East Asian Reference/Instruction Librarian

University Libraries, University of Colorado at Boulder
The East Asian Reference/Instruction Librarian is a tenure stream faculty position reporting to the Faculty Director for Reference and Instructional Services. Duties include general and specialized reference in the social sciences and humanities with possible expanded areas associated with a one-desk concept; classroom teaching as part of an active library instruction program; selecting library materials in the areas of East Asian

Languages, primarily Chinese and/or Japanese and other commonly taught Asian languages; and guiding collection management decisions related to the East Asian collection. This position serves as the primary liaison to the East Asian Languages and Civilizations Department and the Center for Asian Studies and assumes primary responsibility for the development and delivery of services for students and faculty in these units. In addition, this position will work closely with a grant-funded Bibliographer for Asian Languages and Studies.
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County of Delaware

Delaware County Library System

Department: Library Services

Job Title: Training Coordinator (position control # 07002470)
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:
The Delaware County Library System Administrative Headquarters is a department of county government charged with supporting public library service to 550,000 county residents. DCLS is designated by the State Library of Pennsylvania as a District Library Center. Funding is received from the State of Pennsylvania, the County of Delaware and various grant funds. The 26 public libraries in the county are member of DCLS. Each library maintains its autonomy, yet cooperates with the programs and services offered by DCLS. A seven-member board of library directors sets policy for DCLS. Four non-public libraries are associate members of DCLS and contract to receive services.
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Public Services Librarian

P.H. Welshimer Memorial Library, Milligan College, Tennessee
Milligan College, a Christian liberal arts college in eastern Tennessee, is looking for a creative and customer-focused individual to bring new energy and professional competence to the position of Public Services Librarian.
You will manage all technical aspects of Circulation and Patron Services. You will supervise student workers, and motivate them to excellence in customer service. You will put your creativity and initiative to work to design events and outreach opportunities that promote the Library as a primary destination for the Milligan College learning community.
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Director of Libraries, Mercyhurst College
LOCATION: Hammermill Library, Erie campus

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mercyhurst College seeks an experienced and creative professional to lead Hammermill Library. The successful candidate will be able to develop and articulate a clear vision of the library’s role in fulfilling the college’s educational mission and strategic goals.
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Technology and Metadata Librarian

Library and Learning Resources

Zayed University

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

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 3,000 students across two main campuses - as well as satellite locations - in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, 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. and is a candidate for accreditation with 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.

The Opportunity

The Technology and Metadata Librarian supports the library operations by maintaining the library systems, incorporating new technologies and implementing innovative solutions that enhance learning and research. In a role that broadens traditional technical services responsibilities, this position coordinates changes to the integrated library system, manages bibliographic record loads, coordinates database maintenance routines, catalogs print and multimedia materials, engages in cooperative technology projects and serves the University as an integral resource within the library.

The Responsibilities

* Maintaining library information technology programs using a broad range of software and hardware.

* Working collaboratively with library staff and other campus units to implement and support digital projects and services including the library Web site.

* Managing bibliographic data loads and database maintenance routines.

* Cataloging materials in all formats.

* Helping with troubleshooting hardware and software on both campuses.

* Recommending innovative initiatives to expand library services.

* Training staff on the use of technology, databases and library systems. May participate in information literacy programs.

* Working with other technical services and systems librarians locally, in the region and internationally.

The Requirements

* Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program or its equivalent.

* Knowledge of current library information technologies.

* Knowledge of current library bibliographic standards and cataloging rules.

* Strong communication and organizational skills.

* Experience working with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. desirable.

The Benefits

The University’s benefits package is highly attractive with competitive salaries free of tax in the United Arab Emirates, housing, furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and subsidized healthcare for the employee.

To Apply

Visit our Web site at www.zu.ac.ae. In addition to completing the online application form, attach one document containing a letter of application, a current CV, and the names and contact details of three referees.

Appointment start date: August 2007

Head of Collections - New Opening: Dynamic urban university library in exciting, affordable city, seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and strong commitment to collections and public service for the position of Head of Collections, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) University Libraries. Position reports to the Assistant Director for Technical Services and Collections, evaluates and develops the library’s physical and virtual collections, supervises one staff person, and oversees the departmental liaison program. Establishes and maintains effective communication with academic departments and works closely with the faculty to provide information resources in all formats in support of the teaching and research at UMKC. Participates onTechnical Services management team with Unit Heads to maintain high quality user-centered service.
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Are you tired of being a cog in the wheel? Do you feel stuck in a bureaucratic rat race? Do you have good ideas and no way to get them on the radar screen? Do you wish you had more interesting professional development opportunities? Do you like country living close to a metropolitan area? Are you interested in being part of a strong liberal arts environment with service at its core? Do you like the idea of working in a place where you can really make a difference? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, please read on.

DIRECTOR OF USER SERVICES AND OUTREACH

Gettysburg College Library invites applications for a service-oriented librarian to head its newly formed Department of User Services and Outreach. This position emerged as a top priority recommendation of the Library’s strategic planning initiative in early 2007 (http://www.gettysburg.edu/library/news/index.dot.).

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Washington State University, Holland and Terrell Libraries

Pullman, Washington
Cataloging Librarian
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs original and member copy cataloging in all formats, including electronic, in accordance with AACR2R, OCLC input standards, LCSH, and LC Classification. Performs database maintenance in Griffin, the WSU Libraries’ online integrated system. Serves as a resource person and trainer for paraprofessional staff concerning cataloging, database maintenance, and workflow issues. Works with the Head of Bibliographic Control on the development and implementation of unit procedures and goals. Works with the Head of Bibliographic Control as liaison to other library units, the WSU community, and outside institutions to insure the effectiveness of the library online integrated system. Utilizes a variety of metadata schemes to organize and provide access to all WSU Libraries collections. Provides two hours of reference service weekly.
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Web Developer/Applications Support Specialist

Tri-College Library Consortium (Swarthmore College)

Swarthmore, PA
DUTIES:
The Tri-College Library Consortium seeks a creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking individual to develop online services and support digital initiatives. Reporting to the Tri-Colleges Systems and Applications Coordinator, the incumbent will be integral in the creation and implementation of technologies to improve library services. Such technologies include federated searching, streaming media, digital repositories, the library catalog, and other projects. The Libraries of Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges are located within 10 miles of each other in the western suburbs of Philadelphia. The position is based at Swarthmore College, but the incumbent will spend time on each campus for meetings, project work, and collaboration with library staff.
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#002386-LIBRARY ASSISTANT II, Library, Permanent, Full-time (1.0 time base, 40 hrs/wk), $2,958.00-$4,437.00/mo. Some evening/night and weekend work required, on a rotation basis. .The primary function of the Interlibrary Loan Department is to provide expeditious and efficient access to books, periodical articles and other materials not available in the CSUEB Library or through Link+ consortium, through interlibrary borrowing, and to provide access to CSUEB materials to libraries on a local, state, and national level through interlibrary lending. The purpose of this position is to effectivelycoordinate the operations of Interlibrary Loan Services.

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