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Title: Document Delivery Assistant I
Department: Library, Access Services
Position Number: 0043600 Document Delivery Assistant I
Department: Library, Access Services
Position Number: 0043600 Text of Job Advertisement
Position Purpose:
Develops the ability to provide document delivery services for Dartmouth College faculty, students, staff, alumni/alumnae, and library guest borrowers.Receives requests electronically or in printed form.Uses various computer programs related to document delivery, e.g. Dartmouth Online LibraryCatalog, Innovative Interfaces, OCLC ILL/ILLiad, WorldCat, Dynix/URSA, RLIN Eureka, ARIEL,or printed bibliographic sources to verify bibliographic information and locate a library or other supplier. Places requests through OCLC, or by email, and monitors their progress throughout the transaction. Upon receipt through ARIEL, facsimile transmission, mail or courier service, organizes material, updates records, prepares material for delivery, and notifies patrons that material is available. Processes returned material and prepares it for return to the lending library or other supplier. Produces borrowing statistics for reports and copyright compliance (CONTU).
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January 17th, 2008 :|: jobs :|: No Comments »
Saint Michael’s College is seeking an innovative librarian for the position of Associate Director for Systems and Metadata at the Durick Library. This is a new position which focuses on the creative application of search and metadata systems to serve students and faculty in a liberal arts environment.Responsibilities include management of the content and operations of the library’s search and metadata systems, including the Voyager integrated library system, link resolver, and federated search. Other duties include management of three cataloging and periodicals staff members, liaison with IT, and reference service. Requirements include an ALA MLS and experience in systems. A complete position description is available at http://www.smcvt.edu/library/about/staff/positions
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January 14th, 2008 :|: jobs :|: No Comments »
Location:
VTC Randolph Center Campus
Compensation:
Within the VSC UP Grade 14 salary range plus VSC UP benefits package
Responsibilities:
To direct, manage and coordinate all functions related to the college library and the integrated library automation system and to represent library interests on campus and within the VSC. This position is shared by Vermont Technical College and CCV and as a result, serves the student needs of two colleges.
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January 11th, 2008 :|: jobs :|: No Comments »
Posting Date 11/30/2007
Job Title State Librarian
Agency Library Department
Location Montpelier
Reference 24016 Job Code 90390A
Job Type Exempt
Pay Grade 76
Overview
The State of Vermont seeks to fill the position of State Librarian to provide vision and leadership for the diverse functions of the State library agency and library services statewide. The State Librarian reports to the Secretary of Administration and serves as administrative head of the Department of Libraries, with a staff of 33 full-time employees and an overall operating budget of $3.7 million. The State Librarian serves as president of the Vermont Public Library Foundation, Inc. and as secretary to the State Board of Libraries, a citizen advisory board appointed by the Governor.
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January 6th, 2008 :|: jobs :|: No Comments »
Description:
Norwich University’s Kreitzberg Library invites applications for the position of Coordinator of Public Services. This individual will lead the development, delivery and assessment of all public service activity, including: reference, information literacy, interlibrary loan, government documents and circulation. This position reports to the Library Director, serves on the library management team, and supervises a department of one library faculty and five staff. The successful candidate will provide leadership for a team of seven library faculty engaged in instructional services, and as liaison to several academic departments, will participate in collection development.
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January 4th, 2008 :|: jobs :|: No Comments »
Landmark College, the nation’s premier college for students with dyslexia, AD/HD, and specific learning disabilities, is offering a paid internship opportunity for a library graduate student to serve as an Interim Evening Research Services Library Assistant for the spring, 2008 semester.
Working 4 pm to 10 pm (Wednesdays – Saturdays) during the spring ‘08 term (approximately 13 weeks), the Evening Research Services Library Assistant will help provide reference, circulation, technology, and other library-related services to the campus community and assist librarians with special projects. The position includes both mentored work with librarians, and from 5 pm to 10 pm Friday and Saturday, solo work.
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December 14th, 2007 :|: jobs :|: No Comments »
Assistant at busy circulation desk. Part time, nights (Monday and Wednesday) and weekends (Saturday). On average 12 hours of work each week. High school diploma or GED, library experience, computer and people skills. Application and job description at Essex Jct. Village Office or Brownell Library. 802-878-6955. Position open until filled. EOE
November 30th, 2007 :|: jobs :|: No Comments »
| Date listed: |
November 16, 2007 |
| Organization and address: |
University of Vermont Libraries, Burlington, VT 05405 |
| Position title: |
Director of Information Resource Management |
| Position description: |
The University of Vermont Libraries invites applications for the position of Director of Information Resource Management.The successful candidate will be an energetic and visionary senior manager responsible for assessing and transforming existing technical service workflow processes and leading the organization in the development and implementation of projects and initiatives related to the rapid integration of next-generation discovery, access, and resource management technologies into library operations.
Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Director of Information Resource Management serves as a member of the Libraries’ senior management team and provides leadership in strategic planning, administration, and resource allocation for information management activities. This position directs a department of 5 library faculty and 16 staff members in Bailey/Howe Library operations related to collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, collection management, and preservation activities.With a collection size of 1.5 million volumes and an annual acquisitions budget of $5.6 million, the University Libraries consists of Bailey/Howe Library (including Special Collections/Archives and Government Documents/Maps), Dana Medical Library, Cook Chemistry/Physics Library, and two remote storage facilities, all supported by the Ex Libris/Endeavor Voyager ILS.The Director of Information Resource Management has budgetary and financial management authority for collection activities within Bailey/Howe Library and works closely with other department heads in the creation of collaborative collection development priorities and acquisition strategies. The position also participates in the development and expansion of the Libraries’ digital collections and initiatives. |
| Qualifications: |
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent; minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience, with strong record of leadership and accomplishment directing and managing technical services operations in a research or academic library; substantive experience in resource allocation and budget preparation, projection and analysis; demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends in scholarly communication and digital resource management, as well as in traditional technical service functions; significant experience in the acquisition, management, and control of a broad spectrum of information resources; demonstrated success in human resources management, including the ability to lead and engage staff through processes of organizational improvement and change; broad understanding of current information technologies and patron services in academic libraries; demonstrated experience in team-oriented project management; commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace; excellent analytical, planning, interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated record of leadership and achievement within the library profession, including mentoring, scholarly work, and professional/institutional service, commensurate with appointment to the level of Library Associate Professor or higher.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: supervisory experience in a work environment governed by a collective bargaining agreement; demonstrated understanding of specialized mission and resource needs of health science libraries; knowledge of trends in archives/records management and cataloging/processing of rare books and special collections materials. |
| 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 $70,000 at the rank of Library Associate Professor or $80,000 at the rank of Library Professor.Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or alternate plan, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual vacation leave. |
| Available: |
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| Application deadline: |
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. |
| To apply: |
Apply online at www.uvmjobs.com with letter of application, vita, and names and contact information for three professional references. Requisition number for the position is 032138. |
| Notes: |
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their practice of librarianship, scholarly work, and/or service.Applicants are requested to include in their letter of application information about how they will further this goal.
The University of Vermont is an AA/EO employer. |
| Additional information: |
Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee at keith.gresham@uvm.edu. |
November 19th, 2007 :|: jobs :|: No Comments »
| Date listed: |
November 9, 2007 |
| Organization and address: |
Bailey Howe Library
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
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| Position title: |
Library Assistant Professor/Special Collections Librarian for Public Services |
| Position description: |
Reporting to the Director of Research Collections, the Special Collections Librarian for Public Services is a member of a team including four library faculty members, four professional staff members, and one staff support specialist.
This position coordinates Special Collections reference and library instruction services; proposes policies and procedures for public services; develops appropriate assessment tools; trains colleagues as needed in the use of new access tools; actively engages instructional faculty in planning new instruction sessions based on Special Collections materials and exploring ways of integrating these materials into the curriculum; serves as a liaison to the Library’s Information and Instruction Services Department; serves in the Library Liaison program; oversees collection development for printed Vermont materials; participates in outreach to the general public; and pursues achievement in the areas of scholarship and service as appropriate to the academic rank.
The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm for teaching, individual reference work, and emerging technologies to a Library Faculty position redesigned to enhance the Special Collections department’s public service profile.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Available at library.uvm.edu/about/jobs/ |
| Qualifications: |
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent; demonstrated understanding of national trends and best practices in special collections librarianship; teaching experience, coursework, or demonstrated knowledge of teaching methodology; knowledge of the use and applications of federated search engines, web-based access tools, digital library collections, and emerging communications tools; demonstrated ability to work both independently and collegially as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to professional achievement and growth; commitment to cultural diversity.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: One year of professional experience in an academic library; familiarity with database management tools such as Microsoft Access and Excel; knowledge of a modern foreign language; knowledge of standard tools for access to archival collections.Appointment will be made at the faculty rank of Library Assistant Professor (non-tenure track). |
| Salary and benefits: |
Salary is commensurate with experience, not less than $45,921. Benefit package includes TIAA/CREF or alternate plan, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual vacation leave. |
| Available: |
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| Application deadline: |
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. |
| To apply: |
Apply online at www.uvmjobs.com with letter of application, vita, and names and contact information for three professional references. The job requisition number is 032127. Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee at chris.burns@uvm.edu. The University of Vermont is an AA/EO employer. |
| Notes: |
The Special Collections Department holds more than 9,000 linear feet of manuscripts documenting Vermont politics, literature and the arts, and social history, and the most comprehensive collection of printed Vermontiana. In addition, the Department includes a small but heavily-used rare book collection with holdings ranging from medieval manuscripts to contemporary artists’ books. Special Collections oversees the University Archives, consisting of more than 3,000 linear feet of University records.
The Department (except for the University Archives) is located in the Bailey/Howe Library. With a collection size of 1.5 million volumes and an annual acquisitions budget of $5.6 million, the University Libraries consists of Bailey/Howe Library, Dana Medical Library, Cook Chemistry/Physics Library, and two remote storage facilities. |
| Additional information: |
The University of Vermont (UVM) is home to more than 12,000 undergraduate, graduate, and medical school students and more than 1,250 full- and part-time faculty. UVM is located in the thriving urban center of Burlington in the beautiful Champlain Valley, an area distinguished by spectacular scenery, year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, vibrant music and arts scene, and overall high quality of life. Burlington International Airport offers frequent jet access to major Atlantic and Midwest hubs, and the city of Montreal, Canada, is an easy drive 100 miles/160 km to the northwest.
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November 9th, 2007 :|: jobs :|: No Comments »
| Date listed: |
October 26, 2007 |
| Organization and address: |
Pierson Library
5376 Shelburne Rd.
Shelburne, VT 05482 |
| Position title: |
Library Director |
| Position description: |
Full time position managing a growing municipal library in Shelburne,VT, an active community with a population of 7,000. Director supervises 2 full time and 4 part time employees as well as numerous volunteers. Library houses 30,000 volumes with a circulation approaching 60,000. |
| Qualifications: |
Master’s Degree in Library Science plus 5 years experience, including at least 2 years as a supervisor, is desired. In addition to being a dynamic hands-on manager who will maintain a visible presence in the Library and community, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong initiative, leadership and interpersonal skills. |
| Salary and benefits: |
Current salary range is $39,520 - $47,840.
Competitive benefit package is offered. |
| Available: |
Immediately |
| Application deadline: |
November 15,2007 |
| To apply: |
Send letter of interest and resume to:Paul W. Bohne III, Town Manager
5420 Shelburne Rd.
P.O. Box 88
Shelburne, VT 05482
or email to pbohne@shelburnevt.org |
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October 26th, 2007 :|: jobs :|: No Comments »
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