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Politics Librarian

Princeton University
Location: Princeton, NJ

Position Summary: Available: Immediately Search Committee: (Princeton access only) Responsibilities: The Princeton University Library seeks a creative, energetic, and service-oriented librarian to help build and manage library collections in political science and public policy and develop library services within the context of an interdisciplinary and highly quantitative social science research environment. The individual in this position serves as liaison to the faculty, students and associated scholars of the Department of Politics, one of the largest and most intellectually diverse political science programs in the world, and works closely with other subject specialists to support the research and instructional needs of the Woodrow Wilson School of International and Public Affairs and other relevant multidisciplinary centers and programs. The Politics Librarian reports to the Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services and serves as a member of a team of social science and humanities librarians, data and statistical professionals, and library support staff within the Research and Instructional Services department (RIS) in Firestone Library. In collaboration with other subject specialists, this position shares responsibility for providing innovative library services that promote discovery, use and integration of library collections in the academic life of the university community. The successful candidate is expected to balance a broad range of liaison-oriented activities, including general and specialized reference services, individual research consultations, group instruction, and collection development and management. The librarian in this position will also participate in the provision of general reference and instruction activities within a cooperative social sciences and humanities service environment. Responsibilities of the position include: serving as liaison to and subject specialist for researchers and students in politics, public policy and political science; developing world-class research collections in these areas in all formats; devising and refining collection policies in consultation with library and faculty colleagues; advocating for and managing a substantial acquisitions budget allocation for this field; identifying materials for off-site storage and preservation; developing a proactive outreach program that includes delivering course-integrated instruction and individual research consultations for both undergraduate and graduate students; participating in general and specialized reference services, which may include occasional evening and weekend shifts; participating in the development of subject guides, tutorials and other instructional materials using Web content creation and publishing applications; closely coordinating collection development and management activities and initiatives with other subject specialists and collection processing staff; consulting with members of the Technical Services Department to facilitate timely acquisition of materials to meet academic deadlines; and working closely with staff throughout the organization in the development of campus-wide library projects and initiatives. The librarian in this position also represents Princeton in relevant regional, national, and international professional and scholarly organizations.

Essential Qualifications: Qualifications: Required: - ALA-accredited master's degree in library science, or graduate degree in social science field; - minimum of 3 years of experience as a librarian in an academic or research library; - proven commitment to the role of the library in undergraduate education; - demonstrated success in library outreach and teaching; - demonstrated capabilities in collection development;- - familiarity of trends in scholarly communication and publishing in the social sciences; - proven ability to work cooperatively with others and to foster teamwork; - exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred: - degree in political science or related field; - knowledge of quantitative data resources in the social sciences; - familiarity with standard statistical analysis applications; - demonstrated understanding of government document collections; - knowledge of at least one modern European language; - established record of research and/or professional service.

Education Required: Other-see essential qualifications

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled or See Position Summary.
See: https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1267399744497

Librarian, New York

Librarian: White & Case LLP
Company Name White & Case LLP
Job Category Legal
Location New York, NY
Position Type Full-Time, Employee
Experience 5-10 Years Experience
Desired Education Level Master's degree
Date Posted February 25, 2010 

White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with lawyers in 34 offices in 23 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. Our clients value both the breadth of our global network and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities in each of our regions and rely on us for their complex cross-border transactions, arbitration and litigation provided by our global practices.

POSITION SUMMARY

Specializes in high-level research and analysis of companies, industries, markets, and competitors for partners and marketing managers globally involved in client, business, and practice area development. Utilizes appropriate fee based and value added print material, online databases and vetted web resources in the areas of business, industry and other subjects in an accurate, timely, and cost effective manner. Contributes to the firm’s knowledge management initiatives by researching, synthesizing, analyzing, summarizing, and disseminating competitive intelligence into reports, executive summaries, and value-added actionable alerts. Performs other duties required by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

M.L.S. or equivalent, with at least 5 years law firm library research experience.

· Ability to securely handle confidential and proprietary information relating to the Firm and its clients is required

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral; ability to effectively present findings one-on-one and to groups.

· Experience in collecting business and competitive intelligence for a professional services firm

· Experience researching across a broad range of industries and international entities, including energy, financial services, intellectual property, investment management, private equity, technology, securities, and consumer products.

· Ability to synthesize relevant information needed for high-level and business development decision-making.

· Experience creating professional reports using Excel, PowerPoint and Word and publishing content to intranets using portals such as Sharepoint.

· Thorough knowledge of professional principles and practices of library science and ability to select and search the best print, online databases, and web resources in order to meet the information needs of the firm in the most cost effective and timely means possible.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently within a team environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, complete detailed work accurately and with minimal supervision

· Strong analytical, problem solving, time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.

We offer a competitive salary, an outstanding benefits package, a professional work environment and opportunities for professional growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

See:http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JHVX45HVVKN;_ylc=X3oDMTEwdjRiNTVqBF9TAzM5NjUxMDMzNQRjYXQDTEVHBHBjb2RlAzUwNTg0?source=partner&scode=50584

Chief Librarian, New York

Hunter College, New York, NY  
Hunter College seeks an innovative Chief Librarian for the Hunter College Libraries. Responsibilities for this senior management position include:staff development, including supervision of tenured and tenure-track faculty; patron services and collections; space planning and facilities management; implementation of technology and its infrastructure; and grant development and fundraising. The Librarian will play a major role in conceptualizing renovation and construction plans and working with the Library planning architects, Chief Information Officer, and other personnel. In collaboration with the University Librarian and other CUNY library leaders, the Chief Librarian participates in the development of cooperative library services within CUNY and beyond. More information is available at: http://hr.hunter.cuny.edu/.../esadmin.html#EA17184.

Minimum requirements: ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree; additional master’s degree in an academic field; established record of professional achievement appropriate to a senior position.

To apply: Send letter of interest, including vision statement concerning modern academic libraries and emerging information technologies, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for at least three professional references to:

Chief Librarian Search Committee
Office of the Provost
Hunter College
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Posted to LibGig

National Accounts Manager, New York

Company:  HarperCollins
Location:  New York, NY
Division:  Sales

 
Job Responsibilities:

HarperCollins is looking an Account Manager for Baker & Taylor and Brodart to manage and develop sales outreach to school, library and educational wholesale accounts in liaison with the school and library marketing group.
Key Accountabilities:

Work in liaison with S&L marketing to get Leveling and Accelerated Reader for all appropriate titles
Determine titles/programs to advertise; coordinate all advertising for select school/library/educational wholesale accounts
Involvement in HarperCollinsTeacher/Librarian blog/site
Develop trade books with tie-in curriculum program
Serve as EBMA Liaison and Website Facilitator
New Product Development (ICR box sets, etc.)
Responsible for State-by-State funding/grant tracking
Attend and participate in specific state conventions (Eg NSSCA - National School Supply Association)
School Bid Business
Work with premium sales to go after state-by-state programs
School/Library Newsletter
Work with adult Academic Marketing Group on possible course adoption teen titles
Regular Sales Reporting for School and Library Channel
Conduct Trend Analysis

Qualifications
– College degree required – 3-5 years sales or marketing experience, preferably within the publishing industry in the school and library channel – Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas and information clearly – Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and follow up – Strong computer and analytical skills necessary. Advanced proficiency in MS office.
 
See: http://www.harpercollinscareers.com/careers/careers/display_jobs.asp?id=all_jobs

Information Architect/Information Library Science, New York

Citi, New York, NY  
Job ID: 1000404
Primary Location: NAM-USA-NY-New York
Schedule: Full-time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No
Office Location / Address: 388 GREENWICH STREET, New York

Information Library Science Position at Citi
CitiMarkets is the future of e-trading platforms for fixed income and equity markets. The platform provides world-class research, commentary, and color on a broad range of product areas across the capital market structure including rates, credit, equities, fx, commodities, and securitized structured products. CitiMarkets is currently released to internal users, and it will be rolled out to external clients over the next several months..

We are currently seeking qualified candidates in the field of Library Science with a strong bias towards information architecture and knowledge management. In particular, a background in how information resources are organized and how external clients interact with large repository of analytics and technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities include:
· Planning and implementation of Search Engine related projects
· Cataloging and classification of multimedia assets
· Meta-data management and architecture
· Designing collection management processes
· Maintaining metrics repositories

Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have:
· Bachelors Degree or Masters in Library Science or related discipline
· 3+ years of relevant customer service and/or project management experience
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and an expert in Microsoft Excel
· Understanding of web-browsing and Internet use
· A working knowledge of HTML
· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
· Work experience in the financials is preferred
See: https://citi.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=667225&src=JB-14142
Posted to LibGig

Librarian, Philadelphia

Kaplan Higher Education Campus - Philadelphia, PA
Kaplan Higher Education (www.khec.com), is a division of Kaplan, Inc (www.kaplan.com), and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). Presently, we are providing post-secondary education at more than 70 college campuses nationwide.

Kaplan Higher Education Campuses is a unit of Kaplan, Inc., a worldwide education services provider and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).

Benefits available for those who qualify:
- Immediate health and dental plans
- Sick days, holidays, and vacation days
- 401(k) Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Group Legal Services
- Financial Planning
EOE

Thompson Institute Philadelphia
Kaplan Higher Education

Librarian

Would you enjoy sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for actively using the library
and tutoring services with our dedicated students?
If you do, then you will present an enthusiastic, well prepared, organized, environment
for students to study and complete research assignments consistent with their course
syllabus. Manage your time to also assist students with tutoring in their respective field
of study. Continually promote the development and effective use of skills in areas such as
critical and analytical thinking, evaluation, communication, computation, problem
solving and decision making. You will also assist the faculty in providing and facilitating
a stimulating environment of learning for our students.

Skills and experience you need:
Bachelors Degree Required, in Library Science or closely related field. Master's preferred.
Minimum of three years required employment in the field.
Experience managing a library and in helping students to learn.
Strong presentation and organization skills, excellent persuasive communication
skills.
Documented successful working experience at the post-secondary level, or
equivalent private industry experience is highly desirable.
Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
Exceptional social and customer focused skills.

Submit your letter of interest, resume and salary history in Word format to: ascott2@kaplan.edu

NO phone calls, please

EOE

INFORMATION SCIENTIST

NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

We are looking for a Patent & Literature Searcher in support of Virology Disease
research area.  The current project for which funding is in hand is for long
term  to work onsite 40 hrs/week.  Strong scientific background and subject
knowledge in terms of virology.

Please contact Angela Dzikowski at
800-262-0070 for additional information.
Pro Libra Associates
adzikowski@prolibra.com

Internship (Spring): Library & Information Management, New York

 Vera Institute of Justice , New York, NY  
Location: New York City, NY
Department: Information Management
Type: Internship
Experience: Student (College)

The Vera Institute of Justice, a leading non-profit based in New York City, focuses on helping leaders in governmental and civil society improve the systems people rely on for justice and safety. We do this by sharing our expertise in research, demonstration projects, and technical assistance with leaders in government and civil society.

The Louis Schweitzer Library at the Vera Institute of Justice seeks a library intern to assist the full time librarian on staff. The library supports the information needs of the Institute and its demonstration projects. The collection contains more than 2,000 books, monographs and government documents; the vast majority of the reports produced by Vera in its 40-year history; approximately 40 serials; and access to hundreds of bibliographic and full-text databases. The focus of the collection is on the social sciences, with social services, criminal justice, research methodology, urban affairs and public welfare as its greatest strengths.

Responsibilities: The intern’s main responsibility will focus on updating MARC records for the 2,000+ books and periodical collection using an open source cataloging software. S/he will also help reclassify the library from Dewey to LC. The intern may also be involved in interlibrary loan requests, research inquiries, and the institutional repository. The intern will report to the Librarian.

Qualifications and Requirements
- Only students enrolled in a Master of Library Science degree program and have completed coursework or have experience in cataloging and classification should apply.
- The candidate should have strong communication skills and the ability to work alone and collaboratively with others.
- S/he should have strong organizational skills, pay attention to detail, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Compensation: Only applicants receiving academic credit for the internship will be considered.

Schedule: Intern must be available during regular business hours, preferably two days per week.

TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter and resume. Online submission is preferred.

However, if necessary, materials may be mailed or faxed to
ATTN:

Human Resources / Library Intern recruitment
Vera Institute of Justice
233 Broadway 12th FL
New York, NY 10279
Fax: (212) 941-9407.

Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.

No phone calls, please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Vera Institute of Justice values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Manager, Knowledge Development and Sharing, New York

XM Radio, New York, NY  
Company Overview:

SIRIUS XM Radio is America's satellite radio company delivering to subscribers commercial-free music channels, premier sports, news, talk, entertainment, and traffic and weather.

SIRIUS XM Radio has content relationships with an array of personalities and artists, including Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Buffett, Jamie Foxx, Barbara Walters, Opie & Anthony, Bubba the Love Sponge®, The Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Bob Edwards. SIRIUS XM Radio is the leader in sports programming as the Official Satellite Radio Partner of the NFL, Major League Baseball®, NASCAR®, NBA, NHL®, and PGA TOUR®, and broadcasts major college sports.

SIRIUS XM Radio has arrangements with every major automaker. SIRIUS XM Radio products are available at shop.sirius.com and shop.xmradio.com, and at retail locations nationwide, including Best Buy, RadioShack, Wal-Mart and independent retailers.

SIRIUS XM Radio also offers SIRIUS Backseat TV, the first ever live in-vehicle rear seat entertainment featuring Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and Cartoon Network; XM NavTraffic® service for GPS navigation systems delivers real-time traffic information, including accidents and road construction, for more than 80 North American markets.

Position Description:

Position Summary:
The Manager Knowledge Development & Sharing role is responsible for developing and implementing the overall knowledge management strategy for the SIRIUS XM Listener Care organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Proactively manages the strategy and administration of the Knowledge Base with all stakeholders – internal and external user communities - including ongoing user maintenance processes and procedures are in place and operational
* Explore emerging opportunities to expand learning and knowledge experiences through social media and networking platforms and tools
* Proactively liaise with key business segments (Development, Marketing, and Engineering and Operations departments) to ensure accurate, timely and consistent delivery of all knowledge related content and performance support materials to the Listener Care organization
* Monitor and evaluate the knowledge sharing program, including external benchmarking and evaluation programs/opportunities
* Participate in broader learning/knowledge organizations, associations and forums to continually bring new ideas to bear at SIRIUS XM
* Attend quality calibration sessions regularly to ensure knowledge strategies can be brought to bear in a timely, consistent and measurable manner to impact Quality results in the field
* Position requires 20% travel (domestic and international)
* Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
* This position supervises a Knowledge Author

Minimum Qualifications:
* BS/BA Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
* At least five years experience as a leader in skills and knowledge development in a business setting, including experience in one or more of the following areas: LMS, web-based content development methods & tools, video, interactive video, CBT, multimedia, on-line documentation and help systems,
* Knowledge and/or experience with Knowledge Management Tools required
* Background or functional experience in one or more of the following content areas a plus: Call Center, Technical Programming, Information Technology and/or Systems, Human Resources Content (Sales, Communication, Project Management, Interviewing, Performance, Evaluation, etc.)
* Knowledge or familiarity with visual display design principles and usability is highly desirable
* Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Requirements and General Skills:
* Confident public speaking and presentation skills
* Demonstrated project management and planning skills
* Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
* Must be able to manage, coordinate and conduct group and one on one training programs
* Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a remote workforce
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment
* Ability to pay attention to details and be organized
* Ability to project a professional image over the phone and in person
* Commitment to “internal client” and customer service principles
* Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects
* Spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills
* Strong organizational skills and attention to details
* Creative writing ability
* Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast paced environment
* Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Technical Skills:
* Experience with web-based content authoring tools – OutStart LCMS & SoftSim preferred
* Experience with web-based knowledge management tools – Right Now Technologies preferred
* Preferred experience with CRM software (Siebel, Vantive, etc.)
* Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Microsoft Project, Visio or Igraphix, e-mail and calendar tools.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/V/D
See: https://careers-siriusxm.icims.com/jobs/4924/job

Head Librarian, Science and Technology Libraries

Princeton University Library
Princeton, NJ
Requisition #10000106

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
http://library.princeton.edu/ for more information.

Available: Immediately

Responsibilities:
Princeton University Library invites nominations and applications for the
position of Head Librarian, Science and Technology Libraries. The successful
candidate will be responsible for the overall direction of the Lewis Science
Library, the Engineering Library, the Furth Plasma Physics Library (a
sub-unit of the Engineering Library), and the Psychology Library, which is
slated to be consolidated into the Lewis Library shortly. These libraries
currently are staffed by 7 librarians, 1 administrator, 9 members of the
support staff, and many student assistants, and they share a collections
budget of $5,700,000.
The Lewis Library, designed by architect Frank Gehry and opened in late
2008, provides the services and collections for Astrophysics, Chemistry,
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Geosciences, Mathematics, Molecular
Biology, and Physics; it is also the home of the University Library's GIS
and Map Center. The Engineering Library, designed by architect Harry Cobb
and opened in 2001, serves Princeton's School of Engineering and Applied
Science, where major investments are producing exciting work in 4 areas
important to society: energy and environment, health, security, and the
preparation of leaders for an increasingly technological world. The Furth
Plasma Physics Library is housed at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory,
which is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy and located short
distance from the main campus.
The Head Librarian, Science and Technology Libraries, oversees all aspects
of the science and technology libraries, working with the staff to develop
innovative services tailored to Princeton's busy community of science
faculty, students, and researchers while also overseeing the traditional
areas of user education, reference and research consultation, and collection
development. The Head Librarian is expected to advance campus conversations
about scholarly communication and e-science, working collaboratively with
other Princeton librarians, the University's Office of Information
Technology, the Office of the Dean for Research, and special campus research
centers such as the Princeton Institute for Computational Science and
Engineering. The Head Librarian contributes to campus-wide library projects
and represents Princeton in relevant regional, national, and international
projects.

Qualifications:
Required: An ALA-accredited masters of Library Science or equivalent
combination of education and professional library experience; at least 5
years of experience in a library that supports science teaching and
research; ability to provide leadership and direction in a research library,
as demonstrated by supervisory, planning, and problem-solving experience;
in-depth knowledge of research tools in the sciences and the work habits of
scientists; experience in introducing new technologies to library users;
demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others and to foster
teamwork; effective oral and written communication skills. Applicants must
be eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred: Undergraduate or graduate degree in science or engineering.
Knowledge of at least one foreign language.

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and
accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11)
paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF or Vanguard), group life
insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other
benefits are available.

Nominations and Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and
the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be
accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website:
http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with
applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.