Digital & Web Services Librarian at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary: Not Specified
Status:Full-time
Posted:12/06/12
Digital & Web Services Librarian
Summary: The Temple University Libraries seek a talented, energetic, and service-oriented individual for the position of Digital and Web Services Librarian, based in the Digital Library Initiatives Department. Temple’s federated library system serves an urban research university with over 1,800 full-time faculty and a student body of 38,000 that is among the most diverse in the nation.  For more information about Temple and Philadelphia, visitwww.temple.edu. The role of the Digital and Web Services Librarian is twofold. S/he coordinates the Library’s Web presence, working collaboratively with staff throughout the library system. Oversees the development and maintenance of the Drupal-based Library website, as well as its integration with other services like Libguides, CONTENTdm, the library catalog, and the delivery of Special Collections finding aids. Takes a leadership role in developing digital projects and services that serve the needs of faculty and students, particularly in the realm of digital objects publication and management, using tools like Omeka. Coordinates that work with other members of the Digital Initiatives Department who focus on digitizing and delivering Special Collections’ library materials through CONTENTdm. Participates in the gathering and analysis of use data. Maintains in-depth knowledge of standards and best practices in the realm of website development, digital humanities, scholarly use of digital data, scholarly communication, and fair use/copyright. Supervises a full-time staff member (who is responsible for the day-to-day development and maintenance of the Library website), as well as student assistants. The incumbent will participate in library-wide activities and committees, and is expected to be active professionally.  S/he also will be expected to meet requirements for contract renewals, promotion, and regular appointment. Other duties as assigned.   Required Education & Experience: ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library Science, and at least two years of relevant experience. Experience with a Content Management System like Drupal. Experience with metadata standards like Dublin Core, and one or more of the following: HTML/CSS, XML/XSLT, a programming language such as PhP, database design and development. Experience guiding scholars, students, and/or staff in the development of digital projects and websites, preferably including the digitization, publication, and management of digital objects. Required Skills & Abilities: Excellent project management skills; excellent team leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and across multiple departments. Understanding of the role of digital projects for the purpose of research and education. Awareness of scholarly communication issues and basic familiarity with copyright issues. Supervisory ability. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: Experience developing and managing large websites, including managing stakeholders’ expectations, and producing ADA-compliant sites. Experience teaching the use of platforms like Drupal, Omeka, or WordPress. Experience digitizing and editing images, text, video, audio, and other formats and delivering them on the Web. Experience in an academic library setting. Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance.  Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply: To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Jobs@Temple, and reference TU-15996.  For full consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
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Ten libraries and museums across the country are being honored at the White House

WASHINGTON — Ten libraries and museums across the country are being honored at the White House for contributions they have made to their communities.

Source:http://online.wsj.com/article/AP2fe2e4ad0bb548d6a31874ec65f58cef.html

Assistant Head, Research and Information Services Department at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
Salary: Not Specified
Status:Full-time
Posted:10/09/12
Deadline:12/08/12
Assistant Head, Research and Information Services Department
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Head, Research & Information Services (RIS) Department, the assistant department head oversees a unit within the RIS department, which is responsible for the development, implementation, and delivery of information and research support services to the Northwestern University community. This newly conceived unit, devised as a key component of the re-visioning of library’s public services division (PSD), will work in collaboration with other library and campus units to design and deliver general and discipline-specific information and collections-related services to facilitate the research, teaching, and educational mission of the University. The assistant head directly supervises three full-time librarians and one library assistant. For more information about this position, go tohttp://www.library.northwestern.edu/about/library-administration/jobs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program in library and information science or equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience. At least four years of experience working in an academic and/or research library setting; experience with general reference. Supervisory experience; proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively; excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience with new technologies, including web and mobile applications; ability to coach users and staff on technological matters. PREFERRED: Flexibility; ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment; reading knowledge of a language other than English; experience with management of an information service point. TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume or vita, and names of three references to the attention of Jan Hayes, Personnel Librarian, electronically to libsearches@northwestern.edu. Applications received by October 26, 2012 will receive first consideration. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Contact Us: libsearches@northwestern.edu
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E-Book Program Development Librarian at Columbia University, New York

Columbia University, New York, New York
Salary: Not Specified
Status:Full-time
Posted:10/10/12
Deadline:
E-Book Program Development Librarian
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Bibliographic Services and Collection Development, the E-Book Program Librarian will investigate, analyze, and advise on issues relating to all aspects of the Libraries’ e-books program, including licensing, purchase terms and methods, budgeting, discovery and access, usability (functionality, interfaces, platforms, and devices), preservation, and collaboration.  The incumbent will prepare analyses and reports on the current state of the Libraries’ e-book collecting and comparisons with other university library programs.  He/she will monitor and report on technical, business, and other developments in e-book publishing and delivery. Working with a Data Analyst and the Assessment Librarian the Librarian will prepare statistical analyses.  He/she will also participate in policy development and recommend process improvements related to e-book collecting and management.  He/she will coordinate information sharing among library units and staff.   This is a temporary, 2-year position
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SOURCE: http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?rssjobid=20996

The Social Library: How Public Libraries Are Using Social Media by RICHARD MACMANUS

Like many of you, I'm connected to the Internet virtually every waking hour of my day - via computer, tablet and mobile phone. Yet I still regularly visit my local public library, in order to borrow books, CDs and DVDs. Which made me wonder: are these two worlds disconnected, or is the Social Web being integrated into our public libraries? In this fourth installment in ReadWriteWeb's Social Books series, I aim to find out!

The American Library Association (ALA) released a report earlier this year entitled The 2012 State of America’s Libraries. The report states that "Facebook and Twitter in particular have proven themselves useful tools not only in publicizing the availability of online collections, but also in building trusted relationships with users."

According to a survey conducted by the South Carolina State Library, 88% of respondents (all library workers) claimed to use Facebook in their work. Twitter was second most popular, at 46.8%.

So what are libraries using Facebook for and what does "building trusted relationships with users" mean? The ALA report elaborated:

"Social networking is used to publicize library events such as gaming nights; to alert users to additions to collections; to provide links to articles, videos, or Web content that might prove relevant or helpful to patrons; and to provide a conduit for community information. Social media also play an important role in fostering relationships with the community by allowing patrons to ask questions or provide feedback about library services."

This is precisely how my own local library, Wellington Library, uses Facebook. It's on a raft ofother social media platforms too - including Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. Wellington Library even updates its Facebook page using IFTTT, a syndication service beloved by Web geeks.

Enhanced Catalogs & Mobile Apps

But there's more that libraries can do to create a social experience for their patrons, other than being active on Facebook. LibraryThing for Libraries is a set of services offered by the companyLibraryThing. It features catalog enhancements (such as user-generated book reviews and recommendations) and a customizable mobile app called Library Anywhere.

In June, LibraryThing for Libraries had 800,000 "professionally vetted reviews." While library users could just go and get reviews and recommendations from Amazon or Goodreads, it does seem useful to have them integrated into a library's catalog.

In a discussion in Branch, Portland librarian Justin Hoenke called LibraryThing "the ultimate social reading tool for libraries." Although Sarah Houghton, Director of the San Rafael Public Library in California, cast some doubt on whether library patrons use the reviews regularly.

Reimagining The Library Book

Some libraries are experimenting not just with socializing the library catalog, but the reading process itself. New York Public Library has released an interactive website called Candide 2.0, a community annotated version of Voltaire's 1759 book called Candide. The NYPL version is described as an "experiment in public reading and communal annotation."

It'll be fascinating to track how libraries continue to bring the Social Web to their organizations. I haven't even touched on the increasing prevalence of e-books inside libraries - another trend that potentially creates a more social experience for library patrons (for example, with social book highlights).

How about you, do you still go to your local library? If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts on how Web technologies are being deployed by your public library.

Courtesy: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/the-social-library-how-public-libraries-are-using-social-media.php

In partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Beyond Access invites you to Local Alternatives for Global Development: Rediscovering Libraries on October 3, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Invite: Local Alternatives for Global Development: Rediscovering Libraries

With the rapid expansion of new technologies and emerging perspectives on what works, the global development community is looking for new thinking on solving development challenges.  Join the conversation with a community of development professionals who are interested in a fresh perspective on information and development.

We can’t promise ready-made answers for achieving development goals. But we can promise thoughtful discussion in a non-traditional format about local approaches and innovative alternatives – all in a PowerPoint-free, coffee-charged setting that challenges the convention of typical DC conferences. The event features:
• USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah joining 33rd President of Chile Ricardo Lagos for a candid armchair discussion on Development in the 21st Century: Information, Technology and Local Institutions
• An afternoon armchair discussion on The Future of Information and Development, including:
Esther Dyson, chairwoman of EDventure Holdings and leading technology entrepreneur
Jon Gosier, co-founder MetaLayer, TED Senior Fellow Alum, and one of CNN's top African tech voices
Suneet Singh Tuli, founder, Datawind
Moderated by Deborah Jacobs, Global Libraries Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• First-hand government perspectives on finding the resources and strategies that match public development priorities, featuring officials from Colombia, Peru, Kyrgyzstan, Bhutan and Kenya moderated by Melanie Walker, Deputy Director fo Special Initiatives at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader.
• Development coffee lounges led by subject experts on how new technology and information models impact:

Civic participation Non-formal education Gender and ICT Youth engagement Open government

Economic opportunity Health information Access to technology Agricultural information Innovation spaces

1. • A dynamic Innovation Fair showcasing the work of communities partnering with libraries on development efforts, with delegations from government, NGOs and public libraries from Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe.

Hosted by Beyond Access, this one-day event at Arena Stage aims to explore the “how” of information access, and its connection to development across the spectrum rooted in local priorities and partnerships. The event brings public libraries into discussions of development for the first time.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
• International NGOs looking for new ways to tap into local resources
• Development professionals and donors looking to leverage existing infrastructure and  resources
• ICT4D professionals looking for outlets to address international challenges

For more information about the event and to register, please visit beyondaccess.net/conference2012. For the latest on confirmed speakers and attendees, join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

Dean of the University Libraries at Adelphi University, Garden City, New York

Adelphi University, Garden City, New York
Salary: Not Specified
Status:Full-time
Posted:09/13/12
Deadline:
Dean of the University Libraries
Adelphi University invites applications for the dean of the University Libraries. Adelphi University is a world-class, modern university with excellent and highly relevant programs where students prepare for lives of active citizenship and professional careers. Through its schools and programs, this co-educational University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,000 students from 45 states and 43 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge and Poughkeepsie, the University, chartered in 1896, maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship. As an integral part of the educational experience, the Adelphi University Libraries are an invaluable resource primarily for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the broader community. Located at the Garden City campus and the Manhattan, Hauppauge and Hudson Valley Centers, they offer an extensive range of print, online and digital materials and services to support academic studies and enhance research. The Adelphi University Libraries’ mission is to play a vital role in the instructional, research, cultural and student life programs of the University by providing high-quality library and information facilities, resources, technology and services in correlation with the mission and vision of the University. Reporting to the provost, the dean of University Libraries oversees all library operations and services, including strategic planning, operational planning and assessment, fiscal preparation and management of a $6.5 million budget. The dean also oversees the library faculty and the libraries’ teaching role within the University community. The next dean will chart a course for the institution to thrive in a period of profound transition for academic libraries and must be entrepreneurial and proactive to ensure the Adelphi University Libraries remain at the forefront of this change.   The successful candidate will have experience enabling her/him to lead in a premier academic setting, including seven to 10 years of senior-level academic library management experience, a familiarity with the library faculty model, and a record of scholarship and publication appropriate to an appointment with tenure. All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence. Screening of candidates will begin immediately. Complete application packets should include a formal letter of interest and a CV.  E-mail applications and nominations to:   Email: adelphideanlibraries@kornferry.com Ken Kring, Senior Client Partner Korn/Ferry International 1835 Market Street, Suite 2000 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Adelphi University is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from minority and female candidates. Adelphi is an AA/EEO Employer.
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VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN/LECTURES AT University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina

University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina
Salary: Not Specified
Status:Full-time
Posted:09/13/12
Deadline:10/15/12
Librarian/Lecturer Positions
The William Madison Randall Library at The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for the following Librarian/Lecturer positions: Coordinator of Collection Development Core responsibilities include coordination of all collection development activities, including development of materials budget allocations, selection and assessment of library resources in all formats including digital and electronic collections, and providing leadership in the application of existing and emerging technologies to the collection of library materials to optimize selection process, access, and use. For additional information go to:  www.uncw.edu/hr/joblistings_epa/13F026.html. Social Sciences and Humanities Librarian/Lecturer Core responsibilities include providing general and specialized research assistance; developing and enhancing service models for social science and humanities disciplines; developing subject specific information literacy instruction with a focus on student learning; participating in the library’s instructional services program, including planning and delivering classroom instruction, coordinating and conducting tours, and developing instructional materials (primarily web-based); and serving as liaison librarian to select social science and humanities departments. For additional information go to:  www.uncw.edu/hr/joblistings_epa/13F027.html. Health and Human Services Librarian/Lecturer Core responsibilities include serving as liaison librarian to the College of Health and Human Services; providing instruction and in-depth research consultation for students and faculty; incorporating information resources into the curriculum; promoting the use of library and information services; collaborating with Health and Human Services faculty to improve awareness and effective use of information resources; developing strategies for the improvement of library services; assisting with e-science/e-research and data management plans; and participating in the library’s instructional services program. For additional information go to:  www.uncw.edu/hr/joblistings_epa/13F028.html.

VACANCY OF DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY AT SMYRNA PUBLIC LIBRARY, GEORGIA

Director of Library

Posted by: GPLS Webmaster

Posted date: 2012-Sep-13

Location: Smyrna Public Library

This position performs professional, managerial and administrative work in directing operations and activities of the Library, including Circulation Services, Reference Services, Technical Services, and Childrens Services. 

Oversees/coordinates library programs, management and maintenance of library collections, operation/maintenance of computerized library circulation system, performs public relations functions promoting the library and library services. 

The Director of Library is under the general supervision of the Assistant City Administrator. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

- Supervises, directs, and evaluates the daily work activities of assigned staff. Recruits volunteer workers. 

- Consults with City Administrator, City Council, and other officials to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations. 

- Performs administrative functions associated with library operations; develops and implements library budget; monitors and approves expenditures; identifies fundraising opportunities for Friends of Library; develops and implements long and short term goals, plans, and objectives; develops, updates, and implements policies and procedures; prepares monthly/annual statistical reports. 

- Oversees/coordinates library programs and activities; schedules speakers for adult programs. 

- Oversees management and maintenance of library collections, including inventory counts, resource materials, selection of materials to be added to collection. 

- Oversees operation/maintenance of computerized library circulation system. 

- Performs public relations functions; promotes the library and library services; gives speeches and presentations to civic groups and community organizations; conducts library tours; prepares/distributes brochures and materials. 

- Attends city council meetings, department head meetings, Friends of Library meetings, Library Committee meetings, and other meetings. 

- Updates and/or provides data for library web site, catalog, Facebook page and blog. 

- Prepares and presents reports of City fiscal conditions to City Administrator, Mayor, and Council. 

- Performs various other related duties as required.

Job Title Director of Library

Start Date Library/Institution Name Smyrna Public Library

Salary $71,864 - $86,236 Certification Required? Yes City Smyrna State GA Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Type of Library Job Classification -> Public Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION Masters degree in Library Science, Library & Information Science, or Library Administration, from a program accredited by the American Library Association; supplemented by seven (7) years previous public library experience at the professional level with at least four years of progressively responsible library administration and management experience; or Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be eligible for and maintain valid Georgia Board of Librarians Certification. Application Instructions Applications may be submitted by one of the following methods: Online: (see Web Link below and click "Apply Here" at bottom of linked page) Email: hr@smyrnaga.gov (Please attach our Application) In person or by mail: City of Smyrna Human Resource Dept., 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080 Web Link http://www.smyrnacity.com/index.aspx?recordid=177&page=22 Special Notes Deadline to Apply: 10/12/2012 5:00 PM

Reference Librarian at California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California

California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, California
Salary: $57,084 to $65,000
Status:Full-time
Posted:08/29/12
Deadline:
Reference Librarian
California State University, Dominguez Hills and the University Library invite applications for an experienced, enthusiastic, team-oriented librarian for the position of Reference Librarian (tenure-track). The successful candidate will make significant contributions as a member of a growing library staff at an award-winning, student-centered library facility.  The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, the assessment of learning outcomes, and multiple pathways that enable students to graduate. This position reports to the Dean, University Library. For detailed information, please view the job posting at http://csudhlibrary.blogspot.com/2012/08/position-available-reference-librarian.html. Applications must be submitted online at www.csudh.edu/employment/.
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South Asian Studies Librarian at Columbia University, New York

Columbia University, New York, New York
Salary: Not Specified
Status:Full-time
Posted:08/29/12
South Asian Studies Librarian
Columbia University Libraries Columbia University Libraries & Information Services (CUL/IS) invites applications for a South Asian Studies Librarian who will develop distinctive research collections and deliver innovative instructional and research services to the University and broader scholarly communities.   Requirements include significant experience as a South Asian Studies librarian and an accredited MLS or PhD  or a comparable combination of academic and professional experience; excellent language skills in one or more relevant languages, including Hindi, Urdu, and Sanskrit; and solid knowledge of South Asian studies, scholarship, and publishing; experience in using bibliographic utilities and databases to search non-Roman scripts; excellent communication skills in English and the demonstrated ability to work effectively and creatively in a collaborative and complex environment.   Applications received by October 5 will receive priority consideration. To apply see: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56712.
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Google Digital library: Judge refuses to delay case

New York: The federal judge presiding over challenges to Google Inc.’s plans to create the world’s largest digital library has refused to delay the 7-year-old case while Google appeals his decision to grant authors class certification.

US Circuit Judge Denny Chin’s order was put in the court file yesterday in Manhattan, where he ruled in May that class action was “more efficient and effective” than requiring thousands of authors to sue individually. His order was dated Tuesday.

AP

The Mountain View-California-based Google appealed the class-certification ruling and asked to delay all proceedings until the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals rules.

Chin said a delay was unwarranted, especially since it would hold the case up for a year or more.

“The merits would have to be reached at some point in any event, and there simply is no good reason to delay matters further,” the judge wrote.

He also said he found it surprising that Google argued it would be unfair to decide the merits of the case while authors were deciding whether to opt out of the class, especially “in light of Google’s fervent opposition to class certification.”

Chin has scheduled oral argument for October on requests by lawyers that he decide issues without a jury.

Google already has scanned more than 20 million books for the project. The Authors Guild had requested class certification, saying it was impractical and expensive for each author to sue Google over similar claims.

The Authors Guild has asked in court papers that the class be awarded USD 750 in damages for each copyrighted book Google copied. It has argued that Google was not making “fair use” of copyright material by offering snippets of works in its online library.

Lawyers for Google did not immediately respond to a message for comment. The company that operates the world’s largest Internet search engine has defended its online library plans, saying it is fully compliant with copyright law.

More News at: http://www.firstpost.com/tech/google-digital-library-judge-refuses-to-delay-case-435901.html