AUL for IT
The Assistant University Librarian (AUL) will ensure robust systems support for
established services, for nascent institutional repository and library
publishing activities, and for new services appropriate to a library
serving an academic research university with a comprehensive health
sciences center. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to
fill several vacant positions and to reorganize, lead, and coordinate
the work of the staff of the Library Systems Department. The AUL will
serve as a vital link with institutional partners such as the Academic
Computing and Communications Center (ACCC), and with colleagues in the
Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) and the Consortium of
Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI).
The AUL for Information Technology reports directly to the University
Librarian, and is a member of the senior management team. The successful
candidate will have the ability to perceive IT trends, envision library
applications, and communicate this vision to senior management and to
library staff at all levels. The AUL must have management skills that
will support and advance the strengths of Systems Department staff.
Priorities will be driven by the Library's strategic intent to provide
seamless access to as much of its collection as legally possible. The
Library will supply interactive instruction and customized client-based
services as it provides digital content and knowledge management for the
campus.
The UIC Library is an integral partner in support of education,
research, and clinical practice at UIC and its regional health sciences
programs in northern and central Illinois. The faculty of the UIC
Library is known for its excellence in research, innovation, and
professional leadership.
Library Systems has a history of collaborative innovation with product
vendors early in their development cycles to help shape products that
meet user and staff needs. The Library looks to employ a combination of
established IT products, new products with a promising future, and its
own creativity to take advantage of systems-related opportunities
identified in its recent strategic plan. Library Systems also secures
and supports public and staff workstations, maintains printing services,
manages servers and supports Web applications, and answers questions
from users and staff.
UIC is a leading urban public research university, providing an
unusually diverse student population with access to world-class academic
study. It offers an exciting work environment near the center of one of
the country's great cities. Its Great Cities initiative fosters outreach
to local communities. A new capital campaign is expected to include
several goals specific to the Library that will include systems components.
Responsibilities within the Library:
Provide leadership, direction, and innovative long-range
planning in support of library information technology and digital
preservation.
Participate in administration and policy development on a
library-wide basis.
Responsibilities outside the Library:
Establish and maintain strong relationships with the ACCC.
Participate in campus-wide discussions of knowledge
management and data repository systems.
Represent the library through participation in local,
regional, and national cooperative, outreach, and professional activities.
Minimum Education and Work Experience:
Advanced degree in library science or a related field.
Evidence of success as a manager, leader, and mentor in a
library systems environment.
Strong commitment to communication and public services.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the trends and
issues in academic libraries and the information technologies that
support them.
Demonstrated history of professional innovation.
Professional commitment to librarianship and evidence of
ability to meet university standards in clinical research, publication,
and professional service.
Skills Desired:
- Information technology experience in an academic or research library.
Scholarly Communication Librarian
The University Library seeks a dynamic and energetic librarian to head its scholarly communication program. As one of its strategic goals, the Library is committed to leading a campus-wide effort to promote new forms of scholarly communication. The librarian will be responsible for developing initiatives to help the Library achieve its goal, promoting awareness of the issues and generating change in the scholarly publishing practices of the UIC faculty and graduate students. The Scholarly Communication Librarian reports to the University Librarian.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other UIC librarians to develop strategies to raise the awareness of faculty, administrators, and students to the issues in the current system of scholarly publishing and options for creating change;
- Chair the UIC Library Scholarly Communication Committee;
- Provide training and tools for library faculty and staff to use in working with campus faculty;
- Develop educational and outreach programs to encourage faculty participation in strategies that support open access and facilitate more cost effective scholarly communication;
- Work with Collection Development on memberships that discount authors’ fees and other relevant scholarly communication issues;
- Advise campus faculty on retention of author’s rights and other copyright issues;
- Expand and maintain the scholarly communication website;
- Monitor national and international developments in this arena and respond in a timely manner, cooperating with departments outside the library as needed, for example, staff in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research;
- Participate in national conferences, discussions, and meetings on these issues;
- Help develop the Library’s institutional repository and online journal systems, working in collaboration with systems personnel in the Library and ACCC;
- Meet with faculty to encourage use of the institutional repository and the online journal system;
- Work with colleagues at UIS and UIUC on joint initiatives in this arena.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program; three or more years professional library experience or equivalent professional experience; demonstrable understanding and interest in the current issues related to scholarly communication including open access and copyright; demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, staff, and faculty; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to meet University standards in research, publication, and professional service commensurate with tenure requirements.
Additional Desirable Qualifications
Familiarity with the publishing industry; experience in collection development and/or electronic resources.
Research Data & Environmental Sciences Librarian
Under the direction of the Head of Services for Academic Programs, the Research Data/Environmental Sciences Librarian provides quality reference, consulting, and liaison services, teaches classes and workshops as assigned and contributes toward collection development activities. Develops and supports services for documenting and distributing research data. Develop and maintain expertise in data issues for libraries. Liaison to environmental sciences activities and departments within College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Individual leads and/or participates in other innovative projects in information delivery.
Position Description
Cornell University Libraries (CUL) seeks an energetic and productive staff member to join the Metadata Services Department http://metadata.library.cornell.edu/. Under the supervision of the Head of Metadata Services, the Research Data Specialist will play a key role in shaping Cornell University Library’s involvement in e-science, digital data curation, and supporting cyberscholarship for all disciplines. He or she will have the aptitude to stay abreast of scientific research trends, data documentation tools, and standards important for data exchange, reuse, and interoperability. Utilizing and applying various information technology tools for metadata manipulation and script execution is a key responsibility for this position. The Research Data Specialist will work at the intersection of digital data, technology, and metadata for the libraries. He or she will be responsible for consultation, assessment, and support services to facilitate all aspects of digital data curation. To be successful, close collaboration will be essential in working with library staff devoted to digital libraries, information technologies, public services, as well as the data working group and constituents of the Cornell life sciences initiative. The successful candidate will perform outreach and facilitate communication between the Libraries and research groups on all Cornell campuses.
Required Qualifications
MLS or Masters degree in science. One year of research laboratory experience. Ability to work well in a collaborative team-based environment. Strong communication (oral and writing), interpersonal, and presentation skills. Aptitude for and consistency in detailed work. Ability to analyze and to solve problems creatively and flexibly in a complex and rapidly changing environment. Strong service orientation and interest in information users' values and needs. Self-motivated and ability to multi-task. Expect to hire at the rank of Assistant Librarian or Sr. Assistant Librarian. Assistant Librarian rank is entry level for academic librarians with less than 5 years of professional experience.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of computational tools and techniques for data management and manipulation. Aptitude for learning digital collection management, electronic resource management, and metadata standards and formats. Familiarity with at least one of the following metadata standards: Ecological Metadata Language (EML), Data Documentation Initiative (DDI), and FGDC Biological Data Profile. Familiarity with commonly used repository platforms (e.g. Fedora, DSpace, ePrints). Ability to use various tools for metadata manipulation and scripting. Experience with relational database design, XML/XSLT, Java, Perl, Python, or PHP. Familiarity with Semantic Web specifications and experience in XML DTD and W3C schema creation. Ability to write and obtain grants and to manage grant-funded projects. Prior work experience in an academic or special library.
Chief Technology Strategist
Cornell University Library (CUL) is excited to announce the establishment of a new senior level position, that of Chief Technology Strategist (CTS). As an information organization, CUL recognizes that technology issues permeate all aspects of its operations and strongly influence the mission of the academic library in a research university.
Reporting directly to the University Librarian and serving as a key member of the senior management team, the CTS will:
- Participate in the development of a shared vision for CUL’s future that supports the mission of the University and is responsive to the changing information needs of its constituents.
- Create and articulate an evolving technology strategy to support that vision, with ongoing input from key stakeholders
- Identify the requisite technical solutions and priorities to achieve this strategy
- Effectively communicate shared vision throughout CUL and the University’s IT environment
- Assess IT trends and innovations that will impact library directions
- Represent the library in collaborative technology initiatives across the University and in national and international efforts
- Expand the library’s contributions to e-research and provide leadership in the development of a University cyberinfrastructure
- Plan and direct collaborative research and development efforts with Computing and Information Sciences, Cornell Information Technology, Cornell Center for Advanced Computing, and other appropriate partners within and beyond Cornell
- Enhance CUL’s reputation as a leading research library for the 21st century
Formal affiliation with the Information Science Program in the Faculty of Computing and Information Science for appropriately credentialed candidate, and academic rank dependent on education and experience.
Qualifications
- Education: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or related field with strong technical background (Ph.D. preferred)
- Significant experience with increasing levels of responsibility for setting and implementing strategic directions
- Demonstrated command of trends in digital libraries, information policy, collaborative technologies, and the storage, management, preservation, and delivery of information
*Successful and effective leadership in academic, technical, and scientific communities, including a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, oversee projects, and deliver excellent services
- Evidence of enthusiasm, creativity and potential to succeed in a production oriented, rapidly changing, research library environment, including a good collaborative and relationship-building track record
- Success in securing external resources from federal and private funding agencies
- Appreciation for the various roles research libraries play in the broad academic spectrum of the university
Assistant Professor, Tenure, Leading Science Librarian
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries seeks a highly energetic, creative, and knowledgeable, science librarian. This 12-month, tenure-track position follows the scholar-practitioner model provides instruction and reference for the sciences. Both entry-level and experienced librarians are encouraged to apply. The Science Librarian reports to the Chair of Research and Instructional Services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for e-science initiatives on campus.
- Develop strong liaison relationships with faculty and students in the Biological Sciences and Chemistry Departments and other assigned subject areas.
- Provide reference and instructional services in-person and via electronic means.
- Evaluate, select, and review materials and information resources for inclusion in the collection; manage the collection budget in assigned areas.
- Participate in departmental, library-wide, and university faculty committees.
- Actively engages in ongoing professional development, scholarship, and service to the profession.
Qualifications:
Required
- ALA accredited master's degree in library or information science, or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.
- Knowledge of the scholarly communication and research processes in the Sciences.
- Academic training or BA/S degree in a physical or biological science or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work effectively and creatively in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students and community members.
- A record of effective collaborative efforts involving diverse faculty, library staff, students and other campus stakeholders.
- Ability to meet standards for promotion and tenure, including research leading to peer reviewed publications, and service.
- Demonstrated potential for professional development and growth.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to excellent customer service.
Preferred
- Knowledge of current trends in science librarianship.
- Advanced degree in a physical or biological science.
- Teaching or training experience.
- Experience in the design, integration, and assessment of new technologies into the delivery of information services.
- Experience working in an academic or research library, or in a research environment.
Application Procedures
Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial screening will begin September 15, 2008. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete the Faculty/Administrative Information Form, requisition # 080599 and attach the required documents listed.
Salary
$50,000 minimum. Salary is negotiable and will be based upon qualifications of the successful candidate.
Starting Date
December 1, 2008; Negotiable.
The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action, equal opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.
Data Research Scientist
http://www.arl.org/bm~doc/purdueesciencejobdescript.pdf
Life Sciences Data Services Librarian
Job Code:
Category: Faculty and Other Academic
Location:
College Name or Administrative Unit:
Contact Name: Penny Carpenter
Opened Date: December 4, 2009
Close Date: January 30, 2010
Short Description:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library
The Funk ACES Library is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, and forward looking individual to help position the Library to meet the increasingly technology and informatics dependent needs of our users. Identified current needs are in the areas of data curation, digital repository service, web site development, and database development. There will be subject liaison responsibilities, most likely in the department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics and another department in the ACES College. Liaison responsibilities typically include specialized instruction and reference, as well as some collection development. This position will serve as the Content Management System liaison for the Life Sciences Division of the University Library, and will be responsible for Funk ACES Library web development. This position will also participate in the provision of general reference services through scheduled reference desk hours and on-call reference service in the Funk ACES Library as part of our reference team. This position will be active in the Library Data Services Group of the University Library. The successful candidate must meet requirements for promotion and tenure at the University of Illinois, which includes research and publication. Position Available: Immediately. Full-time, tenure track position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Library Administration.
For complete position announcement, please see http://jobs.illinois.edu. Please complete your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu by the close of the posting period. Include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration, applications and nominations must be received by January 30, 2010.
Position Available: Immediately. Full-time, tenure track position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Library Administration.
Responsibilities: The Funk ACES Library is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, and forward looking individual to help position the Library to meet the increasingly technology and informatics dependent needs of our users. Identified current needs are in the areas of data curation, digital repository service, web site development, and database development. There will be subject liaison responsibilities, most likely in the department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics and another department in the ACES College. Liaison responsibilities typically include specialized instruction and reference, as well as some collection development. This position will serve as the Content Management System liaison for the Life Sciences Division of the University Library, and will be responsible for Funk ACES Library web development. This position will also participate in the provision of general reference services through scheduled reference desk hours and on-call reference service in the Funk ACES Library as part of our reference team. This position will be active in the Library Data Services Group of the University Library. The successful candidate must meet requirements for promotion and tenure at the University of Illinois, which includes research and publication.
Environment: The University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign is one of the preeminent research collections in the nation and the world. With more than 9 million volumes and a total of 21 million items, it ranks third among academic libraries in the United States and first among public university libraries in the world. As the intellectual heart of the campus, the Library is committed to maintaining the strongest collections and services possible and engaging in research and development activities—both of which support the University’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. The Library currently employs approximately 100 faculty and 300 staff members. For more detailed information, please visit http://www.library.illinois.edu/.
The Library consists of more than 30 departmental libraries that are located throughout campus and administratively organized into eight divisions. The Funk ACES Library Staff is composed of 3 FTE faculty librarians, 3 FTE support staff, 1.25 FTE library graduate assistants, and undergraduate student workers. The ACES Library moved into a new, state-of-the art building in the fall of 2001. The ACES Library is the primary library serving the agricultural component of Illinois’ Land Grant University. The ACES Library pursues a vigorous service program, and is active in library instruction. An on-site computer instructional classroom is available in the library. For more information about the ACES Library, please visit http://www.library.uiuc.edu/agx/. The ACES College is divided into 7 individual departments and one graduate division. Departments served are Agricultural and Consumer Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Sciences, Crop Sciences, Food Sciences and Human Nutrition, Human and Community Development, and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. The graduate Division of Nutritional Sciences and U of I Extension are also within the college. There are approximately 234 faculty members, 2241 undergraduate students and 551 graduate students in the ACES College. Wide ranges of interdisciplinary subjects characterize the instructional interests of the college. There are strong research and extension components in addition to instruction. For more information about the College of ACES, please visit http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/. The Funk ACES Library also serves the Landscape Architecture department and Urban and Regional Planning department.
Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA accredited Library and Information Science program. Experience providing reference or information services to diverse academic or research clientele. Experience with or knowledge of library-based support services for data curation, bioinformatics, or scholarly communication services. Demonstrated interest in the provision of proactive service and instruction in a university setting. Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a collegial environment. Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Demonstrated experience in web site development. Desired: Two years professional public service experience in large academic library setting. Advanced subject degree or library experience in economics, agricultural economics, life sciences, social sciences or an agricultural-related field. Experience teaching in a large university environment. Some knowledge of technical services applications in a large university library. Collection development experience. Software expertise in web based and database applications.
Salary & Rank: Salary commensurate with credentials and experience. Rank at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor of Library Administration, depending on the qualifications of the candidate selected. Librarians have faculty rank, and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, publication, and university/professional/community service in order to meet university standards for tenure and promotion.
Terms of Appointment: Twelve month appointment; 24 work days vacation per year; 11 paid holidays; 12 days annual sick leave (cumulative up to a maximum of 240 days) plus an additional 13 days (non-cumulative) per year if necessary; health insurance, requiring a small co-payment, is provided to employees (coverage for dependants may be purchased); participation in the State Universities Retirement System is required upon appointment (8% of member’s salary is withheld and is tax exempt until retirement); newly hired university employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security, and are subject to its deduction.
Campus & Community: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs 2,000 faculty members who serve 26,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate and professional students; approximately 25% of faculty receive campus-wide recognition each year for excellence in teaching. More information about the campus is available at www.uiuc.edu. The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, which have a combined population of 100,000 and are situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit the following:
http://illinois.edu/about/community/community.html
http://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/
http://www.ccchamber.org/
Apply: Please complete your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu by the close of the posting period. Include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration, applications and nominations must be received by January 30, 2010.
Inquiries may be directed to:
Cindy Kelly
mokelly@illinois.edu
217-333-5494
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty, and staff embrace diversity and are committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
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