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MANAGER, COLLABORATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

Job Number: 1000959

Description
 
The GDMA organization collaborates with other R&D and Commercial functions to develop and commercialize new BMS medicines and follow on indications that help patients prevail over serious diseases. GDMA leverages the development and medical expertise from across our global organization of 3500 employees to generate development strategies, clinical and economic data analyses and communications that support the safe and effective use of our medicines by patients, physicians and payers. Communications and knowledge management efforts help support the effectiveness of this organization and the adoption of new BioPharma practices.
 
As an integral member of the team leading the GDMA deployment of SharePoint Collaboration Sites, this role will provide a combination of understanding clients' collaboration needs, requirements gathering, information architecture, project management, and change management. The Collaboration Manager has responsibility for overseeing project management of specific SharePoint site initiatives as well as contributing to the design and implementation of the overall GDMA collaboration strategy. This strategy is focused on the effective sharing and utilization of knowledge across the geographic and functional boundaries within GDMA and with our stakeholder partners.  The focus of the collaboration sites will be on ensuring that high priority functional processes and disease area knowledge is enriched with the use of collaborative tools to build knowledge velocity and make key information available across functional and geographically dispersed teams in seamless and innovative ways.
 
In delivering this work, you will be expected to:
ü  Manage projects, including mobilizing and delegating work among members of a project team
ü  Create collaboration web 2.0 frameworks (such as SharePoint) and share best practices that apply across businesses and regions
ü  Liaise, consult, and provide leadership to the stakeholders involved within the program, including the technology teams, the sponsoring businesses, and any external vendors
ü  Provide effective guidance and counsel to senior leaders and stakeholders
ü  Develop and execute global change management plans which include: communication, training and support documents
ü  Communicate clearly, apply strong writing, presentation skills and knowledge of multimedia channels video, web, RSS, email
ü  Work independently and move ideas from concept to execution
ü  Research and seek input from others as necessary in order to develop specific recommendations, strategic initiatives and or implementation plans
 
 

Qualifications
 
Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience related to Organizational Collaboration initiatives.  Experience collaborating with senior leaders to execute on strategic priorities.  Excellent project management, organization and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.  Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and especially a demonstrated mastery of SharePoint,. Proficiency with HTML or other computer programming languages a plus. BA required, MBA preferred.

Job Function: Business Operations
Primary Location: NA-US-NJ-Princeton
See: https://bms.taleo.net/careersection/ejs+external+career+site+w2fprofile+ques+v20090518/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=19928

Director of Library Services

Start Date: July 1, 2010

Summary:

Georgian Court University seeks a creative leader with a vision for the modern university library that combines the traditional roles of the academic library with the increasing place of electronic information technologies in an environment that fosters collaborative, active learning and the integration of academic and student life. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with faculty status.

The 44,000 square foot Sister Mary Joseph Cunningham Library, opened in 1993, has more than 600,000 items in various formats, several computer labs, the university’s archives, the Thomas Merton Collection, an audiovisual preview room and an instructional materials center containing elementary and secondary curriculum materials. The library building also houses the Office of Information Technology, the Academic Development Center and a NASA Educator Resource Center. The Director supervisors 6 professional librarians, 9 full-time staff members and a number of part-time staff members. Reports to the Associate Provost for Academic Program Development.

Responsibilities:

Plan and manage all aspects of library operations: budget, personnel, services, program planning, development and assessment, facilities and equipment.
Implement university vision through long-range planning.
Plan and implement new and enhanced user-services, including information literacy and remote access for populations at off-campus instructional locations.
Implement a plan to transform the library into a more collaborative, active learning space where content, technology and services intersect to support and enhance student learning and the university’s plan to integrate academic and student life.
Create library policies in collaboration with library faculty members.
Coordinate collection development and management of library collections
Collaborate with Office of Information Technology on integration of emerging technologies and provision of electronic resources to the university community.
Lead in an open and collaborative manner.
Integrate the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice and service in all aspects of interaction.
Qualifications:

Master’s degree in library science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association and an earned second master’s/advanced degree.
Minimum five years collegiate library experience in positions of increasing responsibility, including two years in a supervisory role.
Effectiveness in leadership, management and decision-making in a collegial environment.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends in academic librarianship and in higher education.
Experience with assessment and strategic planning.
Experience with library consortia.
Knowledge of, and experience with, the latest technological applications in libraries and their use to advance teaching, research and learning.
Experience in information literacy initiatives.
Commitment to making the library into a more collaborative, active learning space and to working with other academic units to collaboratively provide services to students.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with library staff, faculty, students, and administrators.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
To apply send two copies each of cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Georgian Court University, DirLibrary(W) Search Committee, Office of Human Resources, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701-2697; or e-mail application materials to: employment@georgian.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Library Director

Princeton Public Library, Princeton, NJ   
Assistant Director

The award-winning Princeton Public Library, located in the heart of a thriving mixed retail/residential neighborhood, 2 blocks from the Princeton University campus, is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Director.

Guided by the library’s mission to enrich the lives of others by connecting them with ideas, information, technology, resources and each other, the Assistant Director plays a critical role in positioning the library as the community’s living room. The Assistant Director is responsible for managing all aspects of the library’s day-to-day operations including: collection development, technical services, and coordination of services to children, teens and adults, and oversight of information technology.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university and 8 years of increasingly responsible experience in library management, administration, operations and considerable supervisory experience. The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills and experience in the areas of strategic planning, budgeting, facilities and capital projects.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position begins at $80,000 and is commensurate with experience.
In addition, the Princeton Public Library offers a generous benefits package.

Position Start Date is July 1, 2010

Application Process
To apply for this exciting opportunity, submit your resume, a cover letter and an employment application to careers@princetonlibrary.org. Indicate, Assistant Director in the subject line of your email.

For additional information on this position and to obtain an employment application, please go to http://www.princetonlibrary.org/...employment.html.

The deadline for submitting applications is April 15, 2010.

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Content Management Associate, New York

Moody's, New York, NY  
The Company
Moody's Analytics, a fast-growing subsidiary of Moody's Corporation, is rapidly expanding its product offering and global reach. Our research business provides market-leading credit opinions, company analysis and relative value commentary that reach close to 3,000 institutions around the globe. Moody?s Analytics also offers a large suite of award-winning credit data and credit risk software solutions as well as professional services suited to serve fixed-income investors as well as credit risk and origination functions at banks.

Department
The Web Strategy team is responsible for transforming Moodys.com into a consistent, value-maximizing platform for clients to access our research, data and analytical content. We examine the web usage trends of our clients, gather competitive intelligence, conduct focus groups and design reviews to ensure that the voice of the customer drives our continual improvement efforts.

Responsibilities
The group has recently re-launched a new version of our flagship website and continues to integrate more content from our subsidiaries to create a world class customer experience. We are seeking an associate for our New York office to support and improve our Search and Discovery systems.
-Maintaining and extending the existing taxonomy enabling the Guided Navigation experience on Moodys.com
-Developing and managing a thesaurus of standard terms
-Coordinating meta-data development in support of the taxonomy changes
-Proactively monitoring user search behaviours and adjusting the relevance ranking strategy based on identified trends
-Recommending improvements to the search interfaces and search result presentation with the goal of increasing user conversion
-Maintaining and improving the authorization system
-Responding to product related questions raised by sales/marketing/analytic staff
-Managing development cycle and coordinating launch of changes which includes responsibility for creating the required documentation, testing and rollout support.
-Coordinating and assisting in product User Acceptance Testing

Qualifications
-2-3 years of Business Analysis, Information Architecture or Product Management experience in the area of enterprise content management with the emphasis on content search and navigation within the Financial Services, Legal or Retail industries
-2-3 years of OWL/RDF taxonomy creation and management using TopBraid Composer (preferred), Protégé or a similar tool
-2-3 years of experience with Endeca (preferred), Fast, Autonomy, Vivisimo, Coveo or a similar enterprise search engine
-1-2 years of Endeca Query Language (EQL) highly desirable.
-Solid understanding of web technologies including HTML, XHTML and XML
-Knowledge of Xpath or XQuery a plus
-Javascript, PERL or another scripting language a plus
-Understanding of semantic web concepts and technologies
-Ability to work pro-actively and multi-task
-Ability to work using own initiative and without close supervision
-Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including very good presentation skills
-Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels, with both internal and external parties
-Individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented and be able to manage several projects at once.
-Library Science degree preferred.

This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties. It is not exhaustive, and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business, this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasion, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the business.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Moody's Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its recruitment practices. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees, candidates and clients regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Search reference number 007860
See: https://www.moodys.jobs/psp/hrrec/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/ROLE_APPLICANT.ER_APPLICANT_HOME.GBL?NAVSTACK=Clear
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Firestone Library Financial Analyst

Princeton University

Position Summary: The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected research institutions, serves a diverse community of 7,200 students and 1,100 faculty members, with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million non-print items. The holdings in its central library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the Library's Web site: http://libweb.princeton.edu/ Available: Immediately Major Responsibilities:The Library Financial Analyst is charged with assisting in overseeing the financial operations of the Library. Principal duties include: Reviewing and verifying all monthly financial statements to confirm transactions were posted as processed and resolve mistakes when identified. Preparing financial analysis reports. Assists with collection, oversight and reporting of annual statistics. Maintain existing, and create new spreadsheet, database and web applications as needed to improve financial administration efficiencies. Assist with year-end closing activities. Make recommendations to improve financial systems; perform in-house audits of operating units; analyze deficiencies and report to Fiscal Officer. Assist in formulating and refining short and long-term financial goals and budgeting. Assist with preparation of grant proposals and applications to include compilation of data and preparation of budget expenditures; monitor and verify expenditures; ensure compliance with University and sponsoring agency policies and procedures; prepare administrative reports. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise student workers Fiscal Responsibilities: No signature authority for purchase orders Contacts Required Daily: Firestone Administration Office University Library Staff University departments and offices Non-University organizations and individuals Sometimes: Alumni Rarely: Faculty Students 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/Vanguard), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available. Rank: This is an Administrative position, grade ADM 04, 100% duty time. Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately. 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 Application Deadline Date: April 11, 2010

Essential Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills for the Position Required: Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or related discipline. A minimum of 2 years experience in accounting, finance or fiscal management, preferably in higher education. Working knowledge of electronic spreadsheets and relational databases required, Excel and Access preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred: Experience working with PeopleSoft.

Education Required: Other-see essential qualifications
See: http://njepadeherc.org/c/job.cfm?site_id=685&jb=6663728

Head of Library Information Transfer Services, Pennsylvania

Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA  
Supervisor: Library Director
Classification: Full-time, Management (exempt)

As the Head of Library Information Transfer Services, this person is responsible for the day-to-day management of circulation, course reserves, and interlibrary loan services employees and services. The unit head also manages the systems that support library functions, including assisting library staff in the use of library technologies, desktop applications, and web resources. As a member of the management group, the incumbent is integral to the decision-making processes and the key contributor of information, advice and expertise on emerging technologies. The unit head provides leadership in addressing the library system needs across the library functional areas including access, collections, and public services. The incumbent manages the integrated library system (ILS, currently Innovative Interfaces - Millennium) in coordination with the vendor and the Colleges’ OIT office. The person in this position is chair of the library Website Committee and works with the committee to plan development of the website. While some updates are distributed to staff, this person also has overall responsibility for maintaining the library’s web site to enhance delivery of information and services. On an as-needed basis, the incumbent develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures for the orderly operation of the library.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
• Management of day-to-day operations of the Library Systems and Information Transfer Services Unit and supervision of unit employees including professional, paraprofessional, and student staffs.
• Developing planning, policies, and procedures as they relate to the functional areas within library systems and information transfer services.
• Full participation in the Trexler Library Management Group and appropriately assigned organizations across the college.
• Statistical reporting and recommendation development on library systems and information transfer services matters.
• Developing and monitoring library systems and information transfer services policies.
• Specific activities relating to library systems management include the following:
o Supervision of upgrades and maintenance on all modules of the ILS, whether hands-on or acting as liaison with the vendor to solve problems and implement new services.
o Supervising the loading and processing of electronic files such as those from III and McNaughton.
o Directly providing the development, maintenance, and security of the library’s web site and assisting library staff in authoring of distributed pages while also establishing and maintaining primary library web pages.
o Collecting statistics on library system and web site usage.
o Management of codes, loan rules, and circulation data for lending services.
o Recommending and facilitating software and hardware upgrades, including those for OCLC interlibrary loan and cataloging services and hardware upgrades to public workstations throughout the library.
o Maintaining an equipment inventory.
o Acting as the library’s primary liaison with OCLC.
o Acting as the library’s primary liaison with Muhlenberg College Office of Information Technology (OIT).
• Providing positive leadership for the assigned unit with a broader view toward the full Trexler Library and Muhlenberg College community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
= A Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or a Master’s degree in an appropriate computer and information science field,
= and four years professional systems experience in an academic library, or equivalent is required.
= Ability to provide leadership for library information transfer services and actively participate in planning processes within the academic library setting is crucial.
= The incumbent should have demonstrated personnel management experience and be able to work collegially with library staff, vendors, donors, faculty, and students.
= Experience managing library technology systems and architectures, an understanding of library functions, and knowledge of library products and services integration (such as OCLC) is essential.
= Familiarity with database management, web site development and the current versions of web authoring software applications such as Dreamweaver/Contribute is also essential.
= Understanding elements of HTML, XHTML, and Cascading Style Sheets coding is necessary to upkeep of the library’s web presence.
= A strong service orientation is essential to job success.

Other Preferred Elements
Additional preferred knowledge includes awareness or experience of the following:
• PERL and JavaScript enhancements to web pages
• Current library metadata applications and evolving standards
• Electronic Resource Management (ERM) applications
• digital preservation issues
• MARC21
• Web standards as administered by the World Wide Web Consortium.

Starting salary of $55-$60K depending upon background and experience.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applicant review begins 4/25/10 and will continue until the position is filled.

TO APPLY:
Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to

Penny Lochner, Search Committee Chair
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA 18104 .

E.O.E.
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Librarian (Law)

Department Of Justice, U.S. Attorneys, Executive Office, & Office of U.S. Attorneys, Trenton, NJ (Throughout New Jersey)  
Major Duties:

Provides a variety of professional librarian and library research services for one or more specialized law libraries for the district United States Attorneys Office (USAO). Duties include: Develops and implements a distinct and comprehensive district-level library program which provides the information resources and services required by the USAO in its investigation of criminal and civil violations, and preparation and trial of cases; evaluates overall USAO information and research requirements to make changes in library space, collection, acquisitions, retention, and withdrawal of materials; provides reference and research services in support of litigation and legal policy issues to USAO legal staff on a wide range of questions which require use of general and specialized legal reference tools and sources within and outside the library; designs and executes complex, but effective and efficient, on-line searches of full text legal and non-legal databases including Juris, Westlaw, Lexis and Nexis; and locates and provides, through inter-library loan and other forms of exchange, information required by the USAO.

Basic Qualification:

As a basic requirement, applicants must have professional education in library science or possess equivalent experience and/or education as shown below in A or B:

A. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate study in library science in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelor’s degree.

Or

B. A total of at least 5 years of a combination of college-level education, training, and experience. To qualify on this basis, applicants must show conclusively that the education, training and experience provided a knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles, and techniques of professional librarianship; knowledge of literature resources; and the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for providing effective library and information services.

In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level. Examples of specialized experience includes: locating information for users, often of a specialized or technical nature, from a wide variety of published and unpublished sources and electronic data bases; managing a library providing the full range of services; making authoritative recommendations on collection development and source selection; instructing clientele in how best to make use of library resources; providing training to users; providing specialized information for attorneys; planning and executing the library budget; evaluating and acquiring computer hardware and software; evaluating vendor services in terms of cost-effective service; establishing library operating policies; making long-range plans for new and/or enhanced services and upgraded; making decisions regarding initiation or continuation of particular journal subscriptions and exercising accountability over the library’s collections; and/or providing comprehensive reference, research, advisory, evaluative and instructional services to individuals and groups.

Salary Range: 77,585.00 - 100,859.00 USD /year

Open Period: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 to Wednesday, April 07, 2010
See: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=87055905&JobTitle=Librarian+%28law%29&q=librarian&x=0&y=0&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&tm=1&AVSDM=2010-03-24+07%3a19%3a00
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INSTRUCTOR, SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION

Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION (SC&I) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, invites applications from individuals who are excellent instructors and aspiring scholars to teach in educational programs for 2010/11. Applicants should value a climate of cross departmental collaboration and interdisciplinary commitment to the development of discoveries and new ideas in response to local and global challenges. The school currently offers six degree granting programs of
study and is home to more than 50 faculty within its three academic departments—Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Library and Information Science.

THE SCHOOL INVITES APPLICATIONS from current or prospective doctoral students to serve as instructors for a new interdisciplinary undergraduate program in Digital Communication, Information, and Media (DCIM). The program prepares students for success as citizens, professionals, and members of multiple communities immersed in online discourse and interaction. Courses include an introduction to the theoretical concepts in the fields as well as competencies for strategic use and development of new media. The program will be offered in a hybrid format. Information about the program and the courses to be taught may be found at http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/digital?communication?information?andmedia?minor/program?information.html. Successful candidates should have proven accomplishments in teaching; experience with online teaching and learning; skill in the creation of electronic media; and be actively engaged in scholarship in the communication, information, or media fields. At least one position will be hired with administrative responsibilities and the appropriate reduced teaching load. The School may also consider applications for instructors for existing programs in communication, information technology and informatics, and journalism and media studies.

THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE INVITES APPLICATIONS for instructors with scholarly background in children's and young adult literature to teach in the Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS) program. Courses to be covered include Materials for Children, Materials for Young Adults, and Children's and Youth Services (in Libraries). MLIS courses are offered both on campus in New Brunswick, NJ, and fully online in an asynchronous mode. Successful candidates should have proven accomplishments in teaching; experience with online teaching and learning; be actively engaged in scholarship in the information and youth literature fields, and should be prepared to teach both on campus and online.

One year appointments will be made as assistant instructor, instructor, or lecturer, depending upon the candidate's background. Appointments may be renewed for additional years.

SUBMISSIONS: Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and names of three references (letters do not need to be collected), and be submitted to http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/facultysearchntt no later
than April 9, 2010. Samples from a teaching portfolio may also be submitted.
The cover letter should specify which teaching program the candidate is applying for and address the candidate's fit with that program. Duties of successful candidates include teaching and service with clear progress in the doctoral
program each year.

Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth oldest institution of higher education in the United States and is a member of the elite AAU research universities in North America. Rutgers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Rutgers is also an ADVANCE institution, one of a limited number of universities in receipt of NSF funds in support of our commitment to increase diversity and the participation and advancement of women in the STEM disciplines. For more about Rutgers'School of Communication and Information see: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu

Apply By 04/09/2010 

See: https://its.scilsnet.rutgers.edu/facultysearchntt/

School Librarian/Educational Media Specialist

Location: Various

Qualifications :
1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. New Jersey Department of Education Permanent Teaching Certificate
3. New Jersey Department of Education Educational Media Specialist/ School Librarian Certificate
4. Letters of recommendation which should include one (1) from current principal or supervisor.

General Description: To select, order and organize print and non-print materials for the library media center that will reinforce the curriculum: to instruct students in the use of the library as a source of knowledge, enjoyment and inspiration, and to work with teachers in the development of library media programs to satisfy their classroom needs.

Responsibilities
1. To instruct students in the use of the library media center and help them select print and non-print
materials that relate to their interests and to the curriculum.
2. To plan, schedule, manage and evaluate the library media center operations.
3. To select, order and organize the library media center¿s print and non-print materials.
4. To maintain and report at required intervals accurate statistical data; and generate as required library media orders and professional reports.
5. To provide reference service, prepare bibliographies and develop curriculum support materials for
the teaching and administrative staff.
6. To encourage and motivate students and teachers to appreciate books and reading through
storytelling, book talks and reading guidance.
7. To assist with staff development through in-service workshops or other techniques to familiarize
the teaching staff with the materials in the media center.
8. To involve the teaching staff in continued utilization of the media center so that it becomes
an integral part of the regular school program.
9. To develop a program for students and teachers of operational skills for the audiovisual equipment
in the school.
10. To coordinate and cooperate with the Audiovisual Center and community resources such as the
Newark Public Library, the Newark Museum, the New Jersey Historical Society; etc.

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Judaica Public Services Librarian & Archivist, Philadelphia

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Philadelpia, PA  
The University of Pennsylvania seeks qualified candidates for the position of Judaica Public Services Librarian and Archivist, based at the Library at the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies (CAJSL: http://www.library.upenn.edu/cajs/ ) and reporting to the Schottenstein-Jesselson Curator of Judaica Collections.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide a range of public services, including research and instructional services, such as bibliographical instructions, occasional tours for the various constituencies that the CAJSL serves, and for the campus communities as a whole.
• Manage the CAJSL archival collections, their physical processing, arrangement and description, as well as the accessioning and cataloging of unprocessed collections.
• Coordinate external loans.
• Handle on-site cataloging records maintenance.

Additional responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the CAJSL reading room, including receiving patrons, guiding them in searching for research materials, and offering other forms of reference assistance, such as answering inquiries received by mail, phone, fax, or email.
• Serve as the Judaica liaison to public service groups in the Penn Libraries.
• Participate in other projects to enhance and promote access to the Library’s special collections, such as exhibits, imaging and scanning, and other forms of digital utilization of the collections.
• Provide circulation support and other forms of routine document delivery services for the CAJSL.

Qualifications:
MLS and two years of experience in an academic research library or the equivalent in theory and practice. Advanced Graduate work (degrees preferred) in Jewish Studies. Demonstrated ability to read, write, type, and speak Hebrew, and read additional Jewish and European languages. Experience managing archive and manuscript collections and using on-line search systems and software applications. Strong planning, management, and supervisory skills. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Preferred skill and experience in teaching in a research library setting. Evidence of initiative and creativity in problem solving. Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse range of constituents and otherwise get along with colleagues, faculty, students, visiting scholars, and the public.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Includes a generous benefits package – additional information available at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp.

Applications:
Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of application which addresses the needs and qualifications of the position, along with their resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who can address the suitability of the candidate for the position described, as well as complete an on-line employment application at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs (Job Reference # 100328165).

Quick link: https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/...tral?quickFind=191211

To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by April 30, 2010. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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