Access Services Librarian: Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Full-time, tenure-track Instructor or Assistant Professor position with nine-month contract, and possible summer employment, available August 2009. Highly competitive salary.

Coordinate, develop and implement access services policies and procedures. Provide expertise to the university community on issues of intellectual property rights and copyright. Supervise support staff associated with circulation, reserve, interlibrary loan, and duplication services. Collect, analyze, and disseminate circulation, interlibrary loan and related reports and data to facilitate evaluation and assessment of unit and department programs. Provide leadership and planning for disaster and emergency preparedness. Coordinate access to and care of physical materials in library collections (exclusive of Special Collections), including regular assessment of space and preservation needs.

Millersville University is one of 14 institutions of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The Library employs 12 faculty and 11 support staff. Library faculty are full members of university faculty with all rights and responsibilities of other faculty members including eligibility for promotion and sabbatical leaves. Library faculty members are expected to engage in scholarship and professional development, service to the institution, and institutional governance. The incumbent, as part of the tenure requirement, must have completed 30 credit hours toward a second graduate degree within five years. Enrollment in a second master’s degree program is required for tenure; a doctoral program is preferred.

Required: American Library Association accredited master’s degree. Demonstrated experience coordinating, developing and implementing access services (circulation, reserve, stacks management, document delivery and unmediated borrowing) policies and procedures. Evidence of knowledge of copyright and intellectual property rights issues in higher education. Experience: supervising library staff or students; collecting, analyzing and distributing access services reports and data; coordinating assessment of space and preservation needs; with electronic information resources, technologies, and services. Strong commitment to current trends and issues in access services in academic libraries. Demonstrated experience with collaborative, collegial, and project orientated teams. Demonstrated commitment to service orientation. Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Successful campus interview and presentation.
Preferred: Second master’s or doctoral degree in relevant field. Experience with Voyager integrated library system; report writing software (e.g. Brio, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Access). Leadership experience with planning for disaster and emergency preparedness. Experience providing reference service and library instruction. Evidence of commitment to working in a diverse environment.

Full consideration given to applications received by December 5, 2008. Send letter of application addressing qualifications relevant to this position, curriculum vitae, copies of all transcripts, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three current professional references to:

Prof. Gregory Szczyrbak, Search Chair
Access Services Librarian Search/MU1008
Ganser Library
Millersville UniversityP.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551

An EO/AA Institution

Science Librarian: Millersville University, Millersvillie, PA

Full-time, tenure-track Instructor or Assistant Professor position with nine-month contract, with possible summer employment, available beginning August 2009. Highly competitive salary. Provide leadership in scientific research instruction, reference, and collection development, programs, activities, and services.

Provide leadership in Library Department decisions regarding issues in scholarly scientific communication. Serve as liaison to science departments on campus.

The Library employs 12 faculty and 11 support staff. Library faculty are full members of university faculty with all rights and responsibilities of other faculty members including eligibility for promotion and sabbatical leaves. Library faculty is expected to engage in scholarship and professional development, service to the institution, and institutional governance. The incumbent, as part of tenure requirement, must have completed 30 credit hours toward a second graduate degree within five years. Millersville University is one of 14 institutions of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Required: American Library Association accredited master’s degree. Subject specialty in science. Evidence of: strong commitment to and knowledge of current trends and issues in reference and information services; clear understanding of public services function; professional initiative and flexibility; commitment to student learning commensurate with the university’s strong instructional mission. Experience providing reference service, library instruction, and/or teaching. Experience with internet and electronic information resources. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends in provision of information services. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in project-oriented teams. Successful campus interview and teaching demonstration.
Preferred: Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in changing library and university environment. Collection development in a library setting. Second masters or doctorate degree in the sciences or another relevant field. Evidence of a commitment to working in a diverse environment.

To Apply: Full consideration given to applications received by December 5, 2008. Send letter of application addressing qualifications relevant to this position, curriculum vitae, copies of all transcripts, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of at least three current professional references to:

Prof. Jesse Holden, Search Chair Science Librarian Search/MU1008
Ganser Library Millersville University
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551

An EO/AA Institution

Academy Archivist: Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, PA

THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES – PHILADELPHIA

Position: Academy Archivist (Full-time, Exempt)
Position Number: 981

JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Library director, the Archivist has overall administrative responsibility for the Academy Archives. The Archivist works closely with the Curator of Art & Artifacts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Appraises accessions, arranges, and describes manuscripts and archival materials according to contemporary archival principles and standards.

● Establishes processing priorities, processing plans, and policy standards for the arrangement and description of collections.

● Evaluates requests for access to materials from the archives.Schedules appointments, assists and supervises patrons. Answers reference questions relating to the archives.

● Evaluates and processes requests for reproductions of materials held by the archives.

● Develops and maintains electronic databases, indexes, and finding aids.

● Assists staff in institutional exhibit programs.

● Trains and supervises student interns and volunteers.

● Develops grant support in conjunction with the Development Department and Library Director

● Assesses conservation and preservation needs. Performs in-house conservation work and rehouses collections and individual items as needed.

● Monitors archival and records management trends and developments.● Assists with disaster response and recovery planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

●Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited library school with an archives emphasis and/or an advanced degree in history or related subject area with relevant experience in archives and manuscripts.

● 2-3 years experience processing archival collections, including extensive and complex collections of manuscripts and other special collections materials.

● Demonstrated experience developing processing plans and creating finding aids.

● Demonstrated records management experience.

●Demonstrated familiarity with MARC and Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and familiarity with other national standards for archival description.

● Demonstrated knowledge of archives management technology and access systems.

● Excellent organizational, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills.

● Ability to lift 40-lb. boxes, to work on ladders and in locations with dust.

Preferred qualifications:
● B.A. and/or M.A. degree in history or natural history.
● Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) Accreditation.
● Experience with non-print formats.
● Experience in managing electronic records through the archival lifecycle.
● Familiarity with some or all of the following: Archivists Toolkit,DACS, METS, MODS, ContentDM or other digital asset management/repository systems.
● Practical experience in the record-keeping of natural history institutions and natural history collections.
● Demonstrated experience with contributions to successful grant-writing.

SALARY & BENEFITS
Competitive salary based upon the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. Full benefits package.

SETTING
The Academy is both a museum and a vibrant research institution focused on biology, systematics, and environmental studies and policy, with a staff of over 150. The institution’s archives reflect more than two centuries of scientific activity around the world and contain a broad range of materials including correspondence, field notebooks, collection records, photographs, films, drawings, paintings, unpublished manuscripts and important historical documents. The archives are frequently called upon by researchers from inside and outside of the institution for use in books, scholarly articles, exhibitions, films,lectures and for other scholarly and commercial purposes. The archivist works as part of a collegial professional staff and a small group of dedicated volunteers. Ongoing activities at the museum, including public lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences and exhibitions,provide a stimulating work environment and frequent opportunities for continuing education in the natural sciences.

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Send resume, cover letter, and names and contact information for three professional references. to hrjobs@ansp.org. Position number 981 must appear in the subject line.

For information about the Academy and the Ewell Sale Stewart Library see www.ansp.org, and www.ansp.org/library

The Academy of Natural Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Minorities, women, veterans and the disabled are encouraged to apply.

Instruction/Reference Librarian: King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

King’s College seeks an Instruction/Reference Librarian (12 month faculty non-tenure) to work in collaboration with the Coordinator of Instruction and Reference Services and others to enhance the library’s information literacy efforts. General duties include a range of academic library services, including instruction, reference, collection development, and campus outreach as well as participation in department, College-wide, and professional activities. Some evening hours required.

Requirements:

· An ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or equivalent degree

· A demonstrated interest in teaching with a commitment to student learning

· Knowledge of current trends and resources in reference and instruction

· A strong public service orientation, with effective interpersonal, verbal, written, and online communication skills

· Ability to create instructional materials and utilize web design tools to facilitate instructional goals

· The ability to work creatively, effectively, independently, and cooperatively with all elements of the college community

· Evidence of potential to meet requirements for faculty advancement, including professional development, scholarship, and service

Preferred:

· Experience in reference, library instruction or classroom teaching utilizing active learning techniques

· Familiarity with learning management systems

King’s College is a private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The College serves over 1,950 full-time and 350 part-time undergraduate students and 350 graduate students. A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors. The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains. King’s College is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body. See website: www.kings.edu for further College information.

Salary based upon education and experience, minimum salary $48,000. Consideration of applications will begin October 13, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. To apply send a letter of application, resume, and the names, current addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references to Library@kings.edu or to:

Dr. Terrence Mech

Director of the Library

King’s College

133 N. River Street

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0801

Director of University Library, Millersville University

Millersville University of Pennsylvania seeks applications for the position of Director of the University Library. We seek a dynamic and creative leader in library services who has excellent interpersonal and team building skills to move the University Library into a learning center model that will promote the liberal arts tradition; foster collaborations and creation of knowledge within the university community; and facilitate a culture of flexibility and innovation. The Director is expected to participate in the execution of the University Library building campaign.

The University Library maintains over half a million volumes in book collection, and provides access to over 10,000 periodical titles, and has an overall budget of $3 million. There are 12 faculty librarians, 11 library staff, and 85 student assistants. Library faculty members enjoy full faculty status. The Library serves as a federal depository library and maintains significant special collections, particularly in education/curriculum and Pennsylvania history. The Library manages access to collections primarily through the Ex Libris’ Voyager System.

Millersville University, a comprehensive, student-centered institution, is highly regarded for its dedication to quality instruction and its commitment to diversity, scholarship and service. Founded in 1855, Millersville is one of 14 institutions of the PA State System of Higher Education. Nationally ranked as one of the top regional public institutions of higher learning by U.S. News and World Report, Millersville is also listed among Kiplinger’s 100 best value public universities in the nation. Millersville prides itself in its passion to provide students with an educational opportunity that is second to none. The University has an honored history of providing a strong liberal arts curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities, and excellent teacher education programs. Located in historic Lancaster County, the campus is within three hours drive of major cultural and recreational hubs of Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York, the Pocono Mountains, and Atlantic Ocean beaches. Millersville is home to more than 7,200 undergraduate and 980 graduate students, 75% are full-time and 2,200 live on campus. With an 18:1 student to teacher ratio and an average class size of 25, Millersville is student-centered and is committed to an inclusive campus atmosphere that promotes a holistic approach to student learning and development. The University is selective in admitting students and there is a full-range of student support services.

RESPONSIBLITIES: The Director of the University Library is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University Library, serves as a member of the Deans’ Council and reports to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Director leads the development and implementation of a shared vision of the Library in support of the University’s mission in teaching, scholarship, service, and campus/community engagement. The Director works with the Library faculty in strategic planning, integration of appropriate technology, policy development, collection development and consortial collaboration. Additionally, the Director collaborates in resource allocation, advancement and development activities; and serves as an advocate for the Library. The Director works within a collaborative system of shared governance while representing the Library to internal and external stakeholders. The Director evaluates Library faculty for reappointment and promotion and supervises support staff in accordance with collective bargaining agreements. The Director works with the University Commencement Committee to coordinate fall and spring University commencement activities. The Director performs any additional duties as assigned by the Provost.

REQUIRED: Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited program plus a second master’s degree; evidence of successful management and leadership within a college or university library; demonstrated ability to lead new initiatives consonant with the liberal arts tradition at Millersville; strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated effective budgetary experience; demonstrated ability to lead, evaluate and supervise faculty and staff; demonstrated previous experience with strategic planning, facilities management and accreditation and outcomes assessment; evidence of leadership in collaborative activities; knowledge of emerging trends and issues in college and university libraries and related instructional/information technologies; demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments and commitment to professional development; evidence of commitment to diverse populations who utilize library resources; capacity to participate in advancement/development activities; successful on-campus interview and public presentation.

PREFERRED: Earned doctorate; experience in transforming an academic library around a learning center model; experience with campus and community cultural programming; experience in project planning and management; leadership in consortial collaboration; experience and accomplishments in development of major gifts; and experience in developing grant proposals.

TO APPLY: Full consideration given to applications received by October 6, 2008. Electronic submissions will not be accepted. Application should include a letter detailing how the candidate fulfills the qualifications for the position, a curriculum vita, copies of transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three current professional references. Send to:

Dr. John Short, Search Chair
Director of University Library/LS0808
Millersville University
P.O. Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551-0302

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution

www.millersville.edu

Systems and Reference Librarian: Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA

The Vernon and Doris Bishop Library at Lebanon Valley College seeks a creative, service-oriented librarian who is prepared to provide leadership in the use of technologies to enhance information services for the college community. This 12 month full-time position reports to the Director of the Library. The Systems and Reference Librarian is responsible for the management and maintenance of the online integrated library system; development of information delivery systems; management of electronic information systems including online databases, electronic journal subscriptions, and Web resources; maintenance of the library Web pages; and other related system functions. The successful candidate will provide reference service and bibliographic instruction and assist with collection development and may also participate in some technical services activities including bibliographic control, cataloging, and serials management.

Requirements:

M.L.S. or M.I.S. from an accredited institution. Experience with information technology systems and web development is preferred. Programming skills in ASP.NET, HTML, Perl, and SQL and recent experience in reference and instruction as well as knowledge of electronic database vendor practices are preferred. Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as a team member in developing services and completing projects; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects; and a strong commitment to service and professional development.

Interested candidates should preferably email a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to jobs@lvc.edu or mail materials to Human Resources, Lebanon Valley College, 101 N. College Ave., Annville, PA 17003 EOE

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled.