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SCUA Processing Assistant

Weber State University – Ogden, UT

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Department OverviewThe Special Collections and University Archives department (SCUA) at Weber State University is seeking applications for a full-time Processing Assistant position. The Processing Assistant provides high quality processing, access and research services to the WSU campus and the greater Weber/Davis community by providing access to primary sources and collections. The Specialist will work closely with colleagues responsible for Special Collections, University Archives, the Weber State Community, and Weber/Davis Communities as a whole.
Job DescriptionUnder general supervision, the individual will arrange, describe, and preserve materials; create and revise finding aids; participate in developing and implementing processing plans and procedures. This position also supports reading room activities; participates in department planning; and helps organize and execute special projects that streamline work and help meet strategic program goals.
Required Qualifications:
• Associates degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with scanning images and documents
• Familiarity with research and primary sources
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Digital Initiatives Coordinator

Job Description:
Oversees the daily operations of the Digital Initiatives department, including the digitization and photo labs. Develops goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures related to the responsible unit, including the accessibility and longevity of primary digital resources and collections.
The Digital Initiatives Coordinator will supervise and provide support to one SCUA Archives Processor position (Digital Initiatives).
Manages the digital content management systems, digital asset management system (DAMS), maintains best practices for metadata management, and is the point of contact for the digitization and accessibility of community projects and outreach.
Provides recommendations to senior management for digital materials given to and created by the Special Collections and University Archives, along with designing and managing digital collections by establishing the metadata schema, controlled vocabularies, and exercising quality control of the software, equipment, metadata records, storage, preservation, organization, description, and access to materials.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience
• Experience with digital collections and digital management software, i.e. CONTENTdm
• Two years of demonstrated experience scanning and working with Creative Suite programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat X Professional
• Experience creating, editing, and running OCR transcription
• Experience proofreading Word documents and Excel spreadsheets
• Experience working in an academic environment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated clear understanding of metadata best practices
• Project management experience

 

 

 

 

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Communication Specialist

The University of Arizona Health Sciences Library seeks a Communication Specialist (CS) for a 3-year contract position serving Region 4 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). The CS develops, implements, and manages internal and external communication to promote Region 4 and NNLM activity, programming, products, services, and projects consistent with the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and NNLM R4 brand and digital communication strategy. This work will be done using multiple communication platforms and channels, including social media, email, mobile phones, websites, and v/blogs. Recent programs featured include A Universe of Stories, a summer health reading program for youth, and the All of Us Journey tour, an interactive educational exhibit about precision medicine. The CS uses creative and effective communication and messaging to engage members of all communities in the region and highlight the region’s diversity.

This position is based at the UA Health Sciences Library located in Tucson, AZ and is eligible for flexible scheduling and/or remote work.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.


Assistant Director 3, Content Services

Library Services at Salt Lake Community College is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic leader to oversee the Content Services Department.
Salary: Starting from $61,000 to $67,000 depending on qualifications
For full job description and to apply: https://jobs.slcc.edu/postings/55168

Job summary:
The Assistant Director of Content Services reports directly to the Director of Library Services and provides leadership, vision, and support for the Content Services department including supervising full-time and part-time staff. This position oversees and coordinates collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, electronic resources, OER program support, the archival program, data management, College copyright guidance, and improving accessibility in online environments.


Director of Libraries – Appalachian Regional Library

Would you like to lead a three-county regional library in the beautiful North Carolina mountains? Would you want to live near four-season recreational opportunities, enjoy a vibrant cultural arts scene, and reside in a highly-rated school district? Appalachian Regional Library is seeking a dynamic, outgoing individual to head a staff of 59 dedicated employees.

TITLE/CLASS: Director of Libraries/Manager VI/Classification Grade 20
LIBRARY: Appalachian Regional Library (Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties, NC)

QUALIFICATIONS:

A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school, seven years of professional public library experience preferred (including five years of public library administrative or management experience), and eligibility for certification by the NC Librarian Certification Committee. Excellent oral and written communication abilities and management skills are necessary. Experience with managing a budget is required. Must be able to plan and direct staff engaged in all library functions.

DUTIES:

The Director of Libraries provides professional leadership in planning, organizing, and directing the Appalachian Regional Library System under the general review of the regional library board. This employee works to meet staffing, materials, equipment, and facility needs for five public libraries in Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes Counties. The regional director’s duties also include making recommendations to the governing board regarding hiring, promotion, or dismissal of management-level employees of the Appalachian Regional Library System; having extensive public contact and frequent conferences with library board members, government officials, and community leaders in all three counties; and maintaining professional relationships with the staff of the State Library of North Carolina, the North Carolina Public Library Directors’ Association, and state legislators.

BEGINNING SALARY RANGE: $68,000-$73,000. Generous benefits. APPLY BY: Open until filled

TO APPLY and for further information:

Send cover letter, resume, and list of references (or questions) to [email protected]


Acquisitions and Access Services Librarian

The James E. Faust Law Library at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for the position of Acquisitions and Access Services Librarian. This position oversees the acquisition of materials for the library’s physical and electronic collections, collaborates with the library team on collection development, and manages the library’s fulfillment services and government documents collection.

A Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution is required in addition to a strong service orientation, excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to deal effectively with all library patrons.

More info and applications accepted at: https://employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city-ut/acquisitions-and-access-services-law-librarian/927B1FCBC45C4305876DAB16F3F05654/job/


Special Collections Librarian, Assistant Professor of Library & Information Science

Job Description:
The Gerald R Sherratt Library at Southern Utah University invites applications for the position of Special Collections and Archives Librarian. This position manages the university’s archive and provides strategic vision, leadership, and program development for the Library’s Special Collections.
The successful candidate will supervise the Special Collections staff, as well as student employees and community volunteers; direct the ongoing development, preservation, promotion and access efforts of the university’s archive and the library’s unique and most valuable materials. With strengths in the traditional areas of history, culture, and literature, the Sherratt Library’s Special Collections primary focus is on books, manuscripts, photographs and artifacts that support the core collection goals: Utah/southern Utah history, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, Shakespeare and National Parks/Public Lands.
This 10.5-month, tenure-track faculty position includes instruction and curricular responsibilities including teaching in the Information Literacy and/or School Library programs, working as a library liaison with one or more assigned departments, providing 1-shot in-class research instruction and working a scheduled shift at the library’s Reference Desk. Library faculty are expected to work collaboratively and to be committed to student learning and will fulfill the responsibilities, contribute to faculty governance through campus committee service, and engage with the archival and/or academic librarianship community through professional development, local/regional consortia or library association service, and scholarship.
Located in beautiful Cedar City, Utah, Southern Utah University is a rural, state university offering associate, bachelors, masters, degrees in over 100 programs. Within 5-hour drive of eight national parks, home to the Southern Utah Museum of Art, and host to the Tony-award winning Utah Shakespeare Festival, Cedar City provides a plethora of scenic, historical, and cultural opportunities.
First Consideration Date for Applicants: 02/15/2023
URL to apply: Assistant Professor, Library & Information Science/Special Collections & Archives Librarian – Cedar City, UT – Southern Utah University Jobs (applicantpro.com)

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manage Special Collections and the University Archives, the assigned spaces, and collections. Define goals, set policies, supervise, and evaluate staff; coordinate and direct the service of volunteers. Initiate and develop relationships with potential donors.
2. Identify, select, and acquire materials in accordance with the policy of the Library and of Special Collections.
3. Prioritize, direct, and approve, activity in preservation, archival arrangement and description, cataloguing, shelving, and digitization.
4. Identify, write, and administer grants sustaining Special Collections initiatives and collections.
5. Coordinate the gathering of departmental data for library reporting and assessment.
6. Teach assigned sections of courses that originate in the Department of Library & Information Science.
7. Work collegially with Library faculty and staff in internal planning, decision-making processes, participation in work groups, and regular service assignments at the Questions Desk.
8. Act as a liaison to academic departments to encourage faculty in best utilizing research instruction for student coursework.
9. Other duties as required and assigned by Library Administration.

Education and Experience Requirements:
1. MLS from ALA-accredited library school or foreign equivalent.
2. Current professional accreditation by the Academy of Certified Archivists.
3. Formal training or documented practical experience in archives/manuscripts procedures, including records appraisal, archival processing, and preservation of materials and artifacts, archival description to current standards.
4. Two or more years of full-time experience in an academic library special collections department; successful supervisory experience.
5. Demonstrable proficiency with digital-asset management.
6. Experience with paper, book, photograph, and media preservation.
7. Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks asynchronously in an academic environment.
8. Ability to work and serve cooperatively with diverse groups.
9. Organizational, written, and oral-communication skills.

Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Statement of teaching philosophy
Unofficial transcripts
Contact Information for at least 3 Professional References
Southern Utah University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages individual commitment to personal responsibilities in equal measure with personal rights. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.


Assistant Professor/Outreach Librarian


Job Description:
The Gerald R Sherratt Library at Southern Utah University invites applications for the position of Outreach Librarian. The Outreach Librarian is responsible for developing the library’s outreach program and works cooperatively with library colleagues and campus partners to connect library resources and services to students, faculty, staff and the community at large. The Outreach Librarian strives to increase the Library’s visibility and contribution to the larger community by sponsoring/hosting events that reflect the Library’s overall mission including information access, information literacy and lifelong learning. The person in this position works to ensure the Library informs, educates and provides equitable access to all members of the SUU community.
This 10.5-month, tenure-track, faculty position includes instruction and curricular responsibilities by teaching in the Information Literacy and/or School Library programs, working as a library liaison with one or more assigned departments, providing 1-shot in-class research instruction and working a scheduled shift at the library’s Reference Desk. Library faculty are expected to work collaboratively and to be committed to student learning. The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities listed, contribute to faculty governance through campus committee service, and engage with the academic librarianship community through professional development, local/regional consortia or library association service, and scholarship.
Located in beautiful Cedar City, Utah, Southern Utah University is a rural, state university offering associate, bachelors, masters, degrees in over 100 programs. Within 5-hour drive of eight national parks, home to the Southern Utah Museum of Art, and host to the Tony-award winning Utah Shakespeare Festival, Cedar City provides a plethora of scenic, historical, and cultural opportunities.
First Consideration Date for Applicants: 02/15/2023

Link to Apply: https://suu.applicantpro.com/jobs/2694268.html

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide leadership for the development of outreach strategies, partnerships and initiatives. Build partnerships with campus and community groups/organizations to promote and foster information literacy and lifelong learning. Promote the importance and recognized benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion.
2. Engage stakeholders across campus and the community in creating opportunities for the Library to support their mission and functions, and make the Library an essential partner for student success.
3. Organize and promote events, exhibits, tours, and other in-person and online engagement activities.
4. Assist to develop and participate in a work culture that promotes diversity and anti-racism, support key individuals and groups across campus, participate in the Office for Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and promote library resources regarding diversity, intercultural competence and other areas of focus.
5. Teach assigned sections of courses that originate in the Department of Library & Information Science.
6. Work collegially with Library faculty and staff in internal planning, decision-making processes, participation in work groups, and regular service assignments at the Questions Desk.
7. Act as a liaison to academic departments to encourage faculty in best utilizing research instruction for student coursework.
8. Other duties as required and assigned by Library Administration.

Education and Experience Requirements:
1. MLS from ALA-accredited library school or foreign equivalent.
2. Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks asynchronously in an academic environment.
3. Flexibility and ability to work and serve effectively and cooperatively with diverse groups.
4. Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks asynchronously in an academic environment.
5. Ability to work and serve cooperatively with diverse groups.
6. Organizational, written, and oral-communication skills.

Documents Needed to Apply:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Statement of teaching philosophy
Unofficial Transcripts
Contact Information for at least 3 Professional References
Southern Utah University is committed to maintaining a community which recognizes and values the worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages individual commitment to personal responsibilities in equal measure with personal rights. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the University seeks to develop and nurture diversity. The University believes that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.