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Metadata Librarian for Western Languages, Princeton Univ - NJ

Requisition Number   1300047  

Job Title   Librarian  

Directory Title   Metadata Librarian for Western Languages  

Department   Library - 690  

Position Summary

The Princeton University Library is one of the world's leading research libraries, serving a diverse community of 5,264 undergraduates, 2,674 graduate students, 1,148 faculty, including visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than 7,000,000 printed volumes, 5,000 manuscripts, 2,000,000 non-print items, and extensive collections of digital text, data, and images. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support staff housed in a large central library, nine specialized branches, and three storage facilities.

Princeton University Library seeks a flexible and innovative Metadata Librarian for Western Languages with a specialization in Spanish/Portuguese languages, history, and culture. The Metadata Librarian for Western Languages will work as part of a team creating, converting and manipulating library metadata in various formats to provide control of and access to the Library's collections, digital and print, with broad responsibility for Western language acquisitions, contributing special expertise, initiative and/or leadership where application of knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese language is required. The librarian needs a strong grounding in cataloging principles and the ability to apply them to existing and emerging media in a variety of encoding formats coupled with strong technical skills and the imagination to envision alternate methods for achieving the Library's goals. The focus of the position is on creative and efficient management of metadata, and increasing use of technology whenever appropriate to achieve quicker, more efficient processing, control and discovery promotion of print and digital receipts and holdings. The librarian will work with multiple library systems and use tools such as macros, MARCEdit, and the XML tools that are becoming more important for cross-walking and storing our data.

Applications must include a resume/cv, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information.  

Essential Qualifications

Strong working knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese;
M.L.S. or equivalent experience;
Minimum of two years professional experience in an academic or research library;
Experience which demonstrates a strong knowledge of cataloging principles;
Knowledge of RDA;
Knowledge of at least one XML metadata schema;
Knowledge of authority principles and practices;
XML, XPath, Xquery, Xquery update;
Experience demonstrating capability for project planning and workflow management;
Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial, team environment.  

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of other European languages;
Experience demonstrating supervisory skills;
Familiarity with systems architecture;
Knowledge of additional metadata schema.  

For more information, see: https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=193254 (Source: Indeed.com)

 

Leader, Rare Books Cataloging Team, Princeton Univ - NJ

Requisition Number   1300046  

Job Title   Leader, Rare Books Cataloging Team  

Department   Library - 690  

Position Summary

The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections seeks an experienced, multifaceted manager to join the Rare Books Cataloging Team. The Team's staff varies with project appointments. Currently it consists of 3 professional catalogers and 3 high-level support staff members. Its workload encompasses new cataloging for both the Department's collections and the rare book collections in the Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology, retrospective conversion, end processing, and record maintenance and enhancement, along with numerous special projects. The Team Leader directly supervises the team's support staff, advises the professional staff, and coordinates work with curators. The Team Leader also regularly catalogs books, serials, and other types of materials, and creates NACO name authority records. The position is one of three unit leaders in Special Collections Technical Services, all working together to develop the Department's overall descriptive program and provide technical expertise for a variety of initiatives. In addition, the Team Leader contributes to Library-wide initiatives such as system implementation and digital library metadata development, in concert with staff from Cataloging and Metadata Services in the Library's Technical Services Department. The Team Leader collaborates with the department's rare books curators and their assistants and with public services staff, along with other managers of rare books collections. This position offers the opportunity to work with exceptional collections in a technically sophisticated environment. The Leader, Rare Books Cataloging Team reports to the Head, Technical Services for Special Collections.  

Essential Qualifications

ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science;
Minimum of 3 years of professional cataloging experience in an academic or research library, with emphasis on original cataloging of early-modern rare books in special collections applying current cataloging standards (including one or more of the DCRM manuals);
Experience in training and supervising cataloging staff and creating documentation;
Demonstrated ability to plan and lead cataloging projects;
Both conceptual and detailed knowledge of catalog data, with strong analytical skills and the ability to work with and present the data in various formats;
Ability to communicate with curators and public services staff about cataloging issues and to work with them in providing sound bibliographic services;
Good knowledge of Latin and/or a modern Western European language relevant to the rare book collections  

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in description of visual materials and printed ephemera;
Participation in NACO;
Experience applying MODS and other non-MARC metadata schema;
Working knowledge of XML and related specifications;
Serials cataloging experience;
Bibliographic familiarity with other relevant languages  

For more information, see: https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=193275 (Source: Indeed.com)

 

Product Management Intern, Dow Jones - NJ

When you join Dow Jones, you become part of one of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, radio and television--including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like Factiva, The Wall Street Journal, Barron's and SmartMoney. Our media inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and insight into prosperity. From 58 countries and in a dozen languages, we enlighten and inspire audiences with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content

Qualifications  

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Product Manager Intern to perform analytical activities in support of the Product Management team. This candidate will assist with business process and data improvement activities.

Essential Duties:

• Performing analysis and cleanup of customer data
• Conducting monthly win/loss analysis
• Completes detailed, day-to-day tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Supports staff in assigned project based work.

Internship Program Requirements:

• Must currently be a registered Undergraduate or Graduate Student
• Must be enrolled in an accredited school - (Undergraduates must be full time, and Graduate students must be enrolled at least part time) Student Status will be verified.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently toward established deadlines
• Ability to work on a dynamic team in a rapidly changing environment
• Professional demeanor

Please apply at: http://bit.ly/11OVIhi

 

Rutgers Univ Library Internship and Residency Program - NJ

Overview

The Libraries Internship/Residency program reflects the university's long standing commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and its efforts to increase diversity in academic librarianship. The program is designed to provide one student in the Masters of Library and Information Science program at Rutgers with an intensive three-year exposure to the various aspects of professional work within an academic library such as reference, instruction and information services, collection development, access services, administration, digital library systems, preservation, and special collections. The internship rotation and residency may be tailored to reflect the successful candidate's personal interests and long-term career goals.

The program is jointly administered by the Library and Information Science (LIS) Department of the Rutgers' School of Communication and Information and the Rutgers University Libraries.

Conditions and Benefits

Admission to the program is competitive and requires a commitment of three years: two to complete the MLIS degree taking nine credits per semester and working twenty five hours per week in the Libraries (full-time during the summer), and upon graduation, one year in post-graduate residency.

Annual compensation is $39,191 with a complete package of benefits, including medical coverage, tuition remission and one month vacation.

Applications are due by March 18, 2013.
Apply online at [email protected]

For consideration, candidates must send their resume and a letter of intent (maximum two pages). Concurrently, candidates must also submit an application to the Rutgers MLIS program and be admitted for September 2013.

For information on admission into the Rutgers' MLIS program, please see:
http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/master-of-library-and-information-science/admissions.html

Eligibility

Potential candidates for this internship must meet the following criteria:

* Be an individual who will contribute to the university's goals of diversity and inclusion. Please see: http://diversityweb.rutgers.edu/mission.php and http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/about/diversity/diversity.shtml
* Possess a baccalaureate degree and be admitted to the Rutgers University Master's of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program but not a current student already taking courses in the MLIS program.
* Be interested in developing a career in academic librarianship.
* Be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to work in a team environment, and to show evidence of leadership potential.
* Must be able to make a commitment to fulfill the residency component of the program in the Rutgers University Libraries after graduation.
* Must provide verification to certify eligibility for U.S. employment.

For more information, see: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/hr/intern.shtml

Library Dir, Kinnelon Public Library - NJ

Kinnelon Public Library, Morris County, New Jersey
Library Director

Position Type: Professional, Full time, requires a Masters of Library Sciences (MLS) and a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate

General Responsibilities

The Director serves as the executive officer of the Library under the supervision of the Library Board of Trustees’. The Director is responsible for the functioning of the Library as a whole, with specific responsibilities including staffing, budgeting and budget control, programming, recommending policy adjustments to the Board, and working cooperatively within the community to further the Library’s programs and services and to meet community needs.

The Director has obligations outside of the regular work hours and is responsible but not limited to attending the Friends of the Kinnelon Library (Friends), and the Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) Board meetings, County Consortium meetings, etc.
The Board of Trustees, as the stewards of public interests and needs, recognizes the Director as the professional custodian of library services and standards under its guidance and review.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Management
* Manages and supervises library operations to achieve goals within available resources, including budget and personnel- i.e. full time, part time and volunteer staff.
Effectively delegates tasks where appropriate, provides oversight and direction in all areas of the library.
* Collaborates with Borough staff as appropriate.

Supervisory
* Consistent with applicable laws, regulations and policies, exercises control over the hiring, firing, discipline and scheduling of employees of the Library, and makes salary recommendations to the Board.
* Exercises administrative direction over Library employees and other support staff including volunteers, contract and seasonal personnel, providing effective direction to staff to assure the quality of public service.
* Provides staff with annual performance reviews, providing feedback and professional development recommendations for continued career development.

Fiscal
* Assures the fiscal soundness of library operations.
* Prepares the annual budget for Board review and approval, and administers the budget including cost control activities.
* Provides monthly financial reports to the Board comparing actual expenses to the budget.
* Directs the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Library’s physical facilities and equipment.
* Coordinates library development and fund raising.

Collection
* Performs effective collection and programming management to provide materials and programs appropriate for the needs and interests of Library patrons and the community.
Communications and Data
* Coordinates, the social networking of information (i.e., web site, facebook, broadcast email, text caster, etc.) to ensure a consistent image, message and presence to the community and general public.
* With support from staff, performs effective community relations and promotes library programs through community presentations and other means.
* Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for internal and external decision-making, and for regulatory and fiscal purposes.
* Provides professional advice on library matters to the Board.
Community and Collaboration
* Coordinates Library programs with area educational, recreational, and work programs, and with outside organizations such as schools, historical societies and other community-based groups.
* Maintains Library liaison with other non-profit organizations, as well as with Federal, state, and local officials.

Policy and Program Development

* Reviews program areas, public service policies, and personnel policies, and makes recommendations to the Board.
* Implements changes or new programs to meet the library needs of the community.

Planning

* Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range library plans.

Compensation: The starting salary is competitive (minimum $79,400 commensurate with experience) and a generous benefits package.

For consideration, please email cover letter, resume and three professional recommendation letters to:
Angela Dzikowski
Pro Libra Associates
800-262-0070
[email protected]

The Kinnelon Public Library is an equal employment opportunity employer. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Senior Manager – Pharmaceutical Records Management - NJ

Seeking records & information manager with 5+​ years implementing and supporting proper document management, information retrieval, report generation and form design.​

Shall create, administer, and analyze retention schedules, policies, and standards.​ Evaluate and improve company record-keeping practices.​ Provide customized records training and perform audits to ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory, legal and governmental policies.​

Requires BS in Information Management, Business Management, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field.​

Work along side our industry recognized, Ivy League personnel in this highly visible position.​ Top base salary to $140,000 and added incentives including extensive perquisites and significant upside potential stock participation.​

For complete details contact Steven Alan Bernknopf at:
(609) 584-9000 ext 282

Or submit resume online at:
http://dmc9.​com/​sab/​app.​asp

 

see http://jobview.monster.com/getjob.aspx?jobid=118249016&WT.mc_n=SimplyHired_US

Full Time Faculty Librarian, Union County College - NJ

	Full Time Faculty Librarian;  Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield Campuses
	Under the direction of the Director of Libraries: 1. Prepares the annual budget for monographs, serials, databases and audio/visual materials. Monitors the expenditure of funds, maintain records, and recommends budget adjustments. 2. Manages the placement of orders and/or subscriptions for databases, monographs, serials, media materials, and all other library resources with appropriate vendors. 3. Coordinates the licensing of electronic journals, e-book packages, databases and other resources as needed. 4. Manages acquisitions applications in the library management system Sirsi Dynix. 5. Coordinates acquisitions financial processes using DataTel Colleague. 6. Manages Perkins Grant spending. Prepares budget with Library Director. 7. Provides reference to users on a scheduled basis. 8. Works with faculty to provide library instruction to groups and classes. 9. Works in cooperation with Librarians and Library Administration to develop bibliographic instruction materials and services. 10. Promotes and implements mediated instruction, interactive media conferencing, and other related emerging technologies. 11. Participates in collection development activities. 12. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, library staff, and faculty. 13. Prepares monthly and annual reports on campus library activities and services. 14. Develops plans and operational policies for the campus library with the Library Director. 15. Provides reference assistance at the Elizabeth/Plainfield Library when required. 16. Works on college-wide library projects as assigned. 17. Assists in preparation of user guides, library newsletter, and other library wide informational materials. 18. Performs all other duties as assigned by Director of Libraries. see https://ucc.peopleadmin.com/postings/362

Knowledge Management Consultant, Manpower - NJ

Provide knowledge management support for a research community adapting to a new method of collaboration in a Microsoft SharePoint environment. The consulting activities will include:

1 Providing support and training to the business users of Microsoft SharePoint.
2. Assisting in the design of upgrades to search and archive systems.
3. Assisting the Information Center staff with data analysis.

Requirements
• Strong end-user skills in Microsoft SharePoint 2010 including Search and Records Center
• Experience in troubleshooting end-user issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with teams, and motivation to provide responsive customer service.
• Experience in training end-users
• Ability to create macros in MS Office products
• Experience in Microsoft InfoPath 2010 is a plus
• Strong functional analysis skills and the ability to identify, define, and document key business requirements.
• Experience with database design
• Understanding of search index tuning and complex search queries
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer) and Adobe PDF.
• Basic understanding of chemical and chemical engineering terminology, especially related to the petrochemical process industry is a plus
• Ability to multitask and remain flexible as priorities change

$37 - $50 an hour

see http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=dXM2NzIwNC43OTE2OS4xNzYwQG1hbnBvd2VyZG9uYS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

Library Clerk, Lowenstein Sandler PC - NJ

Position Summary/Overview:

The Library Clerk provides publications and alerts to the Firm in a timely, efficient manner through the processing, filing and distributing of print and electronic resources. This position provides support to the basic functioning of the department and performs duties under the direction of the Director of Knowledge and Research Services.

Essential Job Requirements:
• Shelves materials, organizes collection according to departmental procedures, maintains an orderly library space, and restocks library supplies.
• Processes incoming mail.
• Checks material into serials module of library management system.
• Maintains circulation and serials modules of library management system.
• Maintains distribution lists in Outlook, library management system and password management database.
• Maintains routing labels.
• Maintains periodical collection according to retention policy.
• Distributes mail and office copies.
• Routes all print and/or electronic material
• Processes materials including cards, pockets, labels, date stamping, and shelving
• Files loose-leaf services, advance sheets, periodicals, supplements, binders and pockets parts in multiple offices.
• Files all electronic alerts.
• Assists with book returns, missing material and compiling materials for filing.
• Assists with material shifts and moves and periodical binder changes.
• Provides assistants to clientele by answering questions, retrieving and distributing materials, and making photocopies.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Works with other librarians and staff on special projects, as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
 High school diploma and two (2) years of clerical experience in a library or an Associates degree and one (1) year of clerical experience in a library or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 Working knowledge of the nature of corporate law libraries’ functions, services, practices, and procedures.
 Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard PC applications including Microsoft Office, Excel, E-mail, Internet and document management system software.
 Basic familiarity with library management systems and call number assignment.
 Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
 Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
 Consistent accuracy and meticulous attention to detail while maintaining a very high level or productivity.
 Strong service orientation with commitment to exceptional customer service.
 Solid interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
 Flexibility and willingness to accommodate changing priorities.
 Ability to occasionally travel to other office locations.
 Ability to reach with hands and arms, bend, climb, crouch and lift materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
 Ability to work independently.

Office Location: Roseland

Schedule: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Lowenstein Sandler is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms are to be deemed the sole property of Lowenstein Sandler, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Lowenstein Sandler as a result of the referral.

Lowenstein Sandler is an equal opportunity employer.

SKILL- Careful attention to detail,SKILL- Proficiency in MS Office,SKILL-Ability to multi-task,SKILL-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Lowenstein Sandler PC is an equal employment opportunity employer.

see:http://jobview.monster.com/Library-Clerk-Job-Roseland-NJ-117672382.aspx 

Sr Bibliographic Specialist II, Princeton Univ - NJ

Requisition Number:   1300033  

Department:    Library - 690  

Position Summary

This position has four-fold responsibilities, with a high managerial component: to train the student workers and coordinate their schedules, to manage the Technical Services holds, to locate and retrieve material requested by patrons, to catalog LC, member, and selected original copy, using all associated skills required of catalogers (e. g., acquisitions and authority work). Hold management requires daily physical work, such as moving large amounts of books from shelves to book trucks and other locations, and opening boxes, many of which weigh 30 lbs. or more.  

Essential Qualifications

The position requires a person adept at multi-tasking with demonstrated history of management and training.

Daily responsibilities entail creation of bibliographic records at all levels from preliminary to full original cataloging. Primary job elements include the management of student workers; efficient movement of books in and out of the Technical Services holds maintenance of hold statistics, supervision of shelving and item retrieval.

Ability to open and move boxes and to move books from shelves to book trucks is required, as is familiarity with spreadsheets and electronic files.

The position requires an advanced level of ability to search, interpret, create, and edit online catalog records and understand their relationships.

The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of Library staff in written and oral form, to work in a team-based mode, and to handle multiple tasks in an efficient and coordinated manner. The position demands sustained, detailed work at a computer.

A Bachelor's degree is required.

One-three years of related work experience.  

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of relevant acquisitions records and processes is preferred.

- Experience with technical services functions in Voyager or a similar bibliographic utility is preferred, as are foreign language skills.

NOTE: This is a one year term position with the possibility of renewal.

The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check.  

See: https://jobs.princeton.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp