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Digital Asset Specialist, Nasher Sculpture Center (Dallas, TX)
[date added:4/11/24]
The Nasher Sculpture Center is seeking a Digital Asset Specialist who will be crucial in maintaining high-quality standards and maximizing the efficiency and cross-departmental usage of a museum-wide Digital Asset Management (DAM) system. In collaboration with the Sr. Manager of Emerging Technology and Evaluation, they are an essential part of the team that will assist with the selection and implementation of a DAM system. They will guide and support museum staff through implementation and serve as an advisor on best practices concerning metadata, usability, accessibility, and preservation. The Digital Asset Specialist will work under supervision to govern workflows and ensure the DAM is maintained and used efficiently.
Full details can be found on the Nasher careers page.
https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org/careers | Digital Asset Specialist PDF
Curator, Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literature-University of Florida
[date added:4/11/24]
The George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida seek a collaborative, curious and knowledgeable colleague to lead the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature. The Curator of the Baldwin Library of Historical Children’s Literature is a year-round (12 month) tenure track library faculty position, which will lead a preeminent collection known for its exceptional breadth and depth in Anglo-American holdings. The Baldwin Library supports emerging scholarship by actively diversifying its holdings and applying a critical lens to collections and activities. The Curator oversees major endowment funds supporting collection development and programming, including speaker series and research fellowships.
The Curator manages materials and access, from acquisition to cataloging and digitization, and engages the UF campus and beyond through instruction, exhibits, collection promotion, and collaboration on projects and work groups. The Curator deepens and expands support for the study of children’s literature and interdisciplinary topics, and engages with faculty, students, and the Center for Children’s Literature and Culture. The Curator oversees fellowship programs which support the research of scholars, librarians and educators in the Baldwin Library, and serves as a bridge between public and academic librarians through the Louise Seaman Bechtel Fellowship.
The search will remain open until May 6, 2024, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-faculty-positions/.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply.
Address inquiries to Joe Piazza, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: jpiazza@ufl.edu.
Africana and Francophone Studies Librarian, UW-Madison Libraries
[date added:4/2/24]
This is a full-time position supporting Africana and Francophone Studies. The position is an essential partner and catalyst in advancing the academic goals in these areas. The incumbent provides a wide variety of the most advanced professional library services which may include teaching, learning, public services, circulation, assessment, reference, selection, and outreach to support creative exploration, intellectual growth, and scholarly pursuits. The position fosters robust relationships and engagement with appropriate constituencies across campus, assessing and supporting their research, teaching, and learning needs on a continual basis. The position also includes participation in interdepartmental teams supporting various functional areas that span the University of Wisconsin-Madison library services and programs. Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to adapt to a changing environment are important. Individuals should have a demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment. This position reports to the Head of International and Area Studies.
For more information and to apply for the position, please click on the following link: PVL# 294727. The deadline for applications is 11:55pm on Monday, April 8th.
A cover letter and resume are required. All applications must be submitted through the Jobs at UW applicant system. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your materials. A criminal background check is required. Please feel free to forward this email to those who may be interested in joining us at the UW-Madison Libraries. Should you have any questions, contact Melissa Ortiz at melissa.ortiz@wisc.edu.
Affordable Learning Librarian, Georgia Institute of Technology
[date added:3/18/24]
The Library (https://library.gatech.edu/) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for an exciting new position within the Technical Services Department. The Affordable Learning Librarian will work collaboratively with teaching faculty, library staff, and other campus partners to promote the adoption of open and affordable learning materials and provide students and instructors with seamless access to library collections and course readings. The Affordable Learning Librarian will be excited about the future of classroom affordability and the role libraries play in promoting equitable and fair access to course materials. This role will report to the Head of Technical Services and participate in a collaborative content acquisition and management operations, which includes acquisitions, cataloging, interlibrary loan, reserves, and electronic resources.
This is a 12-month faculty position with an effort distribution of 80% librarianship, 10% scholarship, and 10% professional service to the library profession. Up to two (2) years credit for previous professional experience may be given at the time of employment, in which case such credit will be stated in the offer letter. The Georgia Tech Library Faculty may enjoy flexible work schedules, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance. This is not a remote position, but some teleworking hours is supported.
This is a benefits-eligible position with a minimum salary of $67,498, commensurate with education and experience.
Job Responsibilities
Provide and improve library services and resources; enrich the research, learning, and scholarship of the Georgia Tech community through the following:
- Serve as subject matter expert for the reserves and course reading list service.
- Implement and administer course reading list tool(s).
- Collaborate with teaching faculty and instructional designers to integrate library-sourced instructional materials into Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS), and other course settings.
- Design workflows, plans service enhancements, train instructors/teaching faculty, resolve access and/or configuration problems for the library-sourced materials ensuring fair use compliance; manage and update communications on Course Reserves; and conduct inhouse workshops for library employees as needed.
- Conducts regular assessments of the course reserves service and workflows and implements new projects or services enhancements.
- Collaborates with Technical Services Librarians and other Library colleagues to ensure a unified strategy for resource acquisition, discovery, delivery, and integration of scholarly resources.
- Participates in affordable educations discussions with local, state, and national efforts including, but not limited to Affordable Learning Georgia.
10% Scholarship and Creative Endeavors
According to expectations for library faculty members, contribute professionally through research, scholarship, and creative activities.
10% Service to the Library, Institute, and LIS Profession
Foster positive relations with faculty, students, and staff and promote the Institute and Library’s commitment to the Georgia Tech values; Serve on library and university committees as assigned; Contribute to the profession through service to professional organizations at the local, state, regional, and national levels, as appropriate.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
This position will be filled at the rank of Librarian I.
Librarian I
Appointment to this rank requires an appropriate terminal degree, typically an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited master’s degree, a degree in a subject related to archival work, and/or in the appropriate area of specialization.
Preferred Requirements:
- Library experience in at least one of the following areas: electronic reserves, acquisitions, electronic resources, or document delivery in an integrated library system (ILS).
- Knowledge of practices, issues, and trends in OER, open textbooks, open licensing, and fair use.
- Understanding of license terms and digital rights management (DRM), copyright, and fair use of library electronic resources.
- Experience developing and delivering effective training for faculty and librarian colleagues.
- Experience using the Canvas learning management system.
- Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo Systems.
- Experience with reading list software, specifically Leganto.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, written and oral communications skills.
More information can be found here: https://library.gatech.edu/about/jobs
Full Time Librarian, North Columbus Public Library
[date added:3/6/24]
The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries has a new job opening we would like to post with you. Please follow the link for more information and let us know if you have any questions!
- Full Time Librarian - North Columbus Public Library
This position is open until filled.
https://cvlga.bamboohr.com/careers/187?source=aWQ9MjM%3D
Branch Manager, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
[date added:3/6/24]
The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries has a new job opening we would like to post with you. Please follow the link for more information and let us know if you have any questions!
Branch Manager - Mildred L. Terry Public Library
- This position is open until filled.
https://cvlga.bamboohr.com/careers/178?source=aWQ9MjM%3D
Entry-level reference and instruction librarian, University of North Georgia
[date added:3/6/24]
https://careers.insidehighered.com/job/3096759/reference-services-librarian/
Librarian and Archivist, Montana State University
[date added:3/6/24]
The Librarian & Archivist supports student success through course-integrated library instruction using primary source materials from Archives & Special Collections. This work also includes the preparation and development of archives and special collections. This is a 12-month faculty position that advances the Archives & Special Collection department's efforts to involveâEUR¯MSUâEUR¯students in using and building unique analog and digital collections that document the past, present, and future of Montana and the Rocky Mountain Region.âEUR¯ Starting salary $65,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Please read the full job posting and application procedures for the position at:
Women’s and Gender Studies Librarian & Research Services Coordinator, University of Florida
[date added:3/6/24]
The University of Florida's George A. Smathers Libraries seek a Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) Librarian & Research Services Coordinator. This position is a year-round (12-month), tenure-track library faculty position in Library West, the Humanities & Social Sciences (H&SS) branch of the George A. Smathers Libraries. This position oversees the development, management, and coordination of Library West’s extensive collection of resources encompassing all formats related to women’s and gender studies. While this position's primary collection management focus is women’s and gender studies, an essential secondary aspect involves a strong understanding of its intersections with the humanities and social sciences.
Additionally, this position serves as the Library West Research Services Coordinator, including managing the Library West Research Assistance Desk and On Call scheduling, promoting, and marketing Library West’s research assistance-related services to students and faculty, and maintaining Research Assistance Desk statistics and other related assessment data and reports. The WGS Librarian also works closely with other library employees, providing support in the broader areas of the humanities and social sciences, especially overlapping, interdisciplinary areas, managing specialized WGS subject area reference, outreach, and instruction services, and participating in branch and Libraries-wide general reference, library instruction, and outreach programming.
The search will remain open until March 27, 2024, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-faculty-positions/.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply.
Address inquiries to Joe Piazza, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: jpiazza@ufl.edu.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT
Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited (or foreign equivalent) program or other relevant advanced degree in subject specialty with some library experience.
SALARY
$61,231 minimum salary at the Assistant University Librarian rank
The Smathers Libraries offer a salary commensurate with experience and credentials.
Open Science Librarian and Scholarly Communication Librarian, Utah State University
[date added:2/13/24]
We are at an exciting time in our Library! As part of Utah State University (USU) Libraries’ recent reorganization, we are opening multiple new positions, including Open Science Librarian and Scholarly Communication Librarian.
We welcome simultaneous submissions. Early career librarians are encouraged to apply. Questions may be addressed to the chair of the search committee, Kacy Lundstrom (kacy.lundstrom@usu.edu).
Full position descriptions are available below:
Assistant Librarian, (Open Science Librarian)
Assistant Librarian, (Scholarly Communication Librarian)
Open Knowledge & Research Impact Librarian at UNC Wilmington
[date added:2/13/24]
Randall Library at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks an Open Knowledge & Research Impact Librarian to serve as the campus expert on open access, research impact, scholarly publishing, copyright and fair use, author rights, and open education.
The Open Knowledge and Research Impact Librarian is part of Randall Library’s Academic & Research Engagement (ARE) division, which collaborates with faculty, staff, and students in UNCW academic units to provide information literacy instruction, assist with research, develop the library collection, provide consultative services supporting research and scholarly communication, and partner on programming, in alignment with the information and research needs of campus stakeholders. Library faculty in this division proactively engage with campus constituents to promote the use of library services, facilities, materials, and expertise.
Minimum annual salary is $59,176. NB: faculty librarians are on 11-month contracts, with a month off in either June or July.
More job details and instructions on how to apply can be found here: https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31170
Emory Libraries Summer Internship Program (3 PAID positions available)
[date added:2/13/24]
Emory Libraries is now accepting applications for three distinct summer internships within its Access and Resources Services Division for Summer 2024. The Internships are open to current MLIS students and recent graduates of ALA-accredited Library and Information Science degree programs, pre-program and current graduate conservation degree programs, and graduate students with an interest in librarianship. These internships are designed to give hands-on experience in an academic library setting.
The Access and Resource Services Division is responsible for the acquisition, description, circulation, delivery, preservation, and digitization of library resources in all formats. The ten-week paid summer internships are for individuals from underrepresented communities with demonstrated interest in librarianship, resource sharing, course reserves, cataloging, and conservation. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in professional-level projects with independence and creativity, learn from experienced professionals, network with local librarians and conservators, as well as build community with members of the intern cohort.
Please visit the Emory Libraries Summer Internship Program Guide to learn more about these amazing opportunities! Applications due Friday, March 8, 2024.
Librarian II - Fulton County Library
[date added:2/13/24]
Please click here to view a listing of all posted positions. Interested applicants should apply by the closing date on the announcement.
Humanities Librarian position at UNC Wilmington
[date added:2/13/24]
The Humanities Librarian serves as a liaison librarian to academic units in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts, currently comprising the following units: Creative Writing, English, Film Studies, Music, Philosophy & Religion, Theatre, Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, and World Languages & Cultures.
The Humanities Librarian is a member of Randall Library’s Academic & Research Engagement (ARE) division, which collaborates with faculty, staff, and students in UNCW academic units to provide information literacy instruction, assist with research, develop the library collection, provide consultative services supporting research and scholarly communication, and partner on programming, in alignment with the information and research needs of campus constituents. Library faculty in this division proactively engage with campus constituents to promote the use of library services, facilities, materials, and expertise.
This is an 11-month non-tenure track special faculty position. Minimum annual salary for this position is $52,192.
New and recent MLIS graduates are encouraged to apply, as well as those expected to graduate in summer 2024. Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.
Closing date: March 10, 2024
For more information about this position or to apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31048
Branch Manager - Mildred L. Terry Public Library
[date added:1/20/24]
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Branch Manager - Mildred L. Terry Public Library
This position is open until filled.
Health Sciences Liaison Librarian - University of Florida, George A Smathers Libraries
[date added:1/20/24]
The University of Florida's George A. Smathers Libraries seek a service-oriented and collaborative liaison librarian at the Health Science Center Library in Gainesville. The Health Sciences Liaison Librarian provides in-depth information consultations and reference assistance, instruction, outreach, and collection management for assigned departments in the College of Medicine and College of Public Health and Health Professions. This 12-month, tenure-track faculty position serves as a member of the Biomedical and Health Information Services team and the broader Research and Health Sciences faculty and provides services in a variety of modes (in person, phone, email, online synchronous). The position is responsible for special projects as assigned, such as service evaluation, development of web-based resources, and collection reviews.
The search will remain open until February 7, 2024, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-faculty-positions/.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply.
Address inquiries to Joe Piazza, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: jpiazza@ufl.edu.
Prospect Development Analyst - Augusta University in the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement office
[date added:1/20/24]
Dept. of Library and Information Studies
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Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.333.5966
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