[Libs-Or] Jobline - 8/13/10

Fri Aug 13 08:50:19 PDT 2010

Oregon State Library Jobline

An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... August 13, 2010

Closing Dates

08/13/10 Technology Manager, Salem, OR
08/16/10 Director of Library & Media Services, Seattle, WA
08/16/10 Access Services Library Assistant, Marylhurst, OR
08/27/10 Library Associate, Milton-Freewater, OR
09/01/10 Head of Instructional Services, Portland, OR
09/06/10 Librarian/Archivist Positions, Columbia, MO
12/15/10 Temporary Librarian Pool, Portland & Eugene, OR
Job Announcements

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Posted 7/30/10
Technology Manager
Closes: 8/13/10
Salem, OR

Salem Public Library is seeking a professional librarian to be the library's Technology Manager. This position will provide leadership in pursuing, implementing, and training staff to use new technologies to improve customer service delivery and increase staff efficiency. The Technology Manager will also direct the services of the Technical Services division, the A-V Center, the Computer Lab, and the Library's Technical Support Analyst. In addition to technology planning, this dynamic role also encompasses network maintenance and upgrades, and troubleshooting electronic library resources such as computer hardware, software, databases, Internet and related equipment. The Technology Manager is an important part of the Library management team and reports to the Library Administrator. The schedule may include occasional evening or weekend hours.

Salary: $4,572-$5,844/month + great benefits.

Link to the full job announcement: http://www.jobaps.com/Salem/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=10&R2=0307&R3=01

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Posted: 7/16/10
Director, Library & Media Services
Closes: 8/16/10
Seattle, WA

The Director of Library and Media Services has overall responsibility for the efficient and effective leadership of the private library and media collections, including management of fiscal, human, and technology resources. The position defines and implements the overall philosophy, objectives, internal policies and procedures for library and media collection development, management and services; and ensures protection of and access to a comprehensive collection of print, media and digital resources. It organizes and directs all activities concerned with the administration of the library, including a continual process of short and long range planning. The Director identifies, and implements practical applications of information technology, including data management and curation, integrated library systems, and web and digital multi-media technologies; and works closely with other departments to coordinate these applications.

A Master's degree and 10 plus year's relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) is required for the position. Knowledge of library and information systems, including an understanding of MARC is required. Successful candidates will have thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of library and digital collections development and management. Personnel management and team building/coordination experience and strong language and communications skills are necessary - specifically candidates need the ability to effectively communicate information, both in written and oral form, to individuals both within and outside the company.

For a complete job description and to apply to this role please visit www.vulcan.com/jobs<http://www.vulcan.com/jobs>.

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Posted: 7/30/10
Access Services Library Assistant
Closes: 8/16/10
Marylhurst, OR

Brief Description: This position supports the afternoon and evening operations in Access Services including day to day coverage and operations of the Circulation Desk, enforcing library circulation and reserve policies, working with patrons and helping them use and locate library materials, preparing incoming and outgoing consortium borrowing materials, performing all aspects of interlibrary loan processes, overseeing student workers, ordering supplies, keeping signage and communications current.

Link: http://marylhurst.edu/humanresources/accessserviceslibraryassistant2010.php or Access Services Library Assistant<http://marylhurst.edu/humanresources/accessserviceslibraryassistant2010.php>

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Posted: 8/13/10
Library Associate
Closes: 8/27/10
Milton-Freewater, OR

Salary: $12.61 to $15.36 hourly

Duties: Average seventeen hours per week. Performs clerical, technical, and paraprofessional duties related to the operation of a public library. Must be able and willing to work evenings and Saturdays on a regular basis.

Qualifications: Basic knowledge of the organization of library materials employing Library of Congress Subject Headings, and the Dewey Decimal Classification system; the operation of Innovative Interfaces Millennium automated library systems for circulation, cataloging, and the public access catalog; the principles of selection of library materials, the ability to evaluate materials, and basic understanding of library collection development; knowledge of interlibrary loan procedures. Ability to perform basic reference interviews and searches; to provide basic reader's advisory services; to plan, organize, and conduct library-related activities.

Experience and Training: Graduation from high school or GED, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training. Experience with serving the public is very important, as well as the ability to be a cohesive and supportive teammate.

Method of Selection: Evaluation of candidate's background from application form. Those applicants who appear best qualified as determined by a screening committee will be interviewed.

Application: Applications are available from City Hall, PO Box 6, 722 S. Main, Milton-Freewater, OR  97862, 541.938.8243 or on the City's website at www.mfcity.com<http://www.mfcity.com/>. Applications must be received in the Human Resource Department by 3:00pm on Friday, AUGUST 27, 2010.  Disability accommodations made in the recruitment process upon request.

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Posted: 7/16/10
Head of Instructional Services
Closes: 9/1/10
Portland, OR

Review of applicants will begin approximately September 1, 2010, and will remain open until finalists are identified.

The Head of Instructional Services leads the design, implementation, and assessment of the Portland State Library's instructional services; coordinates the teaching activities of the Library; and integrates information literacy into the curriculum. The Head of Instructional Services develops creative strategies to deliver library instruction; identifies best practices and standards of excellence for teaching; develops a positive and shared vision of library instruction; and provides training and continuing education to library instructors. The Head is responsible for the collection and reporting of data for the instructional program and student learning outcomes assessment. She or he also manages and develops library teaching facilities, including the Library instruction classrooms, participates in providing reference services, and serves as a liaison to one or more departments within the Graduate School of Education. The Head of Instructional Services supervises the Distance Learning Librarian and the University Studies and Education Librarian ( responsible for the coordination of general education). The Head of Instructional Services is professionally active and contributes to developments in the field. Portland State faculty contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position with the rank of Assistant Professor, reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services. All faculty members must adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University's Professional Standards of Conduct.

http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/hr_posting_lib_019.pdf

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Posted: 8/6/10
Three Librarian/Archivist Positions
Closes: 9/6/10
Columbia, MO

The MU Libraries at the University of Missouri-Columbia has three entry-level positions open at this time: Metadata/Catalog Librarian, Technical Services; Health Sciences Library Information Services Librarian; and Special Collections Librarian/Archivist [Print Manager]. Each position is full-time and benefit-eligible with anticipated start dates of January 2011.

For complete job announcement, see: http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/admin/jobopps.htm.

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Posted: 6/25/10
Temporary Librarian Pool
Closes: 12/15/10
Portland and Eugene

The UO Libraries are building a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary, short-term appointments. Positions would be of a limited duration not to exceed one year or 20 hours/week without a further competitive search. Assignments vary in location and function, depending on need. Duties may include but are not limited to: reference service in the Knight Library or branch libraries delivering instructional sessions, technical processing, collections management, and digital library development projects. Currently, the Libraries are seeking applications to fill a general need in the UO Portland Library and Learning Commons, located in the White Stag building in downtown Portland, in addition to ongoing needs at UO Libraries on the Eugene campus.

Qualifications Required: ALA-accredited MLIS degree or foreign equivalent; professional experience and/or graduate coursework in specific areas of library service relevant to the temporary need (e.g. reference, library instruction, etc.); the successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and the pool will remain active through December 15, 2010. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

To Apply: Send cover letter (please indicate you are applying for TEMPORARY LIBRARIAN POOL) and résumé to Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299. E-mail submissions are strongly preferred; send with Word or pdf format to: libapps at uoregon.edu<mailto:libapps at uoregon.edu>.

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