The Northeastern region includes Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr College/TriCollege Libraries Consortium, Library Technology Services Manager
Bryn Mawr, PA
Bryn Mawr College/TriCollege Libraries Consortium, Digital Library Developer
Bryn Mawr, PA
St. Lawrence University, University Librarian
Canton, NY
Cornell University Library, Technical Services Archivist, Kheel Center
Ithaca, NY
St. Lawrence University, Systems Librarian
Canton, NY
NYU, Division of Libraries, User Experience Analyst
New York, NY
Bates College, Metadata Librarian
Lewiston, ME
Bates is one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, with a long history of commitments to principles of human dignity and diversity. Bates has about 2,000 students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The student body represents 44 states and 53 countries; approximately 23 percent are domestic students of color, 7 percent of students are international, and 13 percent of all students are first generation to college.
The Bates College Library is searching for a Metadata Librarian who will move forward with opportunities afforded by various metadata schema/designs while being firmly rooted in MARC/RDA systems. The Metadata Librarian initiates outreach opportunities with Bates faculty and staff in order to advise on the application of appropriate current and emerging metadata schema to facilitate access to digital materials that support the broad educational mission of the college or document its history. The Metadata Librarian works in a collaborative library setting to provide patrons access to all formats of material in a timely, efficient, and informative manner, creating original catalog records and enhancing existing records in WorldCat and the local catalog (Innovative Interfaces) according to national standards.
The successful candidate will have a Master’s or postgraduate degree in library and information science or equivalent degree/work experience. The ideal candidate will have: 3+ years of original cataloging experience, in a variety of formats, using MARC and RDA. Demonstrated experience planning and implementing metadata schema for digital collections. Strong outreach, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated knowledge of metadata standards and schema (e.g., MARC, Dublin Core), content standards (e.g., RDA, DACS) and controlled vocabularies and classification (e.g., LC authorities, subject thesauri, LC classification). Understanding of linked data principles (e.g., BIBFRAME, RDF). Knowledge of digital systems (e.g., Digital Commons, Islandora). Knowledge of programming/scripting languages and/or tools for data manipulation (e.g., MarcEdit, OpenRefine). Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact.
Connecticut College, Instructional Technology Specialist
New London, CT
Connecticut College seeks an Instructional Technology Specialist to collaborate with faculty to assess course needs, incorporate technologies using sound instructional design methodologies, and provide support and instruction to faculty and students on the use of academic technologies.
Online Education Company, Online Reference Librarian (Virtual/Remote)
New York, NY
An established online education company is seeking a dedicated professional to assume the responsibilities of a Reference Librarian. The primary functions include providing customized reference assistance and detailed online research. Additional responsibilities may include developing online research protocols or guides to assist users with research writing. Excellent attention to detail is a must with the ability to juggle multiple simultaneous chats and searches. Since this is an online position, applicants are required to have their own computers and a stable internet connection. There is 5-30 hours available per week. Scheduling is flexible and you can choose your own hours.
Requirements:
- ALA accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS).
- At least one year of academic library reference experience is preferred.
- Experience searching and teaching the use of online databases.
To Apply: Send your resume and a brief description of your experience as a reference librarian to jobs@brainfuse.com with the following subject line: LITA Applicant - Online Reference Librarian. Job Types: Part-time, Contract Salary: $18.00 /hour
University of Rochester, Research Initiatives Librarian
Rochester, NY
Swarthmore College, Digital Archivist
Swarthmore, PA
Bates College, Associate College Librarian for Research Services
Lewiston, ME
Cornell University Library, Teaching and Learning Librarian
Ithaca, NY
St. Lawrence University, Database Administrator I
Canton, NY
St. Lawrence University, Academic Library Fellowship
Canton, NY
Lebanon Public Libraries, Systems Librarian
Lebanon, NH
Bucknell University, Executive Director, Research Services & Digital Scholarship (RS-DS)
Lewisburg, PA
Yale University, Electronic Resources Metadata Management Librarian
New Haven, CT
Yale University seeks a forward-looking, collaborative manager to lead the Electronic Resources Access team. The E-Resources Metadata Management Librarian focuses on establishing, maintaining, and improving online access to Yale’s electronic resources. This position, which supervises a four-person team, is a great opportunity for a librarian experienced in metadata workflows as they pertain to the discovery environment. Within a changing and flexible environment, s/he ensures the effective discovery and retrieval of electronic resources by working closely with colleagues and vendors to continually improve access across multiple platforms including the library’s catalog and article discovery services. This service-oriented individual manages YUL’s troubleshooting service, focused on complex access problems.
This position works closely with other units within Technical Services and partner departments to support and improve access to electronic collections: Optimizes procedures for receiving, reviewing, and batch loading MARC records into the ILS; Partners with Library IT to manage key systems such as the knowledge base, link resolver, and article discovery service; Recommends and implements improvements to existing tools and workflows; Supports access to e-resources via IP authentication, remote access through VPN, and other network and identity management controls; Provides e-resource expertise both internally to library staff and externally to vendors and the larger Yale community; Stays abreast of emerging trends and best practices related to library metadata and e-resources; Plays an active role in e-resource related projects and initiatives as assigned.
Required Education and Experience: A Master's degree from an ALA?accredited library school and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience. Visit http://bit.ly/2CM2uNj for complete description. AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran.
Boston College, Library Systems Administrator - ( req2566 )
Chestnut Hill, MA
Boston College, Electronic Resources Access & Discovery Librarian - ( req2567 )
Chestnut Hill, MA
This position supports several programs within the College of Arts and Sciences and the new College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Duties include developing library collections, conducting outreach with faculty and students, providing subject-related instruction, and supporting scholarly communication services.
Gratz College, Director, Tuttleman Library
Elkins Park, PA
Penn State University Libraries, Engineering Instruction Librarian
University Park, PA
Penn State University Libraries, Associate Dean for Collections, Research, and Scholarly Communications
University Park, PA
Cornell University, Assistant Director, Metadata Production
Ithaca, NY
University of Rhode Island, Manager, Library/Scholarly Technology Labs
Kingston, RI
Position is full-time calendar year, permanent. Responsible for managing the day-to-day operation and coordinating all programs and events of technology-driven learning spaces of the URI Libraries, such as the makerspace and the AI Lab, with comprehensive understanding of all tools, machinery, and safety protocols. Recruit, schedule, train, and supervise laboratory staff and student workers and evaluate the space usage and the program effectiveness on an ongoing basis for continuous improvement. This position reports to the Library Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Visit the URI jobs website at https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and view complete details for posting (SF00720). Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter, and (#2) Resume which should include the names and contact information of three professional references (as one complete PDF document). APPLICATION DEADLINE: The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by (January 31, 2019). Second consideration may be given to applications received by (February 28, 2019). Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (February 28, 2019) may not be given full consideration. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY. The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.
Bridgewater State University, Digital Services Librarian
Bridgewater, MA
Bridgewater State University, Emerging Technologies & Systems Librarian
Bridgewater, MA
University of Massachusetts Boston, Library Systems & Applications Developer
Boston, MA
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Associate Librarian, Data Management Services
New York, NY
New York University, Division of Libraries, Data Services Librarian
New York, NY
New York University, Division of Libraries, Provost's Postdoctoral Librarian Fellowship Program
New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering, Programmer Analyst III (Ruby on Rails, PHP, Apache, Linux, Unix)
New York, NY
The Episcopal Academy, Lower School Librarian
Newtown Square, PA
Montgomery County Community College, Director of Libraries
Blue Bell, PA
Open Society Foundations, Data and Research Support Specialist, Strategy Unit
New York, NY
Join the Premier Urban Community College in the Nation. Please see our Website for a detailed description: http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/jobs Faculty Position Web and Systems Librarian (Instructor, Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor) - Starting Spring 2019 – Job #19395
HOW TO APPLY: Access CUNYfirst Portal - http://www.cuny.edu/employment.htmlhttp://www.cuny.edu/employment.html AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT EMPLOYER/IRCA VERIFICATION REQUIRED-NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Website Manager
New York, NY
Yale University, Web Application Developer
New Haven, CT
Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include three major museums, a critically-acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.
General Purpose: As a member of the Beinecke Library Technology department, the Web Application Developer support our expanding digital exhibits program will take a leading role in the ongoing development, maintenance, and/or production deployment of new and existing web applications & platforms, with a focus on web applications designed for use in our exhibits program.
The Web Application Developer will work with a variety of data and metadata formats and will be collaborating closely with colleagues in other Library departments as well as any number of stakeholders throughout the Beinecke Library. The Web Application Developer is comfortable working both alongside other developers as a part of a larger sprint (whether at Yale or as a part of a larger open-source community project) and also as the sole developer on a smaller project. The Web Application Developer is also expected to represent the Beinecke and its technology initiatives at conferences and events and will maintain close ties with open-source communities when appropriate.
The Web Application Developer will work closely with the Beinecke’s IT Project Manager to analyze, design, develop, and deploy new systems, and also guides discussions on application lifecycle management, code review, and champions documentation strategies based on industry standards and best practices.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and three to five years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated proficiency with contemporary web standards (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) and relevant frameworks (JQuery, Bootstrap, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability with relevant cultural heritage metadata formats; ideally with archival and/or geospatial metadata formats (EAD, MARCXML, MODS, Dublin Core, METS, etc.).
- Knowledge and ability with using Git and GitHub for version control and release management. Knowledge and ability with developing for the web in accordance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0 level AA).
- Demonstrated ability with Solr, Apache and/or NGINX, and SQL. Willingness to learn new technologies and data/metadata formats.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Preferred Education and Experience: Experience with Ruby on Rails. Knowledge of best practices in test-driven development & continuous integration. Knowledge and experience with Linked Data / RDF. Demonstrated experience with at other programming languages. Experience in application and web service development for libraries, archives, and digital collections. Experience in partnering with external vendors and/or contractors.
Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at http://bit.ly/2OSMcp2. Please be sure to reference this website when applying for this position.
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more. AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran
Boston College, Head Librarian, Data & Assessment Services
Chestnut Hill, MA
The Head Librarian for Data & Assessment Services leads the Libraries’ data services and research data curation program on campus, and also guides assessment initiatives and coordinates data visualizations for library resources, services, spaces, and technology. The Head develops a robust set of programs and services in support of research data collection and management for qualitative and quantitative datasets. The Head is responsible for planning the services and functions of the Libraries and harnessing the expertise of staff throughout campus to enable a unified complement of data services and support for Boston College. He/she provides leadership and coordination for the external and internal data needs of library departments, overseeing reporting while championing the culture of evaluation and continuous improvement in assessing library resources. The Head coordinates the collection, analysis, and visualization of data, including the use of surveys, focus groups, user experience tests, and metrics, communicating findings to relevant stakeholders. Reports to the Associate University Librarian for Digital Initiatives & Services.
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $74,750 to $93,450; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements: Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution and preferably an advanced degree in a data-intensive research field. Minimum three years of relevant and substantial experience with data management in a research or university setting, preferably in a leadership role. Demonstrated understanding of the mission and operations of academic libraries.
Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.
Boston College, Library Systems Administrator
Chestnut Hill, MA
The Boston College Libraries is seeking a Library Systems Administrator to manage library software applications. Reporting to the Head Librarian, Systems and Applications, the Library Systems Administrator will further the Library’s mission by managing and maintaining library technologies that support the creation, acquisition, access, and preservation of scholarly resources. Working in the Library Systems & Applications Department, the Library Systems Administrator will collaborate with a team of library technologists.
The Library Systems Administrator will serve as the primary manager for the Library’s proxy server (EZProxy) and resource sharing systems (ILLiad/Rapid). The Library Systems Administrator will also serve as the secondary administrator for the Library’s Integrated Library System (Alma). Duties include troubleshooting technical problems, installing software upgrades, log monitoring, communicating with users and vendors, and customizing user interfaces and functionality as needed. The Library Systems Administrator will also develop library software applications in project and/or team settings.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of academic library operations, and a proven ability to work within a team environment and actively promote collaboration. He/she should possess knowledge of proxy servers (e.g., EZProxy) and resource sharing systems (e.g., ILLiad), as well as have experience with systems administration in a LAMP environment. Working knowledge of one or more structured programming languages (PHP, Ruby, Python, Java, etc.) is preferred. Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $67,700 to $84,650; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree; MLS/MLIS/MIS from an ALA Accredited School preferred
- Occasional weekend or off-work hours are required to handle system outages and routine maintenance.
- Preferred:
- 2 years of related work experience
- Experience working in an academic library
- System administration experience with RHEL/CentOS; experience configuring and managing web servers (e.g., Apache HTTP Server, Nginx, etc.)
- Experience with application development in a Unix/Linux environment
- Working knowledge of one or more structured programming languages (PHP, Ruby, Python, Java, etc.)
- Experience with use of proxy servers for IP authentication (e.g., EZProxy)
- Experience with resource sharing systems (e.g. ILLiad)
- Proven ability to work within a team environment and actively promote collaboration
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to set priorities and work independently
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.
Boston College, Electronic Resources Access & Discovery Librarian
Chestnut Hill, MA
Boston College seeks a knowledgeable and innovative individual for the position of Electronic Resources Access & Discovery Librarian. The successful candidate, under the supervision of Head of Resource Acquisition & Management, establishes and maintains online access to licensed and open access electronic resources. This position works closely with vendors and other library staff to provide quality control of e-resources links and knowledge bases, and ensures consistent access to library electronic holdings across multiple discovery and access platforms.
Responsibilities
- Focus on establishing and maintaining online access to electronic resources licensed by Boston College Library and open access resources.
- Collaborate with Electronic Resources Librarian, Resource Acquisitions Librarian and other library staff to ensure the smooth development and implementation of electronic resources workflows.
- Participate in planning and implementing new services, and supporting and improving existing services.
- Responsible for ensuring consistency in service quality, best practices, and procedures.
- Work as a team member to resolve problem reports and ensure patron access to electronic resources is not interrupted.
- Serve on committees related to e-resources access, discovery and delivery, identifying workflows and ensuring that action items are brought to the attention of appropriate technical services staff. Serve on the Budget Group and the Finance Group, developing reports and analysis of financial data as well as providing supports for budget management and planning.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices related to e?resources.
- Play an active role in eresource related projects and initiatives as assigned.
- Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $58,450 to $73,050; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
Requirements
- MLS or Master’s degree in Information Science required.
- 3 years of library technical services experience required, preferably in an academic library
- Experience with supporting electronic resource lifecycle activities
- Experience with discovery systems, link resolvers, and proxy server configurations
- Experience with collections and budget analysis
- Experience with usability testing
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and with partner institutions
- Understanding of database issues, and the interoperability needs to support Alma and Primo.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis, including producing reports and communicating findings
- Familiarity with metadata and cataloging rules for serials and electronic resources
- Requires a thorough understanding of electronic resources, including awareness of issues of vendors, consortia, packages, aggregators, platforms, licensing, pricing models, and financial and statistical management needs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity.
American College of Physicians, Inside Sales Associate
Philadelphia, PA
Middlesex Community College, Director of Library and Learning Commons Services
Middletown, CT
MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOB OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY AND LEARNING COMMONS SERVICES CCP 20 Full-Time, 12-month, Tenure Track Projected Start Date – January 2019 PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT! Open To: The Public Location: Middletown, and MxCC@ Platt Locations Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: $74,544 - $79,538 Closing Date: September 30, 2018
Middlesex Community College seeks its next Director of Library and Learning Commons Services. The Learning Commons at Middlesex Community College in Middletown, CT and its satellite location at Platt High School in Meriden CT is a collaborative resource hub for academic inquiry, instruction, and learning. With advanced technologies and state of the art facilities, the Learning Commons provides opportunities for innovation in instruction, group work, tutoring, distance learning and the exploration of emerging technologies. Interested candidates should expect to be a working supervisor and share service responsibilities with the learning Commons team.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The Director of Library and Learning Commons Services demonstrates an understanding of the evolving role of the learning commons model in a community college setting. This position reports to the Interim Campus Chief Executive Officer and manages the operations of the learning commons which includes the library, academic success center and distance learning. The Director will develop long range and strategic plans for services, facilities and technological resources which meet the strategic learning goals of the College. The director is responsible for directing and integrating several key academic support functions including library services, distance learning, and tutoring; and responsible for planning, implementing, supervising and assessing the resources and services of the Library and Learning Commons. Key areas of accountability include effective delivery of library services and oversight of operation of Distance Learning and Academic Success Center. The Director must demonstrate significant experience supervising librarians and supporting staff with a well-rounded knowledge and appreciation of all aspects of library work, including integration of emerging technologies into library services, forward looking collection development, effective public services and information literacy instruction. Candidates must possess comprehensive experience in developing and managing multiple budget accounts; effective supervision, management, and leadership of staff; competency in assessment, to include the evaluation of the quality and utilization of Learning Commons services; and participation and leadership in local, regional and statewide library networks.
General Experience: Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution; three to six years of related experience including from one to three years of experience in the supervision of librarians and library support staff.
Special Experience: Preferred experience includes experience in a community college setting; experience in a Learning Commons environment; 3 or more years experience supervising college librarians and college library support staff; an understanding of the mission of the community college; demonstrated involvement in support of diversity and/or experience working with students of varying backgrounds and abilities; familiarity with Alma/Primo library information management system; experience with innovative technologies; promotion of Open Educational Resources across campus; evidence of interdisciplinary/cross-departmental collaborations; experience with computer based instructional technology.
Substitution Allowed: Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated, or who possess a degree in a related field, are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references.
Working Conditions: Incumbents typically perform their work in library, office or other campus based settings. Some offsite work in satellite locations and attendance at community and CSCU system based events will be required.
Application Instructions: Email letter of intent, resume, BOR Application, transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable at the application stage) and three letters of reference, to: MX-HR-Recruitment@mxcc.commnet.edu; OR, mail to: Noreen Wilson, Administrative Assistant Middlesex Community College - Human Resources 100 Training Hill Road Middletown, CT 06457 For more information about Middlesex Community College please visit our website, www.mxcc.edu MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; PROTECTED GROUP MEMBERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Middlesex Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Adrienne Maslin, Title IX Coordinator and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, amaslin@mxcc.edu; 860-343-5759 or Anastasia Pych, Secondary Title IX Coordinator, apych@mxcc.edu, 860-343-5751.
Drexel University Libraries, Manager, Library Integrated Technology Systems
Philadelphia, PA
The Graduate Center, City University of New York, Science Resources Librarian
New York, NY
The CUNY Graduate Center Library seeks a Science Resources Librarian to work with the Graduate Center’s Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) and to manage science resource acquisitions. Requires an MLS from an ALA-accredited institution and experience in the sciences.
Open Society Foundations, Data and Research Support Specialist
New York, NY
The Strategy Unit helps Open Society staff create, implement, and assess “living strategies” that can be used to signal plans, share new ideas, align actions, delegate authority, budget resources, and hold themselves accountable. We add value by bridging various perspectives throughout the strategy and budget cycle, soliciting staff input and serving as their advocates while advancing the goals of OSF’s leadership. In all our efforts, we try to embody values that OSF strives for in its internal culture: transparency, collaboration, responsibility, inclusion, and informed risk-taking. These characteristics are enabling conditions for living strategy at OSF.
Research Services, housed within the Strategy Unit, is an evolving knowledge management resource connecting staff to pertinent internal and externally generated information to strengthen the empirical basis of OSF’s strategic planning and assessment practices. By tracking, curating, facilitating access to, and preserving authoritative resources, Research Services assists staff in staying current in their fields and making informed decisions, which in turn better positions them to improve upon the development, implementation, and assessment of their programmatic strategies.
Job Profile. The Data & Research Support Specialist is a full-time role at Open Society Foundations, working with the Head of Research Services to provide innovative and responsive information services across the global OSF network. The Data & Research Support Specialist is a service-oriented role that promotes a rigorous and thoughtful approach to strategy across the network through proactive and thorough digital asset stewardship, text and data analysis, and research assistance across OSF projects, departments, staff, and Fellows. The successful candidate will demonstrate a capacity for and commitment to dynamic knowledge management and professional engagement.
The Data & Research Support Specialist role will include any or all of the following and/or similar activities:
- In collaboration with the Head of Research Services, identify, analyze, curate, and facilitate access to third-party research resources and OSF-produced data and knowledge products.
- Analyze strategy documentation in collaboration with Strategy Unit colleagues and other internal data sources to generate insights on emerging cross-cutting trends in OSF’s programmatic work.
- Ensure data integrity for digital assets and electronic resources.
- Perform data gathering and reports on pricing, usage, resource inquiries, and other metrics to support collection development and assessment, budget processes, decision making, impact measurement, and annual reporting requirements for Research Services.
- Collaborate with Information Specialists and other data-focused OSF colleagues to promote efficiencies and cross-network information sharing.
- Share knowledge of existing data products and the current trends in data analysis and visualization tools.
- Support trainings and information sessions on research, data, and information practices.
- Evaluate and help implement tools and solutions to improve the curation, discovery, usage, and preservation of information resources.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Candidate Profile
- A minimum of 3 years of data management and analysis experience, ideally in an academic environment or research institution
- Demonstrated knowledge of research methodologies, tools for data/text mining and analysis, and major information providers and resources
- Ability to work effectively with quantitative and qualitative data, distill findings, and deliver compelling and informative reports
- Knowledge of metadata and archiving standards and best practices, with careful attention to detail
- Demonstrated proficiency with contemporary software systems and applications, including Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Google Analytics; experience with institutional repositories or digital asset/information management systems preferred
- Excellent writing, verbal, analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with creative communications experience in reaching new audiences a plus
- Familiarity with copyright, preservation, and ethical issues related to research publications and research data practices
- Strong multi-tasker, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and track workflow efficiently
- Ability to work well in a dynamic team-based environment and independently, as required
- Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for innovation
- Excellence in service delivery and relationship management
- Subject experience in global human rights and justice, social sciences, and/or international affairs preferred but not required
- Experience working in complex, hierarchical, and multi-stakeholder organizations preferred
- International or cross-cultural experience preferred
Application instructions: Please include a cover letter and resume, and upload as one document when submitting an application. We are strengthened by the diversity of our colleagues across the Open Society Foundations. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments so that colleagues with disabilities are able to fulfill the essential functions of the job.
MIT Libraries, Metadata Operations Engineer
Cambridge, MA
Bates College, Associate Librarian for Research Services
Lewiston, ME
The Bates College George and Helen Ladd Library is searching for an Associate College Librarian for Research Services. Working in partnership with a new Vice President of Bates’ merged Information and Library Services (ILS), the Associate College Librarian serves in a senior leadership role within the Library and in the College community. This position is responsible for leading a team of professional research librarians and managing research and instruction services and operations. This position functions as a liaison with the Bates community and directs the Library in the Librarian’s absence or as needed. As principal associate librarian, the Associate College Librarian for Research Services serves as a statutory (non-tenured) member of the Faculty, a member of the CBB (Colby-Bates-Bowdoin) Governing Board, which shares both print and electronic resources and a joint catalog, and will pursue opportunities for increased collaboration within the Board and across the Oberlin Group.
The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in library science, information science, other advanced degree in field related to the position or equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will have: 7+ years of experience in an academic library preferred, including advanced library skills in research and instructional services. Teaching experience in library or information literacy instruction, or related areas. Demonstrated experience working on digital projects that bring together librarians and instructional technologists with a focus on pedagogy. Demonstrated participation in or development of innovative instruction programs, particularly those that use technology to enhance student learning. Exceptional management skills, ability to mentor, advise, and develop full-time and student staff.
Bates College offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits (health, dental, 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match, 24 days of vacation, 12 paid holidays, free parking, access to library and athletic facilities & more) and a supportive, collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace.
New York University, Division of Libraries, Librarian for Research Data Management & Reproducibility
New York, NY
University of Massachusetts Boston, Library Systems & Applications Developer
Boston, MA
University of Rochester, River Campus Libraries, Library Information Technology Services, Department Head
Rochester, NY
Dwight School, Director of Library Services
New York, NY
Pratt Institute, Digital Learning Librarian
Brooklyn, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering, Programmer Analyst III
New York, NY
MIT Libraries, Enterprise Systems Engineer
Cambridge, MA
Rutgers University Libraries, Electronic Resources Librarian, Shared User Services
New Brunswick, New Jersey
SANDOW, Material Research Specialist
New York, NY
Yale University, Director of Resource Discovery Services
New Haven, CT
Pratt Institute, Library Media Resources Coordinator
Brooklyn, NY
- Manage the operation of two active service points; develop and implement access policies and procedures associated with using, lending and reserving videos, films, equipment, and equipped classrooms in the library.
- Manage the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of student assistants.
- Manage the scheduling, preparation, and upkeep of classrooms and classroom audiovisual technology as used throughout the Libraries for academic and instructional use; coordinating related record keeping as needed.
- Oversee the application of a wide range of technologies in conjunction with Library exhibits and displays, Public Services’ events, and related outreach activities.
- Provide training and support to library patrons and staff on audiovisual technologies, as needed.
- Work with the Head of Visual and Multimedia Resources to develop effective strategies and schedules for managing equipment purchases, maintenance, repair and replacement.
- Participate in department and library-wide committees and planning efforts, as needed.
- Proactively foster a positive environment for diversity and inclusion for all patrons, employees and students in the Library.
- Work flexible hours as needed
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
SALARY: Mid 50K's + Benefits
TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references here: https://tinyurl.com/ycnp63wz.
PRATT INSTITUTE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND RECOGNIZES AND VALUES THE BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE WORKFORCE.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 3-5 years’ experience in developing or managing server-based software applications
- Experience in python and/or ruby
- Comfort working with linux-based servers in a command-line environment
- Working understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Familiarity with micro services and APIs
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to be creative and flexible in your approach to finding solutions
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with both IT and non-technical staff
- Working familiarity with multiple programming languages
- Linux systems administration and/or configuration management experience
- Aptitude and eagerness to understand the principles of digital preservation and archival descriptive practices
- Desire to integrate efforts into a team-based environment to develop digital preservation workflow and policy
- Experience deploying applications in the cloud
- M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent via education and/or work experience.
- Experience working with an integrated library system.
- Experience delivering digital services in an academic or comparable setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of database design, web authoring tools, structured markup and common scripting languages.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, and stay current with technical developments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with multiple OSs; and applicable system administration tasks.
- Familiarity with basic networking technologies/topologies.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, and developing collaborative partnerships.
- Experience with Alma, Illiad and Springshare products.
- Provides reference and research assistance in person, by telephone or online.
- Designs and provides instruction in the effective use of library resources for theological research.
- Selects materials and maintains the Theology and Ministry Library collections.
- Serves as a liaison with faculty to develop collections and to heighten awareness of research tools, resources and digital technologies
- Creates and maintains guides to library and Internet resources.
- Supervises the Reference and Collection Development Assistant.
- Works with the Head Librarian to evaluate and set goals and objectives for library services.
- In consultation with the Head Librarian, establishes guidelines for maintaining the collection.
- Serves on pertinent Libraries-wide committees and task forces.
Requirements:
- The Research Librarian/Bibliographer role requires at least two years of directly related experience.
- The Senior Research Librarian/Bibliographer role requires a minimum of five years of directly related experience.
- This position requires an ALA-accredited MLS
- A graduate degree in theology or related field of study and previous project and personnel management experience are preferred.
- Candidates must have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; proven teaching skills; the ability to work independently as well as part of a team; flexibility and ability to adapt to a changing environment; demonstrated problem solving skills; proficiency in the use of online resources and research databases; and general familiarity and facility with current library-related technologies.
- Collaborate with College/School deans, residency directors, library staff and users, alumni, Continuing Medical Education (CME), the research community.
- Plan, develop, implement, and support information technologies for the educational and research needs of students, faculty, and staff.
- Supervise technology for external accreditation reviews, and implement time-sensitive improvements to meet accreditation requirements.
- Take charge of operational budgets and long-term financial plans.
- Recruit the right people to help implement your vision and provide leadership, guidance, evaluation, feedback, and mentoring of faculty, staff, and students.
Your accomplishments
- Terminal degree and/or equivalent senior level experience in Informatics, library science, or a related field.
- Extensive knowledge of academic technology management and leadership, plus current information technology and applications.
- Experience with instructional technology and development, college teaching, faculty development, and distance education.
- Successful creation of vendor RFPs and grant proposals, with an interest in fund raising.
- Excellent presentation skills to administrative leadership and faculty, and to external audiences.
If you're currently working at a medical school or other institution of higher education, come lead with us. EOE Please email your resume to careers@downstate.edu with a cover letter telling us what intrigues you about the role. Be sure to include: Job Title ( ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT ) and Line ( 33363 ) in the subject of the email. SUNY Downstate Medical Center is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familiar status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.
University at Albany, State University of New York, Desktop Support Technician
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program, or equivalent combination of other advanced degree and professional-level experience in a library or archival setting.
- Excellent reading knowledge of Modern Greek and familiarity with Greek history and culture.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Ability to work effectively with curatorial and public services staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on manuscripts processing experience.
- Application of standards for manuscript and archival description such as DACS, EAD, EAC and MARC and facility with managing the resulting descriptive data.
- Experience using Archivists’ Toolkit, ArchivesSpace, or a similar system.
- Experience in training and supervision of student workers.
- Archival experience reading handwritten Greek materials. Reading knowledge of Classical Greek.
Princeton is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their service to the Library, to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate Associate Professional Specialist or more senior rank depending on qualifications and experience. Applications must be submitted via http://dof.princeton.edu/academicjobs and include a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
New Haven Free Public Library, Librarian IV (IT and Technical Services Manager)
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven ability to manage digital/information technology projects and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and collaborators.
Preferred:
- Experience using an agile-based approach to project management.
- Experience working in an academic library or museum.
- Experience working with special collections units in an academic library or museum environment.
The University and the Library: The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 15 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Center for Science and Social Science Information, and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.
Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library: The Beinecke Library is Yale's principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. One of the great collections in North America, the Beinecke collections are internationally known and heavily used by scholars from around the world. For further information about the Beinecke Library, consult the library's web site at: http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke.
Salary and Benefits: We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
How to Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://bit.ly/2sjYmPC. AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran
- Acquisition of data files from vendors and other sources
- Evaluating the quality of data and bulk-editing the files as needed using MarcEdit and other automation tools
- Creating scripts to load bibliographic records
- Creating scripts and/or other automated processes to streamline routine data conversion tasks on record sets prior to loading.
Record sets are acquired from over 200 different sources, each of which requires customized review and scripting to ensure they will load properly and provide the best access for Princeton users; quality of the acquired data varies dramatically. A variety of technological tools are used to investigate sources for bibliographic data, manipulate and load records to support discovery, and troubleshoot access problems. Tools currently in use include MarcEdit, XSLT, oXygen, and Microsoft Access and the Technology Specialist will be responsible for using these tools to convert and manipulate data for digital projects and contribute to other large-scale data-related projects.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or comparable experience working in an academic environment;
- Minimum of three years related experience;
- Experience managing and transforming data in bulk using scripts, macros, and applications (for example: OpenRefine, XQuery, XSLT, MarcEdit, etc.);
- Experience designing database and spreadsheet applications to gather and analyze data.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Library Science (MLS);
- Experience using MarcEdit;
- Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages;
- Experience using collaborative and project management tools (e.g., GitHub, Slack, etc.);
- Experience configuring and maintaining a link resolver and/or ERMS;
- MARC serials and e-resource cataloging experience in an academic context using AACR2 or RDA and/or NACO experience;
- Knowledge of linked data, RDF and semantic web principles.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW.
Salary Grade
AIT, 020
Standard Weekly Hours
36.25
Eligible for Overtime
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No
Physical Capacity Exam Required
No
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- Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Familiar with a variety of digital scholarship concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Demonstrated project management expertise and familiarity with Project Management software.
- Ability to operate within a complex work environment, working both independently and within a team setting.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and mobilize a team around shared goals.
Preferred: Master's degree in Library and Information Science.
Appointment Term: 12 month For more information and to apply online, visit http://bit.ly/2mgJgoG. AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran
- Bachelor's degree. Three years of experience in analysis and programming of small to medium scale systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent customer service skills, flexibility and a strong commitment to innovation, creativity, and excellence. Ability to maintain a focus on customer satisfaction, needs, and confidence in services provided.
- Proven skills working to assess client needs, synthesize a shared vision, and work collaboratively to help clients achieve goals.
- Demonstrated business systems analysis skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and facilitation skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Expertise in designing, developing, modifying, testing, and deploying applications.
Preferred: Experience related to project management; programming (e.g. .Net/C#, Java), web application technologies, SQL and reporting packages, workflow documentation. Knowledge of library applications (e.g. ExLibris Voyager, OCLC subscription services, Atlas ILLiad and Ares) and associated web services. Knowledge of library operations related to acquisitions, cataloging, and fulfillment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://bit.ly/2lD4BuJ AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran
- Builds and manages a distinctive, interdisciplinary, responsive digital research collection in Japanese Studies in support of academic and teaching programs and to promote current services and collections.
- Manages existing digital/web collections involving the projects on Japan’s Constitutional Revision and on the 2011 Japan Disasters and its aftermath, working closely with faculty, technology support, staff, and other partners to maintain and develop these resources for research, teaching, and outreach.
- Provides proactive Japanese Studies research and curricular/instructional support to faculty, and partners with faculty and other library staff on digital scholarship projects at all stages including planning, proposal, design, development, maintenance, and preservation.
- Identifies and evaluates current and emerging digital and born-digital resources, tools, and methodologies in Japanese Studies.
- Experience and ability to speak to a range of library issues, including scholarly communication, copyright issues, digitalization, online tools and integration of information literacy skills. Remains current with advances in information technology’s impact on libraries and digital scholarship. Actively contributes to the profession.
- Prepares and manages JDRC budget in close consultation with the Reischauer Institute administrative leadership.
Instruction and Outreach:
- Maintains strong familiarity with academic and scholarly research practices.
- Actively engages, communicates effectively, and develops strong working relationships with faculty, students, librarians, and other groups and partners throughout the University.
- Seeks partnerships and works closely with faculty, departments, libraries and others to identify current and emerging scholarly projects for which digital tools and methodologies are appropriate and develops strategies focused on production and curation needs.
- Prepares presentations, papers, and articles on the JDRC and its resources. Participates in meetings, workshops, symposia, and other related outreach activities.
- Develops innovative ways to promote the JDRC. Works closely and collaboratively with Japanese Studies librarians on campus and elsewhere to develop and organize instructional workshops and orientation on digital resources.
- Actively engages with and in the professional development of the East Asian library field.
Operations and Administration:
- Participates with library units in the development of infrastructure and standards to support/preserve digital collections and scholarship.
- Recommends priorities, policies, procedures for the identification, creation, conversion, preservation and storage of digital content.
- Advises on library policy issues raised by digital resources such as copyright policy, intellectual freedom issues, fair use, e-privacy concerns, or censorship of Internet content.
- Prepares serial collection for patron library use and circulation while exploring opportunities to acquire open online access to these resources.
Basic Qualifications
- An ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library Information Science (MLIS) and/or advanced degree in relevant subject area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of Japanese Language.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Japan and Japanese Studies.
- Background in, knowledge of, and a record of achievement with digital scholarship and services, and experience with library technology, reference, instruction, and outreach services.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital library standards for digitalization and metadata creation across all standard formats (text, images, moving images, audio, video, maps) and metadata domains (descriptive, technical, administrative).
Additional Qualifications
- Bilingual or near-bilingual fluency in English and Japanese strongly preferred.
- Broad knowledge of current and emerging digital resources in Japanese Studies both in English and Japanese
- Demonstrated problem-solving and workflow-analysis skills, as well as aptitude for complex, analytical work with attention to detail and organization. Strong understanding of research methods.
- Experience with digital arts/humanities and social sciences research tools and approaches (e.g. harvest crawls, text mining, data visualization, image analysis).
- Experience with system administration and web servers. Experience developing and troubleshooting applications using scripting, programming and database languages.
- Experience with one or more digital asset management (DAM) systems
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience working with library XML standards
- Self-directed and collaborative. Goal-oriented. Demonstrates ability to lead and promote change.
- Commitment to providing high-quality patron service within a flexible and continually evolving academic library environment.
To apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerID=25240&siteID=5341&AReq=40496BR More information about The Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies at Harvard University is available at http://rijs.fas.harvard.edu/
- Teach users to work with new technologies
- Use of hand tools, electronics, computer software, hardware and various other technologies such as 3-D printers, Arduino, Raspberry pi, etc.
- Explore and assist in implementing new technology tools related to instruction/reference for Innovative Library services.
- Use of modern web apps, chat reference, website development, blogs, tumbler, twitter, video and screen capture software
- Contribute and participate in the development of the library's online presence.
- Create online tutorials, and content for the library's web site.
- Assist with coverage at the Innovation Labs
- Provide on-line and on-site reference and instruction
- Work with faculty to develop library services and resources to meet their needs.
- Organize on site/online programs/workshops.
- Participate in outreach and develop cross campus partnerships.
- Plan and organize library involvement in key student events.
- Schedule reference coverage and information literacy classes.
- Collection development. Participates in various committees.
- Liaison for the Center for Teaching and Learning.
- May hire train, direct and review the work of student assistants
- Supervise staff and represent the library in the absence of the supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements: MLS or MLIS required from an accredited program. Undergraduate Computer Science background needed or comparable demonstrated experience. Knowledge of databases in various subjects. Excellent written and communication skills. Comfortable with hands on approach, particularly an ability to improvise with audiences of various multicultural backgrounds. Must feel comfortable presenting for a large faculty group. Ability to work independently and as part of team in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to be flexible and change responsibilities and duties 2 to 3 years’ academic experience preferred Experience integrating new technology into Library instruction/services preferred Some evenings and weekends. We offer a competitive benefits package including tuition remission, along with a professional environment designed to enhance your career development. For immediate consideration please submit cover letter and resume to: libraryma.jobs@nyit.edu EOE AA/M/F/Disability
- Master’s degree from an ALA?accredited iSchool. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for a master’s degree in library science.
- Proven record of designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability in working with current and emerging metadata standards and tools, including MARC, Dublin Core, EAD and MODS. Knowledge of XML, RDF and Linked Data. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with one or more of the following systems, including confidence and efficiency in executing tasks at the command line: Windows, Mac, and UNIX/Linux.
- Skills in one or more of the following programming and scripting languages: Python, Perl, PHP, Java shell script. Knowledge of SQL and databases. Sound skills in data analysis, remediation, and normalization.
- Logical and enthusiastic approach to work, with careful attention to detail, initiative and follow-through in equal measure. Ability to multitask and set priorities.
Preferred:
- Reading knowledge of non-English languages.
- Two years’ experience with metadata creation and management.
- Experience developing library content discovery applications and system improvements; experience with Solr and/or Ruby.
- Skills analyzing and transforming metadata.
- Knowledge of RDA, DACS, BIBFRAME, authority control, subject analysis, and controlled vocabularies.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs. The STARS req. ID for this position is 40515BR. AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran
- An ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library/information science OR equivalent combination of education and professional library experience.
- Minimum 3 years professional library work in an academic or research library supporting science teaching and research.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction in a research library.
- In-depth knowledge of research tools in the sciences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work successfully and collegially with a diverse group of scholars and colleagues, and foster teamwork.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in a science or engineering subject.
- Experience with managing a branch library or library department.
- Experience supervising professional staff in an academic setting.
- Familiarity with the Scholarly Communications process and directions.
- Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment.
- To provide the leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the school library program is aligned with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school and the school district, and is an integral component of the learning/instructional program
- Selects, receives and organize books, audiovisual materials and equipment of interest to young adults to be acquired by the library.
- Organize and promote information resources in the school library that support the curriculum and the needs of its students
- Assisting young adults in selecting materials
- Suggests appropriate books and multimedia to students for classroom assignments and personal access
- Assists students and faculty with online searches and research projects
- Plans and organizes young adults activities such as creative writing
- Delivers talks on books to stimulate reading
- Compiles lists of library materials of interest to young adults
- Confers with parents, teachers and community organizations to assist in developing programs to stimulate reading and develop communications skills
- May supervise volunteers and student assistants
- Answer phones and data entry to add records of new materials to the library database
- Create and send overdue notices to students and teachers
- Cover Honors students who cannot mainstream back into a regular class
- Provide instruction to seventh and eighth grade students on library and informational skills.
- NYS School Media Specialist Certification/Public Librarian Professional Certificate
- Bachelor Degree of related subject
- Master Degree of related subject preferred
- Prior experience in a public library
- Ability to multitask while maintaining patience
- Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
- Bachelors $53,308.70
- Masters $58,584.63
- Benefits after 30 days: Health, Vision, Dental Life Insurance +401 K
- Paid Holidays and Summer Vacation
Penn State University Libraries, Harrisburg Campus, Reference and Instruction Librarian
Harrisburg, PA
U Mass Dartmouth, Assistant/Associate Librarian - Online Services and Digital Applications Librarian
- A minimum of a Master's degree is required.
- A minimum 2 years of relevant experience, including work with digital emphasis and visual acumen. Experience in the care, handling, and preservation of a wide range of audiovisual media. Demonstrated knowledge of principles and best practices for analog and digital preservation and access.
- Evidence of successful project management skills.
- Understanding of databases, working knowledge of digital content formats, and experience working with digital asset and content management systems including Omeka, WordPress or Drupal and web programming languages such as SQL, Java, CSS and HTML. Flexibility to learn new technology and use multiple systems and web applications.
- Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively about the project with both technical and non-technical staff.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Colgate takes great pride in sustaining a collaborative work environment that provides a comprehensive total rewards benefit package. Colgate is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to attracting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student population. Women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should be submitted through Colgate's career site at https://careers.colgate.edu
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
- Interpersonal, analytic, and project management skills including the ability to collaborate with peers across reporting lines.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of end-users.
- Experience in coordinating teams to develop and implement short and intermediate goals.
- Commitment to continuing education and innovation.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
- A Masters in Library, Information or Computer Science or related field.
- Experience with technology in a research library or other organization concerned with cultural heritage and scholarly research.
- Financial management.
- Experience with an integrated library system such as Voyager or such tools as ArchivesSpace, Aeon, Fedora, Hydra, BlackLight, or Apache Solr.
The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library is Yale's principal repository for literary archives, early manuscripts, and rare books. One of the great collections in North America, the Beinecke collections are internationally known and heavily used by scholars from around the world. For further information about the Beinecke Library, consult the library's web site at: http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke .
- Demonstrated ability with Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux/CentOS, and Windows Servers. Demonstrated ability with Infrastructure as a Service cloud providers such as AWS, Rackspace, Azzure, etc. Ability to work with locally hosted virtualization environments such as VMware or Zones, etc.
- Familiarity with performance testing, monitoring, and tuning packages, tools, and techniques.
- Demonstrated skill with scripting languages for system administration and configuration management such as Python, Perl, ksh, Bash, KornShell, etc. . Knowledge of authentication mechanisms such as CAS, Active Directory, LDAP, and Shibboleth. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of a variety of web based technologies such as Apache HTTPD, Microsoft IIS, Phusion Passenger, Apache Solr, Application servlet containers such as Tomcat or Jetty, Web Application Frameworks such as Rails, as well as HTTP accelerators and caches.
- Demonstrated skill with high-availability, load-balancing and failover techniques. Familiarity with firewalls such as IP. Demonstrated skill with SSH, SSL, and file sharing protocols such as NFS, iSCSI, Samba, Demonstrated skill with application performance and system monitoring using systems such as Nagios.
Preferred: Familiarity with library systems (e.g., collections management, fulfillment, access and discovery, repository and digital preservation). Familiarity with version control such as Git, Subversion. Database administration and programming skills, particularly MS SQL Server (SSIS, SSRS), MySQL, and/or Oracle. Skills crafting SQL, stored procedures, automate regular ETL routines, and user-defined functions
For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.
Application: For more information and immediate consideration, please apply online at www.yale.edu/jobs - the STARS req ID for this position is 36159BR. Please be sure to reference this website when applying for this position. We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more. AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran
- Master’s degree from an ALA?accredited library or information science school.
- Qualified individuals new to the library profession are welcome to apply.
- Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion.
- Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and analytical ability; accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.
- Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.
- Demonstrated ability in working with current and emerging metadata standards and tools, including MARC, Dublin Core, EAD and MODS. Knowledge of XML, RDF and Linked Data. Strong metadata analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with one or more of the following systems, including confidence and efficiency in executing tasks at the command line: Windows, Mac, and UNIX/Linux. Demonstrated ability to work with software applications related to library services.
- Skills in one or more of the following programming and scripting languages: Python, Perl, PHP, Java shell script. Knowledge of SQL and databases. Sound skills in data analysis, remediation, and normalization. Working familiarity with one or more local library management systems (preferably Voyager).
- Logical and enthusiastic approach to work, with careful attention to detail, initiative and follow-through in equal measure. Experience with project management, with the ability to multitask and set priorities.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience: Reading knowledge of non-English languages. Two years’ experience with metadata creation and management. Experience developing library content discovery applications and system improvements; experience with open source applications, Solr and/or Ruby. Skill analyzing and transforming metadata. Knowledge of RDA, DACS, BIBFRAME, authority control, subject analysis and controlled vocabularies.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs. The STARS req. ID for this position is 36641BR. AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran
- Qualified individuals new to the library profession are welcome to apply.
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent accredited degree, with formal training in archival theory and practice. A post-graduate degree in museum studies or a related discipline in the humanities or social sciences may be substituted for a master’s degree in library science.
- Experience arranging and describing or providing public services for manuscript and/or archival collections.
- Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice may be substituted for formal training.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current national data content and structure standards related to the archival control of collection materials.
- Demonstrated knowledge of archival and library management systems.
- Demonstrated job or school experience with basic preservation and conservation standards for archival and manuscript collections.
- Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and analytical ability.
- Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to a conclusion in a timely fashion.
- Strong working knowledge of EAD and XML, including experience writing and maintaining XSL style sheets; DACS and familiarity with MARC, AACR2, RDA, LCSH, LCAF, and LC cataloging standards.
- Demonstrated ability processing manuscript and/or archival collections.
- Strong knowledge of American history, and/or broad knowledge in the humanities, as demonstrated through academic coursework.
- Ability to manage a variety of tasks and multiple priorities. Logical and enthusiastic approach to work; careful attention to detail; initiative and follow-though.
Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:
- Experience with Archivists’ Toolkit or ArchivesSpace; EAC, MODS, METS; Relax NG, Schematron and scripting languages; SQL, XQuery, and/or SPARQL; and Linked Data.
- Demonstrated ability to work with databases and manipulate and migrate data.
- Creative approaches to introducing or using online tools to enhance access.
- Experience accessioning and/or arranging and describing born-digital materials.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs. The STARS req. ID for this position is 36555BR. We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more. AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran
- Master’s degree from an ALA?accredited library school. In selected instances, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field and four years of related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing library based systems and services.
- A minimum of four years of intensive experience with automated library systems.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and independently with various groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing team environment.
- Solid understanding of library IT operations across two or more of the following departments: Access Services, Acquisitions, Administration, Cataloging, Collection Development, Electronic Resources, IT, Off-site Collection Services, Preservation, Reference, Special Collections.
- Demonstrated project management and business systems analysis skills.
- Knowledge of Unicode and other standards for representation of library information in electronic form such as MARC, MARCXML, BIBFRAME, METS, MODS, EAD, TEI, etc.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and facilitation skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:
Experience with ExLibris Voyager is highly desirable. Systems experience with one or more of the following is desirable: collections management, fulfillment, access, or digital repositories. Preferred programming experience; familiarity crafting and executing SQL queries; hands-on experience working with modern server operating systems and/or cloud hosted software/infrastructure providers.
The University and the Library:
The Yale University Library, as one of the world's leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity. It fosters intellectual growth and supports the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide. A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including around 12.8 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases. The Library is engaging in numerous projects to expand access to its physical and digital collections. Housed in eighteen buildings including the Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Center for Science and Social Science Information, and the Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and diverse staff of approximately five hundred who offer innovative and flexible services to library readers. For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library's web site at www.library.yale.edu.
Salary and Benefits:
We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country's great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.
How to Apply:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs. The STARS req. ID for this position is 36160BR. AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years’ experience in an academic environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven ability to support and implement complex quantitative or geospatial databases (one or more of the following: MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Postgres, Access, Filemaker), information architecture, and database design.
- Understanding of scripting languages (such as Python, Perl, JavaScript) and knowledge of software versioning methods and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with varied groups within a complex organization.
- Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and analytical ability.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:
- Experience with data visualization tools and languages (Tableau, leaflet, Processing, D3).
- Experience with research data lifecycle pipeline including discovery and repository software (Blacklight, SOLR).
- Broad understanding of metadata standards and formats.
- Demonstrated proficiency with command line and shell scripting.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or Library/Information Science.
Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html. For additional information on the Yale University Library visit www.library.yale.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs. The STARS req. ID for this position is 36136BR. AA/EEO – M/F/Disability/Veteran
Penn State University Libraries, Digital Scholarship Research Coordinator
University Park, PA
Penn State University Libraries, Diversity Residency Librarian Program
Brown University, Senior Library Applications Developer
Providence, RI
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with Python, Ruby, or Java programming languages
- Experience of three or more years in the developing and implementing complex web applications using MVC frameworks such as Django or Rails
- Demonstrated experience with search/indexing technology (e.g., Apache Solr).
- Demonstrated proficiency applying best practices to and planning technical projects; experience with team collaboration tools, version control systems, and application deployment.
- Demonstrated experience with Unix or Linux server platforms, related software, and basic system administration utilities
- Ability to learn new technical skills quickly; ability to meet deadlines; strong service-orientation. Ability to adapt emerging technologies to new domains
- Ability to work as part of a team in an agile project management environment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Creativity and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Master’s degree in information science, library science, computer science or related field
- Experience working with Linked Data, Web APIs, and related standards and principles
- Demonstrated success participating in and contributing to open source software development projects
- Demonstrated experience with library applications, technology, and standards, including experience participating in relevant library open source efforts
Olin College of Engineering, Community and Digital Services Librarian
Needham, MA
- An ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science.
- An academic degree that includes coursework in gender and sexuality studies.
- Minimum 1 year professional experience relevant to reference or research services in an academic or research library.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully and collegially with a diverse group of colleagues, scholars, and students.
Strongly Preferred:
- Broad familiarity with academic research in the field of gender and sexuality.
- Experience conducting bibliographic instruction or research consultations in an academic setting.
- Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment .
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Princeton is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their service to the Library, to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
- Create and update metadata standards for the data facility – for tabular and non tabular datasets (such as images, sound, text), including geospatial data.
- Provide development support for and maintain an internal metadata management tool (currently CKAN); provide functional specifications and development support for internal data discovery tools.
- Work directly with dataset domain experts (generally, these are the data providers and CUSP researchers) in order to create a domain knowledgebase about dataset quality and content; this includes how data was collected or derived, and known issues.
- Communicate with data facility users about all datasets housed in the facility, providing guidance for users to identify the appropriate data for research questions; this will include documenting user activity to feed into the metadata database.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for data facility users with data access and workspace requests (students, faculty, agency staff, etc.); this includes communication with users prior to submitting data access/workspace requests and internal routing of user access/workspace requests using an in-house workflow management system.
- Develop and run ETL scripts for tabular data.
- Work with software developer and systems engineer to support development of complex ETL scripts for difficult and nontabular datasets.
- Develop technical specs and provision existing ETL scripts for data of all types – tabular; time series; images; GIS, streaming data – in order to create datamarts for facility users
- Manage and track data facility information security training sessions for all users and data stewards; this includes tracking compliance of data stewards to data facility best practices in data management, confidentiality, privacy and governance.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae and names and contact information for at least three references to employment.cusp@nyu.edu listing the job title in the subject line.