The Development Coordinator is responsible for researching funding sources and grants that the GMLC could apply for to provide funding for digital content, staffing & benefits and technical support. Ideal grants would be multi-year in the realm of $200,000 – $250,000. These may include LSTA grants, funding from the stimulus package etc. In addition, the Development Coordinator will write at least one grant for $10,000 – $20,000 for digital content. Successful applicant will be independent, smart, highly self-motivated and forward thinking. Familiarity with library service philosophy, digital media and open source software a plus.

The GMLC is looking for someone who can get started immediately after the July 4 holiday and finish in August or early September. The stipend is $5,000. Applicant should email a letter of intent, resume, list of successful grants, and references to schase@stowelibrary.org by June 26; the GMLC Board of Directors will make a decision by July 2.

The Information and Instruction Services Department includes the Reference unit, the Government Documents and Maps unit, the library instruction program, and the library liaison program. Supervising 8
faculty librarians and 5 staff members, the Director reports to the Dean of Libraries and Learning Resources and participates in planning and policy-making for the Libraries as a member of the Dean’s Council. He or she will work collaboratively with the other units in the libraries: Resource Description & Analysis; Acquisitions, Preservation/End Processing, and Collection Development; Research Collections; Technology and Access Services; and the Dana Medical Library.

Responsibilities include developing, articulating, and implementing vision and strategic goals for the Department; participating in library-wide strategic planning; facilitating a participatory decision-making processes; initiating and overseeing innovative, user-centered programs and services in reference and information literacy to meet the information needs of the library’s users; mentoring faculty and staff; overseeing development and management of extensive reference, government documents, and maps collections; participating in providing reference service (including some evenings and weekends), library instruction, and other department services; and building effective partnerships and outreach with appropriate on- and off-campus units, programs, and faculty.

The Bailey/Howe Library is the main library at the University of Vermont (UVM), the largest institution of higher education in the state. Located in Burlington on scenic Lake Champlain, the University of Vermont was chartered in 1791 and is the fifth-oldest university in New England. UVM’s undergraduate, graduate, and medical students are enrolled in nine schools and colleges offering 97 bachelor’s, 53 master’s, and 22 doctoral programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree from ALA-accredited program; minimum 7 years’ professional experience with progressive responsibilities; demonstrated leadership skills and management experience; excellent facilitation, interpersonal relations, and communication skills; demonstrated success in supervision, mentoring, and planning; reference and library instruction experience; broad knowledge of trends in reference and information services and issues in higher education; demonstrated knowledge of the range of technologies used to effectively deliver information resources and services; scholarly and creative accomplishments and service commitment commensurate with appointment to at least the level of Library Associate Professor; commitment to diversity and inclusion, to be demonstrated in writing in the cover letter. For more information regarding the University of Vermont’s diversity initiatives, please visit the President’s web site at: http://www.uvm.edu/president.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Management and supervisory experience as head of a unit or department; significant experience in an academic or research library; experience with government information; experience with maps and geographic information systems; second master’s degree; experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

APPOINTMENT, SALARY, AND BENEFITS: Appointment will be made at the faculty rank of Library Associate Professor or Library Professor (non-tenure track). Salary is commensurate with experience, not less than $75,000. Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or alternate plan, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual vacation leave.

Apply online at http://www.uvmjobs.com with letter of application, vita, and names and contact information for three professional references. Requisition number for the position is 032644. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Jeffrey D. Marshall, chair of the search committee, at jeffrey.marshall@uvm.edu

SUMMARY
The library director leads the library in improving information literacy and develops, articulates and enacts a clear strategic plan to promote the library’s role in teaching and learning.
• Department: Library
• Location: Main Campus in Marlboro
• Reports To: Dean of Faculty
• Status: Full-time, Exempt, Year-round
• Date to Begin: As Soon As Possible
• Salary: Unspecified

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Articulates and supports the vision, mission and strategic goals of the library and the college;
• Manages all library operations including budget, personnel, instruction, technology and facilities;
• Chairs the faculty library committee;
• Works with faculty on library policies and collection development and maintenance;
• Develops, coordinates and participates in information literacy instruction with the reference librarian and collaborative planning with the faculty;
• Promotes the role of the library and librarians in curricular planning;
• Contributes to outreach, promotes the college’s relationship to other academic and public libraries across the state;
• Provides assistance with circulation, research consultations, ready-reference and outreach
• Leads a staff of 1 professional librarian, two support staff members and 6 student assistants

REQUIREMENTS
• ALA-accredited graduate degree or international equivalent;
• Demonstrated library administrative and management experience including advocacy, budgeting, collection development, resource sharing and personnel;
• An understanding of the central role of the library in Marlboro’s unique learner-centered curriculum;
• Ability to consistently articulate and communicate the library’s mission and priorities and to implement new services and strategic directions compatible with that mission and the mission of Marlboro College;
• Ability to provide leadership in the planning, implementation and assessment of library services and programs, in consultation with faculty, staff, administrators, students and alumni;
• Ability to access information resources and technological applications that support and enhance library instruction, research and services;
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in scholarly communication and librarianship including information literacy, copyright, plagiarism, licensing, intellectual freedom, privacy, interlibrary loan, open access and systems/technology issues;
• A record of service to the profession;
• Interest or experience in teaching information literacy in collaboration with faculty;
• Ability to work successfully within a collaborative and collegial environment and to foster this ability in others;
• Personal integrity that fosters respect from all members of a diverse academic community;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

INSTRUCTIONS
For information visit www.marlboro.edu, http://www.marlboro.edu/offices/hr/jobs/ and http://www.marlboro.edu/resources/library/.  Submit the following in one document (doc, docx, pdf, rtf, odt) to hr@marlboro.edu: cover letter, resume, statement of philosophy of librarianship and three references with contact information (names, address, telephone, email).  Review of resumes to begin on June 15, 2009.  Position begins as soon as possible.  Marlboro College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Planning and implementing programs and activities for teen library patrons
• Maintaining a welcoming library environment for teens
• Collaborating with area schools, Hanover Recreation Department, and other community institutions to promote teen activities
• Organizing a Teen Advisory Board and holding regular meetings
• Coordinating volunteer projects
• Recommending books and materials to teens and parents
• Creating book displays, bulletin boards and other publicity materials
• Selecting collections

The Youth Services Library Assistant / Teen Specialist works under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian. The preferred candidate will have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, some library experience, strong technology skills, and a minimum of three years working with teens including experience planning and conducting programs for this age group. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

This part-time (17 hours per week; 40 weeks per year), non-benefits eligible position pays an hourly rate of $19.47.
The deadline for applications is June 15 and the anticipated start date is August 17, 2009.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources
Town of Hanover
P.O. Box 483
Hanover, NH 03755

See the complete job description at:

www.tuckerfreelibrary.org/youthservicesposition

Hours:  This is a part time position, for a total of 30 hours.

The hours of this position are as follows:

Tuesday 1-8 (7) 12-8 (8)
Wednesday 1-8 (7) 12-8 (8)
Thursday 10-4 (6) 10-5 (7)
Friday 10-5 (7) 10-5 (7)
Saturday 10-1 (3) alternating weeks

After a 3 month probationary period, the successful applicant will earn vacation time at a rate of 1.25 hours per week for a maximum of 65 hours and sick time at a rate of 3.5 hours per month for a maximum of 72 hours.

Salary:   Please include statement of salary expectations
Benefits:   NONE
Starting Date:   October 2009
Apply to:

Lynn M. Piotrowicz, Director
Tucker Free Library
P.O. Box 688
Henniker, NH 03242
lynnpiotrowicz@tuckerfreelibrary.org

NO PHONE CALLS.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides expertise and leadership in the creation and maintenance of metadata for digital content acquired or created by the CDI; provides descriptive, technical, and structural metadata for digital content; evaluates and maintains quality control of metadata operations; trains and supports metadata staff; maintains documentation on metadata best practices; analyzes metadata needs and provides estimated metadata costs and timeline for proposed projects; designs, implements, and manages project workflows;collaborates with CDI and Libraries staff in selection of digital projects and content; participates in the management of the CDI; promotes and reports on CDI activities to local, regional, and national communities; represents the CDI in professional and campus organizations and initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent; experience with metadata work on digital projects; experience with XML.; experience with standards-based non-MARC metadata schemas, such as Dublin Core, MODS, METS, EAD and TEI; knowledge of MARC; familiarity with controlled vocabularies, such as LCSH, AAT, LCTGM, GNIS, and TGN; demonstrated project management experience; excellent attention to detail; ability to work independently and in a team environment; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to professional achievement and growth; commitment to diversity and inclusion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of digital asset management systems; demonstrated understanding of preservation metadata, such as PREMIS; experience in crosswalking, normalizing, and transforming xml metadata; working knowledge of XSLT.

SALARY AND APPLICATION INFORMATION: Qualifications should merit appointment at the rank of library assistant professor (non-tenure track). Salary is commensurate with experience, not less than $49,191 for this position. Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or alternate plan, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual paid vacation. Review of applications will begin on May 8, 2009 and will continue until position is filled. Anticipated start date is August 15, 2009. Apply on line at http://www.uvmjobs.com with letter of application, vita, and names and contact information for three professional references. Job Requisition Number = 032645. Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee at The University of Vermont is an AA/EO employer.

Responsibilities

The Library Director is the key leader in maintaining the Kellogg-Hubbard’s tradition of outstanding public service and innovative program offerings. The Library Director ensures the overall smooth operation of library services to the public including management of library collections. Supervises twelve full and part-time staff. Participates in the planning and budget process with the Executive Director, Library Board, and committees.

The Library Director works closely with the Executive Director (who is separately responsible for fundraising, financial management and planning) to promote library services to the communities it serves. Works directly with town agencies, state organizations and community groups on library funding and cooperation. Both the Executive Director and Library Director report directly to the Library Board of Trustees.

Qualifications

M.L.S. from an accredited university program, with 5 or more years of public library management experience. Applicants should be energetic leaders with a strong commitment to public service. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong written, inter-personal and verbal communication skills. Applicants should be familiar with current library and information technology.

Compensation

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Salary range starts at $50,000 or higher, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Starting date: Late July 2009 Application deadline :April 24, 2009

To apply

Submit a letter of interest and resume by e-mail to:

Library Director Search Committee
Kellogg-Hubbard Library
dpudvah@kellogghubbard.org
802-223-3338

For a detailed job description, go to Kellogg-Hubbard Library website at www.kellogghubbard.org

Primary responsibilities include management and maintenance of library automation technologies, including proxy server, EOS integrated library system, research database web links, link resolver tools, and other electronic resources and utilities. This person will also share in the design and maintenance of the library website and will troubleshoot library software and network/server problems. S/he will work to bring new technologies to library users and will provide training in same. S/he will also serve as our university’s Computer Services staff liaison for its three Vermont academic centers by maintaining/updating computer lab pcs, staff and faculty office pcs, and related office productivity equipment.

Other responsibilities include sharing in the provision of library public services (especially reference and instruction), serving on appropriate university committees/task forces, and assisting the library director in planning for a transition to a fully virtual library system, scheduled for implementation in 2011.

Requirements

1. An ALA-accredited Masters in Library Science degree
2. Several years of experience in library systems and automation technologies work, preferably in a college or university setting
3. Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a commitment to the principles and practices of information literacy
4. Familiarity or experience with Web 2.0 library applications, open source library software systems and associated programming languages

This is a full time (35 hours per week) position with a target hiring date of July 1, 2009.

Applications received by April 30, 2009 will receive primary consideration, but consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three references, via email, to Human Resources at careers@myunion.edu.

Union Institute & University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Qualified candidates should possess the following:

• Masters degree from ALA-accredited library program
• Certified or certifiable by NH Dept of Ed – Media Generalist or Media Supervisor
• Supervisory experience and collaborative skills
• Experience with library information systems, cataloging and collection development
• Understanding of role of information literacy in education
• Creative approach to library services
• Strong service orientation
• Experience with, and understanding of current and emerging technologies, including internet resources and their applications

Compensation: TBD-Based on years of experience + Full Benefits Package Offered.

Application deadline is April 3, 2009. Please forward letter of interest, resume, three letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts & certification to: ORCSD, 36 Coe Dr., Durham, NH 03824

For more information, contact Laura Rogers, Principal, ORHS, 603-868-2375 or email: lrogers@orcsd.org