NJSLA Jobs

Cataloging Librarian

Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Description: 
As an employee of the world’s largest book and entertainment distributor, you could  be at the forefront of turning a book into bestseller, supplying the world’s leading libraries and educational institutions, making a movie release an instant classic, a new music artist an overnight sensation or everyone’s “must have."
 
We are looking for a Cataloging Librarian for our Bridgewater, NJ team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Create original and adaptive LC cataloging records online for books, e-book, video, and audio products, using Unabridged Dewey and Library of Congress classification and Library of Congress subject headings according to AACR2 rules and in MARC format.

Create Enhanced MARC cataloging records online using Abridged Dewey classification, Sears subject headings, and MARC format

Format and utilized publisher and/or LC supplied information to generate pre-publication cataloging records according to national standards and B&T conventions to support review source and special list cataloging activities, as needed

Examine item-in-hand or pre-publication material and write brief objective descriptive summaries (annotations)

Update pre-publication records with item-in-hand as needed; correct errors

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities

 

 
Requirements: Qualifications
Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited school

1-2 years practical cataloging experience in a library or business environment, or recent MLS graduate with cataloging coursework

Basic PC skills; knowledge on online and automated library systems

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, o schedule form

Benefits:
Baker&Taylor offers: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Employee Discounts, 401K, STD/LTD and Life Insurance

See: https://s2verify.ercdataplus.com/jobseeker/view_req.php?reqid=341&refid=&jbid=&ERCSESSID=vhom4c0u87gs6b3gs9rlidarg0

Content Creation Specialist-000102266

Position Description:

About Dow Jones
Dow Jones is a provider of global business news and information services. Owned by media giant News Corp., the company publishes The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers, newswires, Web sites, newsletters, databases and magazines, as well as produces radio and television. Other well-known media properties from Dow Jones include Barron's, Dow Jones Newswires, MarketWatch.com, Factiva, AllThingsDigital.com and SmartMoney. The Web site, FINS.com, is part of The Wall Street Journal Digital Network.

 

Position Summary Statement :

Position is part of Content Creation Americas team responsible for monitoring business news and trends, with a focus on Factiva's 25 key vertical markets. Content Creation Specialists are assigned specific areas of expertise, with the aim of adding value to various areas of Factiva products, including Factiva Pages, Editor's Choice, crawled web content, Newsstand and daily news summaries.

 

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

·         Identifies and indexes industry trend articles.

·         Monitors changes and maintains data about Factiva's crawled web content.

·         Maintains and add sources to Newsstand.

·         Prepares and maintains Factiva Pages.

·         Produces news monitoring solutions as needed for external clients.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required :

·         Library science, research or journalism background.

·         Internet savvy.

·         Expert research skills.

·         Organizational and editing skills.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

·         Knowledge of and comfort with business news and current events.

·         MLS or related advanced degree, a plus.

See: http://cj.careers.adicio.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?jobId=31580159&viewType=main&networkView=main

Library Learning Commons Librarian, New York

Mercy College-New York invites applications for anticipated full-time faculty positions in the following areas beginning September 2011: School of Business, School of Education, School of Health and Natural Sciences, School of Liberal Arts, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and in the Division of Libraries, Academic Technology and Online Learning; and Freshmen/Junior Seminars.

Throughout its history, Mercy College has remained dedicated to its mission-to make available the transformational power of a college education. Mercy's commitment to quality, student support, and innovation, remains as strong today as ever. Mercy College is an independent, nonsectarian New York metropolitan area institution offering over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs (http://www.mercy.edu). The College has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students from diverse backgrounds, across five campuses-Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan, White Plains and Yorktown-plus a vibrant online learning community.

The Division of Libraries, Academic Technology, and Online Learning is seeking a Library Learning Commons Librarian , tenure track or multiple year track, rank open, 12 month appointment

Reporting to the Head Librarian of the Bronx Campus Library Learning Commons, this position will play a central role in activities related to the improvement of student information literacy and technology fluency and the assessment of learning outcomes; will collaborate in identifying and implementing emerging technologies and best practices; will provide training, instruction, and support in the effective use of online and multimedia information tools and technologies.

This position will also provide reference services, including teaching and training (some nights and weekends may be required), and will serve as a liaison to one or more of the Schools. While this position is primarily located at the Mercy Bronx Campus, travel to other campuses is an expectation.

MLS or equivalent experience required, additional masters degree in an area related to Mercy curriculum highly desirable. Desirable candidates will have a portfolio of materials related to information literacy and technology fluency.

 

Mercy College actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups, and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community.

Preferred start date is September 1, 2011. All positions are 9 month appointments unless noted otherwise, and most require teaching commitments on more than one campus. Review of applications will begin on December 10, 2010 and continue until the positions are filled.

Electronic applications are required and must include a cover letter responsive to the specific faculty position announcement, CV, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Please submit the above documentation online at https://jobs.mercy.edu/

More information about Mercy College may be found at http://www.mercy.edu

Mercy College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Library Service Digital Library Support Representative

Confidential, Kenilworth, NJ  
The Library Service Digital Library Support Representative is responsible for conducting the day-to-day Library Services duties required to deliver high-quality e-content document delivery services to the client. Primary duties of the Library Service Digital Library Support Representative include maintaining the link resolver, gathering and reporting on value and usage metrics and updating the library catalog.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain the link resolving database
• Run monthly reports to obtain linking failure/success
• Trouble shoot document delivery requests that did not link properly and fix as appropriate, contacting vendors when appropriate
• Add, update, and maintain licensed materials in client catalog
• Maintain the e-resource access list containing log-ins, publisher contact information, and usage report urls; set up administrative accounts, update contact information find appropriate landing pages for e-journals
• Provide customer service for e-access problems for both end users and client management
• Monitor and collect monthly usage statistics for client databases and resources.
• Perform other duties as required, such as bill and invoice payments.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Master Degree in Library Science or equivalent work experience.
• 0 to 1 year previous corporate library management experience.
• Proven experience pertaining to configuration and end-user support of library information systems and related processes such as e-holdings, management, e-content access, and document delivery
• One to two years previous library experience
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proficiency using Internet and desktop software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A strong Microsoft Excel skill-set is required.
• Capable of working independently as well as with a Team.

See: http://publicboard.libgig.com/job/library-service-digital-library-support-representative-kenilworth-nj-1f6ab1fecb/?d=1&source=rss_page

Librarian II, New York

New York Public Library , New York, NY  
Job ID: 2010-6251 # of Openings Remaining: 1
Location: US-NY-New York Type: Full-Time Temporary
Department: Reference and Research Services

External Overview:
The Librarian II will implement NYPL’s digital literacy outreach and training activities for NYC Connected Communities. This is a temporary position for two years.

External Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Reference Services, the Librarian II:

Identifies NYPL sites for increased digital literacy training as well as appropriate sites for community-based outreach in low broadband adoption neighborhoods.
Establishes partnerships with appropriate local social service/city agencies and builds relationships with other NYC-CC partner agencies.
Identifies specific information needs and incentives for broadband use and adoption in designated low-income communities; involves local stakeholders in the design and implementation of a customized outreach plan for these areas.
Creates content for outreach and marketing materials that promotes broadband relevance and the access/support available at local NYPL sites.
Participates in community-based outreach and delivers public digital literacy training in NYPL sites in designated neighborhoods; coordinates efforts of program staff .
Participates in creation and delivery of digital literacy training for NYPL staff as well as community/city agency partners.
Documents the activities, effectiveness, and needs of the program through formal reports.
Supervises other program staff.
Strong commitment to public service.
Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse patronage.
Performs related duties as required.

 

External Qualifications:
ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies
Successfully demonstrated experience in classroom instruction
Successfully demonstrated understanding of and commitment to information literacy in general and to technology and new media literacy in particular
Demonstrated ability to experiment with new instructional services and operate in a launch-and-learn environment
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patrons and staff
Demonstrated ability to be an effective representative of the library to external groups
Demonstrated leadership and staff development skills
Demonstrated willingness to spend a substantial amount of time working with library staff and users in various library locations
Knowledge of New York metropolitan area preferred

See: https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/6251/job?&sn=Indeed&?mode=apply&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed
Posted on LibGig

Media Specialist

Wayne Township Public Schools A World Class School District 2010-2011 POSITIONS • MEDIA SPECIALIST Long Term Replacement Associate/Educational/School Library Media Specialist cert req’d; (Jan. – June) DEADLINE: UNTIL POSITION ARE FILLED PLEASE SPECIFY POSITION REQUESTED in your letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts and certifications to: The Human Resource Department Wayne Township Public Schools 50 Nellis Drive, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Wayne Township Public Schools A World Class School District AA/EOE

 

Cataloging Librarian

Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Description: 
As an employee of the world’s largest book and entertainment distributor, you could  be at the forefront of turning a book into bestseller, supplying the world’s leading libraries and educational institutions, making a movie release an instant classic, a new music artist an overnight sensation or everyone’s “must have."
 
We are looking for a Cataloging Librarian for our Bridgewater, NJ team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Create original and adaptive LC cataloging records online for books, e-book, video, and audio products, using Unabridged Dewey and Library of Congress classification and Library of Congress subject headings according to AACR2 rules and in MARC format.

Create Enhanced MARC cataloging records online using Abridged Dewey classification, Sears subject headings, and MARC format

Format and utilized publisher and/or LC supplied information to generate pre-publication cataloging records according to national standards and B&T conventions to support review source and special list cataloging activities, as needed

Examine item-in-hand or pre-publication material and write brief objective descriptive summaries (annotations)

Update pre-publication records with item-in-hand as needed; correct errors

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Requirements: Qualifications
Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited school

1-2 years practical cataloging experience in a library or business environment, or recent MLS graduate with cataloging coursework

Basic PC skills; knowledge on online and automated library systems

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, o schedule form

Benefits:
Baker&Taylor offers: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Employee Discounts, 401K, STD/LTD and Life Insurance

Location Description: Bridgewater, New Jersey Facility
Warehouse operations
Merchandising
Retail Sales
 
 
This employer participates in E-Verify. Baker-Taylor will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are work authorized, Baker-Taylor is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.
 
See: https://s2verify.ercdataplus.com/jobseeker/view_req.php?reqid=341&refid=&jbid=&ERCSESSID=5lou07mpq4vf6d4fe7cohg7oi3

Reference and Emerging Technologies Librarian, Pennsylvania

Job Number   TU-13742
Campus   Health Sciences Center
Full/Part Time   Full
Date Posted (External)   11/24/2010
 
Job Qualifications: 
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Reporting to the Associate Director for Information Services, the Reference and Emerging Technologies Librarian will provide reference and research support to Health Sciences Libraries’ clientele and be responsible for exploring, developing and implementing innovative uses of existing and new technologies to meet the information needs of the Temple University health sciences community. Responsibilities include the following: providing in-person and online reference service including individual consultations by appointment; identifying, implementing, and maintaining new technology applications to enhance the Libraries’ services and resources; working with existing library-based applications such as ILLiad, DOCLINE, and QuickDoc to maximize usability; developing web-based library instruction programs, tutorials, and webinars in coordination with other librarians; coordinating the development and maintenance of the Health Sciences Libraries website; collaborating with the IT departments of the University Libraries, School of Medicine, and TU Hospital; training library staff in innovative uses of software, web-based materials, and other virtual learning and discovery tools; and participating in the Libraries’ user education and liaison programs. In addition, the Reference and Emerging Technologies Librarian will support chat and other virtual reference services as needed; participate in collection development activities as required; and represent the Libraries on appropriate committees including library system and University-wide committees.

Required Education and Experience:

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Science.

Required Skills and Abilities:

*Demonstrated ability to provide reference services in an academic or health sciences library setting.

*Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and issues in library technology.

*Working knowledge of the principles and practices of web design, web accessibility and usability issues. *Aptitude for teaching and developing user-oriented documentation, particularly web-based.

*Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

*Experience in an academic health sciences library.

*Familiarity with implementing new technologies in an academic or health sciences library setting. *Experience creating and maintaining web 2.0 social networking tools for information delivery.

*Demonstrated ability to manage projects.

Competitive salary and benefits package, including a relocation allowance. For full consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and resume, by January 3, 2011.

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

See: https://hospats.adminsvc.temple.edu/CSS_External/CSSPage_JobDetail.ASP?T=20101129213925&

Library Service Digital Library Support Representative

Elizabeth, NJ  
The Library Service Digital Library Support Representative is responsible for conducting the day-to-day Library Services duties required to deliver high-quality e-content document delivery services to the client. Primary duties of the Library Service Digital Library Support Representative include maintaining the link resolver, gathering and reporting on value and usage metrics and updating the library catalog.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain the link resolving database
• Run monthly reports to obtain linking failure/success
• Trouble shoot document delivery requests that did not link properly and fix as appropriate, contacting vendors when appropriate
• Add, update, and maintain licensed materials in client catalog
• Maintain the e-resource access list containing log-ins, publisher contact information, and usage report urls; set up administrative accounts, update contact information find appropriate landing pages for e-journals
• Provide customer service for e-access problems for both end users and client management
• Monitor and collect monthly usage statistics for client databases and resources.
• Perform other duties as required, such as bill and invoice payments.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Proven experience pertaining to configuration and end-user support of library information systems and related processes such as e-holdings, management, e-content access, and document delivery
• One to two years previous library experience
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proficiency using Internet and desktop software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A strong Microsoft Excel skill-set is required.
• Capable of working independently as well as with a Team.
See: http://publicboard.libgig.com/job/library-service-digital-library-support-representative-elizabeth-nj-1f6ab1fecb/?d=1&source=rss_page

eCommerce Taxonomist, New York

For Growing Long Island Industrial company

Our client, a stable, rapidly growing Industrial distributor, is seeking a Taxonomist for their substantial online database of products.  Degree in Library Science or related training, MLS preferred plus 3 years in eCommerce.  Experience with Endeca, CoreMetrics, and related technology, Information Architecture and some knowledge of SEO/SEM.

Great benefits including 401-K, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP).

If you have what it takes, we would like to speak with you for this or other possible roles.  Please send your resume to Kate Pollara

Kate.pollara@infocurrent.com

or call me for further details

Ph: 212-642-4321

InfoCurrent, 530 Fifth Avenue, 21st floor, New York, NY 10036

InfoCurrent is an executive search and staffing firm specializing in Information Resources personnel in the Library, Records, Competitive Intelligence, Digital Asset Management, SEO/SEM and related fields.  InfoCurrent is a division of Corestaff.