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South Asia Librarian

Company:  Princeton University Contact: Not Available
Location:  US-NJ-Princeton 
      
Employee Type:  Full-Time Employee
Industry:  Education - Teaching - Administration Ref ID:  0900225
Manages Others:  Not Specified
Job Type:  Professional Services, Education
Req'd Education:  Graduate Degree
Req'd Experience:  Not Specified
Req'd Travel:  Not Specified
Relocation Covered:  Not Specified
Job Description
Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation"s service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, and known as the College of New Jersey until 1896, it was British North America"s fourth college.

Department:  Library - 690

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. Please consult the Library Web site at library.princeton.edu/ for more information.

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.Job Requirements
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.

Job Function: Reg Prof Specialist &Technical

Grade: TR 223

Standard Hours:

Eligible for Overtime: No
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Institutional Sales Account Manager

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is a leading global enterprise providing must-have content and services for the academic, professional, scientific, technical, medical, scholarly and consumer markets. Voted one of the world's most respected companies by the Financial Times; one of Forbes' Biggest Best Companies; "One of the 20 Best Book Publishing Companies to Work For" by Book Business magazine; one of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers by Working Mother Magazine; and one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Fortune, Wiley is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce that will allow us to compete effectively in a diverse, global marketplace. We are further committed to fostering a work environment in which all colleagues are valued and can enjoy professional success.

Location: US - NJ - Hoboken
Business: STMS
Job Code: 5202
# of openings: 1

Description
Working in our Wiley-Blackwell business as an Account Manager, you will be responsible for selling but primarily renewing Wiley - Blackwell licenses to institutions according to Wiley’s pricing and licensing guidelines to achieve sales revenue and growth targets.  You will also be responsible for responding to customer inquiries regarding Wiley-Blackwell products, license terms and pricing questions via telephone and email.  In addition, you will be responsible for assisting sales management in prospecting and qualifying leads as well as working with customer service and technical staff to insure customer satisfaction.  You will also attend conferences and make limited visits to customers to drive sales.

Requirements

2 or more years experience in library sales, preferably field based.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Ability to initiate and lead sales conversations and close sales.

Knowledge of online services/delivery of information via the telephone and internet.
See: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=WILEY&cws=1&rid=1106

Grants/Records Assistant, New York

Carnegie Corporation of New York, New York, NY  
Carnegie Corporation of New York was created by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 to promote “the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding”. For over 95 years the Corporation has carried out Carnegie’s vision of philanthropy by building on his two major concerns; international peace and advancing education and knowledge.

The Corporation seeks to hire a Grants/Records Assistant who will provide support to the operations of the Resources Center and the Corporate Secretary’s Office.

Major responsibilities:
• Log in, sort, and distribute grant related mail and periodicals.
• Photocopy and distribute all correspondence.
• Mark, file, maintain, and retrieve grant-related materials.
• Process closed out grants and declined proposals.
• Enter grant-related data into applicable databases.
• Oversee all activities related to board meetings logistics including but not limited to agenda book mailing, car and hotel reservations, board-meeting mailings, and update board meeting prep schedule.
• Assist in conducting new employee orientation for the department.
• Perform as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
1 to 3 years related experience; organized, accurate and flexible with very good customer service skills. Computer literate, library or records management experience preferred.

Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position and a resume no later than August 12, 2009. Send or email information to:

Human Resources Offices
Carnegie Corporation of New York
437 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Carnegie Corporation of New York is an equal opportunity employer.

Archives Assistants (Temporary Project Positions), New York

 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Brooklyn, NY  
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is seeking two temporary Archives Assistants.

As members of the Library and Archives Department, these NHPRC grant-funded 18 month positions will be part of a project team responsible for arrangement and description of the Hilla Rebay records, James Johnson Sweeney records and Exhibition records within the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Archives collection. The Archives Assistants will also play integral roles in digitization of select record series within these and the Reel to Reel collection.
The Archives Assistants positions will be located at our Brooklyn Army Terminal location and report to the Manager of Library and Archives.

Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, and other manifestations of visual culture, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods. The Guggenheim realizes this mission through exceptional exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The Guggenheim strives to engage and educate an increasingly diverse international audience through its unique network of museums and partnerships. With nearly three million annual visitors worldwide, the Guggenheim and its network is one of the most visited cultural institutions in the world.

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no direct reports associated with these positions.

Key Responsibilities:
= Arrange and describe Hilla Rebay records, James Johnson Sweeney records and Exhibition records.
= Work with Processing Archivist to prepare descriptive inventory (historical note, scope and content note, series descriptions, box/folder listing) using word processing software and EAD (Encoded Archival Description).
= Identify records requiring basic preservation measures. Work with museum staff to develop and enact conservation plans.
= Digitize historic records according to established procedures.
= Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:
= ALA-accredited MLS with an archival specialization.
= Previous experience processing archives collections.
= Knowledge of archives terminology and standards including = DA:SC. EAD knowledge a plus.
= Knowledge of 20th century art.
= Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, interpersonal, planning, analytical, and conceptual skills
= Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
= Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations by clicking below. Indicate the job title “Archives Assistant” in the subject line.

These are funded positions so salary has already been established.
Only those applicants who meet our requirements for this position will be contacted.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
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Associate Dean of Libraries for Technical & Automated Services, New York

Adelphi University, Garden City, NY  
Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Associate Dean for Technical and Automated Services provides leadership and administrative responsibility for Acquisitions, Cataloging, Serials, Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery, and Systems operations including digital initiatives. As a member of the Libraries’ senior administrative team, the incumbent participates in a wide range of administrative activities and works closely with the Associate Dean for Public and Administrative Services in budgeting, personnel, and other administrative areas. Supervises approximately 20 full and part-time library faculty and staff in a collaborative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acquisitions, Cataloging, Serials, Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery. Provide leadership and administrative support for ordering and receiving monographs, serials, and e-resources, initiating vendor payments, maintaining internal accounting data, in-house cataloging, processing government documents, and managing microforms and interlibrary loan/document delivery activities. Coordinate work flow with the Collection Development and Management unit. Participate in monitoring materials budgets and expenditures, maintaining liaison with vendors, and monitoring vendor performance.

Library Systems, Web, and Digital Projects. Supervise systems personnel in implementation, maintenance, and upgrade of software and hardware platforms in support of library functions including the Innovative Interfaces library management system, the ContentDM digital library, the ILLiad resource sharing system, and the EzProxy remote access server. Act as the backup systems administrator. Collaborate with library faculty and staff in the planning and implementation of digital initiatives and web applications. Maintain effective liaison with the Office of Information Technology and Resources and other campus units.

REQUIREMENTS:

In the above areas, the Associate Dean has responsibility for:

1. Quantitative and qualitative production and performance standards.
2. Statistical reporting for all Technical, Systems, and Interlibrary Loan/document delivery services.
3. Short and long-range planning and setting of priorities.
4. Recommending and implementing policy decisions.
5. Oversight for hiring, assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating support staff.
6. Monitoring budgets for personnel, materials, services, equipment, and supplies.
7. Maintaining effective communication.
8. Assisting the Dean in a variety of library-wide responsibilities as assigned.
9. Service on University and Library committees.
10. Participation in professional associations and activities.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Masters degree from an ALA accredited school of library/information science is required. A second post-baccalaureate degree is preferred. Significant supervisory experience and experience in library technical services and information technology. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a collegial environment.
See: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ADELPHI&cws=1&rid=631

Librarian IV, New York

Requisition #:  3265 # Positions:  1
Location:  US-NY-New York
Category:  Library Services and Research/Reference
 
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As a federal government contractor, ASRC Federal and its subsidiary companies participate in the electronic eligibility verification system (E-verify). This system is used to validate that all of our employees are legally eligible to work in the United States.
 
More information about this job:
 
Job Description:
ASRC Management Services, a wholly owned Subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Librarian IV to work in the US EPA Region 2 Library in New York City to work 32 hours per week; (no evenings or weekends required).

The Librarian is responsible for maintaining collections and providing reference services to a diverse patron base including EPA staff, contractors, and the general public.   We are looking for a resourceful, energetic self-starter with a strong service orientation and attention to detail.
 
Responsibilities:
ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responds to ready-reference and in-depth reference questions from EPA staff, contractors, and the general public
Responds to requests for information on environmental topics
Searches commercial electronic databases to locate information requested by patrons
Processes and fills requests for full text literature from internal and external resources (Interlibrary loan)
Maintains library collections and assists patrons in locating and obtaining materials
Instructs library users and assists in the use of reference sources to locate information
Assembles and arranges displays of books and other informational materials
Maintains circulation by checking in/out library materials to patrons; monitors the circulation database
Assists with updating and maintaining collections; makes recommendations for collection development decisions
Assists in user training efforts and in the development of documentation for new staff and USEPA employees
Provides current copies of Library brochures, informational handouts, and other flyers
Develops content and provides regular updates to the Library's Intranet Web pages
Supplies documentation of activities, including narrative reports and statistics, to the Supervisory Librarian
Works independently under overall project objectives and requirements
Performs copy cataloging in accordance with AACR2, LC subject headings/classification rules, and the SuDoc classification system
Ensures that all new materials are cataloged and shelved
Performs daily check-in of serials; tracks and files claims for missing issues when necessary
Shelves books, reports, documents, microfiche, and serials; periodically shelf-reads to ensure proper placement of materials
Maintains paper levels in copier and printers; ensures supply of toner
Ensures proper disposal or recycling of discarded materials
Daily maintenance of the general Library environment, including shelving materials, straightening chairs, and maintaining a neat appearance
Provides supervisory support in absence of Supervisory Librarian
 
Experience/Education:
REQUIREMENTS:

Masters in Library Science and one (1) year of reference experience
Experience in searching one or more major on-line commercial vendors and expertise in searching the Internet, as well as experience in searching OCLC for location holdings information at source libraries
Experience in Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Self-starter with a strong service orientation and attention to detail.
Experience with Internet, traditional and electronic resources is a must.
Interlibrary Loan, cataloging and serials management experience is desired.
Knowledge of environmental resources and HTML is a plus. 
User training on the use of library resources and services. 
See: https://jobs-asrcfederal.icims.com/jobs/3265/job

Circulation Supervisor, Philadelphia

Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA  
Duties:

Moore College of Art & Design is a positive, results-oriented employer offering equal opportunity to all.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We seek an energetic, experienced and service oriented individual to plan, organize, supervise, and coordinate all activities connected with the circulation of library materials, including patron registration, checking in and out materials, shelving, reserves, and renewals. Hire, train, schedule, and supervise work-study students.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidate will have library reference and supervisory experience, sufficient to demonstrate competency with MAC and PC software applicable to library searches, networks, daily operations, and supervisory management.

Must have strong written and oral communication skills, as well as decision-making and organizational skills.

Experience with the Innovative Interfaces integrated library system desirable.

Educational experience: MLS, MLS candidate, Associate in Library Science. Other relevant experience will be considered.

To Apply:

Interested candidates send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:

Moore College of Art and Design
20th Street and The Parkway
Attn: Human Resources Manager
Philadelphia, PA 19103
fax: 215-568-1773
email by clicking below
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Director of Strategy, New York

New York Public Library, New York, NY  
The Director is responsible for centrally coordinating metrics and information on users – both qualitative and quantitative, as well as gathering and evaluating trends and new ideas from within and outside the Library. The Director will be responsible for:

• Initiating a comprehensive strategic planning process and managing strategy review
• Leading implementation process and integration of metrics into operations and culture
• Managing development of future growth in metrics collection
• Leading development of internal target-setting
• Gathering ideas from external users and analyzing trends, challenges and opportunities to feed into organizational thinking
• Gathering and highlighting ideas from staff and creating a forum for sharing and spreading innovation
• Integrating findings and analysis from all sources above into the ongoing work of the organization
• Defining/recommending emerging strategic priorities to Senior Management on an ongoing basis
• Building relationships with peer organizations

Additional Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree, Masters degree preferred
• Demonstrated strong performance in relevant roles, with increasing levels of responsibility and independence
• Distinctive quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills and research experience
• Successfully demonstrated project management skills, including managing large, cross functional, highly visible projects
• Successfully demonstrated leadership skills, including experience supervising staff and leading and persuading groups of people from varying levels within the organization
• Successfully demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability collaborate with staff at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment and to tolerate ambiguity

To apply, click below.

The New York Public Library is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Closing Date: September 6th.
See: http://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/5617/job

Information Center/Archives Internship, New York

HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY  
Requirements: Library School Student must be doing internship for school credit and must provide proof of registration in internship class.

Hours: Flexible, but would prefer full days if possible. Fall 2009.

Position Description:

As an intern in the HarperCollins Information Center/Archives, the library school student will be exposed to the day-to-day workings of a small corporate special library and archive, as well as a Records Management program. The intern will learn the basics of maintaining an archival book collection as well as a corporate archive and be an active contributor to our records management program. The intern will assist the Director with various tasks including, but not limited to:

1. Assist in the creation of company-wide newsletters and marketing materials.

2. Assist in the digitization of corporate documents to be added to web based database on the Intranet.

3. Assist Records Manager with daily tasks such as ordering materials from storage, preparing new boxes for storage, and processing incoming and outgoing files/books/boxes.

4. Assist in retrospective book cataloging project as well as in cataloging new and incoming books.

5. Intern will assist with retrospective archival database creation for internal memos and newsletters and other archival documents.

If interested, please send resume to Tzofit Goldfarb, Director, Information Center/Archives via e-mail.
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Library Director, New York

WCS Conservation Resource Library, Bronx, NY  
WCS is seeking applicants for the position of Director for the Conservation Resources Library to manage the current library services and archives and to re-design the WCS library and related information resource services to better serve the Society.

The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, comprises several global departments and four city zoos and aquarium, and the research and archival needs of staff and partners span this institutional breadth and history.

Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities in this position include assessing existing library/archives service models and develop and implement projects to facilitate the transition to next-generation discovery, access, and resource management technologies relevant to WCS operations. The qualified candidate will also identify strategies to improve the use of information technologies as related to research and the capturing and sharing of institutional knowledge and ensure accessibility across the entire institution, including improving web access to library resources and enhanced access to original materials.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have experience with the following: a MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited program and a minimum 5 years experience in a research environment. Grant writing experience. Proven leadership skills in relevant project management. Ability to collaborate effectively within a complex, global organization. Working knowledge of technological needs for updating WCS intranet, and of Ezproxy or similar remote authentication program.

To apply for this position please click below. Please include a cover letter, full CV, and a list of three references.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
http://www.wcs.org/about-us/careers.aspx