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South Asia Librarian

Princeton University Library, Princeton, NJ  
Position Summary: The Princeton University Library comprises a large central library and a dozen specialized libraries that are heavily used by an academic community of 6,400 students, 1,100 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. To support the diverse needs of its users, the Library holds some six million printed volumes, ranging from incunabula to current imprints, and provides access to many other records of human knowledge, such as ancient papyri and cylinder seals, modern literary manuscripts, and recently produced electronic databases and journals. The Library employs more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce.

Available: Immediately

Responsibilities:
The Princeton University Library seeks an energetic and creative scholar for a 4-year term appointment as South Asia Librarian, to build library collections and help shape library services in the interdisciplinary field of South Asian Studies at Princeton. The South Asia Librarian will be responsible for identifying and acquiring library materials, in all formats, and from all parts of the world, in Western languages and select languages of this region, for the libraries' collections on the anthropology, art, architecture, demography and culture, economics, ethnography, folklore, government documents, history, international relations, language and literature, music, philosophy, politics, religion, sociology, and urban planning of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, with primary focus on India). The librarian will also function as the key South Asia resource person in the Library system, with the necessary expertise to provide assistance to students and faculty in teaching, learning and researching any aspect of South Asian Studies. In addition, this specialist will work closely with the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies, and the Program in South Asian Studies, to teach one course per year on South Asia in an appropriate discipline. The specialist will also hold an appointment as a lecturer during the semesters they teach. The appointment and course offering are subject to the approval of the appropriate academic department and Dean of the Faculty.

This is one of several subject specialist positions in the Library devoted to developing and interpreting Princeton's collections. Responsibilities include: collection building; managing sizable acquisitions funds; providing advice on priorities for preservation, digitization, and other aspects of collection maintenance, including offsite storage; giving direct specialized research assistance to faculty and students; creating resource guides and Web sites to assist researchers; serving as the Library's key liaison to the Program in South Asian Studies; and consulting with members of the Technical Services Department to facilitate acquisitions and cataloging of materials from and about South Asia (including some in South Asian languages). This librarian represents Princeton in the relevant regional, national, and international professional and scholarly organizations.

Essential Qualifications: Required: a PhD in an appropriate discipline in South Asian Studies; broad familiarity with interdisciplinary teaching and research on South Asia; proficiency in Hindi or Urdu and at least basic ability to read the Devanagari script; familiarity with core print and online library resources for South Asian Studies; familiarity with current publishing from and about South Asia.

Education Required: Other-see essential qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: An ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science; professional experience in a research library, preferably including collection development and/or cataloging of South Asian materials; mastery of major bibliographic tools, including electronic resources, available for the use of researchers especially in the humanities; knowledge of the US, European and South Asian book trade and the changing technological environment in research libraries; successful teaching experience, either in the classroom or in library instruction; knowledge of the strengths of other research collections on South Asia.

Comments related to end date: 4 year term position. Initial term is for one year with the possibility of renewal. Extensions beyond fours years are possible.
See: https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1246408274160

Media Specialist

Mendham Borough Schools MIDDLE SCHOOL (5-8) 2009-2010 Library Media Specialist. Please submit letter, resume, and copy of certificate by July 6, 2009 to: Ms. E. Jost, Confidential Secretary 12 Hilltop Road, Mendham, NJ 07945. For more information, visit our website: www.mendhamboro.org. We Value Diversity, Intellect, Commitment EOE/AA.

Senior Systems/Program Administrator, Philadelphia

Posted Jun 28 

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA  
Job Qualifications:
The Program Administrator supports University Housing's Residential Management System (RMS) and other departmental information systems by performing high-end web software application development with underlying relational database technology. Under general supervision, provides technical support to the department performing assigned duties. Responsible for technical and design issues, and maintenance of application programs. Develops, specifies and documents application changes and improvements. Troubleshoots and corrects issues within areas of technical responsibility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science and a minimum of two years related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities:
*Proficiency with relational databases, e.g., MS-SQL or Oracle, and capability with Crystal Reports or some other industry-standard business intelligence report writing tool, e.g., Cognos or Microsoft SQL Reporting Services.
*Experience in developing object-orientated software applications using RDBMS, Web Services, XML, Java (J2EE, JRUN4), .NET, and Coldfusion MX. Strong hands on experience in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and enterprise wide Content Management Systems (CMS).
*Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite 4 or similar web development tools.
*Proficiency with integrated office products like MS-Office that include word processing, spreadsheet and database management capabilities.
*Proficiency with communications software.
*Position requires ability to interact effectively with all levels of administrative and support staff, demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written skills.

Preferred:
*Experience with RMS or similar university housing management application software.
*Experience with web application design and publishing tools.
*Minimal one year experience in support of a Microsoft LAN.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Apply by clicking below and searching Job Number TU-12379
https://hospats.adminsvc.temple.edu/css_external/CSSPage_SearchAndBrowseJobs.ASP?T=20090626150634&

Web Analytics Manager

Job/Req #: 206950 
Apex Office: Philadelphia 
Position Location: Little Falls, NJ
Job Description:  
Web Analytics Manager

Little Falls, NJ

Contract-to-hire
 
Experience in the pharmaceutical or general news site industry is preferable, but, not mandatory.
 
Strong marketing background (strategic) would be great, but, high demonstrated skill level in Web Analytics is the most important quality.

Looking for a Web Analytics Specialist, with strong analysis and implementation skills.

The analysis component deals with studying the user activities captured via a variety of means such as server log files, page tags, search logs, custom-scripts, etc.

The implementation component is about making adjustments to the website to optimize it. For adjustments and optimization, a competent web analyst must convert raw information into actionable information. Moreover, you must elaborate on what or where fixes are needed. To achieve this, the required skill set suddenly broadens because you need to understand all the aspects that bring a website together.

The Web Analyst should understand the subjects listed below (at least at a basic level) and be able to come up with solutions.

Some of them include, but are not limited to:

Navigation principles. 
Page layout. 
Copy issues.
Traffic issues. 
Taxonomy issues.
With these in mind, the general skill requirements are as follows:

Analytical and detail oriented exploring data, discovering patterns, meaningful relationships, anomalies and trends.
Business translating business needs to analytics requirements.
Marketing and brand building driving traffic, integrated campaigns, online branding tactics and principles.
Information architecture knowledge of established practices, suggesting changes to navigation, page design, task design.
Technical - understanding of website development.
User behavior and habits understanding differences, trends to develop strategies to accommodate them.

Apex Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages minority and female applicants to apply.

Interested in this Position? http://www.apexsystemsinc.com/seekers/displayjob.asp?id=206950

Part time - Reference Librarian

Category: Part-Time Hourly
Department: Library
Locations: Somerset, NJ
Posted: Jun 17, '09 
Type: Part-time
Ref. No.: LIbPT
Job Description:
RVCC is seeking a part-time Adjunct Librarian for DAY hours effective September 2, 2009. The position is approximately 10-15 hours per week. The Adjunct Librarian will provide reference services, teach information literacy classes, and perform other duties or special projects as assigned by the Reference/Instruction Librarian and/or Library Director.

Requirements:
An M.L.S. degree or equivalent from a graduate school of library science accredited by the American Library Association is required. 
 
Familiarity with OCLC and Innovative's Millenium computer system is desirable. Candidates should be comfortable using current technology including Internet searching, e-mail reference services and instructional technology systems. Information literacy instruction and college library reference experience are preferred. 
 
Applicants will be asked to conduct a brief teaching demonstration as part of the interview process. 
 
Evening and weekend hours may be available.

Application Instructions:
RVCC's starting rate and rank are commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.
See: http://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=51B16D2714A673548335730B561B4099?JOBID=14160&CNTRNO=0&TSTMP=0

Reference Librarian (Faculty Position/Instructor or Assistant Professor), NY

Posted Jun 25

City University of New York, New York, NY

Graduate School & University Center,

The Mina Rees Library is seeking a creative and self-motivated Reference Librarian to advance reference and other library services. Under the supervision of the Associate Librarian for Reference and Access Services and working in a highly collegial environment, this person will:

• Provide in-person and online reference service, including occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Develop research-related assessment tools, implement assessment programs, and provide analysis of library services and student learning.
• Consult individually with students and faculty on research projects, methods, and best practices; work closely with academic department representatives providing instruction and information about library resources.
• Develop and offer workshops, tutorials, and course-specific instruction; collaborate with faculty in course construction; develop online and classroom instruction tools; collaborate with peers in university-wide information literacy initiatives.
• Participate in collection development, including print and online resources; develop and maintain subject and policy guides.
• Represent the Graduate Center library in library, college and university venues.

Qualifications:

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; strong public-service ethic; ability to work effectively with graduate students and faculty; two or more years of post-MLS experience in an academic or research library providing reference service, instruction, web development, academic assessment, project design and management. For appointment at Assistant Professor rank, an additional subject master’s degree is required.
Preferred: Familiarity with web development software, bibliographic citation software, expertise in a range of academic resources.

This is a 12-month, tenure-track position. A record of scholarly achievement and service must be demonstrated for tenure and promotion.

Closing Date: Open until filled with review of resumes to begin 08/10/09

Salary Range: Instructor: $55,704 - $61,514; Assistant Professor: $63,064 - $71,974

Closing Date: Open until filled with review of resumes to begin 08/10/09

Send cover letter, cv, names and contact information of 3 professional references by the above closing date to:

Attn: Reference Librarian Position
Julie Cunningham, Chief Librarian
Mina Rees Library
Graduate School & University Center
365 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 11357
Via email by clicking below.
Fax: 212-817-1647

Head of Systems, New York

U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY  
The application deadline is 27 July.

The United States Military Academy seeks a creative, resourceful, and imaginative leader to serve as Systems Librarian. The incumbent leads the library in determining the feasibility, usefulness, and appropriateness of myriad technologies in meeting the research needs of faculty and students, as well as the work of library staff. The incumbent oversees automation projects and systems, and works with contractors, system vendors, customer support personnel, system designers, analysts, programmers, and commercial automation specialists to evaluate, implement, and support these systems. The incumbent leads in long-range planning, particularly in moving technological systems and services away from those designed to support a mostly print collection to those supporting an increasingly digital collection. He or she will establish priorities, implement projects, develop standards and appraisals, and recruit staff.

Qualifications:
= Candidates should possess detailed knowledge of academic libraries, as well as the theory and operation of computer networks, hardware, and software.
= Extensive knowledge of integrated library systems, common programming scripts, and network design is required.
= The successful candidate will have experience leading projects, building teams, and motivating staff.
= A commitment to the liberal arts and sciences, curiosity about the work of multiple academic disciplines, and a love of students is essential.

The United States Military Academy was established in 1802. Recently ranked #14 in U.S. News and World Report's list of national liberal-arts colleges, it provides exceptionally bright, earnest, and motivated students with a broad and rigorous liberal-arts education. It is the only college specifically charged with preparing young men and women for service as officers in the United States Army. As such, it has a singular educational philosophy of graduating enlightened military leaders of strong moral courage whose minds are creative, critical, and resourceful. Located just 50 miles north of New York City, this prestigious institution is nestled in the beautiful Hudson River Valley.

Salaries are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please direct questions about the position and the library to Bryn Geffert, USMA Librarian: 845-938-3833.

TO APPLY
To apply, please send
(a) a cover letter that addresses the ideals and qualifications noted above,
(b) a detailed C.V. outlining leadership experience, relevant work, and professional development, and
(c) names, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three references to:

Ms. Pam Long
Jefferson Hall Library
U.S. Military Academy
West Point, New York 10996 .

Telephone: 845-938-8301;
Fax: 845-938-8301.

Electronic Resources and Web Services Librarian, New York

Lehman College/CUNY - NYC
Instructor or Assistant Professor [Substitute]

Lehman College, the City University of New York’s senior public college in the Bronx, seeks a Substitute Electronic Resources and Web Services Librarian.  This position is primarily responsible for organization and maintenance of the Leonard Lief Library’s electronic resources and website, which serves as information portal to the Lehman community and is migrating to a content management system.  The work involves detailed tracking and maintenance of currently licensed electronic resources, as well as arranging for trials and evaluation of new resources under consideration.

The Electronic Resources and Web Services Librarian:
• Manages Serials Solutions for online access to the electronic journals collection
• Maintains EZProxy for remote access to databases
• Maintains SFX functions for internal linking to licensed resources
• Serves as representative to CUNY’s Electronic Resources Advisory Committee (ERAC)
• Chairs the Library’s Web Team and Electronic Resources Discussion Group (ERDG)

As member of the library faculty, the Electronic Resources and Web Services Librarian provides reference services, instructional classes, and selects resources in assigned subject areas.  The position reports to Head of Reference.

Required:  ALA-MLS, as well as working knowledge of HTML, Dreamweaver, CSS, and some web programming languages.  Academic library experience and knowledge of MySQL and PHP helpful.  Second subject Master’s required for appointment as Assistant Professor.

Please submit letter, resume, and names and addresses of three references by June 30, 2009 to:

Professor Kenneth Schlesinger, Chief Librarian
Leonard Lief Library
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, New York  10468-1589
Kenneth.Schlesinger@lehman.cuny.edu
Susan Voge
Associate Professor and
Head of Reference
Lehman College/CUNY
Leonard Lief Library
Bedford Park Blvd. W.
Bronx, NY 10468
susan.voge@lehman.cuny.edu
718-960-7765

Library Director

Ocean County Library, Toms River, NJ  
The Ocean County Library Commission is seeking an innovative, collaborative, strategic-thinking library executive with a broad background in library administration related to management of a complex, multi-sited library system. This is a unique career opportunity for exceptional librarians interested in assuming the leadership of a nationally recognized, award-winning library.

The OCL was established in 1925 and began as a small library in the county seat of Toms River. As of 2009, the Library has grown to 21 locations with an annual budget in excess of $32 million.

Over the past two plus decades, Ocean County has consistently led the state in population growth. The Ocean County Library has kept pace through new and expanded facilities and innovative programs. The excellent customer service of the library’s 600 strong professional and support staff has enabled the OCL to deliver on the promise of its vision - Connecting People – Building Community - to approximately half a million people from all walks and stages of life. Those customers represent the rich diversity found in the county today. The wellspring of the Library’s service is its collection of over 1,288,000 items. Support from the Library’s customers is evident by the high level of active borrowers. In 2008, customers checked out close to 5,000,000 items and 167,342 guests attended the Library’s 8,416 public programs.

Minimum Salary
$100,000 (Negotiable, subject to experience)

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to excellent health benefits, life insurance, retirement, and deferred compensation)

Minimum Qualification Requirements (Summarized from NJ CSC Job Specification 02283, Library Director)
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Service; and
Five years of library experience including work in the service, circulation, and reference areas, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; and
Appointee will be required to possess a valid license as a Professional Librarian issued by the Bureau of Teacher Certification, Thomas Edison State College; and
Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in the State of New Jersey as the operation of a motor vehicle is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Civil Service Status
The position is covered by the New Jersey Civil Service System; if currently outside the state’s career service system, the successful candidate will be given a provisional appointment pending satisfactory completion of the open competitive examination process. Additional details are available at the NJ Civil Service Commission web site: http://www.state.nj.us/csc/.
General Responsibilities Include
Under the authority of the Ocean County Library Commission, the Library Director has managerial responsibility for the planning and administration of all Ocean County Library services and programs. In addition, the Director maintains close affiliation with a variety of library-based foundations and friends groups

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership
* Determines and or approves overall OCL library programs and services
* Develops and or collaborates on strategic plans, goal setting, and measurement strategies for all OCL programs and services
* Communicates OCL missions, goals, values, and initiatives to elected and appointed officials, library staff, customers, and the general public
* Collaborates with others to ensure that appropriate technologies, resource collections, and delivery mechanisms are developed and maintained to provide maximum customer service to the residents of Ocean County
* Advocates for all library services
* Serves as a member of various professional, state, and national committees and task forces
* Represents the OCL at local, state and national meetings, organizations and conferences

Programs and Services
* Identifies new and emerging programs, services, and technologies for consideration and implementation
* Establishes and or approves goals and measurements designed to evaluate library programs and services
* Reviews and assesses system-wide evaluations of all library programs and services

Personnel
* Indirectly supervises all library managers and functions, all branch libraries, and the Toms River Headquarters Library
* Manages budgeting, operations, and personnel management of all library services and functions
* Ensures opportunities for continuing education and training for all staff
* In concert with direct reports, establishes goals, measurements, and other evaluative criteria to evaluate individual performance of library employees
* Under New Jersey Civil Service Commission authority, acts as Appointing Authority for all personnel actions effected in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code, Title 4A
* Directly and with the support of the Personnel Director administers all collective bargaining agreements on behalf of the Ocean County Library Commission

Communications
* Has ultimate responsibility for communication among all service providers system-wide
* Oversees the scheduling and conduct of system-wide management meetings
* Ensures that all questions and or complaints from customers or residents are answered in a timely fashion
* Interacts with direct and indirect reports, professional colleagues, customers, and residents on a regular basis as appropriate and necessary
* Ensures the timely and accurate preparation of necessary reports and documentation

Budget
* Has overall responsibility for the preparation of the annual budget request for the entire library system
* Through subordinate managers ensures all expenses are lawful and in accordance with approved annual budget
* Directs subordinate managers to ensure that all appropriate grant opportunities are pursued
See: http://theoceancountylibrary.org/Jobs/current/P-310-9-21/

Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Dow Jones & Company is a subsidiary of News Corporation (NYSE: NWS, NWS.A; ASX: NWS, NWSLV; www.newscorp.com). Dow Jones is a leading provider of global business news and information services. Our Consumer Media Group publishes The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch and the Far Eastern Economic Review. Our Enterprise Media Group includes Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Dow Jones Client Solutions, Dow Jones Indexes and Dow Jones Financial Information Services. Dow Jones owns 50% of SmartMoney and 33% of Stoxx Ltd. and provides news content to radio stations in the U.S. Since 1882, the Dow Jones name has been synonymous with accuracy, integrity and trust. Dow Jones has been the benchmark by which other business- and financial-news organizations measure themselves.

Position Description
The Subject Matter Expert develops subject matter expertise of reusable tools and services which provide solutions to our customers. Takes ownership of assigned capability.

Key Accountabilities:

(60%) Drive new business revenue:
o Provide deep subject matter expertise around assigned capability
o Provide support to the Consulting Sales Teams to compete effectively
o Build relationships with customers to identify new market opportunities
o Proactively, creatively, and clearly communicate with internal and external groups (including customers) about Dow Jones capabilities and the value they provide
o Look for trends in the market to develop new offerings
o Develop and implement new business strategies for the team, to beat sales and revenue objectives

(10%) Manage the implementation of strategies to achieve and exceed revenue objectives

(10%) Builds internal relationships to drive revenue and opportunities for solutions, based on specific customer needs

(10%) Manage and control service delivery costs

(10%) Ensures accurate pipeline management for assigned capability

Key Internal and External Relationships Internal Relationships:
DSO (Direct Sales Organization), Inside Sales, and GAT (Global Account Team)
Product Group Marketing Partners and Alliances Content Operations Group Editorial Staff
Other internal groups including:

Insight

DJPS

DJ FIS and Wires Groups

Position Requirements
Required Technical Skills and Abilities:

Deep understanding of taxonomy issues and related technologies and trends, particularly in the areas of enterprise-wide search, portals, Semantic Web, social tagging and folksonomies, and document management systems

Ability to identify opportunities for taxonomy products

Understands the fundamentals of developing an editorial workbench

Drive and establish standards for document formatting and understand the cost/benefit of delivery options

Understands the technology that supports the Targeted News Delivery offerings Understands content structure including metadata and its use in derived products.

Ability to adopt all above skills into SME efforts around all future offerings.

Understands marketplace offering, competitive information, etc.

Understands user requirements

Required Business and/or Management Skills and Abilities:

Drive for Results

Job Requirements

* Project Management

Customer Focus

Ability to make and maintain savvy Business Relationships

Ability to make and maintain savvy Interpersonal Relationships

Consulting Communication:

Listen Attentively

Write Effectively

Presentation Skills

Cultural sensitivity / Diversity

Adaptability Initiative / Self-motivated

Teamwork

Language(s):

English required

European languages preferred

Asian languages preferred

Other Requirements:
Travel is required

Other Information

Dow Jones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For further details please visit www.newscorp.com/corp_gov/sobc.html
See: http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=J3F5SJ776SV136GYDZ9&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=ec982cb0754e4d698c06f0d72660e259-299016306-VD-4