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[LIBJOBS] Metadata Librarians, Cornell University Library, Ithaca, NY, USA
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Cornell University Library
Metadata Librarians
Cornell University Library seeks two creative, productive librarians who will explore, lead, and collaborate on diverse projects. The successful candidates will work at the intersection of many user-focused services and projects, which may include technical services, archives, data curation, and digital libraries. One librarian will primarily work on projects related to the humanities and special collections, and the other position will include responsibilities related to e-science and research data. The successful candidates will be comfortable in exploring emerging technologies and standards for description and access, and they will welcome working in a collegial and collaborative environment. The positions will be an integral part of the newly merged Cataloging and Metadata Services division, a team evolving and expanding to meet users’ needs for the discovery and delivery of resources.
Position Description:
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, Cataloging and Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarians provide metadata consultation, design, and development services to facilitate the use of digital and analog information for research and education. These librarians work simultaneously on various metadata projects, collaborating closely with staff throughout Central Library Operations, Digital Scholarship Services, Information Technology, and various special collections units to enhance access to the library’s collections. The Metadata Librarians participate in the library’s research and development efforts and in local and national discussions relating to the access, retrieval, description, preservation, and management of objects in digital collection systems. The librarians play an active role in professional organizations inside and outside of the Cornell University Library community.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
* Participate in Cornell University Library initiatives related to the discovery of digital resources.
* Consult with Cornell’s faculty, staff, and community partners on a variety of metadata and information organization and access needs.
* Recommend, design, and implement appropriate metadata schemes for digital library projects.
* Draft metadata components of grant proposals.
* Assist Cornell researchers in the preparation of data management plans.
* Establish workflows for metadata creation or capture.
* Suggest methods for streamlining or automating metadata creation and management, using various tools for metadata manipulation and scripting.
* Collaborate with database management staff on batch processing projects.
* Assess and work to improve access to resources such as e-books, CUL web sites, and locally-created digital collections.
* Advise on digital preservation strategies, including metadata used for CUL digital repositories.
* Serve as a resource to departments and staff on issues related to metadata and digital initiatives.
* Create and maintain local documentation on metadata standards and metadata application guidelines.
* Train cataloging and metadata staff to use tools and standards required for projects.
* Actively participate in Central Library Operations, library-wide, 2CUL (partnership with Columbia University), and national working groups, task forces, and committees.
* Monitor and contribute to the development of local, national, and international metadata standards and trends.
* Actively seek to participate in library’s role in digital humanities and/or research data projects when possible.
Knowledge/Experience Requirements:
Required:
* ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent or advanced degree.
* Subject expertise in a humanities or science field.
* Working knowledge of a variety of metadata standards (e.g. Dublin Core, VRA Core, EAD, METS, EML, DDI, FGDC Biological Data Profile) and best practices for managing digital collections.
* Interest in metadata issues and emerging technologies.
* Aptitude for learning digital collection management, electronic resource management, and metadata standards and formats.
* Demonstrated experience with a range of software applications, including those supporting the development of digital libraries.
* Excellent collegial, communication, and analytic skills, including the ability to work well within a team environment with diverse groups of library staff.
* Evidence of an ability to plan, analyze, and solve problems creatively, flexibly, and resourcefully.
* Interest in professional development activities, including research and participation in professional organizations.
* Strong service orientation and interest in library users’ values and needs.
Preferred:
* Working knowledge of the use of cataloging principles, standards, and tools, as well as understanding of controlled vocabularies, thesauri, taxonomies, and ontologies.
* Understanding of archival description and/or experience using EAD.
* Knowledge of data sets in all formats.
* Experience with XML editing and XSLT.
* Experience with scripting and programming languages (Java, Perl, or Python).
* Prior professional experience in an academic or special library.
* Project management skills and experience.
Background: Cornell University is an Ivy League comprehensive research university located in Ithaca in the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The town and university offer a unique cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes. The university comprises 14 schools with over 2,700 faculty members and nearly 21,600 students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. The Cornell University Library is a vigorous professional organization with a strong track record in innovation and service quality. It contains nearly 8 million printed volumes, 99,000 current serials in print or online, over 600,000 additional networked electronic resources, and rich materials in other formats. The Library was a recipient of the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Excellence in Academic Libraries Award in 2002.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including 22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and university retirement contributions (TIAA-CREF and other options). Professional travel funding available.
Application Procedure: Applications requested by November 1, 2010. To apply for this position go to http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/, search under the job category of Librarians, and select posting number 13419. Follow the instructions for online submission. Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for three references. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in the humanities position or the science-oriented position. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
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Liz Muller
Assistant Director, Cataloging & Metadata Services
107B John M. Olin Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853-5301
edm29@cornell.edu
607-255-3973
http://clo.library.cornell.edu/
[LIBJOBS] University City, United States, Library Director
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LIBRARY DIRECTOR—UNIVERSITY CITY (MO) PUBLIC LIBRARY
Become a part of a community proud of its culture, diversity and education–University City! The Board of Trustees of University City Public Library seeks a creative and dynamic director to build on the Library’s excellent reputation as a leader in the community it serves and the greater St. Louis area. University City Public Library serves University City, MO, a diverse population of 37,428, through a single facility located next to the historic city hall in the eastern part of the city. With a beautiful library, a dedicated staff (28 FTEs), an active Friends organization, and a 2011 operating budget projected at $1.7 million, the Library loans 491,000+ items annually and provides an outstanding array of programs and services to its residents.
As a vital part of a lively community, University City Public Library focuses on providing excellent library service in a spirit of collaboration. The challenge for the next director is not only to continue this tradition of excellence, but to further the mission of the Library by developing new opportunities for community involvement, new programs and services to meet the needs of its customers, explore alternative funding streams, and implement emerging public library technologies and services.
University City is a model urban community in the St. Louis (MO) metropolitan area with a rich tradition of intellectual, cultural and retail development. It is a highly diverse community in terms of age, race, ethnicity and socio-economic levels. It is home to the Delmar “Loop” (a neighborhood of shops, restaurants and entertainment), the University City Symphony Orchestra, Center of Contemporary Arts, Regional Art Commission, U City in Bloom, and an extensive urban parks system. It combines the attractions and convenience of an active urban center with small town livability and charm. Additional information on the Library, University City and the surrounding area can be found at University Links.
Responsibilities. The Director of the University City Public Library will report to a nine-member Board of Trustees and work with the Board, staff and major stakeholders to plan and achieve a strategic vision for the Library. Overall responsibilities include: continuing and building on extensive collaborative partnerships with the Municipal Library Consortium in St. Louis County, community organizations and Washington University; leading a team of talented professionals to manage exceptional library services and programs; providing sound fiscal management while continuing to build and strengthen resources; and implementing new technologies to diversify access to information.
Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of five years of progressively responsible public library experience; and a minimum of two years of experience in an administrative capacity. Essential attributes and skills include: creativity, energy and enthusiasm; demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services to the community; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in providing sound fiscal planning and management; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for library service. Proven success working effectively with a policy-making board and experience in a diverse urban community is highly desirable.
Compensation. A starting salary range of $70,000–$87,000 (with final placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an outstanding fringe benefits package.
For further information, contact Dan or Jobeth Bradbury at Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word attachments to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury. The position closes December 5, 2010.
BRADBURY ASSOCIATES/GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES
4545 WORNALL RD., STE. 805, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jobeth Bradbury
Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
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Kansas City, MO 64111
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[LIBJOBS] Instruction Coordinator, University of Miami, USA-Miami
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Instruction Coordinator
The University of Miami Libraries seeks nominations and applications for an innovative Instruction Coordinator in the Education and Outreach department of the Otto G. Richter Library. The Instruction Coordinator works collaboratively with library faculty and staff to develop, provide, and evaluate instruction programs geared towards the needs, interests and learning styles of today’s students and faculty. The ideal candidate will possess an awareness of instructional tools and resources, and demonstrate experience in using the latest pedagogical techniques to create effective face-to-face and digital library education programs for the University community. For the full posting and qualifications, go to: http://www.library.miami.edu/about/employment/employment_opp.html.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted electronically and must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three references. Send nominations and applications to:
Marylen Exposito, Human Resources Manager
Otto G. Richter Library
University of Miami
P.O. Box 248214
Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320
e-mail: richter.recruiting@miami.edu
fax: 305-284-3913
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Regards,
Anna Stoute
Head of Education and Outreach
University of Miami Libraries
Otto G. Richter Library
1300 Memorial Dr., Rm. 347-G
Coral Gables, FL 33124
Email: astoute@miami.edu
Phone: 305-284-6027
Fax: 305-284-4027
FW: Kindle Evangelist Opening at Amazon Corporate LLC
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Hi Martin,
For your job search listings…
Lois
Lois Kilkka
Library Manager
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
300 E. Seventh St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
704.416.4601
lkilkka@cmlibrary.org (note new email address)
www.cmlibrary.org
www.imaginon.org
Job ID
121713
Job Title
Kindle Evangelist
Job URL
http://us-amazon.icims.com/jobs/121713/job
Location
Seattle, WA
Posted Date
10/06/2010 9:11
Position Details
KINDLE BOOK EVANGELIST
Job Description:
Amazon is looking for an experienced professional to work with authors, agents and publishers to facilitate and encourage title selection on Kindle, Amazon’s portable reader. Kindle Evangelists will be passionate advocates on behalf of customers educating, influencing and bringing together all the interested parties who can make more titles available on Kindle.
Responsibilities Include:
* Generate grassroots support for Amazon’s Kindle among the author and agent community, educating through compelling presentations and product demonstrations.
* Facilitating and encouraging positive discussions between authors, agents and publishers for the purpose of driving the clearance of digital rights and settling of terms.
* Develop compelling solutions that are mutually beneficial for authors, publishers and Amazon, addressing the concerns of authors and agents enabling the expansion of Kindle title selection.
* Work with cross-functional teams across Amazon to develop and implement creative merchandising, incentive, and educational programs for participating authors and publishers.
* Develop key relationships and act as Amazon ambassadors within the publishing community and the digital content marketplace.
* Demonstrate Kindle to authors and agents to show them the benefits of making titles available for eBook.
* Work with publishers on author-related questions about participating in an emerging market.
To learn more about the Kindle team at Amazon, visit www.amazon.com/careers/kindle and apply now.
If you are interested in applying to this position, or to learn more about working at Amazon, including a list of our other current openings, please visit www.amazon.com/careers.
Best regards!
Amazon Global Talent Acquisition
LIBJOBS] USA – Morris, MN – Digital Services Coordinator
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Rodney A. Briggs Library
Assistant Librarian
Digital Services Coordinator
Posting Date: October 14, 2010
Rodney A. Briggs Library at the University of Minnesota, Morris invites an enthusiastic, creative and service oriented librarian to join our team. Recent graduates interested in working in a mentoring and collaborative environment are encouraged to apply. Integral to this position are a familiarity with and enthusiasm for the integration of emerging technologies into library services. The successful candidate will have knowledge of library automation systems, relevant hardware and software applications as well as a background in the management of digital environments. Responsibilities include: administering and maintaining the ILS as well as other library systems, managing the library’s hardware and software applications, managing the link-resolving software and providing leadership for the library’s digital environment. This librarian will also participate in research support, instruction, collection development, liaison and outreach activities and be involved in shared library decision-making. Some evening and weekend work is required.
The college values diversity in its students, faculty and staff. The college is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching, research and/or service because we believe that diversity enriches the classroom and research experience at the University.
To apply please go to https://employment.umn.edu/ then click on “Search Postings,” and search for Requisition Number 168807. Complete an online application and attach a resume or curriculum vitae and the names of three references familiar with applicant’s qualifications; college transcripts will be required before personal interview. Review of applications will begin Nov. 11, 2010 and continue until position is filled. For more information go to http://www.morris.umn.edu/library/View.php?itemID=11120.
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Jayne Blodgett
Metadata and Technical Services Coordinator
Briggs Library
University of Minnesota, Morris
320-589-6174
I took a week hiatus from doing this. But I’m back! 
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Abbott, a Fortune 100 healthcare company, is
seeking a dynamic and innovative professional to provide technical
leadership for the corporation’s library portal and associated information
and knowledge management solutions that support information needs of all
Abbott’s lines of business and employees in 130 countries.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Coordinate the overall technical design, development, and
frontline support of the Library’s portal and custom web solutions. Manage
the complete life cycle of an application – requirements gathering,
design/architecture, development resource assignment, testing, deployment,
troubleshooting and support.
 Partner with library colleagues and business/scientific
professionals to identify technical solutions across a broad range of
business functions, disease/therapeutic areas, and geographic locations.
 Research and apply industry best practices and innovative
approaches in developing and maintaining integrated technical solutions.
 Provide technical expertise in the evaluation and selection of
appropriate software, information services, and other information
technologies related to information organization and access.
 Serve as a liaison between the Library and the IT organization in
order to provide technical solutions to meet Library user needs and
represent the Library Information Resources group on corporate-wide
information solution teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Bachelor’ degree required; Masters degree in library and/or
information science, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
 Demonstrated leadership ability in management of complex web
sites, including: information architecture, content development, content
management, metadata, search, usability, and usage assessment.
 Experience integrating enterprise search across multiple
platforms.
 Experience designing and developing multiple services and
resources in a web-based environment, including experience with SQL, XML,
Java, C#, ASP.NET, and web services in general.
 Knowledge of web architecture principles, including familiarity
with web accessibility/usability norms and guidelines.
 Knowledge and experience with IBM WebSphere Portal, IBM Lotus Web
Content Management or other enterprise content management system,
SharePoint, Autonomy or other enterprise search solution, Oracle, RSS,
SFX, and other Ex Libris products, and content aggregation platforms
preferred, but not required.
TO APPLY: Apply online at
https://jobs.brassring.com/EN/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?sec=1&partnerid=281&siteid=50
Position: Job Title PORTAL TECHNICAL LEAD: Websphere/Sharepoint, AutoReqId
79277BR
Jennifer Barry
Manager, Global Knowledge Resources Systems/Training Team Lead
Library Information Resources
Abbott
100 Abbott Park Road
Dept. 043N Bldg. AP6B-1
Abbott Park, IL 60064-6107
Phone 847 938-6573
Fax 847 937-6282
jennifer.barry@abbott.com
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intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of Abbott
or its relevant affiliate. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this
communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be
unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify
Abbott Laboratories immediately by return e-mail and destroy this
communication and all copies thereof, including all attachments.
[LIBJOBS] USA-Los Angeles-Head of Library Special Collections Public Services
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Head of Library Special Collections Public Services
Department: Library Special Collections
Rank and Salary:
Salary and appointment level based on experience and qualifications.
Associate Librarian I – VII ($48,029– $68,892)
Librarian Rank I – IV ($68,892 – $88,488)
Position Availability: Immediately
The UCLA Library seeks an innovative and service-oriented professional to lead and manage the public services operations of its Department of Library Special Collections (LSC).
Description of Institution and Library
Library Special Collections is a new department created by the integration of five formerly separate units: Charles E. Young Research Library Department of Special Collections, University Archives, Performing Arts Special Collections, the Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library History of Science and Medicine Special Collections, and the Center for Oral History Research. The Head of Library Special Collections Public Services will be responsible for building an integrated and coordinated approach to planning, organizing, staffing, and evaluating public services. Public services include reference, access, instruction and outreach among the five newly integrated units that together form an enterprise-wide special collections department.
Position Duties
Reporting to the Director of Library Special Collections, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:
§ With the Director of Library Special Collections and other library employees, analyzes space, staffing, existing policies and procedures, and technology infrastructure to develop and implement an integrated approach to public services activities across five formerly independent special collections units.
§ Directly supervises the Manager of Reader Services and indirectly supervises 2 – 3 FTE career staff and approximately 4 FTE student assistants.
§ Works with faculty and library employees to develop and administer an instructional outreach program that features the holdings of Library Special Collections and supports the teaching mission of the university.
§ Reviews, develops, and documents policies and procedures that govern the use of special collections holdings.
§ Works with colleagues in LSC, Library Administration, and Digital Collections Services to ensure all intellectual property concerns relating to the use of collections are addressed. Within established legal and policy frameworks, promotes open access to special collections materials.
§ Explores, proposes, and implements new technologies that facilitate researcher access to the holdings of LSC.
§ Participates in the direct delivery of research services, including taking regular shifts on reference desks and providing classroom instruction.
§ Works with other senior management employees in LSC on long-range planning, annual goal setting, and policy and procedure development.
§ Collaborates with curatorial and technical services staff in LSC and librarians in the Collections, Research and Instructional Services department
§ Participates actively in the archives, special collections, and library profession to ensure that UCLA’s LSC remains aware of current developments in research and instruction for special collections and adopts and contributes to the development of relevant standards.
Required Qualifications
§ ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science OR an advanced degree in an appropriate subject discipline with relevant special collections or archival training.
§ Three years of professional experience as a librarian or archivist, with recent experience in a special collections repository.
§ Demonstrated experience with providing reference and instructional services within a special collections setting.
§ Demonstrated experience in supervising other employees.
§ Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, library users, and library colleagues.
§ Demonstrated understanding of the scholarly use of library collections and services and of current developments in archives and special collections librarianship.
§ Evidence of a strong service orientation.
§ Knowledge of intellectual property issues related to archives, libraries, and special collections.
§ Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues.
§ Demonstrated proficiency and capabilities with personal computers and software, the Web, and library-relevant information technology applications.
§ Working knowledge of standard computer office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other productivity software.
§ Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills.
§ Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently and to promote teamwork among colleagues.
§ Capacity to thrive in the exciting, ambiguous, future-oriented environment of a world-class research institution and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.
§ Commitment to fostering a diverse workplace and building a diverse workforce and to supporting professional development and training for employees at all levels.
§ Commitment to professional issues, demonstrated through strong interest in local or national committee work, research, publication, etc., or in subject expertise.
Desired Qualifications
§ Demonstrated experience with implementing new technologies in a special collections environment.
§ Working knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
Application Procedures
Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should apply to Jenifer Abramson, Assistant Director of Library Human Resources, UCLA Library, Library Human Resources, 22478 Charles E. Young Research Library, Box 951575, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1575.
E-mail applications encouraged and can be sent to jobs-hr@library.ucla.edu. Applications should include:
§ a cover letter describing qualifications and experience;
§ a current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience; and
§ the names and addresses for at least three professional references, including a current or previous supervisor.
Candidates applying by November 30, 2010 will be given first consideration. UCLA welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from women and minorities. UCLA seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA-compliant employer. Under federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States as established by providing documents specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Employment is contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation.
Visit the UCLA Library Employment Opportunities Web site for the complete posting at: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/about/employment.cfm
[LIBJOBS] USA-Los Angeles-Director, Teaching and Learning Services and Head of the College Library
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Director, Teaching and Learning Services and Head of the College Library
Department: UCLA College Library
Rank and Salary:
Salary and appointment level based on experience and qualifications.
Associate Librarian IV – VII ($56,496 – $68,892)
Librarian Rank I – IV ($68,892 – $88,488)
In addition to salary, the incumbent receives a monthly administrative stipend.
Position Availability: Immediately
Position Duties
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Academic Services, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:
Leadership of Enterprise-Wide Teaching and Learning Services (35%)
Provides leadership for library services related to teaching and learning throughout the UCLA libraries, informed by educational theory, instructional design, customer service principles, and understanding of new and emerging technologies. Provides oversight of reference and instructional services throughout the UCLA libraries, facilitates collaboration, promotes the development of policies, procedures, best practices and workflows, and encourages the development of public services that are both comprehensive for the university community and responsive to specific user groups. Works closely with the Information Literacy Program (ILP) (http://www.library.ucla.edu/service/6342.cfm) and the Digital Reference Steering Committee (DRSC) and with coordinators for reference and information literacy instruction within the library to encourage a team approach to the delivery of Teaching and Learning Services and commitment to customer service. Transforms the ILP and DRSC into two new enterprise-wide advisory committees – the Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee and the Reference Services Advisory Committee. Chairs those two new committees. Creates two new library-wide coordinator positions for Teaching and Learning Initiatives and Reference Services. Those coordinators will eventually succeed the Director of Teaching and Learning Services as chairs of the two new enterprise-wide advisory committees. Fosters innovation supported by an evidence-based culture of assessment. Directs research, data collection, and evaluation efforts. Encourages experimentation and risk-taking while realizing that not every initiative might succeed; links innovation to operations; creates channels for public services to easily adopt new and emerging technologies for the benefit of customers. With guidance from advisory committees and input from customers, discontinues services that evidence indicates do not deliver adequate value to library users.
Leadership of the College Library (35%)
Oversees the beautiful and historic Powell (College) Library, one of the original buildings on the Westwood campus, which retains its original ambiance alongside updated features. Promotes the College Library as a place for engagement with academic work, a cultural center, a resource for information, a source for technologically delivered collections and services, and a place for introspection, involvement, and inspiration. Builds partnerships both within the UCLA Library system and with campus stakeholders and initiatives. Assumes direct administrative and managerial responsibility for the College Library.
Oversees a complex annual budget of approximately $1.3 million including state funds, Regental funds, endowments, and gifts for salaries, operations, acquisitions, services, and events, and for additional special funds from grants, contracts, and gifts. Provides leadership for, plans, organizes, and manages staff of the College Library. Involves College Library staff in developing strategic plans and annual unit, section, and individual work plans. Directly supervises five librarians and one administrative assistant; one librarian and five professional staff and approximately thirty-five (twelve FTE) student assistants are supervised through subordinates. Fosters a flexible, collaborative team-oriented work environment that encourages staff to engage with faculty, students, librarians, technologists, and other interested parties to facilitate the work of the library, promote innovation, and create and facilitate new initiatives, collaborations, and projects. Oversees public services within the College Library, including reference, information literacy instruction and access services; oversees print and electronic collection development for the College Library. Oversees College Library events, including exhibitions, concerts, dances, lectures, and other public programs. Oversees the administration and management of library undergraduate awards and prizes, such as the UCLA Library Prize for Undergraduate Research (http://www.library.ucla.edu/service/13024.cfm) and the library’s involvement with scholarships administered by the UCLA Undergraduate Research Center (http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urhass/scholarships.htm). Assesses the value and effectiveness of existing offerings and develops new awards and prizes.
Communication and Collaboration (10%)
Serves as the primary public contact and spokesperson for Teaching and Learning Services and the College Library within the UCLA Library system. Collaborates closely on program, project, and service development with the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, the Director of the Undergraduate Research Center for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urhass/), other principals within the Division of Undergraduate Education (http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/), and other stakeholders in undergraduate education and research on campus. Serves as a member of the library’s Management Council, interacting extensively with the heads of other units and departments. Serves on the library’s Public Services Council to facilitate enterprise-wide communication and collaboration in the areas of reference, instructional and access services. Collaborates closely with UCLA faculty, librarians, and staff with interest and/or expertise in undergraduate education in developing and managing the collections, providing services to patrons, and engaging in new initiatives and programs.
Works in tandem with the Associate University Librarians for Academic Services, Collections Management and Scholarly Communication, Digital Initiatives and Information Technology, and the Sciences to advocate for the interests of the College Library with units and departments represented within those portfolios. Develops a strong management team for Teaching and Learning Services and within the College Library to ensure that effective communication and collaboration are employed throughout the organization. Represents UCLA Teaching and Learning Services and the College Library at professional associations at the international, national, regional, and local levels, and on University of California system-wide, UCLA campus-wide, and UCLA Library committees and task forces.
Outreach and Visibility (10%)
Makes library services highly visible on campus and develops a reputation for responsive services, innovation, collaboration, and educationally sound practices. Develops strategies to effectively promote Teaching and Learning Services to faculty, students, staff, and the community. Performs aggressive outreach to UCLA faculty, students, schools, departments, institutes and research centers, the greater Los Angeles community, and others to promote engagement with College Library’s resources, services, programs, and initiatives. Provides tours and orientations to faculty, students, visiting researchers, library supporters, and prospective donors. Works closely with the Director of Library Communications to publicize Teaching and Learning Services and the College Library’s collections, exhibitions, events, programs, and other activities. Leads and engages in scholarly and professional pursuits that feature Teaching and Learning Services and the College Library’s collections, such as publications, web sites, conferences, seminars, lectures, and other public programs.
Development and Fundraising (10%)
Collaborates closely with the University Librarian, senior library administrators, and Library Development to identify and secure new supporters and donors for Teaching and Learning Services and the College Library. Develops fundraising strategies for building endowments, supporting collections and services, and funding projects. Collaborates closely with the Library Office of Research Administration (LORA) to identify sources of new contracts and grants funding and works collaboratively to compose and prepare grant and contract proposals and submissions. Leads, organizes, staffs, and manages grants and contracts that have been awarded to Teaching and Learning Services and the College Library. Provides careful fiscal management and stewardship for existing endowments, gifts, grants, contracts, and awards, and for ensuring compliance with University and UCLA campus policies, regulations, requirements, and guidelines for funding entities. Prepares progress and annual reports to major donors, foundations, and government agencies. Collaborating closely with Library Development, organizes, manages, and implements special events, such as tours for donors, supporters, visiting colleagues and other invited guests; prizes and awards; and exhibition openings. Identifies fundraising opportunities, solicits monetary and in-kind donations, and initiates outreach to prospective donors.
Required Qualifications
· ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science OR significant graduate-level coursework toward such a degree OR equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with professional library education and/or experience).
· Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in an academic, research, or special library with demonstrated evidence of progressively increasing scope of management and supervisory responsibilities.
· Substantial experience with developing programs intended to provide innovative library services to undergraduates. Close understanding of the academic library’s role in research, teaching and learning. Demonstrated knowledge of higher education and curriculum. Record of outreach to faculty and academic program leaders on campus.
· National reputation in the field of Teaching and Learning Services, including a record of participation in professional associations and a record of scholarly engagement, typically demonstrated through publications and presentations.
· Demonstrated understanding of and receptiveness to the uses of established, new and emerging technologies in delivering Teaching and Learning Services in academic or research libraries.
· Ability to articulate a vision for Teaching and Learning Services and the College Library and to provide leadership to achieve organizational goals and priorities. Demonstrated leadership and analytical skills, creative and innovative problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to service excellence. Evidence of success in strategic planning, introducing and managing change in complex environments, budget planning and administration, and evidence-based assessment. Ability to be proactive, flexible, and collaborative as a team leader to accomplish Teaching and Learning Services, College Library, and UCLA Library goals.
· Experience and demonstrated skill in supervision, including hiring, orienting, training and development, organizing workloads, delegating responsibility, providing guidance and direction, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and counseling, and taking disciplinary action as necessary.
· Demonstrated involvement in fundraising, including government and foundation grants and/or individual and corporate awards.
· Outstanding organizational and analytical skills to lead multiple projects. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget.
Desired Qualifications
· Experience in a large, public university or a complex academic or research library organization.
· Advanced degree (subject master’s or doctorate) in a field related to the position’s responsibilities.
To view the complete job posting visit: http://www2.library.ucla.edu/about/employment.cfm
Candidates applying by November 15, 2010 will be given first consideration.