Saturday, July 31, 2010

Consultant/Librarian, Iconitel

This position provides leadership for the process of investigating, negotiating and licensing electronic resources in a team environment where the contract term or cycle of all customer specific resources are managed.

Responsibilities include investigating and comparing vendor products and offers, establishing and maintaining effective vendor relations, manage all aspect of contract including but not limited to adding/deleting users and managing user lists to ensure accuracy at all times, negotiating and documenting license terms, enhancing selector awareness of access alternatives and issues, documenting status of subscription services. A strong focus on creating value added/educational workshops focused job/visibility/process improvements within the Library community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage the day to day activities associated with assigned subscription services
  • Manage AREUS account base to ensure all users are efficient in using the application
  • Create effective negotiation strategies while monitoring all aspects of the contract to ensure cost avoidance and reduction at all times
  • Maintain documentation on licenses and related agreements.
  • Create and participate in benchmark studies
  • Create and participate in gap analysis studies
  • Actively communicate licensing and acquisition best practices to assigned companies to improve their understanding of selection issues related to digital resources.
  • Works with technology specialists in preparing analytic management reports in support of collection development needs
  • Research and identify topics of interests within the Library community and create workshops accordingly
  • Secure speaking opportunities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Accredited Library Degree or equivalent relevant degree
  • Two years professional experience with online resources and services. The candidate should possess extensive knowledge and understanding of issues and practices related to research use, management, and preservation.
  • Excellent understanding of underlying technical aspects of electronic resources design, access and use, including user interfaces, browser technologies, authentication technologies, and link resolvers.
  • Basic understanding of publisher's licensing and business models.
  • Excellent presentation skills in addition to oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Capacity to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent and innovative services in a corporate setting or research library.
  • Knowledge of copyright policies and intellectual property issues
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills with a strong focus on PowerPoint and Excel. Analytical skills preferred. Microsoft Access is definitely an advantage
  • Knowledge of copyright and fair use issues raised in licensing of all research data, media resources, including video, audio, images.

Please forward your resume for consideration to nadia@iconitel.com

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Librarian for Psychology and Neuroscience

For complete job description, go to http://library.duke.edu/jobs/psychologylibrarian.html

Responsibilities

  • Serves as primary liaison to faculty and students in Psychology and Neuroscience and to the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences.
  • Provides in-depth, specialized reference and research consultation for students, faculty, and visiting scholars.
  • Participates in or contributes to the ongoing evolution of the Libraries' services such as assessment and data curation.
  • Takes part in the rotational schedule for the reference desk and instant messaging, answering reference questions and assisting patrons.
  • Provides classroom instruction, individual orientation to library resources, and library tours.
  • Promotes use of subject-specific information resources and services in ways that meet user needs and expectations, utilizing current technologies and information tools.
  • Develops and manages collections to support research and instruction in Psychology, Neuroscience, and Brain Sciences by formulating policies and selecting materials in all formats and relevant languages.
  • Monitors and reviews approval plans, gifts, and exchange relationships; manages the material budget in support of Psychology and Neuroscience, and Brain Sciences, including grants and endowment funds.
  • Participates in natural sciences and engineering group of subject librarians and fosters cooperation with other staff at Duke and relevant personnel at other institutions.
  • Participates in development and fund raising efforts as appropriate and feasible.
  • Participates in other library, university and professional activities, as appropriate.

Education

Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or an advanced degree in a relevant subject area

Preferred: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program and an advanced degree in a relevant subject field.

Experience

Required: Familiarity with information resources in a variety of formats in the natural sciences and engineering, humanities, social sciences and experience with government publications; teaching or library instruction experience. Must be flexible and a self-starter; have the ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative environment; possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills as well as a strong commitment to public service.

Preferred: Three years of relevant professional experience and strong academic background in a relevant field; experience providing reference service, preferably in an academic setting; familiarity with web publishing technologies; experience with user and/or usability study methodologies; experience with assessment tools and methods; experience with data curation, access and knowledge of concepts related to open access.


Librarian for Chemistry, Duke University

For complete job description, please go to http://library.duke.edu/jobs/chemistrylibrarian.html

Responsibilities

  • Serves as primary liaison to faculty and students in Chemistry.
  • Performs liaison work with Environmental Science and Policy in the Nicholas School.
  • Provides in-depth, specialized reference and research consultation for students, faculty, and visiting scholars.
  • Participates in or contributes to the ongoing evolution of the Libraries' services such as assessment and data curation.
  • Takes part in the rotational schedule for the reference desk and instant messaging, answering reference questions and assisting patrons.
  • Provides classroom instruction, individual orientation to library resources, and library tours.
  • Promotes use of subject-specific information resources and services in ways that meet user needs and expectations, utilizing current technologies and information tools.
  • Develops and manages collections to support research and instruction in Chemistry by formulating policies and selecting materials in all formats and relevant languages.
  • Monitors and reviews approval plans, gifts, and exchange relationships; manages the material budget in support of Chemistry including grants and endowment funds.
  • Participates in natural sciences and engineering group of subject librarians and fosters cooperation with other staff at Duke and relevant personnel at other institutions.
  • Participates in development and fund raising efforts as appropriate and feasible.
  • Participates in other library, university and professional activities, as appropriate.

Education

Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or an advanced degree in a relevant subject area

Preferred: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program and an advanced degree in a relevant subject field.

Experience

Required: Familiarity with information resources in a variety of formats in the natural sciences and engineering, humanities, social sciences and experience with government publications; teaching or library instruction experience. Must be flexible and a self-starter; have the ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative environment; possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills as well as a strong commitment to public service.

Preferred: Three years of relevant professional experience and strong academic background in a relevant field; experience providing reference service, preferably in an academic setting; familiarity with web publishing technologies; experience with user and/or usability study methodologies; experience with assessment tools and methods; experience with data curation, access and knowledge of concepts related to open access.

Send cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to: Teresa Tillman, Library Human Resources, at library-jobs@duke.edu. Please include CHEMISTRY LIBRARIAN in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Grants Submissions Manager

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center seeks a Grant Submissions Manager to research funding opportunities and match them with Biotechnology Center projects and requirements, with a goal of ultimately increasing external funding to the Biotechnology Center. In short, the employee will facilitate the application process and the life-cycle of funded grants. The employee will work closely with the internal units and the funding organization to insure the submission of a quality proposal within deadlines. Funded grants will be monitored to meet all reporting deadlines and budgets. The position also maintains the Gateway to Funding page on the Biotechnology Center’s website. (http://www.ncbiotech.org/funding_resources/)

The successful candidate will have a considerable knowledge of state, federal, and foundation funding mechanisms, agencies and protocol, as well as in-depth knowledge and experience in proposal development.

Qualifications:
Minimum requirements include a Master’s degree with proven experience in acquiring funding from multiple sources or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

To apply:
Please mail or email letter of interest and resume to:
Human Resources
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
15 TW Alexander Drive; PO Box 13547
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3547
resumes@ncbiotech.org

Direct phone calls and questions to:
Susie Corbett, Vice President, Library and Information Services, 919-549-8881, susie_corbett@ncbiotech.org

The Biotechnology Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.