Head of Access Services - Williams College LibrariesWilliams 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 ...
Posted Apr 26, 2013, 10:09 AM by Ondi Gottesman
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOSTON LIBRARY CONSORTIUMThe 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 ...
Posted Mar 26, 2013, 8:45 AM by Ondi Gottesman
WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORThis 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 ...
Posted Mar 25, 2013, 8:09 AM by Ondi Gottesman
Head Librarian, School of Social Work LibraryThe
Boston College Libraries seek an innovative and collaborative Head
Librarian for the Social Work Library. Reporting to the Associate
University Librarian for Instruction, Access and User Engagement, the
Head ...
Posted Feb 7, 2013, 12:43 PM by Ondi Gottesman
Library Assistant III-Public Services*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 ...
Posted Feb 5, 2013, 8:46 AM by Ondi Gottesman
Head of Library Human Resources and Organizational Development (Staff Associate)The
University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position of
Head of Library Human Resources and Organizational Development. As
the largest public academic research library in Massachusetts, we are ...
Posted Jan 8, 2013, 10:41 AM by Ondi Gottesman
**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.
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.
Beyond meeting fully its legal
obligations for
non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a
diverse and
inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live,
learn and
thrive.
**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.
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.
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:
The
Boston Library Consortium is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
See below for a more detailed description of the position and qualifications.
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 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:
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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 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, and
National Digital Stewardship Alliance.
The MIT Libraries seek a
highly-organized, self-motivated individual to provide high-level
administrative support in the Libraries’ busy top administrative and technology
offices. This dual-role position provides an excellent opportunity to support
the daily activities, exciting initiatives and the broader service mission of a
dynamic academic research library system.
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.
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.
The
Boston College Libraries seek an innovative and collaborative Head
Librarian for the Social Work Library. Reporting to the Associate
University Librarian for Instruction, Access and User Engagement, the
Head Librarian is responsible for the overall planning, development,
implementation and management of library services and collections at one
of the top schools of social work in the nation. The Head Librarian
must be a hands-on leader, enthusiastically participating
in the day to day work while also inspiring staff and users to seek
creative library solutions that address the changing demands of the
Graduate School of Social Work. The Head Librarian must anticipate
needs as yet unknown and take risks in order to reinvent
the service model, as necessary.
Manages overall SWL operations and facilities and represents SWL in meetings and events
Oversees and participates in provision of instruction, reference and circulation services
Develops collection including acquisition, weeding, and budget allocation
Trains, manages, and supervises support and professional staff
Plans, prepares and implements outreach and marketing efforts both in print and online
Assesses library services and collections
Serves on University Libraries and GSSW committees and task forces and other collaborative groups
Monitors SWL facilities to effect timely maintenance and improvements to the facility
*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.
The MIT Libraries seek an experienced and
forward-thinking professional to manage MIT’s special collections conservation
program and to contribute knowledge and expertise to the Libraries’ overall
preservation strategy. Working in a state-of-the-art conservation lab, this is
an exciting opportunity to work with the rich collections of a world renowned
institution ensuring long-term access for current and future scholars.
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.
The
University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position of
Head of Library Human Resources and Organizational Development. As
the largest public academic research library in Massachusetts, we are a
key partner in teaching, learning, and research at UMass Amherst and in
the Commonwealth. By combining the latest information technology with
excellent public service, the staff builds and maintains a rich
information environment, facilitates access to it, and creates a place
that functions as a hub of campus and community scholarly activity. Provide
leadership, consultation and management of Human Resources and
Organizational Development services and functions for the University
Libraries’ librarians and the professional, paraprofessional and student
staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education and training) in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
Minimum five years of diverse experience in human resources and personnel administration.
Strong
interpersonal communication skills which demonstrate proactive
relationship building and customer-focused problem solving.
Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
Ability to take initiative, work independently, manage multiple priorities, follow through and meet deadlines.
Proven competence with spreadsheets, word processing, electronic calendars, and central data systems.
Ability to exercise extreme discretion and judgment in matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
Commitment to inclusion and awareness and understanding of diverse thought, cultures, race, gender and other differences.
Commitment to staff development and engagement.
Knowledge of best practices in compensation and performance management.
Working knowledge of current human resources best practices and state/federal employment laws.
Desired:
1. Master’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Human Resources or related discipline.
Reasonable knowledge of library policies and procedures.
Experience with organizational development and staff training.
Experience working in a unionized environment
Understanding, appreciation of and experience with the goals of higher education.
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.
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
The
University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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