Thursday, August 28, 2008

Science Librarian (Assistant Librarian

Science Librarian (Assistant Librarian) PI# 2060
Earl K. Long Library
University of New Orleans

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide general reference assistance, in person, by phone, and
by checking and responding to email reference questions.
* Work night and weekend shifts in rotation.
* Provide specialized research assistance/consultation services in
assigned subject areas.
* Keep abreast of key general reference tools, including both
subscription library databases and freely available web resources.
* Select materials in all formats, and manage the allocations for
assigned subject areas.
* Serve as liaison for faculty in those assigned academic departments.
* Create and maintain subject web pages in assigned areas.
* Teach information literacy classes to students and faculty in
assigned subject area(s).
* Provide instruction to freshman-level students in various
disciplines, as needed.

The librarian is also expected to participate in and contribute to the
work of internal committees and working groups as required, and to
meet the library's requirements for promotion and tenure.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited master's degree in Library
Science; demonstrated teaching ability; strong communication and
interpersonal skills; familiarity with information technology and
research tools in an academic library environment, including web-based
instructional technology; ability to work collegially and productively
with diverse groups in an urban academic setting; ability to adapt to
rapidly changing technologies and environments.
Preferred: Degree in a science discipline, and/or experience in
science reference, collection development, and instruction.

SALARY: This is a tenure-track 12-month academic faculty position at
the Assistant Librarian rank. Salary: $40,000.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be submitted by mail to the
address below, or electronically to: nmukherj@uno.edu. Applications
should include a cover letter addressing position qualifications, a
complete and current vitae, and contact information (including
telephone and email addresses) for three professional references.

Ms. Norma Mukherjee, Assistant to the Dean
Earl K. Long Library
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. Women, ethnic minorities, veterans
and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Government Documents Librarian/Subject Specialist

Government Documents Librarian/Subject Specialist
Earl K. Long Library
University of New Orleans

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serve as a liaison between the library, GPO and the Federal
Depository Library Program and insure compliance with GPO policies,
procedures, and reporting functions.
* Work with the Resources Department to ensure the accuracy of
bibliographic records.
* Increase the awareness of and promote the use of federal
documents within the library and to the University community.
* Provide general reference assistance, in person, by phone, and
by checking and responding to email reference questions.
* Work night and weekend shifts in rotation.
* Provide specialized research assistance/consultation services in
assigned subject areas.
* Keep abreast of key general reference tools, including both
subscription library databases and freely available web resources.
* Select materials in all formats, and manage the allocations for
assigned subject areas
* Serve as liaison for faculty in those assigned academic departments.
* Create and maintain subject web pages in assigned areas.
* Teach information literacy classes to students and faculty in
assigned subject area(s).
* Provide instruction to freshman-level students in various
disciplines, as needed.

The librarian is also expected to participate in and contribute to the
work of internal committees and working groups as required, and to
meet the library's requirements for promotion and tenure.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Required: ALA-accredited master's degree in
library science; demonstrated teaching ability; strong communication
and interpersonal skills; familiarity with information technology and
research tools in an academic library environment, including web-based
instructional technology; ability to work collegially and productively
with diverse groups in an urban academic setting; ability to adapt to
rapidly changing technologies and environments. Preferred: Experience
in working with government documents, reference experience in an
academic library.

SALARY & RANK: This is a tenure-track 12-month academic faculty
position at the Assistant Librarian rank. Salary: $40,000. The
University of New Orleans, a member of the Louisiana State University
system, is the state's urban research university

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications may be submitted by mail to the
address below, or electronically to: nmukherj@uno.edu . Applications
should include a cover letter addressing position qualifications, a
complete and current vitae, and contact information (including
telephone and email addresses) for three professional references.

Ms. Norma Mukherjee, Assistant to the Dean
Earl K. Long Library
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148.

CLOSING DATE: Applications accepted until position filled

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity employer. Women, ethnic minorities, veterans
and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Librarian VI, Region 2 Branch Coordinator

NEW POSITION
Librarian VI, Region 2 Branch Coordinator
SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Vacancy Number: 08-HQ-6

Full-Time

SUMMARY: Working closely with the Associate Director for Public
Services, this is highly responsible professional administrative
library work, which involves supervision of several major components
of the library system. Performs related and other work as required.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college;
attainment of a graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science
from an ALA-accredited university; at least 4 years of increasingly
responsible, full-time professional (position requiring MLS)
experience including supervisory experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Comprehensive knowledge of: (1) professional library principles and
practices; (2) public library functions, facilities, and operations;
(3) patron needs and library services to meet those needs; (4)
standard library automated system modules.

Demonstrated ability to: (1) administer complex operations and
long-range projects; (2) establish and maintain effective working
relationships with administrators, department heads, trustees,
employees, organizations, city/parish departments, and the public; (3)
supervise, train, and evaluate professional and paraprofessional
staff; (4) communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups
and individuals; (5) be proficient on the computer with various software.

GENERAL DUTIES

* Serves as supervisor of the managers of the Main Library's
Public Service Departments (Reference/Readers' Advisory, Circulation,
and Special Collections), the North Caddo Branch Library, the North
Shreveport Branch Library, and nine part-time parish branch libraries
(Belcher, Blanchard, Gilliam, Higginbotham-Bryson, Hosston, Means,
Mooringsport, Oil City, and Rodessa) and any substitutes assigned to
those facilities.
* This employee will supervise, train and evaluate the managers of the
departments and branches listed above. Works with each manager
closely to solve problems and develop staff. Consults with the
Associate Director for Public Services concerning needs of each branch.
* Deals with policy interpretation and application;
investigates/resolves inquiries and/or complaints; assists supervisors
with handling of these and other matters.
* Collects numerical and statistical data and writes reports.
Conducts and /or oversees special projects such as the writing of
specifications for branch-wide service contracts, negotiation of
contracts, and communication with service providers concerning
problems or violations of contract. Assists Associate Director for
Public Services and other Regional Branch Coordinators with projects
affecting all branches and public service departments.
* Presents programs on branch libraries and/or public services to
civic and other groups; trains staff in new procedures as required.
* Responds to after-hours security system calls at the library
branch if necessary
* Performs other necessary duties as required.

PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]

Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

THE LIBRARY

Shreve Memorial Library System is one of the largest public library
systems in Louisiana, with twenty-one branches and one bookmobile.
The library system has a combined holdings of over 665,000 items and
an annual budget which exceeds $10,500,000. Circulation for 2006 was
more than 1,236,000 (collect of 665,000+ items). The library has a
staff of 224 (72.5 FTE). The library implemented a new automated
system, SIRSI, in April 2003.

THE AREA

Shreveport (and sister city Bossier City) are two progressive cities
in Northwest Louisiana steeped in Southern style. Shreveport and
Bossier City are rich in attractions, festivals, cultural activities
and fine food. Shreveport-Bossier serves as the trade and cultural
center of the 200-mile radium extending into Arkansas, Louisiana and
Texas, known as the Ark-La-Tex. Some of the attractions include horse
racing from Louisiana Downs, one of the national's largest
thoroughbred racetracks, the American Rose Center, North America's
largest park dedicated to the rose, theater, ballet, opera, a
symphony, museums, outdoor recreation at local lakes and parks, five
dockside river boat casinos with entertainment districts on both sides
of the Red River, a variety of festivals year-round, and family
attractions including a Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX theater and
a water-park. With a low cost of living, Shreveport is a desirable
place to live.
http://www.shreveport-bossier.org/

BENEFITS

12 days vacation/year (with increases every other year), 11 paid
holidays/year + 1 personal day, 15 days sick leave/year. Medical,
dental and life insurance; library pays 60% of employee's and
dependents' insurance premiums. Excellent retirement system with the
City of Shreveport. Tuition reimbursement available, after one year
of employment. Good library support for continuing education and
attendance at conference.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Review of resumes will begin immediately and resumes will be accepted
until the position is filled.

STARTING DATE: Two weeks after selection

SALARY: $4962/month + benefits

CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial Library application must be submitted to
be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML
locations. Send application to Jennie Paxton, Human Resources
Coordinator, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA
71120-1523.

Contact Cindy Ortego (318) 226-5881 if you have questions regarding
the position. A criminal background check and a drug screening are
part of the pre-hire process. We do not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or non-job related
disability. Our facilities are non-smoking.

August 4, 2008

Jennie Paxton
HR Coordinator

Library Manager 3

Library Manager 3
Head of Technical Services
State Library of Louisiana

Application Deadline: September 4, 2008

Announcement Number: 55220

Pay level: A619

Minimum monthly: $3462.00; Maximum monthly: $7284.00

Duties: Incumbent will serve as Head of Technical Services Department
Expertise with MARC, LCSH, OCLC, AACR2R, ODC21, Horizon, metadata,
digitizing and both cataloging and management of electronic resources,
is highly desirable.

How to Apply: Complete two SF-10 (Applications) forms and send by
4:30 p.m. of closing date of this announcement to Department of
Culture, Recreation and Tourism, ATTN: Human Resources, P.O. Box
94361, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9361 or FAX to 225-342-7928. (FAILURE
TO SUBMIT 2 SF-10 FORMS WILL AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY YOU)

ASSISTANT DEAN OF THE LIBRARY

ASSISTANT DEAN OF THE LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE

SUMMARY:
The University of Louisiana at Monroe Library is seeking a dynamic,
energetic, knowledgeable librarian to provide leadership,
organization, and management skills as Assistant Dean of the Library.
This position works closely with the Dean in strategic planning and
top level decision making in all areas of collections, services, and
operations; works collaboratively with all library departments, units,
working groups, task forces, and committees to accomplish goals,
including planning and management of special projects and initiatives;
assists the Dean in all areas of financial and personnel
administration, including budget preparation and management,
recruitment, promotion and tenure; represents library interests
through membership on appropriate committees and by taking leadership
roles in the library and the university, coordinates communication and
outreach efforts, and serves as Acting Dean in the Dean's absence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides broad administrative responsibilities in areas of personnel
administration, library business operations, and general administration.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of one of the functional areas of
the ULM Library, incident reporting, and statistical gathering and
analysis for required reports of various departments and agencies such
as ACRL and the Institutional Research Office.
• Participates in administration and policy development on a
library-wide basis.
• Assists the Dean with operational, financial and personnel functions.
• Responsible for the following budget functions: monitors the
library's budget including personnel, student workers, supplies,
services, library materials accounts and grants accounts.
• Responsible for the following personnel functions: manages the
overall evaluation process for faculty and staff including annually
setting the calendars, reviewing the process, the forms used, and
meeting with supervisors to get feedback.
• Oversees the promotion and tenure review process for faculty;
provides input to the Dean on recruitment and hiring decisions.
• Oversees reviews and revises library-wide policies, procedures, and
guidelines.
• Participates in institutional effectiveness planning and reporting.
• Serve as the Library's administrative officer in the absence of the
Dean.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• ALA accredited MLS/MLIS;
• Minimum of five years of supervisory experience;
• Budget preparation and planning experience.
• Expertise in relevant software applications, including word
processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated successful experience in supervision and strategic
planning.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated analytical skills such as critical thinking,
quantitative analysis, time management and computer skills.
• Ten years of progressively responsible library administrative experience
• A record of administration and service.
• Commitments to diversity and open communication.
• Experience in working in two or more functional areas in an academic
library.
• A second masters degree or Ph.D.

SALARY:
This is a 12-month faculty tenure-track position, with a minimum
salary of $ 55,000.

The position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed
beginning September 15, 2008. Send a letter of application, names
with phone numbers and email addresses for at least three current
references, and a resume/vita to Donald R. Smith, Dean of the Library,
University of Louisiana at Monroe, 700 University Ave., Monroe, LA
71209-0720. Materials may also be emailed to dosmith@ulm.edu in Word,
rtf, or pdf format. An official transcript will be required for the
finalists. ULM offers a comprehensive benefits package and is an
AA/EOE employer.

Weekend Librarian (Part-time)

ELON UNIVERSITY
CAROL GROTNES BELK LIBRARY
August 4, 2008

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CURRENTLY ENROLLED MLIS STUDENTS ELIGIBLE


TITLE: Weekend Librarian (Part-time)

DEPARTMENT: Belk Library, Elon University

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Elon is looking for a service-oriented librarian who loves to function independently and is a good problem solver – a great opportunity for a Library School student looking to improve his or her skills. Librarian will provide reference services, and work with student assistants in circulation and computer support services, for sixteen (16) hours per weekend during the academic year. Schedule is 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sundays, with occasional additional hours optional. Some flexibility in hours may be possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master of Library Science required or in process. Appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted in unique circumstances. Some library experience and experience with electronic and print reference sources required, including completion of at least one reference course. Strong computer and interpersonal skills required. Ability to work independently.

STARTING DATE: September 6, 2008, or as soon thereafter as possible.

Applications accepted until filled.

For more information, please e-mail Kate Hickey, Library Director (hickey@elon.edu) or Teresa LePors, Coordinator of Public Services (lepors@elon.edu) and/or visit our website at www.elon.edu/library. If interested, apply at the Office of Human Resources, 314 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon, NC, or send letter of application, resume and list of three references (including phone numbers) to Office of Human Resources, 2070 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244.

Elon University complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal law requires proper identification of identity and employability prior to final consideration for this position. Credentials will be verified.
New employees paid by direct deposit only.
Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Librarian / Instructor

Librarian / Instructor
Delgado Community College
(Charity School of Nursing)
New Orleans, LA

Posted: 8/22/2008

Application Due: 9/7/2008

Job Description: Organizes and manages all aspects of library
activities at the Charity School of Nursing campus, including
developing library collections to support the nursing program through
the selection of books and other materials.

Minimum Qualifications: Three years of professional library work, two
years of which must have been at the supervisory level; effective oral
and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse
populations; ability to effectively work with groups; knowledge of
library online systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Five years of professional library work
during which three years were at the supervisory level or two years of
which were in a supervisory role in a community college library.

Minimum Education Requirements: Master of Library and Information
Science (MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American
Library Association.

To apply for this position, please visit the website
https://careers.dcc.edu

Application Information
Contact: Human Resources Department
Delgado Community College
Phone: 504-762-3015
Online App. Form: https://careers.dcc.edu

Head Librarian / Instructor

Head Librarian / Instructor
(West Bank Campus)
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA

Posted: 8/26/2008
Application Due: 9/9/2008

Job Description: Organizes and manages all aspects of library
activities at the West Bank Campus, including developing library
collections to support the curriculum through the selection of books
and other materials.

Minimum Qualifications: Three years of professional library work, two
years of which must have been at the supervisory level; effective oral
and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse
populations; ability to effectively work with groups; knowledge of
library online systems.

Preferred Qualifications: Five years of professional library work
during which three years were at the supervisory level or two years of
which were in a supervisory role in a community college library.

Minimum Education Requirements: Master of Library and Information
Science (MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American
Library Association.

To apply for this position, please visit the website
https://careers.dcc.edu

Application Information
Contact: Human Resources Department
Delgado Community College
Phone: 504-762-3015
Online App. Form: https://careers.dcc.edu

Acquisitions Librarian

Library Associates Companies/LAC is seeking an Acquisitions Librarian, preferably with a strong background in music, to assist with a long term project at the Tulane Libraries Recovery Center to rebuild its collections with the primary focus being the Tulane Music Collection. The Tulane Music Collection was partially destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The role of the Music Acquisitions librarian is to assist with purchasing items to replace lost materials and to rebuild the Music Collection into a world class collection. The librarian will work closely with the Tulane Library faculty and Music Faculty to select materials in both print and non print formats that will support the Music Curriculum at Tulane University. A strong background in Music Collection Development is a plus. Experience with the Voyager Acquisition system or similar ILS is required. In addition the successful candidate will need to be able to work in a Team Environment as part of the Tulane Recovery Center Team. The job starts in late August 2008 and continues for approximately 2 years and possibly longer.

To Apply
For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@libraryassociates.com , with a courtesy copy to Brad Rogers, brogers@libraryassociates.com.
Benefits and compensation package;
Please reference position title AND the position ID #994 as the subject line of your email.




Patty De Anda
Communications Coordinator
Library Associates Companies
6500 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2240
Los Angeles, CA 90048
800 987 6794 toll free
323 302 9439 local
323 852 1093 fax
www.libraryassociates.com
pdeanda@libraryassociates.com