UNYSLA Jobs

Cornell University - ILR Research Librarian

Job Description - ILR Research Librarian (#15828)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Catherwood Library seeks qualified candidates for the professional position of ILR Research Librarian. The successful candidate will take the lead on providing research services in the fields of workplace and labor studies including human resources, organizational behavior, international labor, labor economics, and US labor history and law. The position will be part of a new department responsible for providing research, instruction, outreach, and collection development services in the consolidated libraries serving Cornell’s ILR, Hotel Administration, and Management Schools, and will participate collaboratively in the on-going development of the department and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
M.L.S. or equivalent graduate degree and at least two years of experience in a library public service. Subject knowledge in an applied social science field. Experience using and teaching others to use library resources, including bibliographic and full-text databases, web resources, etc. Ability to provide on-the-job training and/or guidance to others. Fluent oral and written English language skills. Strong, collaborative problem solving skills. Strong collegial, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills. Strong service ethic and orientation.
 
Preferred:
Academic social science library reference and library instruction experience. Specific subject knowledge in workplace or labor studies fields (e.g. human resources, organizational behavior, international labor, labor economics, or US labor history and law). Experience with GIS applications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply Online: https://www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs/positions.html (#15828)
Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for three references.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Applications requested by October 1, 2011.

Syracuse University - Resource Sharing Librarian

Job Description - Resource Sharing Librarian (#028255)

POSITION SUMMARY:
Syracuse University library seeks a service-driven, knowledgeable and innovative librarian for the position of Resource Sharing Librarian. This position reports to the Head of Access & Resource Sharing and works closely with librarian and supervisor colleagues in Circulations & Reserves, Delivery & Retrieval Services, other areas of Access & Resource Sharing, and Library Information Technology Services.  

QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS completed by start date. Demonstrated interlibrary loan/resource sharing experience thorough working knowledge of ILLiad. Ability to lead and efficiently manage the daily operations of resource sharing services and staff. Experience with, and a commitment to, high quality customer service for all library users. Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm to learn and effectively use emerging and rapidly-changing technologies to meet public service and resource sharing objectives. Ability to work collaboratively, cooperatively and efficiently in a demanding and complex service environment. Demonstrated organizational and creative problem-solving skills. Proven ability to establish and meet service deadlines. Demonstrated flexibility, initiative and resourcefulness. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Experience with interlibrary loan/resource sharing in an academic library. Supervisory experience. Experience working with WorldCat Resource Sharing and Odyssey. Understanding of copyright issues in an academic library.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply Online: www.sujobopps.com (#028255). Cover letter, resume and list of professional references must be attached to your application.  Deadline: October 21, 2011.

LLAMA (ALA) Webinar on Finding a Job

LLAMA Human Resources Section Presents a Free Webinar: "Job Hunting for Today’s Libraries in Today’s Job Market"

You have your MLS degree—but what’s next? Applying for and interviewing for a job can be fraught with anxiety and frustrations. But you can put yourself ahead of the herd with the right information. The Library Leadership and Management Association’s Human Resources Section (LLAMA-HRS) will present “Job Hunting for Today’s Libraries in Today’s Job Market,” Wednesday, October 19, 1:30 pm -3:00 pm CST. This free webinar is intended for library students or recent MLS graduates about to enter the workforce or start a job search.

Participants will: increase their confidence and raise their success rate; gain a comprehensive understanding of how libraries conduct searches and make hiring decisions; and learn what libraries are looking for through practical tips and insight from a seasoned recruiter.

Speaker: Brian Keith is Assistant Dean for Human and Financial Resources at the George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida. He will share his insight and advice from years of experience recruiting librarians.

Register online at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/404003538

Space is limited.

University of Albany - Head of Cataloging Services

Head of Cataloging Services

Job posting P11-25504
 
The University at Albany Libraries seek a creative, highly motivated, flexible leader to manage the Cataloging Services Department, consisting of two academic faculty librarians, four paraprofessional faculty, and student assistant support. Responsible for providing leadership related to facilitation of access to information in all formats in a highly automated and constantly changing environment. Works closely and collaboratively with the heads of other departments in the division (Acquisitions Services; Database Maintenance, Processing and Bindery; and Library Systems), as well as others throughout the Libraries, to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality user experience, set goals, and establish priorities.
 
The incumbent will be an experienced leader with a keen sense of the evolving role of research libraries in the digital age and demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends in cataloging. Under the general supervision of the Associate Director for Technical Services and Library Systems, s/he provides expertise and leadership in cataloging (including MARC and other schemas); sets priorities and maximizes staff resources for the benefit of the Libraries’ users; leads the Department in the evaluation and efficient, innovative use of technologies, including the implementation/management of the cataloging, authorities, and indexing features of the current and future integrated library system; leads ongoing review of departmental policies, procedures and organization; serves as the Libraries’ official contact with OCLC; manages the department’s student employee budget; collects and analyzes statistics; and supervises two academic librarians.
 
For qualification requirements and application instructions, please go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=27186
 
Application deadline: October 14, 2011

Anticipated starting date is January 2012.

University of Albany - Bibliographer for Business and Economics

Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian--Bibliographer for Business and Economics

Description:
The University at Albany Libraries seek an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, creative librarian to serve as the bibliographer for the University’s School of Business and Department of Economics. Other subject responsibilities will be assigned contingent on the applicant’s qualifications and institutional needs. The successful candidate will evaluate and develop collections and resources; manage subject acquisitions budgets; provide bibliographic instruction and research consultation for faculty and students in assigned subject areas; work with library and teaching faculty to create programs and activities to identify and address user needs; develop, author, and maintain subject Web sites and research guides;and provide general reference services during assigned hours, including some evenings and weekends. Reports to the Associate Director for Collections.

Requirements:
All professional and faculty positions at the University require a degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization; additionally applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent
• A second advanced degree, or combination of education and experience, in business or economics
• Strong background in specialized information resources used in business and economics
• Experience with library and office computer applications
• Demonstrated ability to author and manage Web pages
• Evidence of ability to interact collaboratively with teaching faculty and library faculty and staff
• Demonstrated interest in applying emerging technologies in libraries
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to public service, outreach and information literacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collection development or reference experience in an academic or special library setting

Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=27185
The closing date for receipt of applications is October 14, 2011.  Anticipated start date is January 2012.