The Collections Librarian/Manager of Cataloging and Acquisitions provides leadership in shaping the Middlebury Libraries collections in all formats, supervises the merged Cataloging/Acquisitions workgroup, serves as a lead member of the newly formed Digital Projects Committee, and participates in the LIS liaison program.  This position reports to the Director of Research and Collection Services and oversees a budget of over 2 million dollars within a merged library/IT organization that includes a varied staff of librarians, educational technologists, programmers, web developers, and support staff.

Among the varied duties of this position, the Collections Librarian will work closely with librarian and faculty selectors to build an appropriately strong, balanced Library collection; review and negotiate license agreements for online library resources; regularly review collecting policies and assess the collection to withdraw, or unsubscribe to, obsolete or unneeded materials; and pursues collaborative and consortial resource sharing opportunities whenever possible.  The successful candidate will also supervise the cataloging/acquisitions workgroup, and participate in decisions relating to the creation of digital library projects at Middlebury.

Qualifications:

We seek an individual with excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning who has a MLS, MLIS, or foreign equivalent. An advanced degree in a subject specialty welcomed. Other suitable combinations of education and experience will be considered.  The successful candidate should have substantive experience developing collections in an academic library environment, experience with budget preparation and allocation, knowledge of current and emerging trends within the field of collection development and scholarly communication, and solid communication skills.  Supervisory experience is highly desirable. Knowledge of Innovative Interface’s ERM module preferred.  Experience with library cataloging, acquisitions, and/or digital projects preferred.  Familiarity with one or more of the ten languages (German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Hebrew, or Russian) taught at Middlebury preferred.  Technical skills and a willingness to develop new competencies are required.  Ability to work in a team-oriented environment is crucial.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should apply online via:

https://middlebury.igreentree.com/CSS_MIDD_External/CSSPage_Referred.ASP?Req=MD10-318

For assistance, please call Human Resources at 802-443-5465.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Grant Writer: Primary responsibilities include preparation of proposals and grant applications, and performance of responsible professional and administrative work in researching, identifying, developing and responding to public and private grant opportunities.

Status/Schedule:

Status: Part Time
Shift: Day
Shift Time Schedule: Monday thru Friday; day shift. Average Weekly Hours: Approximately 20 hrs/wk.
Days: No on-call duty required. No weekends required.

Salary Range: Minimum:$17.41 Maximum:$19.15

The above wage range reflects the minimum and maximum hiring range for this position.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors Degree required; Masters in Library Science preferred.

Experience: Must have experience as a senior librarian staff member and/or prior librarian experience. Must have a minimum of three years related experience in grant writing and contract administration. Experience in a healthcare related field preferred.Previous experience will demonstrate a proven track record securing new funding opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special programs.

Special Skills: Able to effectively work under pressure, use independent judgment and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints. Fully competent in the use of all Microsoft Office Software such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrated internet interaction experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organization and prioritization skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to multitask.

For more information or to apply for this part-time job, visit their website at http://www.demohospital.com/nmc.nsf/View/JobOpenings.

30 hrs /wk with benefits.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Service to the community–Develop and maintain services that reflect and respond to the interests and needs of the town including:

• Participate in long range planning in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
• Collaborate with community groups, local schools, Friends of the Library
• Develop procedures for the smooth running of the library
• Develop a collection of interesting materials in various formats: print, audio-visual, electronic
• Maintain the collection, weeding when needed with input from the Trustees and/or Book Selection Committee
• Provide reference, interlibrary loan, readers’ advisory and referral services
• Assist patrons to use library materials and technology
• Develop programs that appeal to a variety of ages and interests
• Develop outreach and other services that extend the library’s reach into the community
• Develop and organize displays and exhibits for both adults and children
• Promote and publicize the library’s services, activities and resources
• Oversee the scheduling and use of the library after hours

Support and implementation of library policy–Follow policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, making suggestions for changes as needed:

• Participate in monthly Board of Trustees meetings
• Maintain the policy file, passing policy information to staff and volunteers as appropriate, answer the public’s questions about policies
• Serve as a liaison to the Friends of the Library group
• Maintain a working relationship with town government

Fiscal responsibilities–Spend and monitor budgeted funds in a responsible manner as sanctioned by the Board of Trustees

• Collaborate with the library treasurer to develop an annual budget for Board of Trustee approval
• Assist the trustees to present an annual budget request to the town, answering questions about library expenses as needed
• Track expenses throughout the year so that no shortfalls occur
• Review and approve invoices before forwarding them to the treasurer for  payment
• Receive cash donations, fees and other income
• Maintain petty cash account and provide treasurer with monthly accounting
• Arrange for the use of the most cost-effective vendors
• Assist and promote library fund-raising activities with Trustees or Friends of the Library

Hiring, supervision and training staff and volunteers

• Recruit staff and volunteers as needed
• Schedule and supervise staff and volunteers
• Maintain a procedure manual for staff and volunteers and up-date as needed
• Review and revise existing job descriptions and update for Trustee approval
• Train all staff and volunteers in appropriate library policy and procedures
• Evaluate staff performance at least annually

Formal Reporting

• Prepare written monthly reports for the Board of Trustees
• Collect and analyze library statistics
• Complete reports, surveys and requests for information from state and federal library agencies and associations

Continuing Education

• Attend workshops and conferences related to library needs and inform staff and Board of Trustees of any workshops or meetings that might be of interest to them
• Affiliate with the Vermont Library Association and the American Library Association
• Stay abreast of developments in the library field for children and adults through current professional journals, Vermont Department of Library publications etc.

Technology

• Ensure the library web page contains relevant, current information
• Maintain library computers and offer basic computer and internet training for patrons
• Maintain automated circulation system

Perform other duties the Board of Trustees deems necessary for the efficient operation of the library

QUALIFICATIONS

Library science degree or Vermont Library Certification preferred.  A candidate will be considered if willing to earn certification as a librarian in Vermont within five years.

CONTACT

Send resume and 3 references by 9/15/10 to:

Mary Daly
71 Ely Road
Fairlee, VT 05045
dalymary@sover.net
Web: Fairleelibrary.org

30 hours a week @ $36,020 annually, with health insurance, dental, life insurance/disability, annual and sick leave as well as other benefits. A Master’s degree in Library Science or comparable is required.

She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain. (1873) ~ Louisa May Alcott

Paula J. Baker, Director
Rutland Free Library
10 Court Street
Rutland VT  05701
(802) 773-1860
www.rutlandfree.org

Responsibilities include:

• Processes incoming library subscription materials. Performs daily online check-in for print format serials in Innovative Interfaces (III) Millennium system, checking items for condition and completeness. Stamps, labels, and distributes materials within the library.
• Identifies materials needing special attention from the Serials and Access Services Supervisor.
• Receives packages delivered to the VLS library.
• Coordinates special supply orders for the library’s Collections Management department.
• Assists with preparing invoices for the payment process.
• Assists with processing new title notification forms.
• Assists Collections Management department with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree or relevant experience
• Facility with Windows computer environment
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills, including the ability to perform multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills
• Library work experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of an integrated library system preferred
• Experience with Innovative Interfaces (III) Millennium preferred
• Understanding of higher education organizational structure and administrative operations preferred

Submit a resume to jobs@vermontlaw.edu or contact:

Clarke Collins
Senior Human Resources Administrator and Privacy Officer
Vermont Law School
P.O. Box 96, Chelsea Street
South Royalton, VT 05068
(802) 831-1229
(802) 831-1212 (fax)
clarke.collins@vermontlaw.edu

Deadline for applications is Friday, August 13 at 4:30 pm. Interviews begin September 2. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Coordinates public relations activities such as newsletters, brochures, posters, advertisements, and is a member of the library’s Public Relations Committee.
• Organizes special events or activities such as lectures, discussion groups, open houses, displays, and exhibits, both within and beyond the library.
• Coordinates library outreach efforts such as library card registrations, collaborations with area schools and libraries, and library programs beyond the library’s walls.
• Works on the reference desk on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Selects and develops sections of the adult collection.
• Oversees volunteer program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited university.
• Relevant library experience essential.

Starting salary for this full-time position is $42,242 ($23.21 per hour / 35-hour work week) and includes a good benefits package.

Must be able to work one to two evenings per week and every third Saturday.

Send resume and cover letter to Gloria LaCasse, Human Resources Department, PO Box 483, Hanover, NH 03755 or email gloria.lacasse@hanovernh.org. More information about Howe Library may be found at: www.howelibrary.org

Job Requisition Number: 033592
Title: Vermont Digital Newspaper Project Librarian / Library Assistant Professor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Reporting the Project Director at the University of Vermont, and in close collaboration with the state-wide Vermont Digital Newspaper Project Planning Group, (including colleagues at Vermont Department of Libraries, the Ilsley Public Library, the Vermont Historical Society) the Project Librarian will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of the Vermont Digital Newspaper Project, including overseeing all selection, technical and administrative activities, assisting in the design and development of the project web site, monitoring budget, and managing relationships with external partners and vendors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages project staff and coordinates project workflow.
• Trains and supervises the Digital Support Specialist (1 FTE)
• Works with the VTDNP Planning Group, Advisory Committee members, the Library of Congress, partners at other institutions to develop the Vermont Digital Newspaper Project.
• In coordination with the Project Director, assists in managing the project budget.
• Prepares a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the microfilm duplication, digitization, and optical character recognition
• Works with vendors to ensure quality deliverables and negotiate budgetary issues.
• Coordinates assessment of newspaper microfilm quality and suitability for digitization.
• Oversees the selection, digitization, metadata capture, OCR, workflow control, quality control, and other activities involved in digitizing historic newspapers.
• Develops and maintains tracking system for microfilm and digital deliverables.
• Manages the development of the project website.
• Receives and edits title essays (500 words for each title digitized)
• Creates documentation, and maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed.
• Responsible for reporting of microfilm selection data and digital deliverables fulfillment.
• Delivers progress reports on specified semi-annual schedule.
• Responds to public, professional and scholarly inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master?s degree from an ALA-accredited school or foreign equivalent with experience and a solid understanding of digitization and/or microfilm conversion projects, including microfilm inspection and suitability for digitization, experience with XML and standards-based metadata schemas (non-MARC and MARC) and principles governing standards in digital libraries; demonstrated project management experience; supervisory experience; knowledge of newspapers or serials, and ability to assess complex relationships between titles; quality control experience; demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail.  Equally important are strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work with a variety of people; flexibility and willingness to shift priorities according to current needs; a sense of humor; commitment to professional growth.  Some travel is required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant to begin digitization of Vermont?s microfilmed newspapers. The Vermont Digital Newspaper Project, a part of the National Digital Newspaper Program developed by NEH and the Library of Congress, will digitize 100,000 Vermont newspaper pages between the years of 1836 and 1922 during the two-year grant period. Newspapers digitized as part of the grant award will be included in the Library of Congress? Chronicling America database at http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov

SALARY & APPLICATION INFORMATION:

We actively seek applicants from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.  Faculty member will be hired at the Assistant Professor level.  Salary minimum: $50,175. Generous benefits package includes: TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual leave. Position open until filled; screening will begin immediately. Anticipated start date is September 15, 2010.

Apply online at http://www.uvmjobs.com with letter of application, resume, and names and contact information of three professional references.   Job Requisition Number 033592.

Questions about the position may be directed to: Birdie MacLennan, Vermont Digital Newspaper Project, Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405.  The University of Vermont is an AA/EEO employer.

A copy of the job description is available at: http://www.uvmjobs.com

Title: Library Assistant Professor
Position Type: Faculty

Access/Media Services Librarian

The University of Vermont Bailey/Howe Library seeks an innovative librarian who understands the changing environment of media and access (circulation, reserve and interlibrary loan) services in an academic library. The position, which reports to the Director of Access, Technology and Media Services, supervises the access and media services units and associated library functions including team building and evaluating staff. As a key member of the access, delivery, media and technology services team, this position supports the development, enhancement, and delivery of innovative services throughout the library, online, and across the university. The Bailey/Howe Library and UVM provide excellent service in a student-centered environment. The University of Vermont seeks a dynamic individual who is committed to the library’s mission, and is flexible, open-minded and reliable in an atmosphere of rapid change.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversees management of the services provided by the Media and Access units.
2. Initiates a process in the Media Services unit to modernize workflow and services to students, faculty and staff.
3. Implements appropriate action steps in the Media and Access units in response to the library-wide strategic plan.
4. Manages change effectively.
5. Works collaboratively with the Libraries’ Collection Development team to develop a comprehensive collection development policy for the media collection.
6. Stays abreast of user needs and trends in academic library media and access services including copyright issues.
7. Participates in the library liaison program.
8. Facilitates participatory decision-making within the units.
   Works collaboratively with a similar unit in the Dana Medical Library.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. MLS degree from ALA-accredited program or international equivalent.
2. Minimum 3 years’ post-MLS professional experience in a library.
3. Commitment to diversity and inclusion, to be demonstrated in writing in the cover letter and/or CV.
4. Excellent facilitation, interpersonal relations, and communication skills.
5. Demonstrated success in supervision and planning.
6. Broad knowledge of trends in access and media services and issues in higher education with an emphasis on media services.
7. Scholarly and creative accomplishments and service commitment commensurate with appointment to at least the level of library assistant professor

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Management and supervisory experience as head of a unit or department.
2. Experience with media booking and ILS circulation systems.
3. Experience with OCLC ILLiad Resource Sharing.
4. Professional experience in an academic library.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The UVM Libraries, comprised of Bailey/Howe, Dana Medical, Cook Chemistry/Physics Library, the Library Research Annex and leased off-site storage deliver distinctive and outstanding service to the campus community and the State of Vermont through excellence in instruction, innovation in research and scholarship, and dedication in public service. The library faculty is represented by United Academics.

The Bailey/Howe Library is the main library at the University of Vermont, which is the largest institution of higher education in the state, with nearly 12,000 degree students enrolled in nine schools and colleges at the undergraduate and graduate levels. On some of our busiest days, the Bailey/Howe Library is visited by nearly 8,000 visitors and wireless usage reaches 400 users.

When responding to the posting, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and names of three references.

Please submit your resume & 3 references to:

Jill Tofferi, Library Director
Fletcher Memorial Library
88 Main Street
Ludlow, VT 05149

This high energy position is responsible for effective children’s reference services; collection development for pre-literacy through middle school, plus parenting and teacher’s collections; budget management; programming for all ages from early childhood through middle school (working in collaboration with the YA Librarian); and public relations activities, including outreach to the community. Demonstrated knowledge of trends in library services for all ages, technology applications, and effective children’s services techniques is essential. Imagination and a sense of humor are valued qualities! Multitasking capabilities are invaluable.

Derry Public Library serves the Town of Derry, the fourth largest community in New Hampshire, with a population base of about 35,000. The Library has a staff of 30 full and part time employees. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Submit a cover letter, 3 references, and resume to Cheryl Lynch, Director, Derry Public Library, 64 East Broadway, Derry, NH 03038 (or email to derrylib@derrypl.org) by July 31, 2010.