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Processing Archivist

Princeton University

Position Summary: One-year appointment with possibility of extension. This position may require working evenings or weekend hours from time to time. The Princeton University Library serves a diverse community of 6,600 students and 1,100 faculty members with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million non-print items. More information regarding the Library may be found at: http//libweb.princeton.edu/. The individual hired in this position will accession, survey, appraise, process, and create EAD finding aids and MARC-format catalog records for a wide range of literary and historical manuscript collections, personal papers, and other materials acquired for the Manuscripts Division. Subjects covered by the Division vary greatly. Some of the main strengths are modern American, British, and Latin American literature; publishing history; and U.S. history. The Processing Archivist will also help direct the work of one or more support staff positions and supervise student workers as well as participate in committee work relating to EAD development, digitization, and related technical issues. The Processing Archivist reports to the Leader of the Special Collections Team. Please include cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references.

Essential Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant experience in manuscripts processing, and familiarity with current developments in processing procedures. Familiarity with standards for manuscript and archival description such as DACS, AMREMM, EAD, and MARC. Degree in a relevant field in the humanities, history, or modern literature. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting. Ability to lift and handle containers that may weigh as much as 30 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred: Experience in training, supervision, and documentation writing. Technical services use of an integrated library system. XML-related skills such as XSLT or XQuery. Knowledge and awareness of current trends in the digitization of rare and unique original research materials, and of metadata formats such as MODS and METS. Good working knowledge of at least one modern European language, Spanish or French preferred. Master's or doctoral degree in humanities, history, or modern literature.

Education Required: Other-see essential qualifications

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled or See Position Summary.
See:http://www.insidehighered.com/career/seekers/search?post_id=122858&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

Business Research Librarian, Philadelphia

Lippincott Library 

University of Pennsylvania Libraries , Philadelphia, PA  
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League comprehensive research university in Philadelphia founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin and his circle. It comprises twelve schools, 3,800 faculty and an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, equally divided between undergraduate and graduate/professional school students.

The University of Pennsylvania Library system includes fifteen libraries and an off-site high density storage facility. System-wide scholarly resources number nearly 6 million books, 44,000 current serials (of which 16,000 are e-journals) and 700 databases. The library is a leader in the development of digital library services and collections and is aggressively experimenting with and adopting new technology in research and teaching, including courseware.

Position Scope:

The University of Pennsylvania seeks qualified candidates for the position of Business Research Librarian to provide high-quality, customer-oriented business information services to the Wharton School of Business and the larger University of Pennsylvania community. The Business Research Librarian will work collaboratively with the staff of the Lippincott Library of the Wharton School and the Penn Libraries system to create, test, and apply technology-based products that enhance digital delivery of services.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Work with a team of five business librarians to provide research/reference support in person (reference desk, through appointments) and virtually (email, IM, text).
• Develop and grow liaison relationships with several of the Wharton School’s academic departments and Research Centers.
• Plan, direct and/or implement special projects involving library promotion and outreach activities.
• Create and maintain guides to information resources.
• Design and teach resource instruction sessions. Investigate opportunities for technology-based instruction.
• Train and supervise undergraduate student assistants.
• Participate in evening and weekend service schedules.

Qualifications:

Required: An MLS degree, or its equivalent in theory and practice. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Ability to establish effective relationships with diverse constituencies including faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and staff. Evidence of initiative, creativity and a collaborative approach in past activities. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collegially. Familiarity with commercial business databases. Understanding of basic business concepts and vocabulary. Business reference experience. Librarian B, in addition to above, will have 1-2 years of experience preferably in an academic or research library.

Desired: Course work in business or relevant social science disciplines. Experience conducting library presentations or teaching in an academic environment. Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in teaching with technology in higher education.

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 # 100328182).

https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1272153521538

To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by May 14, 2010. The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Posted on LibGig

Knowledge Center Consultant, New York

Job ID: 6733623
Position Title: Knowledge Center Consultant
Company Name: MetLife
Location(s): 1095 Sixth Avenue, New York, United States   
Company: MetLife

Job Description
The Law Librarian is the manager of MetLife's Law Library. It is a full-time position. The library provides reference and research services to over 500 attorneys, paralegals and other support staff. The librarian is responsible for managing an annual budget in excess of $3 million to provide these services to the department. The Law librarian reports directly to the AVP Legal Affairs Technology and Knowledge Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent is responsible for managing MetLife Legal Affairs' Law Library. Specific responsibilities are stated below.
1. Provide reference, research, and client services. The librarian works directly with attorneys and paralegals to solve research and reference needs in the most efficient and cost effective manner. The librarian also maintains an expertise on the capabilities of electronic tools and shares the expertise through ongoing communications and training to ensure the organization is able to leverage the value of these tools.

2. Manage the library's financial resources. The librarian develops and manages resources to the budget, and leverages metrics, benchmarking and knowledge of organizational needs to direct investments or discontinue research services.

3. Manage the library's staff. The librarian hires, trains supervises and evaluates the staff. Currently there are two associates on staff.

4. Manage and direct library operations and facilities. The librarian determines the services needed, the most effective way to provide them, and the resources necessary to support them. The librarian also develops and maintains library facilities including space design and utilization, furnishings, equipment, and security.

5. Coordinate the development and application of library technology. The librarian manages the full life cycle of resource procurement including development of vendor RFP?s for services, selection and negotiation of contracts for service, and ensuring ongoing services align to agreed upon service levels.

6. Collection care and management. The librarian prepares and maintains library resources including: acquiring, processing, cataloging, maintaining, and circulating resources services.

7. Training and Marketing Library Services to Legal Affairs associates. The librarian markets and promotes the library and its products and services through internal publications and training programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS degree required, JD preferred
At least seven years experience working in a law library, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department
At least two years experience managing and supervising library personnel
Experience performing and coordinating legal and non-legal research and keeping abreast of the latest technology, sources of information, and research practices; specific experience in the financial services industry preferable
Experience managing subscriptions, licenses, vendor contract negotiations, preparing and monitoring budgets
Experience evaluating, purchasing, and training legal staff to use on-line (i.e. WestLaw, LexisNexis) and printed legal resources
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and coordinate multiple competing tasks and demands in order to provide a high level of customer service
Strong organizational communications skills and ability to partner and work effectively with all levels of the organization

Requisition #: 52507
See: http://jobs.insurancejobs.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=643&jb=6733623

TECHNICAL SERVICES ANALYST, Temporary Assignment, New York

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, an AmLaw 50 international law firm with over 700 attorneys, is one of the leading law firms in the country.  Their goal of providing outstanding service to our lawyers and clients is achieved by promoting an atmosphere that is both collaborative and professional.

Our client seeks for a temporary assignment a Technical Services Analyst with initiative and excellent analytical and technical skills to work in the Library and Knowledge Management Department.  The position reports to the Technical Services Manager.

THE POSITION:

Assists in the management of  12 modules of the integrated library system and will gain a broad and detailed mastery of EOS.Web.
Oversees the work flow for all acquisitions using the ILS and an M.S. Access database, maintains the Access database of library acquisitions and payments, and generates reports.
Works with the Technical Services Manager to conduct budget reviews and prepare the annual budget report.
Reconciles and reviews payments and acts as liaison between library vendors and the Accounting Department.
Maintains library's deposit accounts.
Orders books and other materials.
Will cross train with other Technical Services staff. Acts as back up to that staff, including copy cataloging, circulation, interlibrary loans, serials check-in, ready reference, and document retrieval.
Assists Technical Services Manager with special projects including the continued implementation of new integrated library system modules.
Acts in a supervisory capacity to paraprofessional staff in the Technical Services Department.
The temporary position includes the above responsibilities but is not limited to.
 

Requirements

1.College graduate with library experience.

2.ALA-accredited master's degree in library science or information science required. 

3.Strong computer skills, including extensive experience with an integrated library system, MS Access, Excel, Word, other office applications required.

4.Must have strong service orientation and ability to work with a team.

5.Experience with EOS.web library software and OCLC a plus.

6.Experience in a law firm library a plus.

7.Position requires vision, hearing and speech capabilities such that computers, keyboards and telephones may be easily utilized.
Job Code – ND-10  (Resumes and Cover Letters in Microsoft Word Preferred)

For further details on this job, to send your resume, or to make a referral:

Contact:

Sarah L. Warner
swarner@wontawk.com
212/869-3348

Wontawk Strategic Recruiting

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN (TEMPORARY) BUSINESS/LITIGATION, New York City

A leading international law firm whose lawyers concentrate in the areas of litigation and corporate law is seeking a well qualified researcher for a temporary assignment. The researcher will be responsible for performing approximately 25 requests per day.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

THE POSITION:

1.Conducts searches on online databases, including LEXIS, WESTLAW, Dialog, Factiva, Dun & Bradstreet, ChoicePoint and numerous other resources, including those developed in-house for precedential and related research.

2.Compiles & prepares bibliographies, legislative histories, and legal research aids. 

3.Engages outside research services to retrieve documents from outside the office, and contacts or corresponds with courts and agencies to obtain materials. 

4.Assists in lawyer orientation, instruction and use of library print and electronic resources, and conducts orientation tours to new lawyers and paralegals.

5.Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art librarianship and legal reference materials and practices or policies that may help or hinder library operations, and for making appropriate recommendations for improvements.  Monitors general and business news sources to stay up to date with news and trends.

6.Coordinates requests for services provided by other members of the library staff.

7.Accounts for billable time by submitting diaries on a regular basis.

8.Works on special projects and performs other departmental duties as assigned, including coverage of inter library loans, library systems and technical services.

REQUIREMENTS: 

1.MLS from accredited institution with minimum of five years legal library experience.

2.Must have demonstrated  strong writing skills

3.Ability to perform legal and non-legal research in a time-sensitive, cost- efficient, creative and thorough way.

4.Demonstrated knowledge of major legal and non-law related database systems, including their content, search methodology, and pricing.

5.Ability to appropriately and effectively respond to and accommodate lawyer and client needs, and to adapt to the environment of a service department with professional clientele.

6.Ability to maintain detailed, organized and up-to-date records on the status of requests, and to input and proofread billing information.

7.Ability to work in close quarters.

8.Interpersonal skills necessary to interact and work productively as a team member as well initiative and ability to work independently.

9.Flexibility to assume other job responsibilities within the department as necessary.

10.Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to scheduling changes and shifts in priorities.

11.Performance of the foregoing responsibilities requires on a regular basis:

a) Ability to prepare and review correspondence, memoranda and related written materials;

b) Ability to communicate effectively in person, both one-to-one and in larger groups;

c) Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with lawyers and firm personnel at all levels;

12. Ability to meet strict deadlines and effectively complete designated job assignments under significant time and supervisory pressure

13.  Must be able to handle books and other material weighing up to 10 lbs.

Job Code WG-10
Resume & Cover in Microsoft Word, please

For further details on Wontawk, this job, sending your resume, making a referral:

Contact:   Sarah Warner
swarner@wontawk.com
212 / 869-3348
Wontawk
Strategic Recruiting

Animal Records and Library Services Manager, Philadelphia, PA

EMPLOYER: Philadelphia Zoo

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Duties

Under general supervision of the Animal Collections Manager, is
responsible for providing critical administrative and operational
support within the Animal Department through the maintenance of the
Zoo’s animal records database, implementation of quality control
procedures to ensure the maintenance of data standards, and management
of the Zoo’s sci-tech library and archival collection. Also provides
administrative/project support to the General Curator. Supervises
animal records duties assigned to the Zoological Assistant as well as
volunteers, interns, alternative duty personnel working on records,
library, and archives special projects.

Other Responsibilities:

Manages processing of animal census and behavioral data within
multi-format animal records system. Reviews Daily Keeper Reports and
identifies pertinent information related to animal moves, behavior,
heat cycles, introductions, breeding, weights, identification and
general health for entry into the animal records database (ARKS/
ZIMS). Performs data integrity checks to verify and update current and
historical data. Responsible for maintaining database software
currency.
Manages Zoo’s library, consisting of approximately 5,000 books, 70
serial titles, and 70 video titles, including catalog systems and
storage areas. Orders and accessions new titles. Maintains library
management protocols for general organization, electronic cataloguing,
circulation and security.
Manages general Zoo archives collection, including over 120 boxes of
reports, news articles, correspondence and other documents dealing
with significant events in the Zoo’s history from 1859 to present.
Supervises indexing and digitizing of documents for long-term
preservation and accessibility via an image database (Fortis document
management software). Maintains protocols for general organization,
preservation, restricted access and security. Collaborates with animal
collections manager and arts director on management of animal records
and photographic archives, respectively.
Assists in coordination of domestic animal shipments including
selection and scheduling of flights and airport transportation.
Communicates schedules to curatorial and operational services staff.
Provides support to the General Curator on a variety of tasks and
projects including setting up and maintaining record keeping and
scheduling systems, e-mail management, studbook maintenance, filing,
scheduling, etc.
Calculates and maintains monthly reporting metrics for Conservation &
Animal Departments. Assists with compilation of grant applications.
Assists with logistics of Keeper Training Program. Reports directly to
the General Curator for these duties.
Serves as the Animal Department liaison to the Zoo’s Information
Technology (IT) staff and outside computer consultants. Provides
administrative and operational support for Animal Department computer
needs, including evaluation of hardware and software requirements,
basic problem solving, installation of software, distribution of
updated animal records data sets, etc. Administers animal records
database setup on staff computers and provides basic training to new
users.
Collaborates with animal collections manager to prepare IT and Animal
Department staff for deployment of ZIMS (Zoological Information
Management Software – a new global database). Collaborates with animal
collections manager on ZIMS training for staff.
Maintains inventory control by collaborating with curators and keepers
in the performance of annual counts, through the dissemination of
annual loan questionnaires, and validation of the animal records
database. Collaborates with animal collections manager to publish
annual inventory and semi-annual collection statistics. Leads counting
process and production of the draft document.
Supports Zoo operation by serving as a primary resource for animal
collection, library, and zoo history inquiries from the staff,
docents, researchers, zoo professionals, and public. Collaborates on
maintenance of Zoo web content.
Supports curatorial and keeper staff on husbandry/animal management
issues by accessing and/or compiling appropriate reports from the
animal records database. Carries out literature searches or other
background research as assigned.
Responds to correspondence, surveys and questionnaires referable to
animal records database. Summarizes data and produces reports required
for studbook questionnaires and uses records to verify data in
published studbooks. Accessions studbooks within the Library
collection.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree, biology or zoology and a minimum of two (2) years
administrative experience.
Experience supervising volunteers, interns and/or paid staff preferred.
General knowledge of animal taxonomy, scientific nomenclature, animal
behavior and/or knowledge of library science and general library
experience.
Proficiency in Windows operating systems and current MS Office
software, including Outlook e-mail. Touch-typing skills (30-40 WPM).
Experience with Internet, web browsers, and use of search engines.
Ability to perform basic hard drive management, install software, and
maintain systems for data security/preservation. Animal Records
Keeping Systems (ARKS) and SPARKS/PopLink experience preferred.
Demonstrated strong communication skills. Excellent writing ability.
Demonstrated ability to maintain business confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective working
relationships; superior interpersonal abilities; ability to work
effectively with diverse personalities; tactful; mature; flexible.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational, administrative and time management skills;
ability to work methodically and to accurately follow established
procedures.
Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple priorities within
established time frames. Ability to initiate, coordinate and organize
projects/tasks through to completion accurately and on time.
Able to develop a working knowledge of the animal collection and
Animal Department staff; and interest in and awareness of Animal
Department programs and activities.
All applicants are subject to a criminal background check,
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting.

Availability

Monday through Friday availability is required however occasional
evenings and weekends may also be required.

TO APPLY:

Apply on Philadelphia Zoo website/Job Opportunities

http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/about/Job-Opportunities/Full-Time/Animal-Records-and-Library-Services-Manager.htm

All applications received by human resources will receive an
acknowledgement. However, only those applicants selected for
interviews will be contacted directly.

Senior Librarian / Taxonomist, New York

AOL, Inc. , New York, NY  
Posting Job Title: Senior Librarian

Position: Type Full Time

Posting Job Description: Passionate, curious, creative? Our employees have helped to create popular and engaging online products and destinations that attract over 150 million unique visitors each month globally. As a result, AOL is a leading global web services company with a substantial worldwide audience, a suite of powerful web brands and industry leading products, and one of the largest advertising networks in the United States. We look for people that are exceptionally imaginative, collaborative, and truly excited about our mission: to inform, entertain, and connect the world.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Work with taxonomy team in the creation of AOL Taxonomy

-Evaluate external and internal sources of data

-Using excel, databse tools and other scripting otions, clean, process, supplement and upload data sets to central taxonomy

-Provide company-wide training on taxonomy tools

-Define integration point requirements for various AOL Media and AOL Advertising properties

-Work with technical teams on deploying taxonomy integration for purposes of content classification, entity extraction etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

-MLIS degree

-Experience creating/using taxonomies/ontologies for media organizations

-Clear understanding of ontology structures, metadata and relationships

-Experience working with large-scale taxonomies

-Experience classifying and normalizing data

-Excel, database skills required to process, clean prepare data

-MySQL experience preferred

-XML experience is a plus

-Experience with Protege platform a plus
See: http://publicboard.libgig.com/job/senior-librarian-taxonomist-new-york-ny-aol-inc-cf22737cfc/?d=1&source=site_home

EPM - End User Services Knowledge Manager, New York

Status: Full-Time
Location: US-NY-New York
Job Category: Information Technology
Education:4 Year Degree
Reference Code: PCK505-253840

Position Category: Information Technology

Position Title: EPM - End User Services Knowledge Manager

Job Level: Associate/Sr Associate

Location: USA - NY - New York

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

Position Description:
Service Desk agents leverage a Knowledge Base to support the users at our firm. In order to accomplish this function successfully, the agents rely entirely on the knowledge we (Morgan Stanley) provide. The End User Services Knowledge Management function is not only responsible for the intergrity of knowledge provided to our global Service Desk agents, but also works to engage new and existing product owners to add, modify, and remove knowledge documentation on a routine basis.

This function is also responsible for partnering with the Service Desk to ensure any knowledge being changed is intuitive and in the proper format (with necessary information). Runbooks, Visios, Powerpoints are not usable and must be re-written. Due to the size of our organization, these efforts are ongoing and significant in size. The Knowledge management function is responsible for measuring progress, along with Continuous Improvement initiatives, such as - identifying significant escalations for various products at the Service Desk and determining if better knowledge will avoid escalations, or eliminate incidents or problems entirely by partnering with Problem Management.

Skills Required:
5-10 years in the IT industry
3-5 years in Knowledge Management
Previous implementation of a successful KM solution
Aware of best practices in the KM industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent Excel and Powerpoint skills

Skills Desired:
Service Now
ITIL
Six Sigma
See: http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=J3G817646MSVQK5KQHX&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=c176516f3fa64721948e3ccc37f5fa73-324808163-wb-6

Sr. Knowledge Management Expert, New York

Industry/Sector: Hedge Fund
Job Type: Direct-Hire
Skills Required: Sharepoint;
Min. Years Experience: 5
Degree Requirements: Bachelor
Job ID: 2288  
 

Job Description
Our Client is seeking a talented and experienced knowledge management expert to join the Technology Strategy group.  In this role, you will be responsible for defining and developing the mechanisms necessary to enhance the management of information as the firm continues to grow.  In addition to working with teams across the Firm to create long-term planning documents, you will organize historical information about live software and structure corporate-facing intranet spaces.

Successful candidates will have the ability to digest a vast array of technical topics, including networking, hardware, software, and market microstructures.  Candidates should also have experience with knowledge management tools, such as SharePoint, wikis, and ticketing systems.  The ideal candidates will be passionate about organizational management and demonstrate a deep understanding of how groups of people work together and exchange information.  Prior experience working as an information architect or knowledge management expert in an engineering or legal discipline is highly desirable, as is a solid academic background in engineering.
See: http://jobs.opexecutivesearch.com/Detail.cfm?JID=2288&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

DATA ENTRY CLERK, New York

Our client, a major prestigious foundation located in midtown Manhattan, is seeking a full-time temporary worker beginning soon after selection until the end of August. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Under supervision, enter data into the records management system to create, add, modify or update box content information in their CA Records Manager system.  Specific duties include:

•Review information on box content sheet and compare with its record in the system
•Using box content sheet, enter missing data and corrected information into the box record in the system
•Identify boxes that should be requested from off-site storage for review if box content sheet is not sufficient for data entry
•If necessary, create, scan, and upload box content sheets/inventories to the system or add contents/folders to box description field in the system
•Re-file box sheets and/or folders into boxes accurately and in a timely manner following data entry
•Maintain status report sheet of boxes completed in the system and submit for quality control review
•Correct errors following quality control check
•Work on other special projects or tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

•Ability to pay significant attention to details when engaged in repetitive data-entry functions
•Accurate data entry skills
•Proficiency in basic Windows applications – MS Word, Excel
•Experience working with a records management database
•Filing and general office experience required
•Records and/or clerical experience or working with archival materials, helpful
•Must be able to lift and shelve 25-30 lb. boxes and heavy files
•Good interpersonal skills and oral and written communications skills

Preferred skills

Experience/knowledge of Filesurf/CA Records Manager
Experience/knowledge of SharePoint

Job Code WF-10 (Resumes and Cover Letters in Word Preferred)

For further details on this job, to send your resume, or to make a referral:
Contact:
Sarah Warner
swarner@wontawk.com
212/ 869-3348
Wontawk Strategic Recruiting