TEMPORARY 6 MONTH Public Services Librarian , MassART

Public Services Coordinator C (part-time position)

Classification: Librarian (per diem, 18 hours/ week, January through June)

Department: Library

General Statement of Responsibilities: The Public Services Librarian participates in planning, implementation, and problem solving of all public service functions. Key areas of responsibility include bibliographic instruction and reference. Secondary areas of responsibility are access services and general library operations.

Supervision Received: Reports to Library Director

Supervision Exercised: Part-time student employees

Secondary supervision of Public Services Clerk IV

Examples of Duties:

1. Coordinates bibliographic instruction; including scheduling, preparation of class materials and exercises, teaching classes, and working with other library staff in a team-teaching capacity.

2. Provides reference services.

3. Assists Public Services Team with responsibility for planning and implementing initiatives in public services operations (Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, Reserves, Reference, Bibliographic Instruction, Computer Lab).

4. Provides primary back up support for access services and secondary back up support in other areas.

5. Creates and updates policies and procedures for public service areas.

6. Collects and analyzes statistical data on public service operations, and reports on departmental activity.

7. Helps to manage designated budgets and other funds appropriated to the Public Services department.

8. Serves on the Collection Development Committee.

9. Works on special projects as established during the library strategic planning process, and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. An ALA accredited master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent or near completion of degree.

2. Knowledge of current resources and practices in an art or academic library, particularly in areas of information literacy and reference service.

3. Experience with public services policies and practices.

4. Experience with integrated library systems, preferably Endeavor, and knowledge of online databases.

5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

6. Demonstrated leadership ability.

7. Flexibility appropriate for a dynamic and diverse work setting, including schedule changes that are seasonal and/or respond to institutional needs and the desire to participate in collaborative problem solving.

Preferred:

1. Background in visual or performing arts; BFA, BA in Art Education or Art History, and/or advanced arts related degree.
2. A minimum of 1-2 years of reference experience in an art or academic library setting.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Kate Olender at:  kolender@massart.eduThis email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it <!– document.write( ” ); //–>

Resume review will begin January 2^nd 2008. Open until filled.

Reference & Instruction/Arts & Humanities Librarian, Washington

NOTICE OF VACANCY

October 29, 2007

TITLE:  Reference & Instruction/Arts & Humanities Librarian

LOCATION:  University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College/Co-located campus

The University of Washington Libraries seeks a creative and energetic librarian to participate in a collaborative team at the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia Community College Campus Library.  The successful candidate will be committed to providing a range of services at a growing institution, including, but not limited to, instruction, collection development, and reference.

This is an annual 10 month position with the possibility of additional employment pending available funding.

THE POSITION:

The Reference & Instruction/Arts & Humanities Librarian will serve as liaison to undergraduate and graduate faculty and students at Cascadia Community College and the University of Washington Bothell in the areas of Art, Cultural Studies, Dance, Drama, English Composition, Music, Performance Studies, and other general or interdisciplinary areas within the Humanities.

General responsibilities include cultivating and sustaining collaborative relationships with faculty, students and staff in support of campus teaching and learning.  Given the sustained growth and interdisciplinary nature of the curricula at both institutions, this requires active and ongoing collaboration among librarians across all subjects and levels.

Teaching: Will partner with colleagues within the Library and campus to develop instructional materials that integrate information literacy into the curricula of both institutions in the areas of cultural studies, dance, drama, music, performance studies and the visual arts. This position will also partner with the Library’s Ethics and Humanities Librarian and Cascadia English faculty in developing the information literacy instruction curriculum for the required research and writing courses, and will rotate responsibility for coordinating the Library’s overall presence in composition sequence. Will collaborate with other librarians and faculty in planning for the new UW Bothell Masters in Cultural Studies program, scheduled to begin offering classes in fall 2008 and a new UW Bothell Interdisciplinary Arts curriculum at the undergraduate level, both of which stress links between diverse methods of inquiry and value community-based scholarship and learning.

Collection Development: Will work closely with faculty and librarians within their liaison areas to develop print and electronic curriculum-focused collections, whose development is informed by the larger research collections across the UW Libraries and regional consortia.

Reference: Responsibilities include providing reference services in the Library’s Information Commons and online through the UW Libraries’ Q&A Live digital reference service. Some evening and weekend reference and instruction work will be required.

Learning Technologies:  The library is committed to exploring the use of Web 2.0+ technologies and educational software in support of the mission of the institution.  The successful candidate will participate in ongoing discussions and initiatives dedicated to the creative and intentional implementation of learning technologies in the curriculum.

Professional Development and Service: The successful candidate will be expected to play an active role in planning for the continued expansion of UW Bothell and Cascadia, and to take responsibility for his/her professional development in pursuit of promotion and continuing appointment in a supportive environment.

THE CAMPUS AND LIBRARY:

We are one of three campuses served by the University of Washington Libraries.  Cascadia Community College and the University of Washington Bothell share a campus in Bothell, 18 miles north of downtown Seattle.  The combined student body is approximately 3,000 FTE. Growth at both institutions is expected to be steady for the next 10 years.  Cascadian’s degrees include an Associate in Integrated Studies (AIS), an Associate in Science (AS) and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS).  More information on the college and its programs can be found at http://www.cascadia.ctc.edu. UW Bothell currently offers programs in Business, Computing and Software Systems, Education, Nursing, Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences and Policy Studies. More information on UW Bothell and its programs can be found at http://www.uwb.edu.

The successful candidate will join a team of librarians, faculty and academic support staff committed to innovation in teaching and learning. Librarians enjoy a great deal of faculty, staff, and administrative support at UW Bothell and Cascadia, and participate in a wide variety of initiatives that foster a culture of learning.  As part of UW Bothell’s Academic Services division, the candidate will work closely with staff in the Media Center, Visual Resources, Writing Center, Quantitative Skills Center, Teaching and Learning Center, Learning Technologies, and Information Systems.

More information about the Campus Library can be found at http://library.uwb.edu/

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.

2. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.

Preferred:

1. Experience or demonstrated interest in the provision of instruction services in a community college or university setting is highly desirable. Familiarity with information literacy concepts, trends, pedagogies, and assessment.
2. Experience or demonstrated interest in the provision of reference services to community college or university students.  Strong user centered public service philosophy.
3. Applicants with knowledge of or experience with interdisciplinary studies are encouraged to apply; however, education or experience in position-related subject areas is also desirable.  Preference will be given to candidates who have an interest in gaining experience and developing knowledge in a variety of disciplines.
4. Experience or demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities who possess a wide range of educational goals.
5. Ability to work in a team environment where consultation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration and cooperation are essential. Commitment to continually seeking improvement in services, collections, and facilities.
6. Experience or demonstrated interest in the use of learning technologies.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to play an active role in participating in UW Libraries and unit activities and meetings, and to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Anticipated Start Date:  July 1, 2008.

SALARY:  $41,000 minimum.  Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.

BENEFITS:  Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis.  Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year.  No state or local income tax.

APPLY TO:
Charles E. Chamberlin
Senior Associate Dean
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box 352900
Seattle, Washington  98195-2900

Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume including a work telephone number, e-mail address, salary requirements, and the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who are knowledgeable of the applicant’s qualifications for this position.

TEACHING STATEMENT:  Applicants are also to provide a separate statement of no more than one page addressing their general teaching philosophy and commitment to teaching information literacy.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2008.

University of Washington Libraries Home Page is http://www.lib.washington.edu.

The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.

Image Cataloging and Technical Assisstant – MIT

Perform original cataloging and subject indexing of images in digital and analog format. Using national standards, will create, edit, and maintain records in a FileMaker Pro database; verify personal and corporate names, series, and subject headings in authority files and create authority files; participate in the creation and editing of local terms and practices; participate in training cataloging team, including resolving and documenting complex cataloging issues; maintain quality assurance of unit’s cataloging work; be responsible for documentation of local customization to the cataloging database, including recommendations for layout modifications; participate in collection development activities including weeding, recommendations, and replacements; participate in circulation and reference services; and perform other duties as needed, including use of the collections and online presentation tools.

REQUIREMENTS: a high school diploma or equivalent (two years of college preferred); two years’ direct/related experience that has provided a solid understanding of library functions; reading knowledge of one foreign language (German, French, Italian, Spanish); strong computer skills and demonstrated experience successfully using database applications; and an aptitude for accurate, detail-oriented, quantitative assignments and for working with multiple software applications; ability to work independently and manage competing priorities; and demonstrated organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills. Post high school education may count toward experience requirement. Subject background in art or architectural history and a background in image cataloging desired; as is working knowledge of metadata schemas and classification tools such as VRA Core, cataloging cultural objects, Library of Congress, and other authority files (AAT, ULAN, TGN). Experience using FileMaker Pro also desired, including creating layouts and scripting. MIT-00004596-5

Librarian- II/Art Librarian – New Bedford Free Public Library

The New Bedford Free Public Library seeks a Librarian- II/Art Librarian to work under the supervision of the Head of Special Collections. In addition to a nationally significant traditional Special Collections Department, the Library has an extensive collection of art pieces, including pieces of museum quality. The City has created this position to help make the Library another destination for tourists to New Bedford. Given the nature of the position, please note under Qualifications that there are substitutions available for the library master’s degree.

The duties for the position include: Curates the art collection, including, but not limited to the following: Keeps an inventory of the collection; Recommends preservation and conservation techniques for the objects; Supervises the display of objects; As part of the Art Advisory Council of the Library, helps recommend purchases for the Library; Acts as a liaison with the local art community along with the Library Director and the Head of Special Collections; Encourages donations of appropriate art works to the Library; and Supervises the exhibit of local artists in the Library. Answers reference and information questions about the local history, genealogy, archive, and art collections. Trains library users to search for information by following appropriate inquiry processes, using books and/or electronic resources. Helps create exhibits in the display cases. Maintains records and reports as required by the Head of Special Collections. Helps the Head of Special Collection in the procurement and management of grants. Represents the library at appropriate library and art conferences and updates staff on latest museum practices. Visits appropriate community agencies at the direction of the Head of Special Collections to inform them of available library services and special projects. Helps the Head of Special Collections in programs for adults. Strives to meet the objectives of the library as established by the Board of Trustees. Maintains harmony among workers. Assists staff in performing duties; corrects errors and resolves complaints. Assists with various special library activities throughout the year, such as book sales and reading programs. Acts as the supervisor of the department along with the Librarian-II/Archivist in the absence of the Head of Special Collections. Performs other related duties as required. The above covers the most significant responsibilities of this position. It does not, however, exclude other occasional duties, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the level of the position.

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