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Mon Mar 1 20:21:49 1999
Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 17:44:51 -0600
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5 Positions, 317 Lines
1) Art & Architecture Slide Curator, City College of New York
2) Head of Reference, City College of New York
3) Librarian for ILL & Document Delivery Services, North Carolina St.
4) Electronic Reference Services Librarian, University of Colorado
5) Electronic Services Librarian, University of Tennessee
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From: Pamela Gillespie <prgcc@scisun.sci.ccny.cuny.edu>
Position: Art & Architecture Slide Curator (HEO Assistant)
Department: Library
CUNY Personnel Vacancy Notice No.: MP-173
Description of duties: The City College Library is seeking a
service-oriented, innovative and enthusiastic visual resources specialist
willing and able to work effectively in a demanding environment. The
Slide Curator is responsible for managing and staffing the two analog
slide collections of the Art Department and the School of Architecture,
in consultation with those units; for training and scheduling hourly
personnel; for planning and developing digital access to visual
resources, including the creation of a digital Image Center incorporating
cutting-edge imaging technology and technology-based information systems;
for providing reference services and research assistance to users in
support of the curriculum and student and faculty scholarship in art and
architecture; for providing instruction in the use and critical
evaluation of information resources and systems including the World Wide
Web; and for performing collection development and maintenance duties for
visual resources. Reports to the Chief Librarian.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of
relevant experience working in a visual resources collection containing
slides. Preferred: Background in art or architecture and graduate
work in these or a related subject discipline. Working knowledge of major
online information services, scanning and imaging systems, multimedia
software, Mac, HTML, Windows applications and Internet structure and
access. Ability to assess and integrate appropriate complex and rapidly
evolving information technologies into the collections and instructional
program. Copy photography experience and familiarity with installation of
displays or exhibits and standard museum methods (basic preservation,
proper storage, inventory control of works of art).
Salary: $32,062-$55,930, commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Liberal fringe benefits. Appointment effective 9/1/99.
Application deadline is May 1, 1999.
Applicants should submit a current vita and three letters of
recommendation to:
Prof. Pamela Gillespie
Chief Librarian
The City College, CUNY
Convent Avenue at 138th St.
New York, NY 10031
The City College of New York offers a rich program of
undergraduate and graduate study through its College of Liberal Arts and
Science, along with professional schools in Engineering, Medicine,
Education and Architecture. For more information, please visit our web
site at www.ccny.cuny.edu.
[http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/positions/art_arch_slide_cur.html]
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From: Pamela Gillespie <prgcc@scisun.sci.ccny.cuny.edu>
Position: Head of Reference (Associate Professor)
Department: Library
CUNY Personnel Vacancy Notice No.: FY-177
Description of duties: The Head of Reference supervises a team of
full-and part-time professional librarians delivering reference services,
supervises collection development and manages library instruction,
microforms, the reference collection and the development of user
education materials. Responsible for Information Desk and student
assistant scheduling and managing hourly personnel budgets. Trains
colleagues in new technologies and services, develops and revises
Division programs, serves at the Reference Desk (including evenings and
weekends), and engages in instruction and web site content development.
Reports to the Chief of Public Services.
Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS and second master's or Ph.D.; at
least 5 years of experience in an academic library, preferably in an
urban multicultural setting; significant supervisory experience;
proficiency in the use of electronic information resources and library
technology; dynamic service delivery; staff training and information
literacy programs. Ability to meet the responsibilities and requirements
of a tenure-track appointment, including research, publishing, and
involvement in professional organizations.
Salary: $41,780-$55,930, commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Tenure track position. Liberal fringe benefits. Appointment
effective 9/1/99.
Application deadline is May 1, 1999.
Applicants should submit a current vita and three letters of
recommendation to:
Prof. Pamela Gillespie
Chief Librarian
The City College, CUNY
Convent Avenue at 138th St.
New York, NY 10031
The City College of New York offers a rich program of
undergraduate and graduate study through its College of Liberal Arts and
Science, along with professional schools in Engineering, Medicine,
Education and Architecture. For more information, please visit our web
site at www.ccny.cuny.edu.
[http://www.ccny.cuny.edu/positions/head_ref_lib.html]
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From: carolyn@unity.ncsu.edu
Subject: ILL Leadership Position at NCSU
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Vacancy Announcement
Librarian for Interlibrary and Document Delivery Services
The North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications and
nominations for the position of Librarian for Interlibrary and Document
Delivery Services. The NCSU Libraries, operating in a technologically
sophisticated environment, is aggressively pursuing the development and
improvement of user-centered delivery services of physical and digital
materials. The Libraries is seeking a customer-focused, creative,
action-oriented individual with proven leadership skills and a
demonstrated interested in providing excellent interlibrary and document
delivery services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity
to develop a rapidly expanding area that includes interlibrary and
document delivery services, and that will include delivery of materials
to on-campus users, to distance learners, and to extension agents. The
current unit is one of three in the Access and Delivery Services
Department and is composed of 1 librarian (this position), 5 support
staff and 4 FTE student assistants. Last year, NCSU Libraries provided
almost 19,000 items and borrowed 14,000 items through delivery services.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Head of Access and Delivery Services, has
responsibility for developing, managing, and improving an array of
on-campus and off-campus delivery services. Works with the department
head and two other librarians as a part of a management team committed
to continual improvement of services in the areas of access services,
current periodicals, interlibrary and document delivery services,
microforms, and media. Leads the library in innovative customer-focused,
cost-effective delivery services. Participates in library-wide policy
development related to resource sharing. Works closely with photocopy
services which is responsible for providing journal articles requested
by other libraries. Establishes and maintains performance measures for
delivery service activities; evaluates and revises delivery services
workflows and search methodologies. Monitors, tests, and implements new
technologies; serves as liaison to the Triangle Research Libraries
Network for delivery services issues. Serves on library-wide committees
and task forces, and is active professionally.
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum three years relevant library
experience. Significant experience in bibliographic searching and
verification using various tools, databases, and online catalogs such as
OCLC, DIALOG, etc. Familiarity with new and emerging technologies, and
a strong client-centered orientation. Ability to work in a rapidly
changing environment characterized by a growing demand for services.
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate clearly,
knowledgeably, and personably, both orally and in writing.
Preferred: Three years relevant post-MLS experience; management or
supervisory experience. Demonstrated analytical and statistical skills.
The University and the Libraries
North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh within the
Research Triangle. This region of North Carolina encompasses one of the
nation's premier concentrations of academic, corporate, and public
research. The area offers outstanding opportunities for professional
growth and an exceptional quality of life.
As one of the nation's outstanding land-grant universities, NC State
offers degrees through the Colleges of Engineering, Agriculture and Life
Sciences, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Humanities and Social
Sciences, Management, Education and Psychology, Veterinary Medicine,
Forest Resources, Textiles, and the School of Design. As the largest
academic institution in the state, NC State enrolls 28,000 students and
offers doctoral degrees in 49 fields of study. The university ranks
seventh nationally in research support from private industry and ninth
in the number of patents awarded.
The library system consists of a central library and branch libraries
for design, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine, and
maintains an affiliation with a separately administered learning
resources library and African-American Cultural Center reading room.
With a staff of 316 FTE, the Libraries has over 2.7 million volumes in
its collection, acquires more than 35,000 print and electronic serials,
and has a total annual budget of nearly $20 million, with over $8
million allocated to collections.
The NCSU Libraries is a founding member of SOLINET and a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, and
the Center for Research Libraries. Duke University, the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, and NC
State form the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN), with combined
resources approaching 12 million volumes, and collections budgets
totaling more than $23 million.
For more information about the NCSU Libraries, visit our home page at:
www.lib.ncsu.edu
For more information about jobs at the NCSU Libraries, visit
www.lib.ncsu.edu/libraries/personnel/jobs/
Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with
experience. Librarians have academic status without tenure or rank.
Benefits include: 26 days vacation, 12 days sick leave; health
insurance (comprehensive major medical or HMO); and state, TIAA/CREF or
other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life,
disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are available.
Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North
Carolina is available.
Recruiting Schedule
Position available immediately. Review of applications will begin March
22, 1999. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Candidates are encouraged to apply by the review date above to receive
full consideration.
To apply, send cover letter (including title of position), resume, and
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current,
professional references to: Wendy L. Scott, Office of Personnel
Services; Box 7111, NCSU Libraries; Raleigh, NC 27695-7111
In its commitment to diversity and equity, North Carolina State
University seeks applications from women, minorities, and persons with
disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
process should contact
Sophia Stone, NCSU Libraries Personnel Services office, at (919)515-3522
or sophia_stone@ncsu.edu.
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From: gloria smothermon <gsmother@brain.uccs.edu>
Subject: Job Announcement
Please add the following job announcement to your list server. We will
not begin to review applications until April 9, so please post until then.
ELECTRONIC REFERENCE SERVICES LIBRARIAN
DUTIES: Coordinate electronic reference services, develop and maintain
the library's web pages, manage the library's CD-ROM network; general
reference desk; bibliographic instruction; collection development and
liaison with selected academic departments; participation in library
policy formulation; campus and professional service and research or
creative work.
REQUIRED: MLS from ALA accredited school; minimum of two years library
reference experience; experience with web page development, CD-ROM network
and NT servers.
DESIRABLE: Experience with Innovative Interfaces Webpac; bibliographic
instruction experience.
SALARY: Minimum of $32,444 for a 12-month/year tenure-track faculty
appointment.
BENEFITS: Full benefits package, including retirement and 22 days
vacation.
APPLICATION: Send letter of application outlining qualifications for the
position, a full resume, and the names and phone numbers of three
references to Christina M. Martinez, Head of User Services, Kraemer Family
Library, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, P.O. Box 7150,
Colorado Springs, CO 80933-7150. Applications will be reviewed beginning
April 9, 1999.
APPOINTMENT: Position available July 1, 1999. The University of Colorado
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Gloria Smothermon
Kraemer Family Library
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
719-262-3068
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From: Lois Bellamy <lbellamy@UTMEM1.UTMEM.EDU>
Subject: Position-Electronic Services
The Health Sciences Library & Biocommunications Center at the University
of Tennessee, Memphis seeks candidates for the position of
Instructor/Assistant Professor & Electronic Services Librarian. Under
the direction of the Electronic Services Coordinator, manages, improves
and supports the library's microcomputer hardware and software. While
mainly responsible for staff, reading room and electronic classroom
computers, coordinates acquisition and installation of general purpose
software packages with multimedia lab.Tenure track faculty position.
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited library school. Technical and
troubleshooting experience with both Macintosh and Wintel microcomputer
hardware and software.Self-motivated with the ability to set and attain
goals effectively. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to
work with all levels of staff. Ability to function in a service-oriented
environment. Strong oral and written communciations skills. Experience
in teaching or training.
Minimum salary $32,000 with excellent fringe benefits.
Send letter of application, vitae, and the names of 3 professional
references to Lois Bellamy, Associate Professor and Electronic Services
Coordinator, Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center,
University of Tennessee, Memphis, 877 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38163.
Applications received by June 30, 1999 will be given first
consideration. The position is open until filled. A full description of
the position is available at http://library.utmem.edu.
UT,Memphis is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer.
