Librarian for South Asia, Duke University

For the complete vacancy announcement: http://library.duke.edu/jobs/southasianlibrarian.html

The Librarian for South Asia develops the collections and provides library services in the interdisciplinary field of South Asian studies at Duke and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). He/she also coordinates all library activities related to South Asian studies in the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) with the objective of realizing an organically whole federation of collections and services. The position reports to the Head of the International and Area Studies Department at Duke University and to the Associate University Librarian for Collections and Services at UNC.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and acquires library materials, in all formats, and from all parts of the world, in western languages and select languages of the region, primarily in the humanities and social sciences; monitors and reviews approval plans, gifts and exchange relationships; manages the materials budget in support of South Asian Studies, including grants and endowment funds, at Duke and UNC.
• Provides in-depth reference and research consultation for students, faculty and visiting scholars, and bibliographic instruction for undergraduate and graduate classes.
• Promotes use of subject-specific information resources and services in ways that meet user needs and expectations, utilizing current technologies and information tools.
• Develops working relationships with faculty, departments and programs related to South Asian studies, taking initiative to identify and meet their resource and service expectations and to facilitate ongoing communication regarding library resources and services. Serves as a member of the Triangle South Asia Consortium (TSAC), a U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center, and supports TSAC outreach initiatives.
• Develops a unified collection development policy for a dispersed collection on South Asia in TSAC. This is undertaken in collaboration with bibliographers at Duke University, the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, and North Carolina Central University, the heads of collection development, the TRLN Collections Council, and TSAC faculty. It is a policy simultaneously sensitive to the needs of scholars, the existing strengths of each collection, and the requirements of each campus.
• Works closely with librarians and faculty in TSAC to realize the systematic and long-term development of research collections in selected vernaculars appropriate to the teaching and research interests of TSAC faculty and which will serve as a regional and national research resource.
• Participates in relevant discipline groups of subject librarians and fosters cooperation with other subject librarians, technical services staff, and instructional technology staff at Duke and with relevant personnel at other institutions.
• Works closely with Acquisitions and Cataloging at Duke and UNC on vendor problems, processing priorities, and problem resolution, especially for materials in South Asian languages.
• Builds good working relationships with the LC field offices in New Delhi and Islamabad, and librarians and vendors in South Asia.
• Is responsible for identifying and acquiring library materials for Duke, primarily in the humanities and social sciences, in Western languages in all formats for Southeast Asian Studies; monitors and reviews approval plans, gifts and exchange relationships.
• Depending on interest, background and availability, may participate in the rotational schedule of the Duke University reference desk, answering reference questions and assisting patrons.
• Participates actively in professional associations, such as CONSALD and CORMOSEA. Leads Duke and UNC’s participation in national projects such as DSAL: Digital South Asia Library. Represents Duke and UNC to SAMP and SEAM.
• Undertakes special projects and performs other duties as needed and assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
• Assists in training and revising the work of student assistants

Qualifications

It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning and a commitment to diversity. In addition, managers and supervisors are expected to help develop a common vision by providing clear direction and priorities, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and promoting mutual understanding through effective communication. They are also expected to take the time to effectively plan and evaluate performance, provide feedback, recognition and coaching, and develop employees to achieve their personal and organizational goals.

Education

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program or an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and related library experience.

Preferred: Advanced degree in a relevant subject area in addition to the MLS, or library experience plus a Ph.D. in a relevant subject area.

Experience

Required: Experience as a South Asian studies librarian (including collection development responsibilities from a variety of sources), high level of fluency, both spoken and written, in a South Asian language (preferably Hindi or Urdu), including the ability to read the Devanāgarī script, and excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of the history, politics, economics, literatures and cultures of South Asia; familiarity with current publishing from and about South Asia; familiarity with major bibliographic tools, including electronic resources, available for South Asian studies; interest in non-traditional as well as traditional collecting areas; knowledge of the principles and practices of collection development and management for both print and electronic resources; familiarity with best practices in bibliographic instruction and the concepts of information literacy; demonstrated ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment with faculty, students, staff, donors, and the public; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; creativity, initiative and strong organizational and communications skills are required, as well as computer skills appropriate to the use and advancement of Duke and UNC’s information technology resources.

Preferred: Three years relevant library experience; knowledge of Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit and/or Tamil; knowledge of the history, politics, economics, literatures and cultures of Southeast Asia; familiarity with current publishing from and about Southeast Asia; familiarity with major bibliographic tools, including electronic resources, available for South and Southeast Asian studies; familiarity with trends in academic and research libraries as well as knowledge of the issues confronting higher education; knowledge of the US, European, and South Asian book trade and the changing technological environment in research libraries; ability to coordinate collaborative projects; demonstrated leadership in establishing and implementing successful new programs; successful experience in planning and managing the use of resources to achieve goals.

Salary and Benefits

Salary and rank dependent on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package includes 20 days vacation, 13 holidays, 12 days sick leave; health, dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional development and training.

Duke offers a comprehensive benefit packages which includes both traditional benefits such has health insurance, leave time and retirement, as well as wide ranging work/life and cultural benefits. Details can be found at: http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/duke_benefits.html

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 SOUTH ASIA in the subject line. Review of applications will begin in early February and will continue until the position is filled.

E-Science Librarian, UNC-Chapel Hill

For the complete vacancy announcement: http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/e-science.html

AVAILABLE: May 1, 2010

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented individual for the position of E-Science Librarian. The E-Science Librarian will serve as the subject librarian for chemistry. The Librarian will work with the science research community and library colleagues to develop and sustain resources and services that assist faculty and students with preserving their own and accessing others' research data, with a focus on chemical informatics. The E-Science Librarian will develop and maintain close relationships with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates in the assigned and related academic disciplines to ensure the highest and most effective level of library support for their research, teaching, and learning.

The E-Science Librarian participates in a team of subject librarians who share responsibility for developing high quality collections and delivering both general and specialized reference, research and instructional services. Within this context, they participate in long-term planning, conduct on-going assessment of collections and services, develop web-based guides and other research and learning products, collaborate on special projects, and serve on committees and task forces as needed.

The subject librarian has primary responsibility for selecting and managing collections in all formats for the assigned subjects. In addition, the person in this position works with colleagues in media, special collections, digital publishing, and curation units to develop and promote the library’s unique resources and digital services whenever appropriate.

The E-Science Librarian will work closely with members of the Data Management Working Group to develop sustainable library services for campus researchers that support archiving and accessing their research data. The Librarian will also maintain awareness of tools and methodologies for computationally centered, data-driven research (data mining, visualization, text mining, etc.). The E-Science Librarian is also expected to participate actively in and contribute to the work of library and campus committees, professional organizations and initiatives dealing with data and metadata.

The E-Science Librarian will oversee the operation of the Kenan Chemistry Library, currently under construction, anticipated to open summer 2010. For more information, visit http://www.lib.unc.edu/science and http://sallisaw.chem.unc.edu/alumni/.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Proven ability to effectively manage and deliver on multiple projects. Demonstrated subject knowledge and experience with relevant online resources. Ability to think creatively in developing and promoting the use of collections through services, such as workshops, course-integrated instruction, and other outreach efforts. Strong commitment to public service. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse population of faculty, students, and academic colleagues.

Preferred: Significant study or a second advanced degree in chemistry or related science discipline. Three years professional experience as a librarian. Experience in managing a branch library. Supervisory experience. Experience with data sets in numeric or other formats (images, GIS, video, etc.). Experience with SciFinder Scholar, Beilstein or Reaxys, and other chemical databases.

Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.

Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply
Please visit http://jobs.unc.edu/1002318 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.

Social Sciences Librarian, UNC-Chapel Hill

For the complete vacancy announcement: http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/social_sciences.html

AVAILABLE: May 1, 2010

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented individual for the position of Social Sciences Librarian. The individual in this position serves as the subject librarian for education, anthropology, archaeology, and related academic disciplines and units as assigned. The Social Sciences Librarian will develop and maintain close relationships with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates in the assigned subjects and academic units to ensure the highest and most effective level of library support for their research, teaching, and learning.

The Social Sciences Librarian participates in a team of subject librarians who share responsibility for developing high quality collections and delivering both general and specialized reference, research and instructional services. Within this context, they participate in long-term planning, conduct on-going assessment of collections and services, develop web-based guides and other research and learning products, collaborate on special projects, and serve on committees and task forces as needed.

The Social Sciences Librarian has primary responsibility for selecting and managing collections in all formats for the assigned subjects. In addition, the person in this position works with colleagues in media, special collections, digital publishing, and curation units to develop and promote the library’s unique resources and digital services whenever appropriate.

Librarians at UNC are expected to be actively involved with local library consortia; participate in regional, national, or international professional and scholarly organizations; and maintain an awareness of emerging research tools, methodologies, and trends in scholarly communication.

The successful candidate joins a creative team of subject librarians under the direction of the Head of the Davis Library Research and Instructional Services Department. The department is also responsible for government documents, microforms, maps, extensive collections of electronic resources, and provides GIS and data services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Experience and demonstrated subject knowledge of a social science discipline, with education, anthropology, or archaeology given preference. Ability to think creatively in developing and promoting the use of collections through services such as workshops, course-integrated instruction, and other outreach efforts. Strong commitment to public service. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a diverse population of faculty, students, and academic colleagues.

Preferred: Significant study or second advanced degree in a social sciences discipline. A minimum of one year of reference and library instruction experience in an academic library; internships, assistantships and practicums will be considered. Working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistical data. Working knowledge of one or more foreign language.

Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.

Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply
Please visit http://jobs.unc.edu/1002319 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.

Middle Eastern/African Studies Librarian, UNC-Chapel Hill

For the complete vacancy announcement: http://www.lib.unc.edu/jobs/epa/mid_east_african.html

AVAILABLE: May 1, 2010

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented individual for the position of Middle Eastern/African Studies Librarian. The individual in this position serves as the subject librarian for the Middle East and African Studies departments, and other academic disciplines and units as assigned. The individual in this position will develop and maintain close relationships with faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates in the assigned subjects and academic units to ensure the highest and most effective level of library support for their research, teaching, and learning.

The Middle Eastern/African Studies Librarian participates in a team of subject librarians who share responsibility for developing high quality collections and delivering specialized reference, research and instructional services. Within this context, they participate in long-term planning, conduct on-going assessment of collections and services, develop web-based guides and other research and learning products, collaborate on special projects, and serve on committees and task forces as needed.

The librarian in this position has primary responsibility for selecting and managing collections in all formats and languages for these subject areas. In addition, the Middle Eastern/African Studies Librarian works with colleagues in media, special collections, digital publishing, and curation units to develop and promote the library’s unique resources and digital services whenever appropriate. For specialized research materials dealing with specific countries, UNC libraries shares responsibility with Duke University libraries. UNC has primary responsibility for Persian language countries and Northern and Western African countries.

Librarians at UNC are expected to be actively involved with local library consortia; participate in regional, national, or international professional and scholarly organizations; and maintain an awareness of emerging research tools, methodologies, and trends in scholarly communication.

The successful candidate joins a creative team of subject librarians under the direction of the Head of the Global Resources and Area Studies Department. The department is also responsible for Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, and Slavic and Eastern European Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science, or other internationally accredited master's degree in library or information science. Familiarity with Farsi. Strong commitment to public service. Ability to think creatively in developing and promoting the use of collections through services, such as workshops, course-integrated instruction, and other outreach efforts. Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a diverse population of faculty, students, and academic colleagues.

Preferred: Advanced degree or significant study in relevant subject(s) or language(s). U.S. library experience, particularly in collection development and methods of material acquisition in countries outside the U.S. Reading knowledge of relevant regional languages.

Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.

Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply
Please visit http://jobs.unc.edu/1002317 and complete the online application. Please include a letter of application, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.

Business Librarian, Georgia State University

For the complete vacancy announcement: http://www.library.gsu.edu/files/research/70/Vacancy%20Announ-Bus%20Lib-final.pdf

Position and Responsibilities:
The University Library seeks a committed and energetic librarian to serve the teaching and research needs of students and faculty associated with the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

This position is one of a three-librarian team responsible for support for the Robinson College of Business. Each librarian is responsible for 4-6 departments with assignments based on skills, background and experience. The successful candidate will deliver quality, in-depth reference and consultation services in the designated subject areas; develop library collections in the assigned areas; promote the library and information literacy; foster communication between the assigned department and the library. Subject librarians assist with the general reference service that includes desk and virtual reference hours and are responsible for occasional weekend and evening hours. Subject librarians serve on library committees and engage in scholarly activities.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED
• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science.
• Demonstrated ability and experience using business-related resources.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant technology for instruction and outreach purposes.
• Knowledge of collection development issues and trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
PREFERRED:
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in business or economics.
• Experience providing research services within an academic library, particularly reference and instruction in business or a related subject area.
• Experience with collection development in business or related subject areas, including selection of materials and management of collection budget.
• Demonstrated interest in scholarly and professional activities.

Condition of Work and Benefits
Forty-hour workweek Retirement plans include: Teachers Retirement System,
Twenty-one days vacation TIAA–CREF, VALIC, Fidelity & American Century
Twelve paid holidays Group health and life insurance
Twelve days sick leave Social Security
Faculty rank and status Optional pre-tax benefits
Non-Tenure track Support for research and professional activities
Salary and Rank
Minimum salary of $44,000 for 12 months commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank, on a contract renewal basis.

Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor. Review of materials will begin February 8, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:
Human Resources Coordinator
University Library
Georgia State University
100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
(404) 413-2700
liblao@gsu.edu
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural diversity.

Head, Reference and Web Services Section, National Library of Medicine

Head, Reference and Web Services Section, National Library of Medicine ($102,721-133,543)Join the management team at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in Bethesda, Maryland. We're part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and located just outside Washington, D.C.We are looking for a manager with experience managing library web and information services providing health information to a variety of clients to serve as the Head of the Reference and Web Services Section.The Head of Reference and Web Services directs a staff of 20, as well as contract staff, responsible for 1) Managing and implementing improvements for MedlinePlus.gov, a national health information resource for the public, patients, families and professionals; 2) Providing centralized reference, customer service, and referrals for all of NLM's products; 3) Supporting and improving NLM websites and related technologies; 4) Providing and managing electronic and print reading room collections; and 5) Carrying out these programs in coordination with other government agencies, national organizations, libraries, and international organizations.Join the federal government and receive great benefits while contributing to NLM's mission, to provide biomedical information to users throughout the United States and the world.If you have never worked for the U.S. government, follow the instructions and use USAJobs to apply to announcement number HHS/NIH-2010-0301. If you currently or have previously worked for the government, you can apply to announcement number HHS/NIH-2010-0303. Salary range is $102,721-$133,543 USD per year and you must be a US citizen to apply. Posting closes at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, December 2, 2009.Questions? Contact Susan Burns at burnss@mail.nih.gov or 301-496-3661

SENIOR CONSULTANT: SYNDICATED CONTENT

Iconitel has an immediately opening for a Senior Consultant: Syndicated Content.

This position provides leadership for the process of investigating, negotiating and licensing electronic resources in a team environment where the life cycle of electronic resources is managed.
Responsibilities include analyzing and comparing vendor products and offers, establishing and maintaining effective vendor relations, negotiating and documenting license terms, enhancing selections or awareness of access alternatives and issues, documenting status of electronic subscriptions, and collaborating in the management of the Electronic Resource Management System (AREUS).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Effectively negotiates and monitors digital resource license agreements, including cost/access arrangements and renewals.
· Maintains documentation on licenses and related agreements.
· Coordinates order arrangements and communication as part of the licensing and acquisition process; communicates effectively with those who manage related and subsequent steps of the acquisition and access work.
· Actively communicates 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.
· Communicates at all levels of management within the Customer or Vendor organization
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Accredited MLS 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 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 an Corporate setting or research library.
• Knowledge of copyright policies and intellectual property issues
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated experience in licensing of electronic resources including reviewing, negotiating, analyzing, or drafting digital resource license agreements.
• Knowledge of copyright and fair use issues raised in licensing of all research data, media resources, including video, audio, images.
• Law degree or legal background/experience desired
SALARY: $45k - $55k depending on experience and qualifications

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume via email to contact@iconitel.com. You can learn more about iconitel by visiting us at www.iconitel.com.