The University of Miami Libraries seeks a creative, innovative individual to provide leadership in the content, technology and effective user interfaces of the Libraries web presence and promotes user-centered resources, digital services, and technologies designed to enhance the user experience.

UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is one of the nation’s leading research universities in a community of extraordinary diversity and international vitality. The University is privately supported, non-sectarian institution, located in Coral Gables, Florida, on a 260-acre subtropical campus. The University comprises 11 degree granting schools and colleges, including Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Communication, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, and Marine and Atmospheric Science.

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The Mendik Library of the New York Law School, an independent and dynamic urban law center in the heart of downtown Manhattan, seeks a highly motivated and innovative librarian to manage our Innovative Interfaces, Inc. integrated library system, bibliographic utilities and electronic resources.   The library holds a collection of approximately 525,000 volumes and offers a full range of electronic subscriptions to support the needs of more than 75 faculty and 1500 students in both day and evening divisions. Please visit our  website (http://www.nyls.edu) for more information about NYLS.

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The Mendik Library of the New York Law School, an independent and dynamic urban law center in the heart of downtown Manhattan, seeks a highly motivated and innovative librarian to manage our Innovative Interfaces, Inc. integrated library system, bibliographic utilities and electronic resources. The library holds a collection of approximately 525,000 volumes and offers a full range of electronic subscriptions to support the needs of more than 75 faculty and 1500 students in both day and evening divisions. Please visit our website (http://www.nyls.edu) for more information about NYLS.

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Director, Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service
Closes November 28, 2008
Salem, OR

Chemeketa Community College is seeking a Director for the Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library Service (CCRLS). The Director Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the activities and staff of CCRLS. CCRLS works with public libraries in the College’s 3 county district of Polk, Marion, and
Yamhill to provide library automation, courier, governance and other services. The director oversees the staff providing those services, manages budgets, plans technology and serves as a liaison to the college administration and other organizations.

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The Principal Cataloger/Assistant Department Head plans and manages the staff (7 FTE) and daily operations of the Serials, Monograph, Copy-Cataloging and Catalog Maintenance Units of the Cataloging & Metadata Services Department. Responsibilities include serving as a resource person regarding cataloging issues both within the Department and in other areas of the Libraries. The Principal Cataloger performs original and complex cataloging and authority work for all types of formats and manages and contributes to cataloging and metadata for digital projects. Leads or coordinates selected cataloging projects to be either outsourced or managed internally. As a member of the Cataloging Management Committee, the Principal Cataloger participates in developing local cataloging policies and procedures, and in local implementation of changes in national standards, rules and best practices for cataloging. In consultation with the Department Head and appropriate staff, the position will help to determine needs, design training curricula including coordinating and delivering training and establishing performance standards for cataloging staff. The Principal Cataloger is expected to maintain awareness of and engagement with national and international trends and developments in cataloging and metadata standards, bibliographic and authority control, and knowledge management. Other duties include participation in library committees, task forces, and special projects, particularly those related to cataloging, metadata application and bibliographic control. The position reports to the Head of the Cataloging & Metadata Services Department. Working hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

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Scope
The collection development librarian is responsible for developing a collection development policy that values a balanced collection in all areas of the curriculum and for all bibliographic and physical formats, including digital. The successful candidate will have the knowledge and experience to assess the collection. Working with library faculty and staff, and teaching faculty, he or she will possess the leadership and management skills to develop new collection policy and to successfully implement that policy. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position and reports directly to the Library Director. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive salary range (minimum salary of $45,000 at Instructor level).

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University of Houston-Clear Lake seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to oversee electronic information resources for the Alfred R. Neumann Library.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree of Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program to be completed no later than December 2008. Coursework related to electronic resources management, technical services, or cataloging. Strong, effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented, rapidly changing environment. Ability to form and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of electronic resources, including issues relating to their sources, acquisitions, organization, and use. Experience with database, spreadsheets and internet searching. Knowledge of standard practices in the evaluation, selection, licensing and acquisition of electronic information resources. Security sensitive - must pass criminal history check before an offer will be made.

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Western Washington University Libraries seeks a librarian with flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative, and decisiveness to provide leadership and direction to its Instruction and Research Services Department. This key position is responsible for developing a vision for implementing and assessing the Libraries’ instruction and reference services for students, faculty and staff in support of their research, teaching and learning. This person will enhance a well-established and successful academic department liaison program, incorporate best practices into instruction and reference services, and promote the use of emerging technologies. The successful candidate must be an accomplished leader, skilled in managing change, and flexible in response to user expectations.

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Join one of the most progressive and innovative centers for higher learning in the UAE and help shape the future -yours and ours.

The Higher Colleges of Technology fosters an environment that both desires and produces excellence. From 16 modern campuses, our 16,000+ students enjoy the opportunity to learn and grow, becoming the foundations for tomorrow- taught by the experts of today.

Join one of the United Arab Emirates’ premier organizations and work in a culturally diverse environment. If you’ve ever wanted to pursue a safe and rewarding adventure with the opportunity to travel and contribute to the development of a nation and its place in the world, HCT is the chance you’ve been waiting for! Check out our website: http://recruit.hct.ac.ae/
Librarian http://recruit.hct.ac.ae/job_details.asp?job_seq=14263

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The University

Zayed University, a premier university in the United Arab Emirates, is an innovative institution based on an international model of higher education. With 600 faculty and staff serving 4,000 students across two main campuses - as well as satellite locations - in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the University prepares graduates to become leaders in government, business, civil society, and family life. The University expects its graduates to be fully bilingual in English and Arabic, proficient in the use of computing technology, and strong in quantitative and research skills. The language of business and instruction at the University is English.

Zayed University is fully accredited in the U.A.E. as well as by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in the U.S.A.

The United Arab Emirates is a progressive country known for its high standard of living and its safe and family-friendly environment.

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