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Title: School Librarian (K-5)
Location: Chicago International Charter School Rockford, IL
Description: The Edison Learning Group has a job opportunity for a certified librarian. The new school is called the Chicago International Charter School - Patriots Rockford Charter and they are seeking a candidate to fill a Kdg.-5th vacancy.
Please visit the following links to learn more about this opportunity and send your resume to:
Jacqueline Burton
Patriots Rockford Homepage
Apply online
Date Posted: 7/15/2020
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Title: Middle School Services Librarian
Location: Gail Borden Public Library Elgin, IL
Description: Salary: $42,000 Annually. Excellent benefits.
Can't leave home without your smart phone? Are you a specialist who has an affinity for working with young teens? If you are passionate about the creative use of technology and serving middle-schoolers, we'd like you to join our team. Come join the creative people in Youth Services and help us take the middle-school program to a new level. We're a National Medal-winning library serving a diverse community in the Chicago suburbs.
Requirements:
ALA-accredited MLS degree. Knowledge of technology trends and current literature for students in grades 6-8 required. Previous experience with young teens strongly preferred. Bilingual Spanish-English fluency a plus.
Full-time (37.5 hours per week); schedule includes day, evening and weekend hours.
Deadline:
Please submit a Letter of Interest along with a resume and three professional references to
Gail Borden Public Library
c/o Human Resources
270 N. Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
or
via email to jobs@gailborden.info by August 21, 2010.
Contact Information
Human Resources
Phone: 847-742-2411
Email: jobs@gailborden.info
Website: http://www.gailborden.info
Date Posted: 7/30/2010
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Title: Assistant Director
Location: Helen Matthes Library Effingham, IL
Description: Helen Matthes Library seeks an energetic and enthusiastic leader to fill the Assistant Director position.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the Information Desk Services
- Overseeing the Technical Services
- Perform Collection Maintenance- including ordering and weeding
- Overseeing the Collection Budget Lines
- Work as a part of a management team
- Keep abreast of current library and community trends
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Library and Information Science
- One year experience in the library field, including some supervisory experience
- Knowledge of reference, cataloging, and circulation services
- Strong technology skills and a willingness to learn
- Ability to lift, sort, shelve, and push library materials of up to 40 lbs on an occasional basis
- An interest in books and attention to detail
- Flexibility in schedule
- Ability to problem solve and coordinate the work of others
- Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
- Excellent customer service skills
For the full job description please visit http://www.effinghamlibrary.org/jobopportunity.htm.
Full Time: 40 hours/wk
Salary: $35,000 + Benefits
Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact for 3 references by August 10, 2010 to
Jeanne Hamilton, Director
Helen Matthes Library
100 E. Market Ave.
Effingham, IL 62401
Email: jeanne@effinghamlibrary.org
Date Posted: 7/30/2010
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Title: OCLC Field Marketing Manager (temporary)
Location: OCLC Dublin, Ohio
Description: Founded in 1967, OCLC is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing library costs. More than 72,000 libraries in 171 countries have used OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend, preserve and manage library materials. Researchers, students, faculty,m scholars, professional librarians and other information
seekers use OCLC services to obtain bibliographic, abstract and full-text information when and where they need it. OCLC and its members libraries cooperatively produce and maintain WorldCat, the world's largest online
database for discovery of library resources. Search WorldCat on the Web at www.worldcat.org. For more information, visit www.oclc.org.
We are currently seeking candidates for a Field Marketing Manager. This position is a 6 month temporary position and can either be based in our Dublin, Ohio headquarters or can also be a work from home arrangement. Due to travel requirements, a home location near a major airport hub is ideal.
The target start date for this postition is September 1, 2010.
Responsibilities:
The Field Marketing Manager will work with libraries and supporters in their communities locally, to implement the Geek the Library campaign to increase support for local library funding in 20+ markets within a six month time-frame. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of identifying the most effective local campaign strategies using campaign materials and other tools provided by OCLC and their communication
partners. The candidate will work with leaders in the local library community, teaching them to market and communicate their library's needs using the campaign materials and implementation guidelines specifically
designed for local implementation.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Development of local campaign implementation strategy and guidance for libraries in developing their campaign rollout and marketing plan
- Advice and support for paid media placement
- Support for negotiation of added-value programs to leverage paid media placements into with local media outlets (e.g., articles, documentaries, sponsorships, other promotions, etc.)
- Sharing of best practices and ideas between participating libraries
- Integration of direct and e-mail marketing activities
- Collaboration with full-time writer to customize articles and other marketing materials to create localized versions, and place them with local outlets
- Documentation of the results and consolidation with core campaign team to inform the ongoing dissemination of the campaign results to the broader library community.
- The Field Marketing Manager will also be responsible for tracking local success stories, and sharing information with the team. The incumbent will spend 60-75% of his/her time traveling to several markets within the
continental U.S. to work with libraries on a local level. The remainder of the candidate's time will be spent working with the OCLC team to refine the communication tools and tactics and develop new approaches as needs arise.
Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of marketing and communication industry
- Field marketing experience and proven effectiveness in activating marketing programs on a local level
- Motivated self-starter, ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Communications or similar field
- Six to ten years of experience/training in teaching, education operations, community development, marketing, or public relations
- Experience in working with libraries is a plus
- Ability to work independently, think creatively, solve problems and take initiative
- Strong interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and changing environment
- Willingness and flexibility to travel up to 60-75% of the time
To Apply: Please go to our website at www.oclc.jobs and locate Job #1899. Build a personal profile by uploading your Word-formatted resume.
Date Posted: 7/29/2010
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Title: Associate Dean Library
Location: Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL
Description: Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) serves a 4000 square mile district at its main campus in Springfield, the vibrant capital city of Illinois. Springfield is centrally located between Chicago and St. Louis and is home
to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, as well as numerous historic sites and cultural events. LLCC also provides educational services at the Springfield East Center and the Capital City Training Center, both
in Springfield, and at facilities in Taylorville, Jacksonville, Beardstown, Litchfield and Hillsboro, Illinois. LLCC enrollment for 2009-2010 was over 17,000 full- and part-time credit and non-credit students.
The Associate Dean reports to the Dean, District Learning Resources and is responsible for providing active leadership and direction for academic library operations, and providing library support and services to the LLCC
community while directing library functions at all service sites.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to - Developing and supporting
partnerships, internal and external, that advance LLCC's goals and the library's goals
- Supporting the faculty librarians in their efforts to develop, instruct, and assess information fluency of students
- Initiating
and implementing strategic planning for the library
- Actively participating and encouraging an environment that supports a "students first" philosophy
- Overseeing the development and enhancement of collections and services
- Managing personnel and facilities, budgeting, and coordinating regional
library operations.
The successful candidate for this position must have a master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution and a minimum of 7 years experience in academic libraries with at least 4 years experience in an administrative and supervisory role. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, but shall be no less than $61,078 per year with an excellent benefits package.For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, Lincoln Land Community College application completed in full, and copies of all college/university transcripts postmarked no later than Friday,
September 10, 2010 to:
Human Resources, Lincoln Land Community College
5250 Shepherd Road
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794-9256
Email:
hr@llcc.edu
Application forms may be downloaded at www.llcc.edu/hr/ or you may contact us at (217) 786-2259.
Date Posted: 7/29/2010
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Title: Instructional Designer
Location: University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Description: Opened Date:July 28, 2010
Close Date:August 18, 2010
College Name or Administrative Unit:Office of Continuing Education
The Office of Continuing Education, Division of Academic Outreach has an opening for a 100%-time Instructional Designer. The mission of the Office of Continuing Education is to provide leadership for lifelong learning and distance education. In collaboration with academic units of the campus, the Office of Continuing Education designs, plans, and implements credit and noncredit programs offered to diverse audiences. This position resides within Academic Outreach the division is responsible for initiating and supporting both on- and off-campus credit programming using a variety of instructional delivery methods.
The Instructional Designer is a full-time academic professional position.
This position reports to the Instructional Design Coordinator in Academic Outreach. The instructional designer is responsible for design, development, management, and support of online courses as offered through
Academic Outreach, including the Guided Individual Study Program (GIS); provides consulting and training to faculty, staff, and students on the use of computer based instructional and multimedia applications; assists with
the technical and programmatic developments of assigned projects and applications; provides assistance with planning and coordinating materials with the course instructor(s) and development team.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with faculty and Academic Outreach staff to
design and develop online courses as offered through Academic Outreach in
cooperation with campus colleges and departments.
- Designing online modules, incorporating a variety of instructional tools, including HTML pages, graphics, streaming video & audio, and flash animation.
- Provide online instructor and student tutorials, as well as face-to-face training sessions and workshops.
- Coordinate and facilitate administrative aspects of course development, delivery, and support.
- Provide assistance with planning and coordinating materials with the course instructor(s) and development team.
- Supervise graduate assistants in course development, as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications (Required):
- A Masters degree in Education or Education-related discipline, with significant experience in online curriculum building and web-based course development within an asynchronous learning network environment.
- Experience working collaboratively on educational courses and/or projects, and leading multiple projects.
- Good understanding of online pedagogy.
- Experience with WebCT, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, PowerPoint, Flash with audio, Photoshop or Fireworks, or related tools.
- Experience in face-to-face classroom teaching environment.
- The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Experience and demonstrated competence in working with learning management/online learning platforms, especially Moodle and Blackboard.
Qualifications (Highly Desirable):
Experience providing face-to-face trainings and workshops.
Experience with streaming video and audio and Elluminate.
Proven ability to stay current with rapidly changing technologies.
Understanding of Adult Learning Theory.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Proposed Starting Date: As soon as possible after closing
Application Procedures:
Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your resume listing employment history, educational background, and other relevant professional information. This should be accompanied by a cover letter indicating how the applicant's qualifications relate to this position. In addition, the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references who can address the applicant's professional abilities should be included. Applicant should also provide his/her own email address.
For further information, please contact Lori Shupe at 217-265-9489 or shupe@illinois.edu.
All requested information must be submitted by the close date of August 6, 2010 for your application to be considered.
Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. However, no hiring decision will be made until after the closing date.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
Date Posted: 7/27/2010
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Title: Head of Youth Services
Location: Palos Heights Public Library Palo Heights, IL
Description: Deadline for applications: July 30, 2010
Job Description:Full-time position responsible for the operation of the youth services department including reference, reader's advisory, collection development and programming at a small friendly patron-focused
public library. Supervises three youth services librarians and is a vital member of the library management team. May supervise pages
Full Time Hours:37.5 hours/week
Requirements:Master's degree in library science or related field required; ALA accredited preferred. One year of work experience with children required plus prior library and supervisory experience desirable. Good computer knowledge and skills. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Submit resume with three references and a cover letter telling why you should be the next innovative and enthusiastic youth services head.
Salary:Starting salary negotiable from $40,050
Contact Information
Elaine A. Savage, Administrative Librarian
12501 S. 71st Avenue
Palos Heights, IL 60463
+1 (708) 448 1473 (Phone)
+1 (708) 448 8950 (Fax)
http://www.palosheightslibrary.org/
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Head of Circulation Services
Location: Elmhurst Public Library Elmhurst, IL
Description: Job Description:
Looking for a challenge? Elmhurst Public Library, ranked #6 in its population category in the Hennen Library Rating, is offering the opportunity to manage a circulation department that checks out and reshelves more than 1.5 million items, processes more than 225,000 ILL and hold requests, and greets nearly 550,000 visitors annually. You will oversee 4 full time supervisors and more than 55 part time staff.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties: - Responsible for the provision of
Circulation Services, which includes patron registration
- Charging and discharging of material
- Handling of overdue notices
- Receipt and collection of fines
- Handling of ILL and Hold requests
- Maintenance of stacks
- Maintenance of related records and reports
- Other circulation system functions
Also responsible for the Welcome Desk in the lobby and the Telephone Console, which handles all incoming phone calls. Exercises independent judgment in interpreting library policy and handling complaints. Develops recommendations for improved services, and devises systems and procedures to streamline work. Hires, trains, and evaluates staff.
Posistion Available:September 13, 2010
To Apply:Submit resume and cover letter.
Full Time Hours:37.5/week
Requirements:
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Extensive
knowledge of general library policy, service standards, and procedures.
- Ability to develop and implement departmental and library goals
- To assign and coordinate the work of others, and to solve problems on a daily basis.
- Ability to communicate well orally and in writing, and to relate well to the public and staff.
- Ability to use and teach the use of computer equipment and software such as the SWAN circulation system.
- Ability to effectively manage the operation of the department to ensure outstanding customer service.
- Bachelors degree.
- Three years experience in a public library circulation department or equivalent public library experience, including supervisory experience which must include hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating staff.
- Some experience using integrated library systems.
- Commitment to work evenings and weekends regularly.
Salary:From $55,594, depending on qualifications.
Contact Information
Rita Andreuccetti, Office Manager
125 South Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
+1 (630) 279 8696 (Phone)
+1 (630) 516 1364 (Fax)
http://www.elmhurstpubliclibrary.org
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Acquisitions and Serials Librarian
Location: Lewis University Romeoville IL
Description: Website:http://www.lewisu.edu
Category: Librarians/ library administration
Salary: $36,000 to $40,000 USD
Lewis University, located 25 miles SW of Chciago, seeking Acquisitions and Serials Librarian.
The Acquisitions and Serials Librarian shall coordinate the acquisition, activation, and maintenance of all library resources. The Librarian works closely with Library staff in all departments to facilitate the identification, selection and fiscal control of resources, while managing the metadata record-keeping and maintenance required to make and keep resources available.
Responsibilities include:
- Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian
higher education.
- Manages the materials budget, monitors expenditures, ensures the ordering and receipt of library materials in all formats and media to foster timely and persistent availability of continuing resources.
- Maintain responsibility for ordering all new library materials, including monographs, serials, electronic resources, audiovisuals, and micro forms.
- Check in all library materials on a timely basis using an automated system and in accordance with standard system protocols.
- Claim items not received in a timely manner and process materials for the bindery.
- Coordinate licensing, ordering, registration, and renewal of print and non-print materials.
- Maintain licensing and maintenance agreements.
- Create and maintain order records within the integrated library system and other information discovery and access tools. Create original metadata records as required.
- Serve as the Library's primary vendor contact and accounts administrator.
- Monitor and maintain all library budget accounts, including the processing of all paperwork necessary to coordinate timely payment through the Business Office.
- Maintain acquisitions statistics as needed for Library and University reports.
- Provide back-up for circulation and inter-library loan operations when appropriate staff are unavailable.
- Troubleshoots problems with electronic resources arising from subscription or licensing issues in collaboration with public services staff and the Systems Librarian.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Master's degree from ALA-accredited program in library science. Strong communication skills. Prior library experience in both acquisitions and periodicals/serials. Familiarity with one or more integrated library systems preferred. Strong service orientation. Ability to work both independently and in a team atmosphere.
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Reader's Advisory/Reference Librarian
Location: Algonquin Area Public Library Algonquin, IL
Description: Deadline for applications: August 12, 2010
Job Description:
The Algonquin Area Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative librarian to join the Adult Services staff, with a focus on reader's advisory. Primary responsibilities include selecting and maintaining the fiction collection, providing reader's advisory, leading book discussions, creating content for the library's website, and some reference work.
Full Time & Hours:37.5 per week, one evening and rotating weekend schedule
Requirements:ALA-accredited MLS. degree. Excellent customer service, computer skills and a knowledge of contemporary fiction are required. Public Library experience preferred.
Salary:Starts at $39,000
Contact Information
Vicky Tobias, Head of Adult Services
2600 Harnish Drive
Algonquin, IL 60102
http://www.aapld.org
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Youth Services Librarian
Location: Wilmette Public Library Wilmette, IL
Description: Job Description:
Busy public library is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic youth services librarian for reference and readers advisory work in a department that serves preschoolers through grade 8. Current available shifts are every other Saturday from 11-5 and every other Sunday night from 5-9; substitute hours are also frequently available. Please send cover letter and resume to Lyn Persson, Head of Youth Services, Wilmette
Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, IL 60091 or email lpersson@wilmettelibrary.info.
Full/Part Time & Hours: Part Time
Requirements:MLS preferred. Public library youth reference experience is required for candidates without an MLS.
Salary:SALARY: Starting salary range with an MLS $17-$20
Contact Information
Lyn Persson
1242 Wilmette Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
+1 (847) 256 6940 (Phone)
http://www.wilmettelibrary.info
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Cataloger
Location: Poplar Creek Public Library District Streamwood, IL
Description: Deadline for applications: Until Position Filled
The Poplar Creek Public Library District in Streamwood, IL is looking to hire a full-time cataloger. The position will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the efficient process of cataloging all materials to be added to the shared catalog. The successful candidate will perform original and copy cataloging of new materials; maintain bibliographic and authority records; classify items according to the Dewey Decimal Classification; and perform other duties related to the processing of materials in the Technical Services Department. The position
reports to the Head of Technical Services and Technology.
Full Time:37.5 hours per Week
Requirements:An ALA accredited MLS or MLIS degree is required. Knowledge of DDC, AACR2 and MARC formats is also required. Experience using OCLC and SirsiDynix preferred. The successful candidate will also possess strong organizational, planning, communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary: Starting $35K (Based on Qualifications)
Contact Information
John Mitchell
1405 S. Park
Streamwood, IL 60107
+1 (630) 837 6800 x4933 (Phone)
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
URL: http://www.poplarcreek.lib.il.us/
Title: Unit Librarian
Location: Hoopeston CU #11, Hoopeston, IL
Description: Openings: 1
Application Deadline: 08/01/2010
Start Date:08/20/10
Salary/Benefits:Beginning Bachelor's $31,320 (includes Board-paid TRS)
Type of Employment: Full-time permanent
Job Certification:High School Certificate (6-12)
Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to
- Providing assistance in each of the 5 building libraries
- Ordering materials
- Processing ordered materials
- Complete yearly inventory in each of the 5 building libraries
- Oversee Diversified Occupations
- Assist teachers and students in using library services
- Coordinate testing for Accelerated Reader Program
Qualifications:Proper certification
District Website
How To Apply:
Application available on-line http://www.hoopeston.k12.il.us/ Click on Vacancies/Application .
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Library Director
Location: DeKalb County Public Library Decatur, GA
Description: Description
- Manages, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals
- Plans, directs and organizes all activities concerned with the administration and operation of the Library system in accordance with approved Library Board of Trustees policies
- Formulates and recommends system-wide policies and procedures to Library Board of Trustees
- Directs the preparation, presentation and administration of budgets for approval by Library Board of Trustees and county
- Approves all departmental expenditures
- Coordinates special departmental projects such as bond issues and state grant funds
- Justifies library activities and funding requests to county and state officials
- Allocates departmental resources including staff and materials
- Oversees and approves all staffing activities including selection, counseling, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Represents the library in the community, serves on various committees, and participates in professional activities.
Start Date 10/01/2010
Salary$78,408 - $127,428
Certification Required? Yes
Qualifications
Master's degree in Library Science; ten years of experience in professional library work, six of which must have been at a managerial level. Must obtain a Librarian's Professional Graduate Certificate as issued by the State of Georgia Board for the Certification of Librarians within six months of appointment.
Application Instructions
Applicants should provide a completed DeKalb County application (go to http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/merit/jobOpportunities.html ), resume and five references to:
DeKalb County Human Resources
1300 Commerce Drive, Room 100
Decatur, GA 30030
Web Link
http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us
Special Notes
DeKalb County Public Library is a single county library system serving 740,000 residents in the Atlanta (GA) Metropolitan Area through 23 branches and an administration/processing center. Since DeKalb County Public Library is in the final stages of a thirteen branch bond construction program, experience with the planning and construction of library facilities is desirable. In the bond program, 10 library projects will be completed by the end of 2010, leaving three projects to be completed in 2011.
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Science and Health Sciences Librarian
Location: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, IL
Description: Title/Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor, Science and Health Sciences Librarian
Description of Duties:
The Science and Health Sciences Librarian works in a collaborative environment and reports to the Director of User Services, who reports to the Dean of Library and Information Services.The person collaborates closely with the other Science and Health Sciences Librarian to support the departments of biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics/statistics, physics, and the schools of dental medicine, nursing, and pharmacy, in performing the following activities:
- Consulting with liaisons of departments or schools with regard to collection development
- Teaching workshops, information literacy classes, and university courses for science and health sciences
- Creating teaching modules, bibliographies, and a variety of finding aids
- Providing reference services: in person, by telephone, and through email
- Working with the Department of Technical Services in the ordering of monographs, journals, online databases, etc
- Working closely with the Department of Academic Computing to deliver library services and resources to users via the web and learning management system
- Performing administrative and supervisory functions, including reviewing policies and hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating personnel
- Planning and administering budgets, within fiscal constraints, in accordance with university goals and objectives
- Writing proposals and administering grants for LIS and university projects.
Terms of Appointment:Fiscal, continuing, tenure-track, beginning September 1, 2010, 12-months, 100%
Source of Funds:State
Salary Range:$43,000 annually or commensurate upon credentials and experience.
Requirements
- A Masters degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited library school
- Knowledge of library and information systems, including online searching, bibliographic search systems (such as online catalogs, federated search engine and link resolvers), learning management systems, and the Internet
- Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
- Demonstrated teaching skills
- Ability to organize, coordinate and direct the activities of other staff and students
- Demonstrated ability to meet LIS and university standards in librarianship research and professional service in fulfillment of tenure requirements
- Strong service orientation.
Qualification
Preferred:
One year of experience in an academic library and a specialized degree in science, health science discipline or instructional technology.
Closing Date for Applications: Review of applications will begin July 20, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.
Submit letter of application, resume, transcripts, and three current professional references to:
Regina McBride, Dean of Library and Information Services
Science and Health Sciences Librarian
Lovejoy Library, Campus Box 1063
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, Illinois 62026-1063
Phone: (618) 650-2712
SIUE is a state university benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.
Applicants may be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability.
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Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Head of Circulation
Location: Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL
Description: Lake Forest College is seeking a friendly, team-oriented, imaginative individual to head the Donnelley and Lee Library Circulation Department. This position will report to the Head of Public Services and will participate in a variety of circulation and public service activities including
- Supervising and training part-time circulation staff and student workers
- Supervising Interlibrary Loan manager
- Assisting patrons
- Overseeing circulation functions at the Library
- Staffing an active and central service desk
- Maintenance and management of stacks
- Processing of course reserve
- Hiring and payroll of librarys student staff
- Shared processing of interlibrary loan items
Full-Time Hours: M-F 8:30 - 5:00, occasional extended or weekend hours (very few)
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and previous library experience required
- Experience in public services (circulation or reference) strongly preferred
- Experience with Endeavors Voyager circulation module strongly desired
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Experience with and understanding of the needs of undergraduate liberal arts communities and libraries strongly preferred
- Commitment to effective service in a diverse setting essential
Individuals with ALA-accredited MLS degrees are encouraged to apply. For such individuals, this would be a non-teaching faculty appointment.
Salary:$38,000 starting; more depending on qualifications
Contact Information
Cory Stevens , Head of Public Services
555 N. Sheridan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
+1 (847) 735-5072 (Phone)
+1 (847) 735-6297 (Fax)
http://library.lakeforest.edu
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL
Location: Dean, Academic Development and Learning Resources
Description: Department:Teaching & Learning (799)
Work Location: Main Campus
Position Number: 00004873
Duties:Under the administrative direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean, Academic Development and Learning Resources, is responsible for supervising, directing, budgeting, planning, developing, implementing, staffing, and evaluating the programs offered in the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Library/Learning Resources Center.
The dean is responsible for supervising faculty, directors, specialists, and a department chair. The dean provides leadership for the instructional staff in planning, organizing and implementing learning-centered instruction within the college's established policies, available facilities, and resources, and fosters a climate dedicated to excellence in teaching and conducive to the tenets of a learning community. The Dean, Academic Development and Learning Resources, is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Education/Experience:
- Master's degree in Library Science and educational experiences related to professional development and online course development
- Minimum of three years experience in college administration with demonstrated experience in organizational development, management and instructional systems
- Successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must have
- Effective human relations skills
- Aability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and to produce quality results
- Experience in educational administration
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Facilitate group activities
- Be able to interact effectively with people from all areas of the college and community
- Knowledge of budgets and budgeting process
- Other duties as assigned
Position Status: Full-Time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:15 pm
Minimum Starting Rate: $83,170.00
Hourly/Salary: Salary
Application Information
Review of Applications Begins: 07-19-2010
Required Applicant Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicants: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, only those received by the review date will be guaranteed full consideration.
For Information Contact
Moraine Valley Community College
Office of Human Resources L167
(708) 974-5704
To Apply
Click here to apply.
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Director, Library Services
Location: American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Description: Online Division
Status: Full-time
Libraries are a catalyst for increased student achievement and lifelong learning. This position is responsible for maintaining online library that offers full library services to online students seeking undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The online library directly supports instructional needs of the university students and faculty, distance education and lifelong learning. Is accountable for assuring consistently high levels of integrity across all interactions, activities and data throughout the University.
- Maintenance and administration of current online library resources and functionality. Provide access to information and ideas by directing students to current resources that support the curriculum.
- Continued development of online library resources in conjunction with Faculty Development, Course Development and Web Development teams.
- Promote and encourage the ethical use of information by students and faculty.
- Develop and execute library promotional initiatives in coordination with Course and Web Development teams.
- Facilitate information literacy as the ability to identify information needs, seek out resources to meet those needs, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, and communicate the resulting knowledge.
- Develop effective plans and processes to provide library resources which support the university mission and program objectives.
- Evaluate the impact and effectiveness of library resources in meeting instructional objectives.
- Communication with online students and faculty for online library orientation and research needs.
- Maintain records and statistics related to the online library collection/access development and usage to meet all regulatory reporting requirements.
- Provide subject matter consultation to annual budget and strategic planning process regarding online library development.
- Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate student and department needs. This may include working more than 40 hours per week.
- Manages to all AIU policies, procedures, integrity and ethical standards.
- Provide support to CTUO and IADTO students
Required Skills
- Profound commitment to service.
- Strong technology skills needed to provide innovative library services, student support for electronic databases and other electronic Web-based library resources.
- Willingness and ability to work the hours necessary to accomplish the assigned duties.
- Strong communication skills and a desire to ensure student success
- Skills to establish and maintain effective relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in use of MS Word, MS Excel and ability to analyze data
- Organizational and time management skills
Required Experience
- Masters of Library Science degree required.
- MLS degree from an American Library Association accredited program preferred.
- Five years experience in academic or public library.
- Experience with American Library Association standards and national/regional accreditation standards preferred.
- Educational background, knowledge, or experience in undergraduate and graduate curriculum areas that include one or more of the following: business, information technology, education, or visual communication.
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Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Supervisory Archives Specialist
Location: National Archives And Records Administration Suitland, MD
Description: Salary Range:$74,872.00 - $97,333.00 /year
Open Period:Friday, July 09, 2010 to Thursday, July 22, 2010
Series & Grade:GS-1421-12
Position Information:Full TimeCareer/Career Conditional
Promotion Potential:13
Duty Locations:1 vacancy - Suitland, MD
Who May Be Considered:United States Citizens
Job Summary:
In this position, you will serve as Director, Records Center Operations Division, for the Washington National Records Center (NWMW), Suitland, MD.
Whether you are new to the Federal Government or an experienced professional seeking a career change, you can make history at the National Archives. Our dedicated staff works across a variety of career fields to safeguard the records of the Federal Government - more than 10 billion of them.
Visit our Employee Gallery at www.archives.gov/careers to see the kinds of dynamic projects our staff are undertaking. If you want a career where you can see the difference your work makes, then join the National Archives!
For more information visit: http://archives.gov/dc-metro/suitland/
Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens.
Key Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship/li>
- Background Investigation and Security Clearance/li>
- Designated and/or Random Drug Testing Required/li>
- Relocation Expenses Will Be Paid/li>
- More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 90 days
Duties
As a Supervisory Archives Specialist, you are responsible for serving as the Director for the Records Center Operations Division. Typical work assignments include:
- Manages all Transfer and Disposition functions and Reference functions which include responsibility for overall personnel performance.
- Provides leadership and guidance to supervisors for the planning of individual performance levels, setting goals and objectives, and establishing work priorities
- Masters related technological improvements
- Oversees recruiting, hiring, and training for the Division.
- Incumbent supervises, mentors, and rewards subordinate staff.
- Plans and directs records center operations.
- Establishes local records management policies that include the security and integrity of records collections, and identifies best business practices for the transfer, reference service, and disposition of records.
- Markets Washington National Records Center, Records Center Operation Branch products and services to potential and existing customers.<.li>
- Makes on-site visits to customer's worksites to learn about customer business practices and explores customer interest in existing and emerging records center services.
- Represents the Washington National Records Center on various task forces.
- Develops and maintains management controls to curb fraud, waste and abuse.
- Assists with the physical care, maintenance and security of the regional building(s), grounds, etc.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Qualifications Required:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level that has included such activities related to the management or direction of a records/information management program or related business function. Such activities would include coordinating operation or team activities as a supervisor or team leader; evaluating program operations and developing and implementing changes; assessing program performance, analyzing problems, and recommending improvements; and managing a workforce.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities related to the position such as:
- Ability to communicate with a variety of individuals via accepted business methods based on knowledge of relevant Public Laws, Executive Orders, Federal Property Management Regulations, national security regulations, FOIA, OSHA, human resources, and labor laws and best practices.
- Ability to plan, initiate, coordinate and execute a variety of special projects of broad scope and complexity based on a broad knowledge of agency's mission, programs, functions, and operations.
- Ability to supervise, direct or lead a group of employees.
- Knowledge of program objectives including the ability to assess program performance, analyze problems, initiate and implement improvements, coordinate and lead various work activities.
Based on the information you provided in your application package, we will assign you to one of three quality categories - Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
Those applicants who are determined to be best qualified will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Qualified veterans are placed ahead of non-veterans within each category. Qualified veterans with a service connected disability of 10% or more are placed ahead of non-veterans in the best qualified category.
If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Benefits:
NARA offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. More information: http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#1cc
Other Information:
Qualifications by Closing Date: You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
This is a supervisory position. First-time Supervisors serve a one-year probationary period.
Probationary Period:You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Veterans' Preference:If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference, you must also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/veteranscenter
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program:If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection consideration. You must meet minimum qualifications, including selective factors, experience, and education requirements (if applicable), and be rated well-qualified for the position (i.e., receive a score of 85 or above based on your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire). You must provide a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel actions form with your application. More information: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
- Your Resume
- A complete Occupational Questionnaire
- Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, July 22, 2010.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete the cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID JD358306.
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Note:To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status , and click on the more information link under the application status of this position.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire
View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documentations to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Required Documents:
The following documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
- Resume
- Responses to Occupational Questionnaire.
- Copies of College transcripts - if substituting education ofor experience or if specific education is required. (Unfofficial transcripts are acceptable for evaluation purposes. Prior to selection, an official college transcript will be required).
- Veterans Preference documentation (DD 214 or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate).
- Form Demographic Information on Applicants, OMB No. 3046-0046. This form is available at
cindy.hetzer@nara.gov
Agency Information:
NARA
Human Resources Operations Branch NAHO
9700 Page Avenue Room 399
St Louis, MO 63132
What to Expect Next:
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume© and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. A final job offer for this position is typically made within 40 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: Head, Digital User Experience Department
Location: Indiana University-Bloomington, Libraries
Description: Head of Digital User Experience Department is charged with development of holistic vision for user's experience and implementation of comprehensive digital strategy and operational plans for IU Libraries Bloomington web presence.
Responsibilities: effective integration of discovery tools for electronic resources; development of integrated resources in a variety of environments based on principles of user-centered design; oversight of web publishing infrastructure and ensuring compliance with University and industry standards for security, privacy, and accessibility; implementation of transformative technologies (such as Web 2.0); ongoing user testing and
redesign; and other assessments of the web-based services.
Job Requirements
Required:
ALA-accredited MLS or Masters degree in Information Architecture, Science, or Design; understanding of information seeking behaviors in academic research environment; understanding of library
instruction, outreach, or reference services; demonstrated success as effective team member and individual contributor in multi-project and multi-unit environments; strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with specific strengths in communicating range of project, functional and technical information to internal partners, external partners, end-users; knowledge and experience with web design, information architecture, systems analysis, working knowledge of web content management systems and relational databases; familiarity with relevant standards and technologies, such as PHP, XML, XHTML, CSS, SQL, XSLT, JavaScript; and 3-5 years experience in academic library; able to meet requirements of tenure-track librarian position.
Preferred: Second degree in Information Science, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field; familiarity with open source programming; experience with implementation of APIs/web services, including customization of licensed databases and information products; familiarity with collection development in academic library; understanding of metadata standards; experience with user-centered web design. Information and Application Process Instructions
Salary and Benefits:Competitive and commensurate with experience and education. Benefits: university healthcare plan, university-funded base retirement plan, 100% university paid group life insurance plan, generous paid time off plan. Tenure-track academic appointment includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves.
To Apply:To be filled by September 1, 2010. Review of applications begins June 30, 2010. Position will remain open until filled. Send letter of application, professional vita, names/addresses/telephone numbers of four references to:
Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources
Libraries
Human Resources
Herman B Wells Library 201B
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: 812-855-8196
Fax: 812-855-2576
E-mail:
libpers@indiana.edu For complete copy of posting: http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=1410.
When inquiring or applying for this position, please also reference Academic Careers Online.
For more information about IU Bloomington: http://www.iub.edu.
Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Indiana University has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women,
minorities, and persons with disabilities.
To obtain more information or to submit your resume you can contact Jennifer Chaffin. If you apply for this position, please say you saw it first on www.academiccareers.com. Thank you.
Date Posted: 7/15/2010
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Title: School Services Librarian
Location: Hindsdale Public Library, Hindsdale, IL
Description: Deadline for applications: August 20, 2010
Job Description:
Eager to join a supportive and innovative 9-member team in a recently renovated building? Hinsdale Public library is seeking a friendly, motivated, highly organized and creative individual to build upon an already strong menu of services to local schools. Aside from collection development and reference desk duties, the School Services Librarian will work directly with local MRC directors, plan and implement services to students, teachers, parents and homeschool families, and serve as the website coordinator of the department. This challenging position also involves assisting with outreach activities, such as booktalking and summer reading promotion, and serving on staff committees.
Full Time Hours:Full Time - Hours: 37.5 hours/week, evening and weekend rotation
Requirements:MLS/ALA or Teaching certificate. The successful candidate will also have 1-3 years experience in a library or educational setting, knowledge of youth and young adult literature, and an interest in working with all ages. Strong Readers Advisory skills a plus. Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.
Salary:38,000 DOQ
Contact Information
Nancy Marvan, Office Manager
20 E. Maple Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521-5280
+1 (630) 986 1976 (Phone)
+1 (630) 986 9654 (Fax)
http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info/
Date Posted: 7/14/2010
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Title: Content Manager- Professional Products
Location: Cengage Learning Chicago, IL
Description: The Gale Open Web division operates several award winning information oriented sites that serve millions of visitors from around the world. Our flagship sites, http://www.highbeam.com and http://www.encyclopedia.com , drive millions of monthly unique visitors and are both among the top 500 sites on the world wide web. With over 6 distinct web properties, the Gale Open Web division helps consumers find relevant, credible information for every part of their life.
In this role, you will be responsible for one of the most critical aspects of our business: our content. By establishing a fluent understanding of the depth/breadth of our collection, you will help to define the content strategy for our professionally targeted online products. Tactically, you will support this strategy by acquiring, refining and merchandising the content necessary for creating a world-class researching experience.
Responsibilities
- Analyze title inventories and usage
- Synthesize analysis into opportunities and strategies
- Uncover and evaluate content sources for acquisition based on usage data
- Lead the integration of new content onto our sites from project planning to production
- Innovate ways to utilize content to drive traffic and subscriptions (taxonomies and categorization, entity extraction, blogging, SEO, and current event vs. archived news
- Forge new relationships and negotiate for new content acquisitions
- Manage the day to day operations to maintain our content for 3 professionally focused websites as well as our syndication program
Required:
- Fluency in Microsoft Excel is essential (vlookups, pivot tables, etc...)
- Understanding of relational databases
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to understand the publishing industrys business models, practices and trends
- Understanding of XML, HTML, & SEO
- Comfortable in a fast-paced and fluid environment, which demands a high level of energy, commitment and professionalism.
Preferred:
- 2-5 years experience preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Access or SQL are a plus
- Ability to gather and interpret data from online analytics tools
- Familiarity with taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, or some other formal classification scheme is desired.
- Experience with social networking and Web2.0 techniques including blogging, customer-driven content, RSS, etc is a plus
- Bachelor's degree preferred (Journalism, Library Sciences or Communications a plus).
Cengage Learning is an equal opportunity employer, committed to attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.
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Date Posted: 7/6/2010
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Title: Product Manager, Web-Scale Management Services
Location: OCLC Dublin, OH
Description: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world’s information and reducing information costs. Tens of thousands of libraries around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials. We are currently seeking candidates for the position of Product Manager, Web-Scale Management Services (WMS) in our Dublin, Ohio headquarters.
Responsiblities:
The Product Manager, WMS, is responsible for developing and managing a suite of cloud-based workflow management services available to libraries. The product under development includes circulation, acquisitions, subscription and licensed resource management and reporting.
The Product Manager, WMS, needs a broad knowledge of virtually all aspects of library workflow -- including technical services, access and delivery services, patron management, and system administration -- as it is performed on any number of systems, such as the ILS, ERM system, or other library automation software packages. Strong knowledge of other business process systems, such as Blackboard, PeopleSoft, and 3M, is also a plus.
This knowledge should include an understanding of the library automation marketplace, library open source software development, and librarian and patron workflow tools. The product manager will serve as the primary analyst for building unique offering in the library management system space.
The Product Manager, WMS, will be a cross-functional leader who works comfortably in a matrix management environment. She/he will accomplish a great deal of work through other people and other functional departments.
Product Strategy and Planning:
- Oversees market analysis and develops product strategy and business case. Defines strategic product goals.
- Collaborates with Finance in the production of product budgets and forecasts
- Develops pricing strategies and product positioning plans which contribute to maximizing product profitability
Leadership and Management:
- Provides leadership to cross-functional product work groups. Leads product management meetings. Resolves conflicts and drives consensus.
- Facilitates collaboration and communication and secures commitment between developments and product management work groups toward achievement of common goals.
- Develops and monitors progress on product road map
Product Marketing Oversight and Consultation:
- Assists in the development of strategies for customer aquisition and retention, manages relationships with user groups and assists sales team in generation of marketing and awareness plans.
- May assist with sales presentations and demonstrations.
- Provides training and support to the sales team; may assist in significant sales calls.
Consultation on Portfolio Planning:
- Provides input into portfolio business plans, roadmaps, strategies, metrics, and progres reports and reviews.
Qualifications - Advanced degree in either business, library, or information science
- Five to eight years of product project or program management experience
- Two to four years experience in library services or library management systems, preferred
- Well developed communication and presentation skills
- Strong customer relationship skills
To apply, go to: www.oclc.jobs
Date Posted: 7/2/2010
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Title: Assistant Director
Location: Westmont Public Library Westmont, IL
Description: Deadline for applications: July 15, 2010
Job Description:Position involves professional, administrative and supervisory work assisting the Library Director to administer the programs and operations of the public library. Some time will also be spent
providing front line Reference and Adult Services work, including directing work plans. Complete job description and qualifications posted on our website http://www.westmontlibrary.org or available at the Main Desk. 630.969.5625
Full Time:37.5 with varying weekends and evenings required.
Requirements: - MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited school
- Three years of progressively responsible library work experience
- With a minimum of one year recently working at a public library reference desk.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with the public and staff, including comfort with and skill at engaging strangers in conversation regarding their information needs, reading tastes and other library related activities.
Salary:47,000+ DOQ
Contact Information
Christine Kuhn
428 N. Cass
Westmont, IL 60559
+1 (630) 969 5625 (Phone)
+1 (630) 969 6490 (Fax)
http://www.westmontlibrary.org/
Date Posted: 7/2/2010
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Title: Head of Circulation
Location: Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL
Description: Donnelley and Lee Library
Job Description:Lake Forest College is seeking a friendly, team-oriented, imaginative individual to head the Donnelley and Lee Library Circulation Department. This position will report to the Head of Public Services and will participate in a variety of circulation and public service activities including - Supervising and training part-time circulation staff and student workers
- Supervising Interlibrary Loan manager
- Assisting patrons
- Overseeing circulation functions at the Library
- Staffing an
active and central service desk
- Maintenance and management of stacks
- Processing of course reserve
- Hiring and payroll of librarys student staff
- Shared processing of interlibrary loan items
Full-Time Hours:M-F 8:30 - 5:00, occasional extended or weekend hours (very few)
Requirements:
Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree and previous library
experience required
- Experience in public services (circulation or
reference) strongly preferred
- Experience with Endeavors Voyager circulation module strongly desired
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Experience with and understanding of the needs of undergraduate liberal arts communities and libraries strongly preferred
- Commitment to effective service in a diverse setting essential
Individuals with ALA-accredited MLS degrees are encouraged to apply. For such individuals, this would be a non-teaching faculty appointment.
Salary:$38,000 starting; more depending on qualifications
Contact Information
Cory Stevens, Head of Public Services
555 N. Sheridan Rd.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
+1 (847) 735-5072 (Phone)
+1 (847) 735-6297 (Fax)
http://library.lakeforest.edu
Date Posted: 7/2/2010
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Title: Director of Childrens Services
Location: The Urbana Free Library
Description: Appointment Level Department head, full-time, Civil Service.
Application Deadline Application Deadline Extended to August 16, 2010, 9:00 p.m.
Appointment Timetable September 2010
Salary Range$50,948 to $66,230. Salary dependent on experience.
Benefits
Annual paid leave of 20 days vacation, 12 days sick leave, 3 days personal leave, 9˝ holidays. Paid health coverage. Excellent retirement package.
Minimum Requirements
- Three years professional library experience in Prior successful supervisory experience.
- Public library experience preferred.
- ALA-accredited masters degree.childrens services.
General Responsibilities
- Participation in departmental direction and management of Childrens Services
- Supervision of staff
- Reference, readers advisory,programming, collection management, and community outreach
- Participation in library administrative team.
Evaluation of Applicants
1. Cover letter.
2. The Urbana Free Library application form.
3. Official library school transcript.
4. Resume
5. Responses to supplementary experience questionnaire.
6. Philosophy of public service and management, one-page limit.
7. Letters from three professional references.
Initial screening is based on examination of submitted materials. Continuing applicants will be interviewed by phone. Finalists will proceed to interviews/meetings with staff at the library.
Applicant must submit ALL of the following to be considered:
Information Packet
http://urbanafreelibrary.org/employment/currentvacancies.php
Questions
Debra Lissak, Executive Director, 217-367-4058
Applications
Administrative Office
210 West Green Street
Urbana, IL 61801
The Urbana Free Library
Date Posted: 6/24/2010
URL: http://urbanafreelibrary.org/employment/currentvacancies.php
Title: Head of Technical Services
Location: Orland Park Public Library Orland Park, IL
Description: We are seeking an innovative, technical, and service-oriented professional responsible for the acquisitions, cataloging and processing of materials. This full-time position gives the applicant the opportunity to work in a spacious facility with a large collection of materials including eReaders, eBooks, downloadable materials and more.
Responsibilities
- Managing the work flow of a busy department including selection, acquisitions, and cataloging.
- articipating in the management team
- ompiling and reporting of library-wide statistics
- erforming original cataloging
- Working with a large online catalog consortium
Qualifications
- A Masters in Library Science degree is required
- Minimum two years of library experience
- Two years experience in a supervisory role
- Knowledge of electronic resources related to cataloging, acquisitions, processing and data entry.
- Broad knowledge of public library cataloging principles, practices and technology including MARC required; with knowledge of OCLC cataloging software desirable.
Position full-time, including evenings and weekends. Starting salary $44,000 plus benefits.
Send letter of application, resume and three references to
Mary K. Weimar, Library Director
Orland Park Public Library
14921 Ravinia Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
Electronic submissions should be sent to the following email: mweimar@orlandparklibrary.org. Submissions must be received by 5:00 P.M. July 31, 2010.
Date Posted: 6/24/2010
URL: http://www.orlandparklibrary.org/
Title: School Liason
Location: Orland Park Public Library Orland Park, IL
Description: The Orland Park Public Library is a seeking a creative, motivated and team-oriented professional to assist in creating, developing and implementing outreach services to local schools. This full-time position allows the applicant the opportunity to work in a large facility with experienced and dedicated staff providing excellent reference and innovative programming to patrons. Responsibilities include: - Serving as the representative of the library at school and community activities
- Serving as school contact person, promoting the public library to educators and students and providing reference
- Reader’s advisory service and programming to children and teens
Applicant must demonstrate enthusiastic commitment to youth services, have a comprehensive knowledge of library service to children and teens, and a vast knowledge of children’s and teen literature.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited school.
- Minimum one year public or school library experience.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the library’s policy for driving on library business
Starting Salary: $32,550 plus benefits
Send a letter of application, resume and three professional references to:
Mary G. Adamowski, Head of Youth Services
Orland Park Public Library
14921 Ravinia Avenue
Orland Park, Illinois, 60462
Electronic submissions should be sent to the following email: madamowski@orlandparklibrary.org. Submissions must be received by Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
Date Posted: 6/24/2010
URL: http://www.orlandparklibrary.org/
Title: Assistant Directors (anticipated openings)
Location: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Description: The Career Center
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The Assistant Director positions are full-time (100%) 12-month appointments in The Career Center, a unit of Student Affairs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Each Assistant Director conducts individual career and pre-professional counseling appointments, assesses learning outcomes, interprets assessment instruments, plans and presents programs and workshops, coordinates events and activities, utilizes career technologies, communicates electronically, develops print and virtual resources, and has direct contact with students on a daily basis in a variety of settings.
Specific areas of focus for positions may include:
1) Academic and Campus Outreach (coordinate outreach to academic departments and courses, first and second year students, and other campus partners)
2) Student Outreach (lead peer-to-peer career services and facilitate outreach to student organizations/venues)
3) Employer Connections and Job Preparation (work with employers, manage on-campus recruiting, oversee mock interview program, and support students in their job preparation.
Qualifications for these Posistions
- Masters degree required.
- Preferred in counseling or related field, educational administration/leadership, human resources, communication, or similar.
- 1-3 years of relevant work experience required.
- Preferred in career advising/counseling, outreach to campus constituents/partners, and experiences related to career and student development of college students.
Other preferred qualifications include:
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience developing, administering and presenting career programs, seminars and workshops.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to relate effectively with a diverse student population.
- Ability to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate programs/events and projects as well as handle multiple
- work priorities.
- Possess excellent customer service and public relations skills, and an ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Effective collaboration and communication with students, faculty, administrators and external constituents.
- Experience with information technology including use of the Internet as an advising tool, and familiarity with various word-processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation programs is highly desirable.
Salary Level: Commensurate with experience.
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2010 or as soon as possible after closing date.
Job Description: Detailed job descriptions are available at http://www.careercenter.uiuc.edu/about/professional.php.
Applications: To apply, please complete a candidate profile at
http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of the names and contact information (address, phone number, email) for three professional references. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by July 7, 2010. Please contact Imants Jaunarajs at imants@illinois.edu or 217-333-0820 with questions. It is possible there may be more than one hire for this search.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: 6/22/2010
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Title: Library Director
Location: DeKalb County Public Library Decatur, GA
Description: - Manages, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals
- Plans, directs and organizes all activities concerned with the administration and operation of the Library system in accordance with approved Library Board of Trustees policies
- Formulates and recommends system-wide policies and procedures to Library Board of Trustees
- Directs the preparation, presentation and administration of budgets for approval by Library Board of Trustees and county
- Approves all departmental expenditures
- Coordinates special departmental projects such as bond issues and state grant funds;
- Justifies library activities and funding requests to county and state officials
- Allocates departmental resources including staff and materials
- Oversees and approves all staffing activities including selection, counseling, disciplinary actions, and terminations
- Represents the library in the community, serves on various committees, and participates in professional activities.
Start Date10/01/2010
Salary$78,408 - $127,428
Certification Required?Yes
Qualifications
Master's degree in Library Science; ten years of experience in professional library work, six of which must have been at a managerial level. Must obtain a Librarian's Professional Graduate Certificate as issued by the State of Georgia Board for the Certification of Librarians within six months of appointment.
Application Instructions
Applicants should provide a completed DeKalb County application (go to http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/merit/jobOpportunities.html), resume and five references to:
DeKalb County Human Resources
1300 Commerce Drive, Room 100
Decatur, GA 30030
Web Link
http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us
Special Notes
DeKalb County Public Library is a single county library system serving 740,000 residents in the Atlanta (GA) Metropolitan Area through 23 branches and an administration/processing center. Since DeKalb County Public Library is in the final stages of a thirteen branch bond construction program, experience with the planning and construction of library facilities is desirable. In the bond program, 10 library projects will be completed by the end of 2010, leaving three projects to be completed in 2011.
Date Posted: 3/3/2010
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Title: Media/Library Science -- Unit Librarian
Location: Hoopeston CU #11, Hoopeston, IL
Description: Openings:1
Application Deadline:08/01/2010
Start Date:08/20/10
Salary/Benefits:Beginning Bachelor's $31,320 (includes Board-paid TRS)
Type of Employment:Full-time permanent
Job Certification:High School Certificate (6-12)
Duties:Duties include, but are not limited to - Providing assistance in each of the 5 building libraries
- Ordering materials
- Processing ordered materials
- Complete yearly inventory in each of the 5 building libraries
- Oversee Diversified OccupationsAssist teachers and students in using library services
- Ccoordinate testing for Accelerated Reader Program
Qualifications:Proper certification
District Website
How To Apply:
Application available on-line hppt://www.hoopeston.k12.il.us Click on Vacancies/Application.
Date Posted: 3/3/2010
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Title: Librarian
Location: Argo Community High School Summit, IL
Description: Job Description:
Argo Community High School in Summit, IL (near Harlem Ave. and I-55) is hiring a high school librarian to serve a one-school district library with a start date of Jan. 7, 2010.
The school is located at 7329 W. 63rd St. in Summit, IL and serves the communities of Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Justice, Willow Springs and a portion of Hickory Hills.
Full Time
Requirements:
Applicants who hold a teaching certificate and a library media specialist endorsement or an MLIS are preferred.
This position - a solo librarian - oversees a staff of two full-time clerks and reports to a department chair.
The library maintains a computer lab of 30 PCs and the facilities include a dedicated library classroom. The library uses Follett Destiny for cataloging and circulation.
For further information, you may contact Jeremy Dunn at ldunn2ATgmail.com.
Salary: As per union contract
Information
Adam Perch, Library Department Chair
Argo Community High School
7329 W. 63rd St
Summit, IL 60501
708 728-3200 (Phone)
708 728-3100 (Fax)
http://www.argohs.net/
Date Posted: 11/18/2009
URL: http://www.argohs.net/
Title: Teen and Technology Librarian
Location: Pekin Public Library Pekin, IL
Description: The Pekin Public Library is looking for a friendly, outgoing individual with a strong customer service ethic, as well as a flexible nature to serve as our Teen and Technology Librarian. Work involves all aspects of reference services including answering questions, directing customers to materials, providing readers advisory, providing computer assistance, and selecting library materials for the librarys young adult collection. Monitors new technologies, their possible application in public libraries, and trains staff in it their use once implemented. Conducts computer and internet training for staff and public as needed. Responsible for Young Adult, programming and leading, energizing, and growing the librarys teen group.
This is a part-time (32 hours per week) position, which includes evenings and rotating Fridays and Saturdays.
Requirements:
Masters Degree in Library Science. Applicants should be computer and Internet literate, have successful work or volunteer experience with young adults or demonstrate creativity and enthusiasm for this age group.
Salary: $18.30/hr.
To apply submit a resume by November 20 to:
Pekin Public Library
301 S. Fourth Street
Pekin, IL 61554 Position will begin in January, December graduates encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: 11/18/2009
URL: http://www.pekinpubliclibrary.org/
Title: Adult Services Librarian
Location: Mississippi Valley Library District Collinsville, IL
Description: The person best suited for this job will be creative, dynamic, service-oriented, high energy, and self-directed. The philosophy of our Library District is "Move toward tomorrow while Serving today". Cutting edge ideas and thought provoking change is expected.
The librarian will be in control of all aspects of the Adult Services for the District including but not exclusive of the AS collection, programming, cataloging and circulation. The librarian will work cooperatively with the Youth Services Librarian, the Branch Manager, the Head of Circulation and the Interlibrary Loan/Genealogy Librarian to create a comfortable and magnetic environment under the direction of the Library Director.
The position requires a MLS or an equivalent related field or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field with significant management and three to five years of progressively responsible experience in library services. An
equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
For more information go to http://www.mvlibdist.org/Job.html
Barbara Rhodes, Director
Mississippi Valley Library District
"Celebrating 93 years in Service"
408 West Mainr
Collinsville, IL 62234
618.344.1112 ex. 113
618.345.6401 FAX
Date Posted: 10/16/2009
URL: http://www.mvlibdist.org/
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