works closely with his/her supervisor and other staff members in meeting customer deadlines and production goals, and in maintaining quality standards for all scanning and document delivery activities. S/he works collaboratively on scanning projects of various sizes and may support fulfillment of document delivery or interlibrary loan requests by scanning articles or other materials held in the Libraries’ collections. As a member of the cost recovery Document Services unit, the Assistant will contribute to other activities and projects of the unit as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Two years direct/related experience that provides some understanding of scanning, image correction or library functions; post-high school education can count toward experience. Technical experience with digital imaging equipment and related Windows-based software applications such as Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Excel. Solid experience with standard computer software such as Windows or Mac OS. Demonstrated ability to mastering new software and systems. Evidence of strong organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities and work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated initiative and ability to identify problems and carry out solutions. Aptitude for accurate and detail oriented work. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, to be flexible and to succeed in a fast-past, rapidly-changing environment. Work requires tolerance for exposure to dust and ability to lift 40 lbs., to shelve and shift boxes of library materials, and push book trucks. Desired: Familiarity with digital imaging technologies and standards, including scanner technology, digitization workflow, imaging system troubleshooting, or image analysis and processing software. Experience in academic or research library environment and/or a customer service setting.

HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Some flexibility in scheduling is possible.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/index.html.

MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health plans, a dental plan, and tuition assistance. The MIT Libraries affords a flexible and collegial working environment and provides opportunities for training and skill development.

MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic minority candidates.

March 2013

The Boston Library Consortium, an association of 17 academic and research libraries located in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, is dedicated to sharing human and information resources to advance the research and learning of its constituency. Founded in 1970, the Consortium supports and explores resource sharing and enhancement of services to users through programs in cooperative collecting, access to electronic resources and physical collections, and enhanced interlibrary loan and document delivery.  The Consortium now seeks to appoint a leader who will help it discover and develop new approaches to resource sharing in the broadest sense, and work to position it and its members at the forefront of consortial enterprises.

Under the direction of the BLC Board of Directors and in conjunction with the Board's Management Council, the Executive Director of the Boston Library Consortium provides visionary and energetic leadership for the organization. Working with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for managing the programs and services of the Consortium; implementing strategic initiatives and programs and seeking new opportunities and funding sources in order to improve services and performance of the member libraries for their constituents.   The next Executive Director will be on the vanguard of trends in academic libraries and be able to bring new ideas to the Consortium.

Successful candidates will bring to the role a demonstrated command of trends in academic and digital libraries, information policy, and information technologies, personal skills to maintain effective relationships with staff, constituents, and professional colleagues, knowledge of technology applications relevant to user-centered library services and excellent project management skills.  They will also have a minimum five years experience in a library environment demonstrating a record of progressively increasing administrative experience relevant to the requirements of the position, including ability in leadership, participative management and sound fiscal and human resource management.  Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in Library Science, Information Science or a related field, demonstrated experience or knowledge of trends in library consortia and collaborative ventures and in developing and implementing financial strategies for libraries, and evidence of enthusiasm, creativity and potential to succeed in a rapidly changing academic library environment, including a track record of relationship-building.

The Boston Library Consortium has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search.  Applications and nominations should include letter of interest and resume, emailed to:

Alan Wichlei and Beverly Brady

Isaacson, Miller

263 Summer Street

Boston, MA  02210

BLCED@imsearch.com

The Boston Library Consortium

Founded in 1970, the BLC represents a diverse group of institutions including: Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Marine Biological Library Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, MIT, Northeastern University, State Library of Massachusetts, Tufts University, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts:  Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, Worcester, University of New Hampshire, Wellesley College, and Williams College.  The BLC’s purpose is to share its human and information resources so that its collective strengths support and advance research and learning. 

In 2007, the BLC became the first large-scale library consortium to self-fund digitization of its members’ collections.  BLC partnered with the Open Content Alliance (OCA) in a massive effort to digitize public-domain books and other materials (those not subject to copyright or no longer covered by copyright).  Its work with the OCA takes the role of resource sharing and extends it beyond the confines of the Consortium. The Consortium has been working with the OCA to promote the OCA’s principles, beginning with the Board’s endorsement of the OCA principles and including the Boston Public Library’s work with the OCA with funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to digitize the John Adams Collection. 

With a clear strength in resource-sharing, the BLC also helps to redefine the library’s role in scholarly communication and in the process of scholarly research. The Consortium is committed to promoting and supporting open access to materials.  Most recently the Consortium created a selection of resources to be used by BLC members in their efforts to promote strong scholarly communication practices among faculty and at the member institutions universities. This work allows libraries to take advantage of the consortium’s collective strength generated by agreement by all 17 libraries. The Consortium received national recognition for its unanimous adoption of the "Agreement to Extend Authors' Rights," a document developed initially by MIT, that gives authors and their employing institutions non-exclusive rights to use, distribute, and reproduce material in electronic digital or print form in activities connected with the author's academic and professional activities.

With the support of the Sloan Foundation, BLC sponsored Summit meetings in 2008 and 2012 to discuss and promote an agenda of open access for library resources.  The Summit programs provided an opportunity for the academic community and BLC members to explore open access issues and to strategize with their colleagues about actions for moving open access initiatives forward with faculty and administrators on their campuses and develop plans to encourage open access initiatives within BLC institutions.

BLC has also joined with NITLE (National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education) and NERCOMP (Northeast Regional Computing Program) in sponsoring a symposium series, co-sponsored Worcester’s e-Science initiative and organized a symposium for the discussion of interlibrary loan of e-books.  BLC has a host of projects that are underway in 2013, including a pilot project assessment of a consortial purchase plan for e-books and work on a searchable database for “hidden” collections. 

The Role and Responsibilities of the Executive Director

Leadership and Governance:  The Executive Director works with Board of Directors and Management Council of BLC to develop a renewed vision, shape strategic planning, advance programs, address governance issues and requirements and to provide necessary support for governance meetings, such as creating agendas, preparing documents, and writing minutes. Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Management Council the Executive Director works closely with the President of the Boston Library Consortium, the Treasurer, and other members of Management Council and Board liaisons to committees.  The Executive Director is a non-voting member of the Board and Management Council and an ex officio member of the Finance Committee.

Administrative:  The Executive Director manages an office staff of one in addition to the Executive Director and is responsible for administration of finances, human resources, records, and space; for example, budget (including current operating budget of $400K), payroll, health and pension benefits, local tax documents, and ongoing record retention schedules.  The Executive Director works closely with the Treasurer on budget planning, analysis and management and works effectively with expert consultants when the BLC requires specific expertise and the Executive Director may not have the requisite skillset or time; for example, accounting and WorldCat Navigator software.

Program:  The BLC supports a variety of programs and activities.  The Executive Director may implement some Board initiatives or actions according to Board direction. More often, committees or working groups consisting of staff from member libraries carry out programs and activities and are supported by the Executive Director. The Executive Director works with Board members to ensure appropriate staff are appointed to committees.  The Executive Director develops charges for committees and works closely with Board liaisons to ensure that the work of committees meets the directives of the Board. The Executive Director has special responsibility to work closely with chairs of committees and Board Liaisons to ensure that staff from member libraries have opportunities for involvement in the Consortium’s work, that the committee is well guided so that the outcome of its work is valued by the Board, and that the committee members receive recognition for their effort.  Although every committee has co-chairs, the co-chairs and other committee members contribute to the BLC concurrently with their local responsibilities, thus, coordinating and trouble-shooting responsibilities often fall to the Executive Director.

Communication: The Executive Director is responsible for communication within the BLC and about BLC events and activities outside of the Consortium.  The Executive Director works with committees and the Board in developing and shaping communication within the BLC.  The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that information on Board or committee actions, meetings, and events is available through the BLC website and that the BLC office uses social media to promote the activities and events of the Consortium. 

The Executive Director represents the Boston Library Consortium at local, state, regional, and national events.  The specific set of conferences or events attended annually may vary depending upon the BLC’s focus.  In addition, the Executive Director maintains relationships with local, state and regional or other consortium leaders in order to identify opportunities for collaborations.

Challenges and Opportunities for the Executive Director

The new Executive Director will be tasked with continuing the excellent growth and development of the BLC and sustaining the momentum of recent years.  Some upcoming challenges for the Executive Director include:

·         Developing a shared vision for the Consortium

Working closely and proactively with the BLC Board, the new Executive Director will develop a shared vision for the Consortium that supports the mission of the BLC and is responsive to the changing needs of its constituents.  The current BLC strategic plan outlines its priorities as:  adopting a broader definition of resource sharing, helping to redefine the library’s role in scholarly communication and in the process of scholarly research and increasingly enhancing its perceived value to its stakeholders through improved communication.  Building on this work, the new Executive Director will lead the development of an inspiring long range vision and mission for the BLC that will be based on the expressed needs of its members.

·         Leading and managing the implementation of the next cycle of strategic planning

BLC has long been thoughtful and attentive to the development of its strategic plans.  The current 2010-2013 strategic plan was updated last fall, therefore the new Executive Director will be responsible for leading the upcoming planning process.  Creating the new plan will provide a rich opportunity for the new Executive Director to get to know and work closely with the BLC membership.

·         Bringing and developing new ideas with the BLC membership

The new Executive Director will bring new insights, best practices, innovation and creativity to the table to ensure that the BLC offers the best possible services and support to its membership. In addition to bringing new ideas him or herself, the Executive Director will also cultivate and shepherd ideas that come up through the membership. For example, one idea that has been proposed within the BLC is the possibility of restructuring its membership fee, perhaps instituting a tiered system of membership. This will be an item that the Executive Director will work through with the Board and the membership.

·         Continue strengthening channels of communication

Effective communication and outreach strategies are crucial to the success of the BLC, including both clear communications with its members and to the external community. The new Executive Director will effectively communicate the shared vision within the BLC and other relevant groups and facilitate increased communication among the BLC members. H/she will also promote and enhance the reputation of the BLC as a leading library consortium for the 21st century. This includes oversight of BLC’s public relations, including the BLC website; production of publicity materials; and presentations for various communities of interest.

·         Generate funding to increase BLC’s range of services

BLC’s basic operations are supported through its membership fees, with additional grant money enabling the Consortium to do special activities such as the Sloan Summit to enrich the programming and services it is able to offer its membership. The new Executive Director therefore will identify and seek funding opportunities from corporate, private, and other sources, and will pursue the development of innovative projects or research initiatives capable of attracting grant support.

Qualifications

The next Executive Director of the BLC will be an accomplished leader and administrator who will be able to work in an open and collaborative manner with the BLC membership in advancing their goals and ambitions for the Consortium.  Along with an in-depth understanding of academic libraries, the successful candidate will bring to the position the following required qualifications:

·         Demonstrated command of trends in academic and digital libraries, information policy, and information technologies.

·         Personal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, constituents, and professional colleagues.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of technology applications relevant to user-centered library services.

·         Demonstrated project management skills.

·    Minimum five (5) years experience in an academic environment demonstrating a record of progressively increasing administrative experience relevant to the requirements of the position, including ability in leadership, participative management and sound fiscal and human resource management.

Preferred qualifications include:

·         Advanced degree in Library Science, Information Science or related field.

·         Demonstrated experience or knowledge of trends in library consortia and collaborative ventures.

·         Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing financial strategies for libraries.

·     Evidence of enthusiasm, creativity and potential to succeed in a rapidly changing academic library environment, including a good collaborative and relationship building track record.

The salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and the responsibilities of the position.

 Applications and nominations should include letter of interest and resume to:

Alan Wichlei and Beverly Brady

Isaacson, Miller

263 Summer Street

Boston, MA  02210

BLCED@imsearch.com

This administrative staff position is a half-time, two year term appointment with the possibility of extension.

The MIT Libraries are seeking an experienced, self-motivated individual to work as part of a team dedicated to the development, implementation and support of the Libraries’ web content management systems.  This position provides the opportunity for contributing and developing technical web support skills in a collegial and collaborative academic library setting. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Web Content Management System Administrator works in collaboration with the Web Manager, Web Developer and other system administrators to administer and provide day-to-day support of the Libraries’ content management systems (currently WordPress MultiSite and LibGuides), independently resolving routine and non-routine technical matters. The CMS Administrator will report to the Web Manager/User Experience Librarian and will work closely with her to establish priorities.  Responsibilities include:

·         Editing existing themes and templates; suggesting and implementing plugins and themes

·         Managing user permissions

·         Performing security reviews

·         Creating backups and recovery processes

·         Troubleshooting technical issues and migrating sites as needed

·         Testing and implementing web applications, databases and web services

·         Documenting procedures and policies related to technical web support

The CMS Administrator will be expected to establish best practices, to maintain knowledge of current developments in new technologies, trends and emerging web standards, and to incorporate that knowledge into web services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS, AJAX, basic PHP and Javascript.
• Experience with administering WordPress and installing and configuring sites, plugins and themes.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards.
• Strong experience in a Unix/Linux environment.
• Proven initiative and ability to independently manage projects, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to be productive independently and to work successfully in a team environment within a culturally diverse community.
• Flexibility and a collaborative approach to innovation, problem-solving, and working across organizational boundaries with technical and non-technical library staff and faculty.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and ability to learn and apply new technologies/systems as needed.

Preferred:

• Experience administering WordPress MultiSite
• Experience administering Drupal websites.
• Working knowledge of JQuery
• Experience using tools such as Photoshop or Illustrator for processing images and creating basic graphics.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: $25,000 minimum (for half-time).  Actual salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, and tuition assistance. The MIT Libraries afford a flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional growth of staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/. Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.  This search is limited to the local area – only applications from candidates within commuting distance of MIT will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates.

Through a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, the MIT Libraries are redefining the role of the 21^st century library – making collections more accessible than ever before, and shaping the future of scholarly research. Library staff, at all levels, contribute to this spirit of innovation and to the mission of promoting learning, discovery and the advancement of knowledge at MIT and beyond. “Reinventing the Research Library:  The MIT Libraries in the 21^st Century” is a short video that looks at how the Libraries are expanding beyond their traditional role to shape 21^st century research library --creating innovative services, reaching out to students and faculty, and leading efforts to increase global access to MIT’s scholarly work.

The MIT Libraries support the Institute's programs of research and study with holdings of more than 2.9 million print volumes and 3.1 million special format items, and terabytes of MIT-owned digital content. In addition, rare special collections, Institute records, historical documents, and papers of noted faculty are held in the Institute Archives and Special Collections. Library resources and services are accessible to students and researchers through the Libraries’ website (http://libraries.mit.edu/), and library spaces are widely available for both collaborative work and quiet study. Traditional library resources are supplemented by innovative services for bioinformatics, GIS, metadata, social science data, and research data management services, as well as multimedia facilities and services for video production, conferencing, webcasting and distance education. The Libraries utilize the Ex Libris Aleph system for its public Web-based catalog and as the support system for user service and processing functions. DSpace@MIT, a digital repository developed over the past ten years by the MIT Libraries, serves to capture, preserve and communicate the intellectual output of MIT's faculty and research community. Other MIT repositories include: Dome, a second DSpace instance, providing access to a sizable image collection and other digital collections owned by the MIT Libraries; the MIT Geodata Repository for a diverse collection of GIS Data; and MIT’s DataVerse for licensed social science datasets. MIT Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in arXiv, Association of Research Libraries, the BorrowDirect group, the Boston Library Consortium, DDI Alliance, DuraSpace, HathiTrust, CLIR/Digital Library Federation, the Coalition of Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, North East Research Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership, and National Digital Stewardship Alliance.

March 2013

RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Associate Director for Research and Instructional Services, the Administrative Assistant has two equally important supporting roles in two separate library locations. Spending 50% time at each location s/he provides physical, reliable coverage for the Office of the Director of Libraries and for the Libraries’ technology services office suite. In this role the Administrative Assistant receives and directs visitors, answers telephones and directs calls, serves as information resource to library and Institute staff and visitors, sorts/distributes daily mail, and manages and maintains office supplies, equipment and space. (Coverage of the Office of the Director will be shared with another part-time Administrative Assistant.) Working in the Office of the Director the Assistant provides administrative support to the Associate Director for Research and Instructional Services and the Assistant to the Director; as Administrative Assistant in the technology suite, s/he provides support to the Associate Director for Technology and the Director of Research & Head/Scientist for the Program for Information Science. Administrative support tasks will range from basic to highly complex: managing calendars and organizing background materials for meetings; scheduling meetings and events and managing logistics; making travel arrangements and arranging for expense reporting and reimbursement; creating and managing effective filing systems; providing support to committees including coordinating agenda development and developing and maintaining wikis and web pages; maintaining and updating functional area lists, organization charts and web pages; facilitating updates and publishing of library publications and reports; and coordinating collection and reporting of weekly, monthly and annual statistics. S/he will also provide basic office support for 10-12 staff located in the technology services office suite.

QUALIFICATIONS: Associate/Bachelor's degree or combination of equivalent education and at least 5 years direct/related experience. Advanced computer skills in Windows environment and software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web browsers, e-mail, and calendar software as well as willingness and ability to learn additional programs/systems as needed. Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities. Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems and to follow-through on tasks and projects. Ability to work independently and resourcefully with minimal supervision and with frequent interruptions. Positive service attitude with demonstrated initiative and tendencies to anticipate and respond to administrative needs. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion and to understand and respect issues of a confidential nature. Excellent interpersonal skills, patience and diplomacy, and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Sensitivity to organizational dynamics and ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels. Desirable: Work experience in the academic environment; MIT experience a plus. Experience in creating and or updating wikis. Experience with web-editing software. Experience with SAP. Familiarity with academic research libraries.

HOURS: 37.50 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/index.html. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic minority candidates.

MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health plans, dental plan, and tuition assistance. The MIT Libraries affords a flexible and collegial working environment and provides opportunities for training and skill development.

February 2013

*HOURS CHANGE DURING THE SUMMER SESSION, SEMESTER BREAKS AND EXAM PERIODS TO REFLECT ACADEMIC CALENDAR CHANGES* 

The Claire T. Carney Library is seeking a Library Assistant III in Access Services. Current hours during the academic year are: Tuesday – Thursday (10:00AM – 6:00PM) and Friday and Saturday (9:00AM – 5PM).   Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.  Responsibilities include assisting patrons, training and supervising student library assistants, maintaining the circulation/reserves desk, assisting with shelving and collection maintenance, and interlibrary loan/document delivery. 

The Library Assistant performs a range of duties relating to acquiring, processing, and making available resources to library users, as well as assisting users in discovery and use of resources. Primary responsibility may lie within a single department or division. Due to the interoperability of library systems and patron service needs, individuals may be cross-trained in multiple departments. For the complete job description please go to www.umassd.edu/hr.

This position has a Public Service Focus, with additional responsibilities relating to document delivery

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paraprofessional experience as a library assistant and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below. Substitution: An Associate's or higher degree may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A). You can find the Massachusetts State Specifications at http://www.mass.edu/foremployees/classificationspecs/classspecs-pers.asp#C.

To apply please send a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for up to three professional references to: Search for Library Assistant III-Public Services, Office of Human Resources, 285 Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth , MA 02747.

The deadline for INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL applicants to apply is February 15, 2013.

UMass Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.

The University of Massachusetts reserves the right to conduct background checks on all potential employees.

Reporting to the Head, Curation and Preservation Services, the Conservator develops and manages MIT’s special collections conservation program, planning and executing conservation treatments for the physical maintenance of rare books, archives, and manuscripts. S/he conducts condition assessments and utilizes data to inform planning and evaluate outcomes of services and projects. S/he provides expertise and guidance to collections curators and other library and facilities staff regarding collections care, treatment, and storage.  S/he also keeps current on standards and best practice, documents procedures and workflows, and develops outreach and training programs.

The Conservator collaborates with the Department Head and Preservation Librarian to provide a comprehensive preservation program that leverages emerging and evolving technology and tools.  S/he manages projects to maintain or expand access to paper-based materials and media through various reformatting methods, primarily digitization and, s/he develops preservation plans and priorities in consultation with managers of collections, user services, and digital repositories.  S/he shares management responsibility of lab operations with the Preservation Librarian which includes budget development and administration, oversight of compliance issues, vendor relationship management, and supervision of one support staff and occasional interns. 

Additional responsibilities of the Conservator include exhibition support for the Maihaugen Gallery, environmental monitoring and disaster preparedness and response, participation in stewardship of donors and fundraising, developing projects and funding proposals, and serving as the Libraries’ representative to MIT Environmental Health and Safety.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Graduate degree in conservation or comparable education and training

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional conservation experience with demonstrated ability to perform complex treatments for rare books and paper-based materials

• Working knowledge of chemistry and materials science as applied in the field of conservation; demonstrated knowledge of current conservation theory and practice

• Ability to identify, adapt, and utilize relevant technologies and emerging techniques

• Ability to plan, organize, and set priorities

• Strong training skills; excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience supervising staff and managing a laboratory that meets OSHA requirements for health and safety

Preferred

• Masters in Library Science or substantial experience working collaboratively in a research library setting

• Familiarity with relevant technology and tools

• Experience with exhibition production and support

SALARY AND BENEFITS: $58,500 minimum salary.  Actual salary based on qualification and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and a relocation allowance.  The MIT Libraries afford a flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional growth of staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings.  

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Apply online at: http://hrweb.mit.edu/staffing/. Please include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin March 4, 2013 and will continue until position is filled.  MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates.

Through a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, the MIT Libraries are redefining the role of the 21st century library – making collections more accessible than ever before, and shaping the future of scholarly research. Library staff, at all levels, contribute to this spirit of innovation and to the mission of promoting learning, discovery and the advancement of knowledge at MIT and beyond. “Reinventing the Research Library:  The MIT Libraries in the 21st Century” is a short video that looks at how the Libraries are expanding beyond their traditional role to shape 21st century research library --creating innovative services, reaching out to students and faculty, and leading efforts to increase global access to MIT’s scholarly work.

The MIT Libraries support the Institute's programs of research and study with holdings of more than 2.9 million print volumes and 3.1 million special format items, and terabytes of MIT-owned digital content. In addition, rare special collections, Institute records, historical documents, and papers of noted faculty are held in the Institute Archives and Special Collections. Library resources and services are accessible to students and researchers through the Libraries’ website (http://libraries.mit.edu/), and library spaces are widely available for both collaborative work and quiet study. Traditional library resources are supplemented by innovative services for bioinformatics, GIS, metadata, social science data, and research data management services, as well as multimedia facilities and services for video production, conferencing, webcasting and distance education. The Libraries utilize the Ex Libris Aleph system for its public Web-based catalog and as the support system for user service and processing functions. DSpace@MIT, a digital repository developed over the past ten years by the MIT Libraries, serves to capture, preserve and communicate the intellectual output of MIT's faculty and research community. Other MIT repositories include: Dome, a second DSpace instance, providing access to a sizable image collection and other digital collections owned by the MIT Libraries; the MIT Geodata Repository for a diverse collection of GIS Data; and MIT’s DataVerse for licensed social science datasets. MIT Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in arXiv, Association of Research Libraries, the BorrowDirect group, the Boston Library Consortium, DDI Alliance, DuraSpace, HathiTrust, CLIR/Digital Library Federation, the Coalition of Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, North East Research Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership, National Digital Stewardship Alliance, and NISO.

                  January 2013

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education and training) in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
2. Minimum five years of diverse experience in human resources and personnel administration.
3. Strong interpersonal communication skills which demonstrate proactive relationship building and customer-focused problem solving.
4. Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
6. Ability to take initiative, work independently, manage multiple priorities, follow through and meet deadlines.
7. Proven competence with spreadsheets, word processing, electronic calendars, and central data systems.
8. Ability to exercise extreme discretion and judgment in matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
9. Commitment to inclusion and awareness and understanding of diverse thought, cultures, race, gender and other differences.
10. Commitment to staff development and engagement.
11. Knowledge of best practices in compensation and performance management.
12. Working knowledge of current human resources best practices and state/federal employment laws.

Desired:

2. Reasonable knowledge of library policies and procedures.
3. Experience with organizational development and staff training.
4. Experience working in a unionized environment
5.  Understanding, appreciation of and experience with the goals of higher education.
6. Certification from Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

The University of Massachusetts is strongly committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity.  As part of a commitment to its own multicultural community, the Library seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace University initiatives and aspirations.

HIRING SALARY RANGE:  $48,800 –$61,200.  NORMAL STARTING SALARY:  $48,800 - $55,000

APPLICATIONS:   Preference will be given to applications received by January 25, 2013.   Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three professional references, to: Head of Library Human Resources and Organizational Development Search, Library Administrative Office, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 154 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003-9275 or email us at libadm@library.umass.edu.

For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the official job description, see our web site:  http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs