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  DATE LISTED: April 14, 2009 TITLE: E-Resources Cataloger LIBRARY: UNC Chapel Hill University Library CITY: Chapel Hill, NC NOTE: The University and the Libraries The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities. The Region The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. SALARY: This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council. QUALIFICATIONS: Required:  ALA-accredited MLS.  Demonstrated knowledge of electronic resources cataloging.  Working knowledge of online library systems, OCLC, AACR2R, LCRI, LCSH, MARC21 formats, and authority control.  Solid computer skills including spreadsheet and database applications.  Excellent oral and written communication skills; effective organizational and interpersonal skills; and the ability to work cooperatively and flexibly with a wide variety of staff in a rapidly changing environment.  Preferred: Cataloging experience in an academic or research library setting or cataloging experience with electronic resources.  Experience with Innovative's Millennium system and MarcEdit software.  Supervisory experience.  Familiarity with electronic resources standards and related initiatives, and NACO or other PCC programs.  DUTIES: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative and knowledgeable librarian to serve in the position of E-Resources Cataloger. The E-Resources Cataloger will work in the E-Resources & Serials Management (ESM) Department within a collegial environment of e-resources specialists. The E-Resources Cataloger will serve as the ESM Department’s specialist and liaison on issues of bibliographic control and metadata related to electronic resources of all types, with a focus on commercially-produced resources for monographic titles.  This position reports to the Head of the E-Resources & Serials Management Department.   The E-Resources Cataloger: catalogs electronic resources including e-books, electronic databases, websites and other electronic formats (primarily monographs and integrating resources) using OCLC’s Connexion Client and the library’s Innovative Interfaces local system; supervises one full-time support staff member who performs cataloging and maintenance functions for electronic resources; may train and supervise student assistants; communicates with vendors regarding the availability of catalog records; oversees and manages loads of vendor records for electronic resources, assuring their quality and accessibility; develops and maintains an understanding of issues related to the cataloging of e-resources; contributes to the professional dialogue to improve service and enhance access to library resources; contributes authority records to the national authority files. AVAILABLE: May 1, 2009 APPLY BY: Review of applications will begin on April 27, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date. TO APPLY: Please visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/searchCriteria.do?type=N and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.lib.unc.edu/ An Equal Opportunity Employer.

  DATE LISTED: April 14, 2009 TITLE: Original Cataloger LIBRARY: UNC Chapel Hill University Library CITY: Chapel Hill, NC NOTE: The University and the Libraries The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities. The Region The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. SALARY: This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are represented on the faculty council. QUALIFICATIONS: Required:  ALA-accredited MLS. Fluency in written Spanish. Cataloging experience in an academic or research library setting. Working knowledge of online library systems, AACR2R, LCRI, LCSH, MARC21 formats, and authority control. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and flexibly with a wide variety of staff in a rapidly changing environment. Commitment to a high level of service to faculty, staff, and students. Commitment to professional participation in areas relevant to the position. Preferred:  Experience with: Innovative's Millennium system; NACO, BIBCO or other PCC programs; electronic cataloging support tools, such as Classification Web and Cataloger’s Desktop; cataloging electronic resources.  Reading knowledge of Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, or additional native languages of Latin America. Academic training in Latin American studies. DUTIES: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an energetic and collaborative librarian to serve as an Original Cataloger.  This Original Cataloger is primarily responsible for original and complex adaptive cataloging of monographs in Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as native Indian languages of Latin America.  This individual also consults with colleagues as needed regarding cataloging of Latin American and Iberian materials in other formats and in order to resolve complex cataloging situations.  This Original Cataloger also shares responsibility for original and complex adaptive cataloging of English language monographs.  This position supervises one paraprofessional staff member, an adaptive cataloger.    The Original Catalogers work in a collegial environment of cataloging specialists. Cataloging is done using OCLC’s Connexion Client and the library’s Innovative Interfaces local system. The position is in the Original/Adaptive Section of Resource Description & Management and reports to the head of the department. Catalogers at the UNC Libraries contribute national-level cataloging through NACO, BIBCO, and other PCC programs. AVAILABLE: May 1, 2009 APPLY BY: Review of applications will begin on April 27, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date. TO APPLY: Please visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/searchCriteria.do?type=N and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Review of applications will begin on April 27, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date An equal opportunity employer.

  DATE LISTED: April 14, 2009 TITLE: E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian LIBRARY: UNC Chapel Hill University Library CITY: Chapel Hill, NC NOTE: The University and the Libraries The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities. The Region The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. SALARY: This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are represented on the faculty council. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS.  Academic library experience.  Demonstrated experience with issues and practices involved in the acquisition and maintenance of e-resources collections, including licensing and a knowledge of publishing practices and trends.  General knowledge of a range of software applications supporting access to online collections and associated technologies.  Aptitude for detail oriented work, including strong analytical and problem solving skills.  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment with diverse groups of library staff.  Proficiency with spreadsheet programs and familiarity with relational database programs.  Strong commitment to public service. Preferred: Three or more years of related experience in a large academic library.  Experience using library management and electronic resources systems such as Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium and ERM software, Serials Solutions 360 products.  Supervisory experience, particularly in electronic resources or other technical services operations.  Understanding of business and licensing models, their budget implications, and the ability to clearly communicate that understanding.  Involvement in professional development activities, including research and participation in professional organizations.  Knowledge of standards initiatives such as COUNTER, SUSHI, SERU, and ONIX-PL. DUTIES: The University Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented librarian to serve as manager of the E-Resources Acquisitions Section in the E-Resources & Serials Management Department.    Staff in E-Resources & Serials Management work together as a collaborative, service-oriented team that strives to ensure students, faculty, and staff have easy access to the broad range of research publications provided through the University Library.  Under the general direction of the Department Head, the E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian plays a leadership role within the E-Resources Acquisitions Section whose activities span the acquisition, licensing, access management, renewals, record maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic resources.  The individual in this position works closely with colleagues throughout the Library who share the goal of supporting the teaching and research mission of the University. The E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian provides leadership in the acquisition, maintenance, and support of the electronic resources offered by the University Library, and participates in management and policy development for e-resources and serials in support of University Library priorities.  The Librarian is responsible for: reviewing workflows for efficiency and effectiveness; documenting procedures; and contributing to a wide variety of initiatives pertaining to e-access and serials.  The E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian supervises 2.5 FTE whose primary assignments involve the acquisition, implementation, maintenance, and front-line service of electronic resource collections.  The Librarian: leads contract and license negotiations with information providers in coordination with team members in the Library; develops and implements plans for the efficient and effective processing of electronic resources data, including the recording and maintenance of licensing details for the collections; and participates in and plans training and continuing education programs for selectors regarding e-resources workflows, general licensing needs, and usage statistics.  Additionally, the E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian represents the Library with relevant consortial, state, and national organizations. AVAILABLE: June 1, 2009 APPLY BY: Please visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/searchCriteria.do?type=N and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references. TO APPLY: Please visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/searchCriteria.do?type=N and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.lib.unc.edu/ An equal opportunity employer.

  DATE LISTED: April 14, 2009 TITLE: Audio/Visual and Oral History Collections Archivist LIBRARY: J. Murrey Atkins Library CITY: Charlotte, NC NOTE: The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a rapidly growing, research-intensive University offering nearly 25,000 students a variety of undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs in seven academic colleges. Its 1,000 acre wooded campus is within easy driving distance to the city’s performing arts, cultural, and professional sports events, as well as a wide variety of regional recreational activities. With over 1.5 million people in the greater metropolitan area, Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the nation in one of the fastest growing regions in the country. J. Murrey Atkins Library is a vital academic center facilitating intellectual discovery and the exchange of ideas for the University community and surrounding region. The Library collects and disseminates relevant scholarly materials, provides a stimulating environment for learning and collaboration, embraces emerging technologies, and promotes lifelong learning. For further details about the Library, please consult our web site: http://library.uncc.edu. As the central archive for the history of the greater Charlotte region, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections is dedicated to preserving and sharing the past. Through collection and collaboration, Atkins Library Special Collections enhances research at all levels and connects communities and individuals to the documentary, photographic, and audio/visual history of the region. For additional information about the Special Collections Department please visit: http://specialcollections.uncc.edu. SALARY: Excellent benefits package - Salary – competitive and dependent upon education and experience. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or other relevant master’s degree required One to three years of professional level experience, in special collections departments in libraries or archives, or equivalent combination of specialized training through formal education and internships. Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively as a member of a group in a changing environment Working knowledge of preservation best practices and standards for film, video, photographic, and audio materials Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in archival administration and in historical scholarship, methodology, and the use of sources. Ability to relate to users at a variety of educational levels. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting unit policies and procedures. Record of successful performance of duties in prior job(s). Knowledge of the history of North Carolina or the South preferred. Ability to climb ladders and to lift boxes weighing up to 40 lbs. to retrieve materials for researchers. Evidence of professional growth and mastery of ASERL competencies relevant to the specific job assignment. DUTIES: The J. Murrey Atkins Library’s Special Collections Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking an Audio/Visual and Oral History Collections Archivist to promote, preserve, and manage the department’s Audio/Visual and Oral History holdings. Position Information: Full-time - Faculty status. Librarians are expected to show evidence of ongoing professional development and services to the profession. Reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Special Collections Experience: Demonstrable experience working with film, video, photographic, and/or audio materials Demonstrable experience with digital video and audio equipment, files and formats, compression codecs, and web delivery Demonstrable experience in the application of metadata standards such as Dublin Core, AACR2/MARC, TEI, or EAD Demonstrable experience in the design and creation of web pages Demonstrable experience with digitization issues, processes, and techniques. Demonstrable experience in organizing materials, establishing intellectual control, and providing access through the use of appropriate standards in information technology. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Attributes: Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Responsibilities: Manages audio/visual holdings in department’s collections, including analog and digital film, video, audio, and photographic materials Works with colleagues in department to ensure proper storage and handling of audio/visual materials Provides guidance for preservation of and access to audio/visual materials, including film, video, photographic, and audio materials Seeks out and applies for external funding to pursue preservation and access projects for audio/visual materials Manages Oral History Collection. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: evaluating methods to: organize and provide accessibility to the collection; coordinating continued development and maintenance of the New South Voices oral history database and general web pages for the Oral History Collection and for other collections as assigned, working closely with the Library Webmaster and the digital services librarian; establishing priorities for collecting interviews and identifying potential interviewees advising individuals outside the department on all aspects of developing and managing oral history projects and on technical details involving equipment, etc. supervising part-time workers. Actively promotes use of all the department’s collections by seeking out university faculty and students, historic site and museum personnel, and members of the scholarly community and general public who could benefit from the department’s services. Provides instructional classes on campus and makes presentations to non-university groups, incorporating the advantages of technology with traditional techniques. Prepares displays, including exhibits on the Web. Shares responsibility for reference service in Special Collections on a more or less equal basis with other department faculty and staff. Other duties as assigned. AVAILABLE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. APPLY BY: Open until filled TO APPLY: Only electronic applications will be accepted: https://jobs.uncc.edu (Search Faculty Vacancies - Position #9294). The following Application Materials must be attached to your electronic submission: Your letter of interest indicating your qualifications for this position Resume Supporting documentation relevant to job requirements, which may include finding aids, web pages, grant application or reports, etc. authored by the applicant Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references* * The Search Committee will not contact references without contacting the candidate first and verifying permission. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For additional information about UNCC visit our Web site: http://www.uncc.edu. Members of minority groups, persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply for this position. AA/EOE

   

  DATE LISTED: April 14, 2009 TITLE: Systems Librarian LIBRARY: Wake Forest University CITY: Winston-Salem, NC NOTE: Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, graduate and professional education. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top thirty national universities. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. From its founding, the university adopted the motto “pro humanitate” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For quick facts about the University, go to www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position is appointed to Library Faculty ranks as established by Wake Forest University. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA.  Experience with database design, reporting, and management including SQL, Oracle, & client reporting applications required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. DUTIES: Wake Forest University seeks a collaborative, innovative and service-oriented Librarian with strong open-source programming skills to serve as the Systems Librarian for the Z. Smith Reynolds Library.  The Systems Librarian will design, implement, and manage software to extend and integrate commercial, open source, and locally developed software.  This position will be central in the development and implementation of next generation information systems to accomplish the library’s goal of migrating to open source environments. The Systems Librarian performs system analysis and application development to facilitate the use of technology in the library; manages the Integrated Library System and consults and collaborates with faculty and staff on library information technology initiatives.  This Librarian will also provide support to faculty, staff and students on library-related systems, software, and hardware; provide user instruction for the students, faculty, and University community and serve as the library liaison and subject specialist for departments as needed.  This is a twelve month position, with Library Faculty status and rank and reports to the Assistant Head for Technology Services. The Z. Smith Reynolds Library, with a collection of over 1.7 million volumes, materials expenditures of $3.5 million, and operating budget over $7 million, serves over 4,000 students in the undergraduate College, the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Divinity School of Wake Forest University.  AVAILABLE: Review of applications begins May 1st, 2009.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Position start date no sooner than July 1, 2009.  APPLY BY: Open until filled TO APPLY: For full position description and application instructions, visitwww.wfu.edu/hr/careers FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A Wake Forest University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status.

   

  DATE LISTED: April 14, 2009 TITLE: Scholarly Communication Librarian LIBRARY: Wake Forest University CITY: Winston Salem, NC NOTE: Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, graduate and professional education. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top thirty national universities. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. From its founding, the university adopted the motto “pro humanitate” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For quick facts about the University, go to www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html The Z. Smith Reynolds Library, with a collection of over 1.7 million volumes, materials expenditures of $3.5 million, and operating budget over $7 million, serves over 4,000 students in the undergraduate College, the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Divinity School of Wake Forest University.  SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position is appointed to Library Faculty ranks as established by Wake Forest University. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, plus at least two years experience in an academic library. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. DUTIES: Wake Forest University seeks a collaborative, innovative and service-oriented Librarian to lead the Z. Smith Reynolds Library’s Scholarly Communication initiative, transforming the University’s landscape of scholarly communication from traditional to 21st century models for Open Access, scholarship and publishing.  The successful Librarian will manage the University’s institutional repository initiative, Wake Space, including policy development; content recruitment; faculty outreach; system administration and documentation; training of staff and repository users; coordinates IR-related liaison/faculty activities and assessment of the service; designs, develops and implements all aspects of the ZSR Library Open Access Publishing Program; provides user instruction for students, faculty, and the University community; serves as the library liaison and subject specialist for departments as needed. This is a twelve month position, with Library Faculty status and rank and reports to the Head of Research, Instruction and Technology Services. AVAILABLE: Review of applications begins May 1st, 2009.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Position start date no sooner than July 1, 2009.  APPLY BY: Open until filled TO APPLY: For full position description and application instructions, visit www.wfu.edu/hr/careers FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A Wake Forest University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status.

   

   

   

   

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