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This page lists job announcements for librarians and support staff in Westchester County, Rockland County, Dutchess County, Connecticut, and New York City.

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February 2nd

Special Collections Librarian @ The New York Society Library, NYC

The New York Society Library is looking for a librarian to provide original and complex copy cataloging for rare books and archival materials, assist special collections readers, work with the library’s conservator in identifying items in need of treatment, and participate in the preparation of library exhibitions. This is a part-time position, up to twenty-five hours per week.

About the New York Society Library: The NYSL, a subscription library, is the oldest library in New York City, having been founded in 1754 by the New York Society, a civic group that saw the need for a lending library in the growing city. Today, the library holds over 300,000 volumes, including about 10,000 rare books, as well as some manuscript items and our own institutional archives.

The Library recently launched a web page devoted to its first charging ledger, which documents the borrowing activities of its membership for 1789-1792. The cataloging staff is actively involved with this ongoing project. For further details, please see: http://www.nysoclib.org/ledger/index.html

More general information on the New York Society Library is available at: http://www.nysoclib.org/; see especially the section on our history: http://www.nysoclib.org/history.html. To learn about some of our more notable holdings, go to: http://www.nysoclib.org/collections/index.html.
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Part Time      
Position Reports To:    Head of Cataloging      
Location:    The New York Society Library, 53 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075      
Job URL:    http://www.nysoclib.org/employment.html       
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    1-Jan-12     

Job Requirements
Experience

Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS degree. Experience in cataloging rare books and special collections materials; familiarity with OCLC, working knowledge of AACR2, Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (Books), Describing Archives: A Content Standard, Library of Congress subject headings, AACR2, and MARC 21 formats. Reading knowledge of Latin or Greek and/or at least one western European language. Familiarity with current practices in the conservation and preservation of rare materials.

Desirable qualifications: a second subject master’s degree; familiarity with Innovative Interfaces; basic conversancy with Resource Description and Access (RDA); strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
 
Education Required:    MLS or equivalent required      

Fields of Expertise:    special collections, rare books     

How to Apply
To apply: Send a cover letter, résumé, list of three professional references, and up to three examples of cataloging records you have created for rare books or other special collections materials to:

Laura O’Keefe
Head of Cataloging and Special Collections
The New York Society Library

53 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075

Email: lokeefe@nysoclib.org
Fax: 212-288-6870

Company Information
The New York Society Library
53 East 79th StreetNew York, NY 10075
USA
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January 27th

Director Community Library Services @ Queens Library, Jamaica NY

If you have the ability to set and achieve goals, lead by example, inspire managers and staff, promote enthusiastic teamwork, and have fun doing it!, then this position is for you….

Queens has an opportunity for a library leader with creativity, drive and vision to join our management team and direct cutting-edge library service in the world’s greatest city. Situated in New York City, Queens Library has 1,700 employees and serves a population of 2.2 million people through 63 public libraries in one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States.

Queens Library is currently seeking a Director of Community Library Services to lead all public service operations, activities and staff at our community libraries. If you have what it takes to be part of our team, let us know about yourself.

As a part of our senior management team, you will interpret, communicate, and reinforce the Library’s vision of customer satisfaction and services in alignment with our mission statement, values, and strategic directions. Based upon industry accepted standards of demographic surveys, other key responsibilities include Library Services evaluates customer needs, to ensure community library spaces support each community library’s role as a vital community center. Identify areas of opportunity to increase customer satisfaction. Motivates, coaches, and mentors staff to deliver the products and services necessary to fulfill mission.
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    27-Jan-12     

Job Requirements
Experience

An ALA accredited MLS degree with 5 years of library management experience required. Eligibility for New York State Public Librarian’s Certificate required. Must have strong written, verbal and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work well with diverse populations. Must be able to apply principles of leadership and analyze and interpret business information. Must be able to formulate business strategies and plans. Must be able to problem solve at an advanced business level. Must have managed staff performance and resolve interpersonal and operational conflicts. Must be knowledgeable in current theory, policy, and practice in the field of librarianship.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous vacation/sick pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, defined-benefit pension plan, deferred compensation and more. Relocation package available. Opportunities to further your education and professional credentials are plentiful. Salary range of $100K to $130K.

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: Execsearch@queenslibrary.org and reference “Director, CLS” in the subject line.

Visit our website at www.queenslibrary.org.  Queens Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Education Required:    MLS or equivalent required     

How to Apply
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: Execsearch@queenslibrary.org and reference “Director, CLS” in the subject line.

Company Information
Queens Library
89-11 Merrick BoulevardJamaica, NY 11432
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January 25th

Director Collection Development @ Columbia University Libraries, NYC

The Columbia University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Collection Development, Columbia University Libraries/Information Services. The Director of Collection Development provides leadership and coordination for the Libraries' collection development program, and manages the Libraries' $21.5 million budget for library acquisitions. The Director supervises the Assistant Director for Collection Development and a Data Analyst. The Director reports to the Associate University Librarian for Bibliographic Services and Collection Development.

The Columbia University Libraries is one of the top five academic research libraries in North America. The Libraries' collections are global in scope, with active collecting programs from all world regions. Annual expenditures on electronic resources exceed $11 million. Columbia's distinctive collections are among the finest in the world, including those of the Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, the Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary, the Rare Book and Manuscript Library, and the C.V. Starr East Asian Library. The Collection Development Office coordinates the work of 30 subject specialist selectors organized in eight service divisions.

As a member of the Libraries' senior management team, the Director of Collection Development directs short and long range strategic planning for library collections, identifies and pursues strategic objectives, establishes priorities and monitors progress; participates in local, regional and national meetings and initiatives related to collection development. The Director allocates and monitors the budget for library materials, acts as the primary liaison for publishers and library materials vendors, negotiates license and purchase terms and advocates for desired changes in business models and license terms. The Director also initiates and participates in collaborative and coordinated collection development initiatives with library partners and consortia such as BorrowDirect, 2CUL, the NorthEast Research Libraries Consortium (NERL), and the Manhattan Research Libraries Initiative (MaRLI).
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Position Reports To:    Associate University Librarian for Bibliographic Services and Collection Development      
Other Benefits:    About Columbia: One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual community. We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including assistance with University housing. Columbia University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.      
Location:    535 W. 114th St,, NY,NY      
Job URL:    academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55682       
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    1-Mar-12     

Job Requirements

Experience
The Libraries seek candidates with a strong understanding of modern scholarly communication and publishing trends, evolving business models for library acquisitions, and budget management principles and techniques, demonstrated through substantive collection development experience in an academic research environment. Successful candidates will have the ability to operate in a complex and rapidly changing environment, to devise and implement collaborative models for building and sustaining library collections, to communicate and apply sound principles of fiscal management, and to apply strategic priorities to budget development and allocation. PHD or MLS required. Preferred qualifications include 2-5 years budget management experience, experience with contract negotiation, and basic familiarity with intellectual property law as applied to library materials.
 
Education Required:    MLS or equivalent required      

Fields of Expertise:    Collection Development     

How to Apply
Apply Online:
academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55682

Company Information
Columbia University Libraries
535 W. 114th St.New York, NY 10027
U.S.
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January 23rd

Digitization Project Manager (limited term, part-time) @ The Kellen Design Archives at Parsons The New School of Design, NYC

The Kellen Design Archives at Parsons The New School for Design seeks a Digitization Project Manager experienced in archival practices and digitization standards to oversee several projects to digitize bulletins and archival materials. The job is temporary and part-time.

Responsibilities:
Conduct surveys of materials, prepare requests for proposal and select appropriate vendors
Prepare materials for digitization and shipping
Create metadata
Quality control and asset management
Process and preserve physical materials being digitized
Assist with upload of completed material to digital storage and access system
Create finding aids using Archivists Toolkit
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Part Time Temporary      
Position Reports To:    Director of Archives      
Salary:    $30 per hour      
Other Benefits:    This is a part-time, temporary position, with no available benefits.      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    15-Feb-12     

Job Requirements

Experience
MLS with archives concentration or equivalent degree
Extensive experience with digital projects and metadata standards

Skills
Facility with range of computer applications
Excellent skills communicating both in writing and orally
Ability to take the lead on project, as well as to work collaboratively
 
Education Required:    MLS or equivalent required      

Fields of Expertise:    digital asset management     

How to Apply
Please apply through The New School employment site: https://careers.newschool.edu/postings/7608

Company Information
Kellen Design Archives / Parsons The New School for Design
66 Fifth Ave., lobby levelNew York, NY 10011
United States
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Project Archivist for Architecture Collection (limited term, part-time) @ The Kellen Design Archives at Parsons The New School of Design, NYC

The Kellen Design Archives at Parsons The New School for Design seeks an enthusiastic, professional project archivist to process its collections of architectural plans and drawings. The qualified candidate must demonstrate significant understanding of and experience working with architectural plans. The position is part time, approximately 15-20 hours per week, for a limited term of six months to one year.

Reporting to the director of the Kellen Design Archives, the project archivist will be responsible for assessing and managing all aspects of processing the collections—largely comprised of blueprint sets, design plans and detail drawings—in accordance with current national professional archival standards, especially those relevant to architecture materials. By the project’s end, the project archivist will have successfully completed the weeding, physical and intellectual arrangement, and appropriate re-housing of materials in the architectural collections.

Specific responsibilities of the Project Archivist will include:
Assessing and defining scope of project
Establishing deaccession guidelines
Assessing condition of materials, applying basic long-term preservation actions; and identifying those requiring professional conservation
Describing collections in Archivists’ Toolkit, creating finding aid(s) in accordance with DACS and current standards for architectural collections
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Part Time Temporary      
Position Reports To:    Director of Archives      
Salary:    $30 per hour      
Other Benefits:    This is a part-time, temporary position with no available benefits.      
Location:    Kellen Design Archives      
Job URL:    https://careers.newschool.edu/postings/7609       
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    1-Mar-12     

Job Requirements

Experience
Master’s degree in Archives, or Library/Information Science with a focus in archives and special collections
1-2 years successful experience as a processing archivist
Demonstrated successful experience working with architectural and design plans
Demonstrated understanding of the principles of arrangement and description of archival collections; understanding of the uses of DACS, EAD, Dublin Core, and current archival best practices and standards
Familiarity with the preservation and conservation needs of architectural materials
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
Ability, and willingness, to routinely lift heavy, oversized boxes

Skills
Proficiency working in archival collection management systems
Excellent organizational, time and project management skills
Superior written and oral communication
 
Education Required:    MLS or equivalent required      

Fields of Expertise:    Archives     

How to Apply
Please apply through The New School Job Site: https://careers.newschool.edu/postings/7609

Company Information
Kellen Design Archives / Parsons The New School for Design
66 Fifth Ave., lobby levelNew York, NY 10011
United States
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January 21st

Part-Time Library Clerk @ Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC

About Fashion Institute of Technology:
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology of the State University of New York, invites applications for the position of Part Time Library Clerk.

Job Description:
Respond to patrons’ questions and requests for Library materials. Assist patrons with the use of print and on-line catalogs, as well as occasionally assist with basic computer and printing questions. Provide support to the department and its functions. Find, check out and process requested materials for students, faculty and other patrons at the service desk. Perform duties such as filing, retrieving, shelving, word processing, photocopying, maintaining records on library integrated online software, and processing materials daily. Train student aides to assist with library tasks. Handle special projects as assigned.

This position is responsible for late night closing of the Library.

This is a general description and is not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Additional Information:
Department: Library

Days/Hours: 19 hrs/wk (hours will vary each semester)
Monday-Thrusday 7:15 PM-12:15 AM
This is a 10 month postion each year
*Schedule subject to change based on the needs of the department

Salary: $20.76 per hour (Schedule 87/0)
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Part Time      
Salary:    $20.76 per hr to $20.76 per hr      
Location:    NY      
Job URL:    http://fitnyc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=29641&       
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    1-Jan-12     

Job Requirements
Experience

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or completion of four years in an accredited post-secondary institution of learning and two years of appropriate experience; or, High School diploma and completion of two years in an accredited post-secondary institution of learning plus one year of appropriate business experience; work experience must include at least one year in a customer-oriented service work environment. Ability to work quickly and accurately with detailed data. Candidate must be proficient in word processing and database software, including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Access. Must possess and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, resourcefulness and the ability to work in a diverse and fast-paced community. Experience in Aleph is a plus. Candidate must display ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate organizational and detail-oriented task management skills
  
How to Apply
Application Instructions:
For consideration, please submit the following documents online: http://fitnyc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=29641&

* Resume/cv
* Cover letter
* A list of three professional references with telephone numbers and email addresses

For more information about FIT, please visit FIT's website at:http://www.fitnyc.edu

Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your completed application.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status
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Library Director  @ Hamden Library, Hamden CT

The Town of Hamden announces the recruitment for the position of Library Director. This position is unclassified and non-competitive and is appointed by the Hamden Library Board.  Salary is $75,000; 37.5 hours work week.

The Hamden Library Board is seeking a Library Director who will build upon the Library’s accomplishments and establish programming that is innovative, creative and responsive to the needs of the community.

The Board is seeking applicants who posses and can demonstrate the following:

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited institution
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible library administration experience, at least three years in a supervisory capacity
Experience creating a budget, presenting to the town’s citizens and officials, and implementing the approved budget
Strong background and skills in a broad range of current library technologies
Demonstrated record of innovative library programming and outreach
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A ‘can-do’ leadership philosophy that is both cooperative and inclusive
Knowledge of fund raising techniques, including grant sources
Documented success in collaborative endeavors with community stakeholders
Establishment of a warm, friendly atmosphere that welcomes diversity in all ways
Sense of humor combined with customer service attitude and skills
Unwavering belief in the value of the public library

Copies of the job description and employment applications are available in the Personnel Department daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm; applications available online www.hamden.com

Interested candidates should send their resumes and completed applications to the Personnel Department, Hamden Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518.

Deadline: Resumes and applications must be received in the Personnel Department no later than 4:30pm on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

The Town of Hamden is an AA/EEO Employer
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January 19th

Coordinator of Library Instruction @ Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus Library, Brooklyn NY

Develop, coordinate and teach library instruction within the Core Curriculum and the majors, emphasizing curriculum-integrated research skills within the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Coordinate the library instruction schedule and programs to assess library instruction and student learning outcomes. Train faculty in library resources and instructional technology, collaborating with teaching faculty across the curriculum. Create guides, web tools, and tutorials. Provide reference services. Participate in collection development in all formats.

This is a tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Coordinator of Reference Services. The start date will be September 1, 2012.
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Position Level:    Assistant Professor to Associate Professor      
Position Reports To:    Coordinator of Reference Services      
Location:    Brooklyn, NY      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    1-Sep-12     

Job Requirements

Experience
MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution and at least three years’ professional experience providing instruction in academic libraries. Second subject master's degree or 30 additional graduate credits. Excellent instructional skills and ability to adapt to varying learning styles. Demonstrated expertise integrating technology with pedagogy and developing evaluative tools. Strong service orientation. Experience in training faculty and with information literacy outcomes assessment projects. Strong database skills and web experience. Subject strengths in curriculum areas. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
 
Education Required:    MLS or equivalent required     

How to Apply
Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information of three references (not letters) to: libraryjobs@brooklyn.liu.edu, or mail to Library Dean’s Office, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Long Island University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous retirement plan, and paid research time.

Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus, an urban oasis located in vibrant downtown Brooklyn, is within easy commuting distance of many charming residential neighborhoods and is one train stop from Manhattan. The campus enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees, in the various colleges: Arts and Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 500 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, more than 50,000 ebooks and over 300 databases providing access to tens of thousands of electronic resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

Company Information
Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus Library
1 University PlazaBrooklyn, NY 11201
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Emerging Technologies Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor) - Library @ Queensborough Community College, Queens NY

Title: Emerging Technologies Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor) - Library
Job Opening ID: 5276
Job Family: Faculty
Closing Date: March 17, 2012
Location: Queensborough CC
Position #: 00111796
Full/Part Time: F
Regular/Temporary: R

GENERAL DUTIES
Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned.

FLSA: Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
This is a 12 month tenure track position, available Fall 2012. The Emerging Technologies Librarian will perform the following duties:
- explore, develop, promote, and assess innovative online tools including social networking and other services targeting off-campus learners.
- create and implement online learning modules to support the Library's information literacy, reference, and web-based learning programs.
- support development of both onsite and virtual reference services.
- support the creation of course- and curriculum-integrated web resources including podcasts and multimedia tutorials.
- provide face to face reference service.
- teach in the library's information literacy instruction program.
- consult individually with students and faculty on research projects, methods, and best practices.
- work closely with academic department representatives providing instruction and information about library resources.
- participate in collection development including print and online resources.
- develop and maintain subject and policy guides.
- represent the library on college and university committees.
- perform other related duties as assigned.
Some evening or weekend teaching may be required.
For Instructor title: scholarly activities required for continued appointment.
For Assistant Professor title: scholarly activities required for tenure and promotion.
Queensborough Community College, CUNY offers associates degrees and certificate programs in a variety of disciplines. The college is committed to academic excellence, innovative pedagogy, and valuing the cultural diversity of our community. Located on a park-like setting in eastern Queens, the college also enjoys the opportunities offered as part of the City University of New York.
The library has recently undergone substantial renovations in order to support collaborative learning and attention to the needs of community college students. The library faculty consists of eleven full-time professionals and eight part- time faculty members. Additional information is available at http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/library.

For campus and surrounding community information please visit: Why Choose Queensborough at http://www.qcc.cuny.edu/FacStaff/yqcc/index.html

COMPENSATION
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    19-Jan-12     

Job Requirements
Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
For Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor designations:
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
For Instructor designation:
A Master's degree in area(s) of expertise, and/or active progress toward a Doctorate, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications
Instructor: A.L.A. accredited master's degree in library and information science
Assistant Professor: A.L.A. accredited master's degree in library and information science and a second master's degree in a subject area or a Ph.D.
All candidates: teaching and reference services experience; one or more years of related professional work experience, preferably in an academic library; excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; a commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services; knowledge of current trends in information and educational technologies; and superior oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate will show evidence of productive teamwork, creativity, initiative, flexibility, and ability to work with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in online instruction or e-learning, preferably in a higher education context; experience with instructional design, digital video, podcasting. Familiarity with either screencasting tools, preferably Camtasia or Adobe Captivate. Knowledge of virtual reference, social networking strategies, and Web 2.0 technologies. Undergraduate or second Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or Business.
    
How to Apply
To apply, please log on to www.cuny.edu. Navigate to Employment, click on application for employment, and then log into the applicant tracking program Job Postings on CUNY First. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should click on the appropriate link to register. Applications should be submitted through CUNY First. Applicants must attach a cover letter, and resume or curriculum vitae. Resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents should be uploaded as a single document. Please follow instructions under How to Apply Online.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
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Family Resource Librarian and Special Event Coordinator @ Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC

Family Resource Librarian and Special Event Coordinator Position Available
Monday through Friday 11:30-7:30

The Child Life and Creative Arts Therapy Department at The Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital is seeking a Family Resource Librarian and Special Event Coordinator. In this role, you will facilitate a full scope of patient and family services in The Zone, The Mount Sinai Medical Center’s 3,000 square foot state-of-the-art therapeutic recreational and learning environment, and throughout the pediatric environment of the Medical Center .

The Family Resource Center (FRC) Library, located within The Zone, offers computer access for online information as well as printed reference materials. The space is also available for other activities such as support group meetings and family coffee hours.

Responsibilities include:
Collection development of print and online resources and assistance with acquisitions as required
Recruiting families to use the library, via distribution of bookmarks, flyers, signs, attendance at parent groups
Planing and implementing special events in FRC targeted to caregivers
Writing/editing articles for Child Life and other newsletters
Collecting and submiting statistics on library usage
Participating in hospital committees, serving as informal liaison with Levy Library of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Helping families use the technology in the FRC to maintain contact with loved ones via e-mail and CaringBridge, a secure social networking site.
Helping families learn to find high-quality online consumer health information
Providing emotional support to families through building supportive relationships and maintaining a welcoming environment
Handling administrative details of Cap4Kids website, researching organizations to include, editing descriptions, changing graphics for featured site
Coordinating Project DOCC, a medical resident training program employing family faculty
Overseeing the physical environment of FRC
Coordinating Zone special events and tours and register visitors in the space
Assisting with Zone patient group management as requested by Child Life staff
Entering payroll for weekly staff as needed
Assisting the Director and Admin Coordinator in management of philanthropic budgets
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Other Benefits:    Benefited position with competitive salary       
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    19-Jan-12     

Job Requirements
Experience
Experience as a consumer and patient health services librarian and/or an embedded clinical librarian is preferred. Experience with children in a health care setting preferred.

Skills
The successful candidate will possess astute professional skills in the areas of communication, flexibility, creativity, teaching, organization, assertiveness and an ability to be self-directed. The ability to work empathically to support children and families under stress is required.
 
Security Clearance Required:    Yes     

How to Apply
Email coverletter and resume to:
Cheryl Strauss, CCLS
cheryl.strauss@mountsinai.org

Company Information
Mount Sinai Medical Center
One Gustave L. Levy PlaceNew York, NY 10029
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Director of Library Services @ New York City School Library System, NYC

Director of Library Services
Tracking Code
8653
Job Description
Note: Reimbursable Funded Position

The New York City (NYC) school system is the largest in the country, composed of approximately 1.1 million students and 80,000 teachers in over 1,700 schools.  In January 2003, the Department of Education (DOE) launched Children First: A New Agenda for Public Schools in New York City, a multi-year reform effort aimed at significantly improving student achievement through effective teaching and learning.

Position Summary:  The Director of Library Services will be an integral member of the OSPP leadership team participating in policy decisions as the leader of the Office of Library Services and the New York City School Library System.  The Director will spearhead critical initiatives in support of the alignment of library services with the citywide instructional expectations and the CCLS by steering the planning, development, and implementation of library standards, programs, instruction, and services in all schools, PreK-12. The Director provides policy guidance on the development of library standards and curriculum, fosters their implementation through library initiatives, offers ongoing opportunities for professional development, manages the delivery of library operational support to public and non-public schools throughout New York City, administers the Offices Library Services budget, and consults with schools, Children First Networks, and clusters about library program implementation.

The Director of Library Services fosters strategic partnerships throughout the DOE, the New York State Education Department (NYSED), the NYC public library systems, foundations and community-based organizations, library vendors, and the library systems of institutions of higher education.  As Director of the New York City School Library System, the Director is responsible for the fulfillment of NYSED requirements for library systems through the development and ongoing management of a Plan of Service, fulfillment of annual reporting requirements, and compliance with state library system regulations and procedures.

To read the complete posting, please click here: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=212648&company_id=15651&version=2&source
=ONLINE&JobOwner=1001970&startflag=1

Melissa Jacobs-Israel, Coordinator
NYC School Library System
NYCDOE Office of Library Services
333 7th Avenue, Room 801
New York, New York 10001
Phone (212) 356-8551
Blackberry (917) 612-2129
mjacobs7@schools.nyc.gov     
http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/LibraryServices  
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Reference & Instruction Librarian (Evening & Weekend) @ LIU Brooklyn Campus Library, Brooklyn NY

Description:
This is a tenure-track faculty position which includes extensive instruction and reference responsibilities in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The Reference & Instruction Librarian (Evening and Weekend) will provide reference services including some weekends and evenings (2:00 pm to 10:00 pm). The successful candidate will have a thorough grounding in traditional library services, the teaching skills necessary to create and deliver a wide range of information literacy instruction sessions, as well as experience in the application of digital and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning. The successful candidate will provide a high level of reference service, teach classes in the Library’s information literacy and curriculum-integrated instruction programs, and demonstrate commitment to user-centered service. The successful candidate will participate in planning, collection development, outcomes assessment, committees and professional development.
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Position Level:    Assistant Professor to Associate Professor      
Position Reports To:    Coordinator of Reference Services      
Location:    Brooklyn, NY      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    1-Mar-12     

Job Requirements
Experience

Qualifications:
MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution and at least three years’ reference and instructional experience, preferably in an academic library. Strong service orientation. Ability to work collaboratively with teaching and library faculty. Excellent written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will work with a diverse range of people, will work both independently and in a team environment, and will work some evenings and weekends. Thirty additional graduate credits beyond the MLS (required for assistant professor appointment) or second master’s.
 
Education Required:    MLS or equivalent required     

How to Apply

To apply:
Please send resume, letter addressing qualifications, and names and contact information of three references (not letters) to: libraryjobs@brooklyn.liu.edu, or mail to Library Dean’s Office, LLC Room 517, Long Island University, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This is a tenure-track position. Long Island University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous retirement plan, and paid research time.

Long Island University is the seventh largest private university in the U.S. It is recognized for its strength in the liberal arts and sciences, health sciences, and library and information science. The Brooklyn Campus, an urban oasis located in vibrant downtown Brooklyn, is easy commuting distance to many charming residential neighborhoods and is one train stop from Manhattan. The campus enrolls more than 11,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degrees in the various colleges: Artsand Sciences, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Business and Public Administration. With a staff exceeding 40, the library contains 265,000 books, 500 periodical subscriptions, 8,700 audiovisual items, more than 50,000 ebooks and over 300 databases providing access to tens of thousands of electronic resources. LIU is an EEO/AA employer. Please visit our website at www.brooklyn.liu.edu/library/.

Company Information
LIU - Brooklyn Campus Library
1 University PlazaBrooklyn, NY 11201
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January 15th

User Services/Instructional Librarian @ Polytechinc Institute of NYU, Brooklyn NY

About the Position
The Dibner Library seeks a forward-thinking, creative, enthusiastic, service-oriented librarian to expand our instructional services supporting primarily undergraduate research skills. The individual in this position will serve as a key contact with academic and non-academic departments. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Library Operations, the User Services Instructional Librarian will develop curriculum and implement library focused information literacy programs to increase student literacy competencies, promote the effective use of resources and advance user awareness of in-house collections and services offered by the Dibner Library. The User Services Instructional Librarian will be proactive, hands-on member of the library services team; provide reference to students, faculty and staff; participate in collection development and faculty liaison activities in an assigned subject area.

Responsibilities
• Plan, develop and implement information literacy curriculum associated with the First-Year Writing Program
• Provide on-site and on-line reference and instruction to students, faculty and staff
• Create tutorials and organize on-site programs supporting undergraduate-level academics
• Participate in outreach and develop cross campus partnerships
• Collaborate with academic and non-academic units that support the undergraduate experience.
• Plan and organize library involvement in key student events.
• Participate in developing and implementing a framework for transitioning undergraduates from basic research skills to discipline-specific library research methods
• Participate in collection development and faculty liaison activities in an assigned subject field.
• Explore and assist in implementing technologies and tools related to instruction and assessment.
• Contribute to development and design of library online presence.
• Promote use of the collections through presentations, publications and dissemination of online content.
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    13-Jan-12     

Job Requirements
Experience

Education Requirements
• Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution.

Experience/Skills
• One to three year experience providing reference/instructional service in an academic library and/or teaching
• Participation in developing and successfully implementing information literacy programs in a college or university library
• Knowledge of information literacy principles and ability to employ tools necessary for monitoring and assessment of effective library instruction
• Proficiency in using instructional technologies and social media to achieve pedagogical goals
• Ability to take initiative and develop engaging instructional materials/programs in collaboration with faculty and staff
• Experience in planning, implementing and executing collaborative projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based organization and, individually with faculty, staff and students
• Familiarity or experience with tools supporting online learning
• Excellent interpersonal, research, and oral and written communication skills
• Record of professional involvement
    
How to Apply
To apply, Please go to: www.poly.edu/careers

Company Information
Polytechnic Institute of NYU
6 MetrocenterBrooklyn, NY 11201
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January 11th

Processing Archivist @ Columbia Rare Book and Manuscript Library, NYC

The Columbia University Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML) seeks an energetic professional to serve as a Processing Archivist to arrange, describe, and catalog archives and manuscript material held by the RBML according to local and national best practice, and to provide energetic reference services for the department.

Reporting to the Head of Archives Processing, responsibilities include:

- Processing: arrange and describe manuscript material and archival collections in all formats (paper, photographic, electronic, audiovisual, etc.); develop processing plans for collections, including determining level of granularity at which to process, assure appropriate housing of materials; identify and recommend materials for conservation treatment; write and edit finding aids according to DACS (Describing Archives: a Content Standard) specifications.

-Technical Services: encode finding aids (written by self, students, interns, and other archivists) into EAD (Encoded Archival Description) and publish them online; catalog collections using Voyager in accordance with appropriate bibliographic standards (MaRC, AACR2, etc); maintain metrics on manuscript processing and submit regular reports on the ongoing processing and cataloging work; supervise technical services projects.

- Serve as member of the access services team. This includes regularly providing in-person and remote reference services to patrons as well as assisting in creating and implementing policies, procedures, and administrative processes related to all aspects of managing the RBML reading rooms, front desk, reprography, and remote reference operations.

- Train and supervise the work of students; assist in training new archivists on staff; provide instructional support for Columbia and non-Columbia students and classes.

- Participate in unit-wide, library-wide, and profession-wide planning and committee activities.

The Rare Book & Manuscript Library (RBML) is Columbia's principal repository for primary source collections. The holdings of the RBML span more than 4,000 years and comprise rare printed works, cylinder seals, cuneiform tablets, papyri, and Coptic ostraca; medieval and renaissance manuscripts; as well as art and realia. The RBML contains some 500,000 printed books and 44,000 linear feet of manuscripts, personal papers, and records. Collection strengths include the history of publishing and printing, graphic arts, banking and finance, human rights, the Russian diaspora, and the performing arts. The RBML also houses the Columbia Center for Oral History and the Papers of John Jay.

One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of New York City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth and breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership.
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    11-Jan-12     

Job Requirements
Experience
To see a full list of qualifications and to apply, please visit:
academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55786
 
Education Required:    MLS or equivalent required     

How to Apply
academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55786

Company Information
Columbia University
535 W 114th Street
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January 9th

Evening/Weekend Instruction Librarian (Assistant Professor) @ College of Staten Island CUNY, Staten Island NY

The Department of the Library, at the College of Staten Island, seeks applicants for appointment to a tenure-track faculty position as Evening/Weekend Instruction Librarian - Assistant Professor. This position is anticipated to begin in September 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to teach library instruction sessions to undergraduate and graduate students primarily during evenings and weekends. The chosen individual will: provide in-depth consultation with students and faculty; collaborate with faculty to develop course content; support curriculum enrichment; participate in collection development; actively assist in the assessment to articulate the library's impact on student learning; and offer support to the continuous improvement of instructional programs and practices. S/He will provide proactive reference service, including chat reference, and participate in the development of electronic instructional materials (online tutorials, subject web-guides, etc.). The successful candidate will also pursue an active and productive academic agenda through scholarly publication and grant writing, and will participate in professional conferences. The candidate will assist in training and supervising part-time workers, serve on department, college and university-wide committees, and will work evenings and weekends. (Tuesdays through Fridays: 1:00pm - 9:00pm; Saturdays: 10:00am - 6:00pm)

The Library's collection along with its high quality reference and instructional services offer students and faculty access to a wealth of information and resources that support the college's curriculum. The Library is located at the center of the south academic quadrangle of the campus, at the end of the Alumni Walk. For more information on the Department of the Library, please visit our website at: http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/about.

The College of Staten Island is committed to a diverse work environment that reflects the multicultural makeup of our student body. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion and excellence. The Search Committee is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity of the academic community. Women and applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Industry:    College      
Position Type:    Full Time      
Position Reports To:    Chief Librarian      
Reference Code:    #5129      
Salary:    $42,873 to $74,133      
Job URL:    www.csi.cuny.edu       
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    1-Sep-12     

Job Requirements

Experience
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline. A second graduate degree in addition to the MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school is required for a position as Assistant Professor. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in an academic setting. Experience in working with an integrated library system (e.g. Aleph, Ex-Libris) is desired. Applicants should demonstrate: knowledge of emerging trends in instruction and information technologies; strong presentation and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written); the ability to work collaboratively with faculty; the ability to adapt to shifting needs and priorities; and a strong commitment to public service.Salary range: $42,873 - $74,133; commensurate with qualifications.
    
How to Apply
To apply, please go to www.cuny.edu; select "Employment" - "Search Job Listings" - "More Options to Search for CUNY Jobs" - then enter the Job ID# 5129 in the "Job Opening ID" field. In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, as well as the contact information for three professional references.This job closes January 31, 2012.

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

Company Information
College of Staten Island/CUNY
2800 Victory Blvd.Staten Island, NY 10314
USA
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First Year Experience Librarian (Assistant Professor) @ College of Staten Island CUNY, Staten Island NY

The Department of the Library, at the College of Staten Island, seeks applicants for appointment to a tenure-track faculty position as First Year Experience Librarian - Assistant Professor. This position is anticipated to begin in September 2012. The successful candidate will teach curriculum-integrated instructional sessions and serve as the primary contact with the freshmen composition program and other academic/non-academic programs that support the first year experience. The chosen individual will: provide in-depth consultation with students and faculty; collaborate with faculty to develop course content; participate in collection development; actively assist in the assessment to articulate the library's impact on student learning; and offer support to the continuous improvement of instructional programs and practices. The First Year Experience Librarian will help shape new directions for initiatives that strengthen student learning and faculty development. S/He will provide proactive reference service, including chat reference, and assist in the development of electronic instructional materials (online tutorials, subject web-guides, etc.). The successful candidate will pursue an active and productive academic agenda through scholarly publication and grant writing, and will participate in professional conferences. In addition, the First Year Experience Librarian will serve on department, college and university-wide committees, and should expect to work some evenings and occasional weekend days.

The Library's collection along with its high quality reference and instructional services offer students and faculty access to a wealth of information and resources that support the college's curriculum. The Library is located at the center of the south academic quadrangle of the campus, at the end of the Alumni Walk. For more information on the Department of the Library, please visit our website at: http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/about.

The College of Staten Island is committed to a diverse work environment that reflects the multicultural makeup of our student body. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion and excellence. The Search Committee is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity of the academic community. Women and applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Industry:    College      
Position Type:    Full Time      
Position Reports To:    Chief Librarian      
Reference Code:    #5128      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    6-Jan-12     

Job Requirements

Experience
Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline. A second graduate degree in addition to the MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school is required for a position as Assistant Professor. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in an academic setting, and to those who have worked collaboratively with faculty. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of trends and services in academic libraries to support first year experience programs. Strong presentation and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) are especially desired, as well as the ability to adapt to shifting needs and priorities, with a strong commitment to public service.Salary range:
$42,873 - $74,133; commensurate with qualifications.
 
     
How to Apply
To apply, please go to www.cuny.edu; select "Employment" - "Search Job Listings" - "More Options to Search for CUNY Jobs" - then enter the Job ID# 5128 in the "Job Opening ID" field. In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, as well as the contact information for three professional references.This job closes January 31, 2012.

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

Company Information
College of Staten Island/CUNY
2800 Victory Blvd.Staten Island, NY 10314
USA
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January 8th

Deputy Director, Library and Research Services @ Council on Foreign Relations, NYC

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., New York, NY 10065
FAX: (212) 434-9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Deputy Director, Library and Research Services
Location: New York, New York
Salary: Based upon education and experience

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America’s understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR’s 4,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

CFR’s Library and Research Services department seeks a versatile and creative information professional to join us as we begin to integrate the library’s digital research collections with the institution’s strategic enterprise content management (ECM) plan. The institution is moving to a SharePoint environment, conducting content audits, reviewing information architecture, and creating taxonomies that will underpin administrative and research processes. We are looking for a Deputy Director that can contribute traditional information management skills— content organization and classification, document management, metadata and taxonomy, digital asset and records management—to the plan for organizing and governing enterprise-wide content. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

Provide leadership in the application of information management and retrieval techniques to enterprise content and ensure that record management practices of CFR meet compliance standards for non-profit organizations. Participate in establishing and evolving taxonomy structures for CFR enterprise content management systems.
Develop the annual budget requests for both operating and capital budgets; monitor monthly reports of activity from the Finance department; prepare the midyear budget review; prepare special reports and projections as needed.
Prepare proposals for testing new research services, including content evaluation and comparative operating costs; review vendor contracts and participate in negotiations; monitor contracts with vendors and print subscriptions; implement approved systems.
Coordinate development and planning for library automation, bibliographic control, and access to research materials; work with IS staff to optimize use of internal databases and contracted research services system wide.
Coordinate collection development. Monitor changes in online and internet publishing and relate findings to CFR research and management needs; make resource allocation recommendations that maximize effectiveness of expenditures. Evaluate options for print vs. online, purchase-on-request vs. subscriptions, and expense sharing options.
Provide general and in-depth reference services and consultation on CFR research projects. Work with colleagues to develop library's research web sites and design information delivery programs that support CFR projects and administrative processes. Oversee reference service policies and research services training for Council staff.
Participate in departmental strategic planning and the evaluation of the library’s research services.
Supervise staff and manage the work of the department in the absence of the Director.
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    6-Jan-12     

Job Requirements
Skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library and Information Science, Information Management, or Knowledge Management.
5-7 years of professional library management experience in a complex academic, non-profit, or business environment.
Experience with information/knowledge management projects that developed robust research and information environments in one or more organizations. Working knowledge of information management principles, techniques, and technology for classification, preservation, search and records retention in both print and digital formats. Demonstrated skill in building taxonomies, controlled vocabulary and creating keywords.
Experience in financial budgeting and reporting, including strong analytical skills to monitor and manage research databases and research services for the organization.
Ability to approach projects in a practical and entrepreneurial manner, with strong creative, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Ability to implement technological innovations to facilitate and improve library research analysis /delivery and to create reporting tools to assess research services.
A management and operating style suited to work in a small office setting, with limited staff support, where teamwork is highly valued. Ability to direct and evaluate the work of others and help them to grow as professionals.
Professional, network building, and interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a wide range of diverse individuals and groups. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to convey complex processes in clear and simple terms.
Proficient in the use of technology in all facets of work including standard office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with integrating library and research services into a SharePoint environment. Extensive experience with SharePoint as a content management tool. Applicants with AIIM, ARMA, or ECM certifications highly desirable.
Demonstrated considerable experience in several of the following areas related to information management:
drafting information management strategies and/or roadmaps
developing information and records management policies and procedures
creating records retention schedules
creating and applying taxonomies and/or classification schemes in an electronic environment
developing and rolling out ECM communications and training
Second Masters Degree in international affairs, economics, or political science highly desirable.
 
     
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above address. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Company Information
Council on Foreign Relations
58 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065

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January 4th

Executive Director @ Wilton Library, Wilton CT

Wilton Library-the Center for Discovery in the Heart of the Community--seeks an Executive Director to help continue and enhance the Library's successful role as the creative, cultural, and intellectual destination of the community. The Wilton Library, http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/,  a non-profit
Association Library located in the center of the town of Wilton, CT, serves a community of 18,200 residents. The Library circulated 365,123 items in
FY2011 and is ranked #4 among comparably sized towns in Connecticut Magazine.  In addition to providing traditional library services, the Wilton
Library successfully transitioned to its mission of providing the Wilton community with outstanding adult and children's programming, vital teen
services, and public fine arts and performing arts spaces. The Library collaborates with local government and businesses and has become the "go to"
place for local history knowledge, meeting room spaces and digital connections (as seen during the recent significant power outages in Fall
2011). Consisting of a single facility (50,384 sq. ft. building with a new addition completed in 2006), the Library is poised to move forward building
on its successes. The new Executive Director will work with a committed staff (31 FTEs), an energetic core of volunteers, an established donor
group, a dedicated community and a $3.3 million budget to deliver quality services. The challenge for the next Executive Director will be to move
forward on the Library's new strategic plan (currently under development) leveraging strong community relationships and partnerships while developing alternate funding streams to continue the outstanding levels of service and programs.

Wilton, http://www.wiltonct.org/, is nestled in the Norwalk River Valley in western Connecticut. Located in Fairfield County, Wilton is north of the
City of Norwalk, west of the Town of Weston, and east of the Town of New Canaan. Wilton's residents live in an area of 26.8 sq. miles. Wilton is 55
miles from midtown Manhattan and is within easy driving distance from Westchester County, New York. The Town is accessible from routes 7, 33, 106, and 107. Wilton is only one hour from Grand Central Station on the New Haven Line Danbury branch of Metro-North Railroad, http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mnr/, which runs daily commuter service. Additional information on the Library, Wilton, and the surrounding area can be found at http://www.gossagesager.com/Wiltonlinks.htm.

Responsibilities. The Executive Director reports to a 24-member Library Board of Trustees and works with the Board, staff, and major stakeholders to
establish the strategic vision for the Library aligning the Library's mission, goals and objectives with the community's needs and priorities. The
Executive Director's primary responsibilities are to maintain an outstanding library that anticipates and fulfills the needs of its community utilizing
all resources available.  The Executive Director is responsible for every phase of library operations including programs, collections and services,
personnel, technology, public relations and outreach, marketing, buildings, grounds, equipment, budget, donor relations, and fundraising. For the
detailed job description, see http://www.gossagesager.com/Wiltondirector.pdf.

Qualifications. A master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in library administration and staff supervision, including supervision of a major public library department or as a director or assistant director of a public library.  A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully meet the requirements of the position may be considered. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications skills; demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services to the community; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and "best practices" for library service.  Proven success working effectively with a policy-making board is desirable.

Compensation.  A starting salary range of $110,000-125,000 (with final placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive
benefits package.

For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or call 816-531-2468.  Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to DanBradbury@gossagesager.com or JobethBradbury@gossagesager.com.  The position closes February 26, 2012.
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December 23rd

Digitization Project Assistant @ American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, NYC

Description
Interface directly with the overseas digitization vendor while technicians crop, compound, OCR, and apply basic metadata to digital images scanned from JDC microfilm. This includes:
Examining JDC files (on microfilm and in digital formats) to formulate rules, find exceptions, and answer questions posed by the vendor;
Communicating regularly with vendor to provide instructions and answer questions;
Keeping track of vendor's progress and delivering regular status reports to the project manager;
Reviewing work done and ensuring corrections are made before data is imported into our digital asset management system;
Coding finding aids into XML for ingestion into JDC’s content management system
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time Temporary      
Position Reports To:    Digitization Project Manager      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    22-Jan-11     

Job Requirements
Experience
MLS and/or MA in history with a concentration in archives management or substantial related work experience
Significant experience with Photoshop, Bridge, Excel , XML and experience with content management systems
Relevant experience with digitization projects
Experience encoding finding aids to EAD
Demonstrated knowledge of digitization best practices
Solid understanding of archival arrangement and description
Detail-oriented
 
Fields of Expertise:    Digitization     

How to Apply
Robin Salsberg robin.salsberg@jdcny.org.

Company Information
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
midtown  New York, NY 10017
United States
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December 18th

Reference Librarian @ Metropolitan College of NY, NYC

MCNY seeks an accredited librarian (MLS required) to provide reference and research instruction to students and faculty including classroom instruction as required. The Reference Librarian will perform collection, development and acquisitions activities. Additional responsibilities include teaching bibliographic instruction; facilitating inter-library loans (ILL); performing basic circulation functions; maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the online catalogue; supervising Library Assistants; performing hands-on searches of databases.
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Location:    New York      
Job URL:    www.mcny.edu       
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    15-Dec-11     

Job Requirements
Experience
Minimum qualifications: MLS degree plus one year of library experience. Computer literate and experienced with Microsoft programs (Excel, MS Word and Power Point). Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, flexible and open to diverse duties. Some experience in copy cataloguing and ILL using OCLC and a major integrated online system desirable. Familiarity with Library of Congress classification desired. Must be willing to work some weekends and evenings.
    
How to Apply
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to boxhr@metropolitan.edu, place job title in the subject line or to: Metropolitan College of New York, Department of Human Resources, 431 Canal Street, New York, NY 10013.
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December 13th

Consultant, AV Collection Assessment & Preservation Planning @ AudioVisual Preservation Solutions, NYC

AudioVisual Preservation Solutions is seeking interested candidates to join our media archiving and preservation consulting team in the primary areas of collection assessment, inventory, and preservation planning for analog and digital collections. Activities involve onsite assessment of condition and collection makeup, interviews with client staff, generating written reports and worksheets on findings and recommendations, data analysis, and development of work plans and resources to guide clients through reformatting or other preservation activities. Direct assessment experience is not required, but candidates must display applicable skills, be proficient with communication and analysis, and enjoy challenges and learning. Position may be project-based to start but can move quickly to full time with the right candidate. Projects may expand beyond the areas outlined above depending on client needs and candidate skills.

AVPS is a full service media preservation and information management consulting firm providing effective individualized solutions in the areas of collection assessment, metadata management, digital preservation, facilities, workflows, and more. We work with national and international clients in universities, government, broadcasting, cultural arts, museums, and both the corporate and non-profit sectors to help ensure the preservation and long-term access to the valuable media and data they collect or create. AVPS fosters an environment of continuing professional development, creativity, and diversity to best support the goals of our clients and further development of our field.
 
Industry:    Media Archiving & Preservation      
Position Type:    Contract      
Location:    New York, NY      
Travel Required:    20% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    12-Dec-11     

Job Requirements
Skills
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Creative problem solver able to adapt quickly to new situations and environments
- Analytical mind able to be detail-oriented while keeping the big picture in mind
- Background in archives, libraries, media collections, engineering/production, or preservation-oriented reformatting preferred
- Must have expertise with at least one audiovisual media type (film, video, audio) and comfort with the others in at least 3 of the following areas:
o Format identification and history
o Care & handling and inspection for signs of damage and decay
o Production and reformatting workflows
o Library/archive services such as collection management, cataloging, search and retrieval, access, processing
o Advocacy and fundraising
o Distribution
o Metadata development
o File-based storage and asset management
- Interest in history, broadcasting, media production, cultural studies, government, museums, social sciences, history of technology, or other areas that relate to organizations that hold audiovisual archives and the content/creation of those holdings.
- Physically active. May require twisting, bending, climbing, lifting 30-50 lb boxes repeatedly, and standing for long periods on hard surfaces in potentially confined area. May be exposure to dust, particulate, mildew, and decaying media.
- Skilled with Word, Excel, and Access or Filemaker a must. Appreciate experience or familiarity with other database or DAM-type systems, XML, Adobe products, audio and video processing/editing software, and other computing languages or utilities.
- May entail travel for periods of up to one week at a time
 
     
How to Apply
Send resume and letter of interest to josh@avpreserve.com
No phone calls please.

Company Information
AudioVisual Preservation Solutions
350 7th Avenue, Suite 1603New York, New York 10001
United States
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December 12th

Library Assistant @ The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx NY

The New York Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark and one of NYC’s premier cultural institutions, seeks a dynamic Library Assistant.

The Library Assistant carries out basic duties to support Library operations, especially in support of reference, circulation, Interlibrary Loan, and collection maintenance.

Summary of Responsibilities:
• Retrieval of materials from the Library stacks for Library users, and accurate re-shelving of materials in stacks.
• Copying and scanning of materials in fulfillment of Interlibrary Loan and reference requests.
• Accurate filing of vertical file and special collection materials including careful handling of rare book and manuscript material.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in stack areas.
• Search for missing book and journal issues.
• Assist with circulation desk functions including checking materials in and out, issuing library cards, and bar-coding materials.
• Carry out related duties and assist with special projects as needed.

The New York Botanical Garden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Part Time      
Location:    Bronx, NY      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    9-Dec-11     

Job Requirements
Experience
• Service oriented with a good eye for detail.
• Computer literacy and good communication skills.
• Previous library experience is desired.
• Must be available afternoon hours between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
 
Security Clearance Required:    Yes     

How to Apply
Please indicate Library Assistant, L-0116 on cover letter and e-mail along with a resume to HR@NYBG.ORG or visit our website at WWW.NYBG.ORG and click on About and Employment.

Company Information
The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern BoulevardBronx, NY 10458
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December 9th

Archivist, Carnegie Collections @ The Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University, NYC

The Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML) at Columbia University seeks an Archivist for its Carnegie Collections. The Archivist is responsible for all aspects of acquisition, processing, storage, preservation, access, reference, and outreach for archival records of four major philanthropic institutions founded by Andrew Carnegie, including the Carnegie Corporation.
Reporting to the Head of Archives Processing, responsibilities include:
In-depth reference assistance to Carnegie organizations, access and reference assistance to other researchers;
Processing and preservation of the Carnegie Collections materials;
Creating and maintaining finding aids to the archives;
Acting as a liaison with Carnegie organizations, advising them on archival and record management issues;
Acquisition and accessioning of relevant materials;
Supervising and training student assistants for various Carnegie-related projects, including rehousing, indexing, sorting, photocopying and paging;
Outreach activities (exhibits, publications, etc.) to promote the Carnegie Collections;
Participating in library-wide committees, and professional organizations in the field of archives and special collections librarianships;
General RBML reference duties (reference desk, answering reference requests for manuscript department, etc.) and maintaining the RBML website.

The Rare Book & Manuscript Library (RBML) is Columbia’s principal repository for primary source collections. The holdings of the RBML span more than 4,000 years and comprise rare printed works, cylinder seals, cuneiform tablets, papyri, and Coptic ostraca; medieval and renaissance manuscripts; as well as art and realia. The RBML contains some 500,000 printed books and 44,000 linear feet of manuscripts, personal papers, and records. Collection strengths include the history of publishing and printing, graphic arts, banking and finance, human rights, the Russian diaspora, and the performing arts. Its holding in literature include the papers of Hart Crane, Herman Wouk, Tennessee Williams, the Beats, Amiri Baraka, Bennett Cerf, Barney Rossett, and others, as well as the records of Random House, Harper & Bros., and many others.The RBML also houses the Columbia Center for Oral History and the Papers of John Jay.

One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of New York City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth and breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership.
 
Industry:          
Position Type:    Full Time      
Travel Required:    0% of the time (approximate)      
Starts On:    8-Dec-11     

Job Requirements
Experience
MLS Degree, knowledge of current archival processing and descriptive standards, knowledge of basic preservation and conservation standards for archival and manuscript collections, communication, organizational and problem solving skills, familiarity with automated library information management systems, demonstrated ability to work independently in a timely fashion, as well as in a dynamic team environment. Equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable.
    
How to Apply
To apply, please visit: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55675

Company Information
Columbia University
535 W 114th Street
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December 6th

Circulation/Events Assistant @ The New York Society Library, NYC

 Historic membership library seeks assistant for routine circulation/patron assistance tasks and assistance with box office and staffing of special events.  FT with selected, varied evening and weekend hours.  Good computer, organization, communication skills needed; graphic design a plus.  Library experience requested; not a librarian position.

See http://www.nysoclib.org/employment.html for further information.
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