[Libs-Or] Jobline - 6/10/10

[April Baker]

Oregon State Library Jobline

An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... June 10, 2010


Closing Dates

06/10/10 Digital Resources/Metadata Librarian, Forest Grove, OR
06/14/10 Library Administration Office Manager, Portland, OR
06/16/10 Technical Services Assistant, Lakeview, OR
06/17/10 Reference Librarian, Medford, OR
06/28/10 On-Call Reference Librarian, Gresham, OR
06/30/10 Reference Librarian/Circulation Manager, Molalla, OR
07/10/10 Library Development Consultant, Columbia, South Carolina
07/16/10 Law Reference Librarian, Eugene, OR
08/11/10 Executive Director, Anchorage, AK
Job Announcements


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Posted: 5/14/10
Digital Resources/Metadata Librarian
Closes: 6/10/10 (or until filled)
Forest Grove, OR

Review of applications will begin June 10, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Position is available July 1.

Description: Provides collaborative leadership in the newly formed Collection Management Services by working closely within the unit with the Continuing Resources Librarian; supervises acquisitions and cataloging activities, including copy cataloging and outsourced cataloging services; establishes cataloging policies and procedures; provides technical expertise in creating and maintaining new digital collections; provides leadership in metadata management; establishes and documents policies, procedures and best practices in metadata creation as applied to developing digital collections; plans and implements new workflows and training for staff and students; supervises and works collaboratively with acquisitions manager. This position also partners with the Special Collections Librarian and the Scholarly Communications Librarian as part of Local Collections and Publications Services, which is charged with setting goals and priorities for digital collections and the Library's institutional repository. The Digital Resources/Metadata Librarian is a .80 FTE term faculty position, supervising 1.5 FTE staff and reporting to the University Librarian. It is expected to become a full-time position within two years.

Please send cover letter, resume and the names and phone numbers of three professional references to: Susan Schubothe, Pacific University Library, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, or email to schubots at pacificu.edu<mailto:schubots at pacificu.edu>.

Additional information is available on the Pacific University HR site: http://www.pacificu.edu/hr/employment/

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Posted: 5/28/10
Library Administration Office Manager
Closes: 6/14/10 (or until filled)
Portland, OR

The Library Office Manager manages daily operations of the Administration Office for Portland State Library. The incumbent provides administrative support to the University (UL), Associate/Assistant University Librarians (AULs); maintains relations with other campus units; advises and assists the UL and the AULs on matters of personnel, administrative policies and procedures, and external relationships and responsibilities. Reporting to the AUL for Administrative Services, the incumbent establishes office procedures; coordinates hiring and personnel processes; and handles logistics for Library Administration events. This full-time, 12-month, unclassified position must have the knowledge, judgment, and ability to interpret and make decisions in order to accurately screen, prioritize, refer or act upon all matters that confront the UL and AULs. Must be a proactive self-starter capable of working in a high-activity office with many interruptions; able to prioritize workloads and multiple deadlines; capable of working with all members of a diverse campus and public. This position is excluded from the AAUP bargaining unit due to its supervision of 1.5 FTE, confidential nature and contact with sensitive personnel, budgeting, and donor information.

Full posting can be found here<http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/hr_posting_lib_015.pdf>.

Salary and Benefits: Annual starting salary $30,000 - $37, 000 dependent upon qualifications and experience with an excellent benefits package including fully paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependant at any of the Oregon University System schools.

Deadlines: Review of applicants will begin approximately June 14, 2010, and will remain open until finalists are identified.

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Posted: 5/14/10
Technical Services Assistant
Closes: 6/16/10
Lakeview, OR

The Lake County Library District is seeking a qualified individual to fill an opening for a full time Technical Services Library Assistant. The Technical Services Library Assistant processes library materials and oversees interlibrary loan. The Technical Services Library Assistant also performs circulation and reference duties.

Qualifications: One year experience in library services is required. A bachelor's degree or high school diploma/GED and two years of experience in library services or related field is required. Skill with common computer programs such as web browsers, email, and word processing programs is required. Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a criminal background check.

This is a full time position at the rate of $10-13/hr with occasional evenings and Saturdays required. Benefits are offered through Lake County. Application and complete job description can be found on our website at http://www.lakecounty.plinkit.org/about-us/volunteer-or-work-at-the-library.

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Posted: 6/10/10
Reference Librarian
Closes: 6/17/10
Medford, OR

Description:  LSSI has an opening for Reference Librarian at the Jackson County Library Services Medford Branch Library (32 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday). The Reference Librarian provides reference and reader's advisory services. The position also requires assistance with adult fiction collection development. Other duties will include filling in for interlibrary loan staff, display case contact person, library tours, webpage support, adult programming, and other work related duties.

Qualifications: Knowledge of reference tools, computer knowledge/skill, excellent customer service, and oral and written communication skills.

Applicant must have at least one year of experience in a public library reference setting. M.L.S. or progress toward the degree required.

For more information contact Suz Harrison, 541-774-6415.  To apply, please submit an application to the Medford Library Business Office, 205 South Central Avenue, Medford, Oregon  97501. Fax number: 541-774-6748. Application forms are available at any branch library or may be printed out from the following Web Site http://www.lssi.com/openjobs.cfm. Please do not submit applications to the LSSI website.

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Posted: 6/10/10
On-Call Reference Librarian (part-time)
Closes: 6/28/10
Gresham, OR

The Library Resource Center at Mt. Hood Community College is accepting applications for a part-time on-call reference librarian. Responsible for providing a program of library services to the students, faculty, and staff in cooperation with other members of the library team. The librarian will be scheduled to work on-call hours as needed. These hours will be in effect starting Fall term, which starts September 20, 2010.
The librarian will also be expected to attend in-service days, Monday and Wednesday, September 13 and 15, 2010.
The minimum qualifications for this position are:

  *   ALA-accredited master's degree (or higher) in Library Science, or candidate for this degree within 6 months of graduation
  *   Completed master's degree level coursework in reference services
  *   Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills

Please note: you must meet all of the stated requirements in order to be considered for this position.
For more information and to apply, please click (or copy and paste into your browser): http://jobs.mhcc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51397

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Posted: 5/21/10
Reference Librarian/Circulation Manager
Closes: 6/30/10 (or until filled)
Molalla, OR

Description: Individual will provide service to library patrons on the circulation and reference desks. Strong computer skills are required to help patrons on the internet computers and trouble shoot common computer problems. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be dedicated to providing excellent customer service. We are a small library so it will be necessary for the person to be willing to perform any task that is necessary for the smooth operation of the library.

Link: www.cityofmolalla.com<http://www.cityofmolalla.com>

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Posted: 6/10/10
Library Development Consultant
Closes: 7/10/10 (or until filled)
Columbia, South Carolina

Vacancy at the South Carolina State Library
Library Development Consultant
Full-Time
Located in Columbia, SC
Detailed information at: http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/index.php?option=com_jobline&Itemid=1244&task=view&id=147

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Posted: 6/4/10
Law Reference Librarian
Closes: 7/16/10
Eugene, OR

Duties & Responsibilities: The person in this position works collaboratively with three law-trained reference librarians and several student reference assistants to provide extensive reference, instructional and research services for a research-oriented law faculty and students in a technologically advanced information environment. Participates in reference desk rotation (including weekends and possibly evenings) and on-call shifts. Uses specialized subject knowledge and expertise to perform faculty liaison, teaching, and collection development activities. Participates in departmental planning and administrative duties. Meets professional development criteria for promotion and retention. Other related duties as assigned. Reports to the senior Law Reference Librarian.

Qualifications: Required: MLS/MLIS and JD degrees from accredited institutions. Candidates should have knowledge of current information technologies and publishing formats, database and Internet searching proficiencies and a mastery of basic legal research sources and techniques using both print and electronic materials. Preferred: Reference, access services, and/or collection development experience in an academic law library. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong service orientation, interest in working with an active research-oriented faculty, interest in new and emerging technologies, a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation and the ability to work in a collegial and cooperative environment. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

Salary & Benefits: $42,000 minimum; salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers generous health and retirement benefits, see http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received by July 16, 2010 will receive priority consideration. Informational interviews will be conducted at the annual meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries, July 10-13 in Denver, Colorado.

The complete announcement may be found at: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?subtype=administrative

The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment/ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity.

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Posted: 6/4/10
Executive Director
Closes: 8/11/10
Anchorage, AK

The ALN Board of Directors sets overall direction and establishes budgets and policies. The ALN Executive Director works closely with the Board and makes recommendations on plans, programs, and policies. The ALN Executive Director is responsible for managing the operations of the organization and implementing decisions of the Board. The ALN Executive Director prioritizes activities, identifies problems and opportunities, and implements solutions. The ALN Executive Director works in a collaborative problem-solving mode consulting with the directors of the member libraries and with the State Library staff. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, have strong planning and organizational skills, sound fiscal management abilities and be an effective communicator. As the hiring institution, the University of Alaska Anchorage applies for grant funding for the ALN Executive Director position. The ALN Executive Director will hold a term faculty appointment at UAA. The supervisor of record is the Dean of UAA/APU Consortium Library. Currently there is no other staffing employed by ALN.

Salary: Minimum $55,000 annually; health and life insurance, tuition waiver benefits; represented by bargaining unit.

Requirements of the job: Master's degree from an accredited college in library or information science, media services, or closely related field.  Two years minimum of professional library experience at the manager level. Working knowledge of current library technologies.

Preferred Experience: Experience working with library consortia and/or other collaborative projects. Experience working with a policy-making board. Background in financial management of non-profit organizations. Working knowledge of grant administration.

Closing Date: The screening committee will begin reviewing applications August 11, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the recruitment is closed. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the review date to receive full consideration.

Posting Number: 0059918. For the entire announcement, see: https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=70662

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