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POSITION: Latin American and Iberian Area Studies Librarian

DESCRIPTION/ENVIRONMENT

Brigham Young University (BYU), a privately owned and operated university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Provo, Utah, invites application for the position of Latin American and Iberian Area Studies Librarian.  This is a continuing faculty status track (BYU equivalent of tenure) position.  BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty to observe the university’s honor code and dress and grooming standards.  Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

The Harold B. Lee Library, an ARL Library, serves nearly 33,000 students as well as 2,000 full- and part-time faculty.  The library employs 70 faculty, 94 FTE staff and professionals, and approximately 200 FTE students.  An average of 10,000 patrons per day use the library’s services and collections of over nine million items.

JOB MISSION

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Master’s degree required.

·         MLS from an ALA-accredited institution.  Individuals with related education or work experience and who are committed to completing the MLS within a specified period of time may be considered

·         Additional degree and/or experience with Latin America and Iberia in an academic environment preferred

·         Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese languages required

·         Ability to provide advanced research assistance and to participate in outreach programs such as course-integrated instruction exhibits, and presentations in assigned subject areas

·         Subject expertise in assigned areas at sufficient levels to assess the curricular and research needs of the University, and to build collections to meet those needs

·         Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

·         Ability and desire to interact with students and faculty and excellent interpersonal skills enabling one to do so including the ability to work collaboratively with these populations and with library colleagues

·         Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

·         Flexibility including adaptability to changing organizational priorities and technological environments

·         Demonstrated potential for leadership and for supervising other employees

·         Technical Skills—demonstrated familiarity with tools commonly used to conduct research in assigned areas

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

UNIVERSITY CITIZENSHIP

·         Exemplifies honor and integrity; adheres to the standards of personal behavior outlined in the BYU Code of Honor

·         Supports the Library and University mission, goals, and objectives

·         Observes Library and University policies

·         Promotes collegiality and harmony

·         Mentors, encourages, advises, and collaborates with colleagues

·         Serves on Library, University, and consortial committees that go beyond assigned responsibilities

·         Attends department, Library, and University meetings, including devotionals, forums, and convocations

·         Serves the scholarly/professional community through activities such as holding office or performing committee service in relevant associations; organizing professional meetings and/or panels; serving as a referee of scholarship; editing newsletters or journals; serving on editorial boards; consulting; or teaching in academic departments

LIBRARIANSHIP:  PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENT

·         Demonstrates effectiveness in serving as a liaison to faculty in the Spanish and Portuguese Department and to other faculty involved in Latin American and Iberian area studies and Spanish and Portuguese languages and literature through:

o    Reaching out to faculty

o    Developing collections and managing content in the areas of Latin American and Iberian area studies and in Spanish and Portuguese languages and literatures

o    Promoting and providing instruction in information literacy

o    Providing reference/research support

o    Promoting and coordinating of projects to digitize collections

o    Promoting faculty and student understanding of contemporary scholarly communication issues and practices

o    Marketing library resources and services, and

o    Employing emerging technologies as appropriate in the accomplishment of the foregoing

·         Sets and accomplishes relevant goals within specified professional assignments

·         Participates in committees that are a direct outgrowth of assigned professional responsibilities

·         Achieves appropriate quantity and quality of work in assigned professional responsibilities

·         Uses sound judgment in decision-making

·         Manages personnel and resources effectively

LIBRARIANSHIP:  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

·         Stays abreast of issues and trends in academic librarianship, higher education, and scholarly communication

·         Stays abreast of issues and trends in Latin American and Iberian area studies

·         Stays abreast of scholarship in Latin American and Iberian area studies, and other appropriate subject areas of expertise.

·         Takes courses to enhance professional assignment and/or career opportunities

·         Studies professional literature

·         Attends conferences and workshops

·         Participates in appropriate professional associations

LIBRARIANSHIP:  SCHOLARSHIP/CREATIVE WORK

·         Collaborates with other faculty in appropriate research endeavours

·         Presents research or innovative/unique information in the assigned fields of Latin American and Iberian studies and/or in the field of librarianship at conferences, workshops, seminars, and/or other professional meetings

·         Publishes significant and original contributions relevant to librarianship and/or Latin American and Iberian area studies

·         Curates exhibits that highlight unique library materials with a unified theme and context, providing significant educational opportunities for the campus community

·         Performs other approved scholarship/creative works

TO APPLY

Apply online at http://yjobs.byu.edu/postings/981    

POSITION:  Mormon History and Doctrine Librarian

DESCRIPTION/ENVIRONMENT

Brigham Young University (BYU), a privately owned and operated university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Provo, Utah, invites application for the position of Mormon History and Doctrine Librarian.  This is a continuing faculty status track (BYU equivalent of tenure) position.  BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty to observe the university’s honor code and dress and grooming standards.  Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

The Harold B. Lee Library, an ARL Library, serves nearly 33,000 students as well as 2,000 full- and part-time faculty.  The library employs 70 faculty, 94 FTE staff and professionals, and approximately 200 FTE students.  An average of 10,000 patrons per day use the library’s services and collections of over nine million items.

JOB MISSION

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Master’s degree required.

·         MLS from an ALA-accredited institution.  Individuals with related education or work experience and who are committed to completing the MLS within a specified period of time may be considered

·         Knowledge of Mormon history and doctrine required

·         Subject expertise at a level to assist students in undergraduate course level assignments and to assist faculty with research needs

·         Demonstrated potential for leadership and for supervising other employees

·         Ability and desire to interact with students and faculty

·         Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

·         Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

·         Outgoing nature and excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, students, and the general public

·         Ability to teach and participate in outreach programs such as class lectures, exhibits, and presentations

·         Technical Skills—demonstrated familiarity with tools commonly used to research religious topics

·         Flexibility in adapting to changing departmental and organizational priorities and to ever-changing technological environments

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

UNIVERSITY CITIZENSHIP

·         Exemplifies honor and integrity; adheres to the standards of personal behavior outlined in the BYU Code of Honor

·         Supports the Library and University mission, goals, and objectives

·         Observes Library and University policies

·         Promotes collegiality and harmony

·         Mentors, encourages, advises, and collaborates with colleagues

·         Serves on Library, University, and consortial committees that go beyond assigned responsibilities

·         Attends department, Library, and University meetings, including devotionals, forums, and convocations

·         Serves the scholarly/professional community through activities such as holding office or performing committee service in relevant associations; organizing professional meetings and/or panels; serving as a referee of scholarship; editing newsletters or journals; serving on editorial boards; consulting; or teaching in academic departments

LIBRARIANSHIP:  PROFESSIONAL ASSIGNMENT

·         Demonstrates effectiveness in serving as a liaison to the assigned departments and disciplinary areas through: 

o    Reaching out to faculty

o    Developing collections and managing content

o    Promoting and providing instruction in information literacy

o    Providing reference/research support

o    Promoting and coordinating of projects to digitize collections

o    Promoting faculty and student understanding of contemporary scholarly communication issues and practices

o    Marketing library resources and services, and

o    Employing emerging technologies as appropriate in the accomplishment of the foregoing

·         Sets and accomplishes relevant goals within specified professional assignments

·         Participates in committees that are a direct outgrowth of assigned professional responsibilities

·         Achieves appropriate quantity and quality of work in assigned professional responsibilities

·         Uses sound judgment in decision-making

·         Manages personnel and resources effectively

LIBRARIANSHIP:  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

·         Stays abreast of issues and trends in academic librarianship, higher education, and scholarly communication

·         Stays abreast of issues and trends in Mormon history and doctrine

·         Stays abreast of scholarship in Mormon history and doctrine, and other appropriate subject areas of expertise.

·         Takes courses to enhance professional assignment and/or career opportunities

·         Studies professional literature

·         Attends conferences and workshops

·         Participates in appropriate professional associations

LIBRARIANSHIP:  SCHOLARSHIP/CREATIVE WORK

·         Collaborates with other faculty in appropriate research endeavours

·         Presents research or innovative/unique information in the assigned fields of Mormon history and doctrine and/or in the field of librarianship at conferences, workshops, seminars, and/or other professional meetings

·         Publishes significant and original contributions relevant to librarianship and/or Mormon history and doctrine

·         Curates exhibits that highlight unique library materials with a unified theme and context, providing significant educational opportunities for the campus community

·         Performs other approved scholarship/creative works

TO APPLY

Apply online at https://yjobs.byu.edu/postings/938

Review of applications will begin August 1, 2013

Please consider applying for Eccles Health Sciences Library Faculty position.

The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah seeks a creative, energetic, personable and self motivated individual to fill the position of Teaching and Learning Librarian.  The Teaching and Learning Librarian coordinates and administers the formal educational efforts of the library in a team environment.

These efforts include working with academic faculty in the health sciences curricula, developing and teaching information literacy workshops and classes, providing instruction for specialized topics, exploring the future of library instruction and integrating technology.   The person in this position is responsible for assessing and addressing user educational needs, including the needs of remote students and instructors.

This position is a tenure-track faculty appointment, reporting to the Associate Director for Education and Research.

Application Instructions
Apply online at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/23517

The Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library is looking for an innovative, tech-savvy, self-starter with a positive attitude and great customer services skills to fill our Access Services Interlibrary Loan Borrowing Supervisor position. We need someone who is optimistic, approachable, and who embraces change.

This is an entry level full-time position in our Access Services Department which consists of interlibrary loan, circulation, document delivery, and course reserve. This position will be in charge of all materials borrowed from other institutions, our ILL demand-driven acquisitions programs, and resource sharing support for other LDS schools and institutions (including BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, LDS Church History Department, BYU Salt Lake Center, and LDS Business College).

Starting salary range: $30,621 - $39,800

Excellent benefits package, including medical insurance options, retirement, vacation and sick time.

To apply, please go to https://yjobs.byu.edu/postings/992

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding the position.

Gerrit van Dyk

Gerrit van Dyk, MSLS, MA

Manager, Circulation - Course Reserve - Interlibrary Loan

Library Access Services Department

Brigham Young University

3448 Harold B. Lee Library

Provo, UT 84602

(801) 422-3624

FAX: (801) 422-0464

gerrit@byu.edu

OCLC Symbol: UBY

 CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LIBRARY DIRECTOR
The City of Saratoga Springs is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Library Director. The Library Director manages the daily routine of the City library, employees and volunteers, ensures that all State requirements are met and adhered to, ensures that the library is well organized and staffed; and provides assistance and guidance to library patrons.
Specific Duties Include:
    •    Supervise and train staff on library software, policies and procedures, shift scheduling
    •    Involved in policy development and implementation
    •    Hiring of staff and volunteers; dismissal of staff as needed
    •    Schedule, prepare agenda for staff training and informational meetings
    •    Attend Library Board meetings to report on monthly statistics, budget requests and approval of expenditures, and to stay informed
    •    Prepare annual statistical reports and surveys
    •    Assist with budget preparation
    •    Track budget expenditures
    •    Serve as liaison for Friends of the Library group
    •    Evaluate and select library furniture, fixtures and equipment
    •    Prepare grant papers, write grants as necessary
    •    Attend professional meetings and training courses as required
    •    Monitor/proctor examinations as needed or requested by area schools
    •    Assist Library Board in short/long term planning
    •    Read standard professional reviews to evaluate and identify appropriate additions to the City 
library
    •    Ready new library materials for data entry
    •    Weed out unused items, making space for more useful materials
    •    Check book drop daily, check in books using computer and scanner
    •    Provide assistance to patrons in finding materials and responding to reference questions
    •    Check books and materials out of library
    •    General upkeep of library to maintain orderliness, cleanliness, safety
    •    Perform other duties as assigned 


JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; two years of college 
Experience: Two years of prior library science experience or related activities with demonstrated competence 
Certifications: MLS or Completion of State-required UPLIFT courses for certification as a library director Knowledge of: Library automation software program (Symphony), library policies and procedures 
Abilities: Requires exercise of discretion and independent judgment; ability to organize, delegate and establish meaningful goals; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public; work independently on projects involving research and data collection; minor budget data preparation.

SALARY RANGE: $30,000-$35,000 based on experience
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
BENEFITS: The City offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, life and long term disability insurance. The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City’s Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) and 10 holidays.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants must submit a City of Saratoga Springs Employment application and resume to:
City of Saratoga Springs
Attn: Human Resources
1307 N Commerce Dr, Suite 200 Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
Applications are available on the City’s website, www.saratogaspringscity.com.
 

Park City Municipal Corporation - Library Director - Full-Time Regular, Exempt Position
$65,795 - $98,692 DOQ + Excellent Benefits & Performance Bonus Eligibility

Under general direction from the City Manager and as a member of the self-managed work team including the Recreation Manager, Golf Manager, and Ice Rink Manager, the Library Director holds primary responsibility for the operation and management of the Park City Public Library (www.parkcitylibrary.org). Responsibilities include staff management, financial management, public relations, personnel management, work with appointed and elective Boards and non-profits, and participation in promotion and programming intended to improve library services to the larger community.

Required: M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. from an ALA accredited university, 5 years library experience, previous supervisory experience as a manager in a library or library-related setting, knowledge of library automation, technical and financial systems, and experience with budget management.

Preferred: Background working in a variety of library functions and settings, formal training in personnel management and budget principles, expertise with a variety of library automation systems, management experience working as part of a team, current knowledge of library trends, experience in promoting library services, fund-raising, and creating new programs, successful grant writing experience.

For complete details and job description, please visit our website at www.parkcity.org

Apply:  In person at Human Resources Department, 445 Marsac Ave., 3rd floor, Park City, UT 84060; online at www.parkcity.org; by mail PCMC-HR, Attn: Dani Lo Feudo, PO Box 1480, Park City, UT 84060-1480; via email to jobs@parkcity.org

Close: Friday, May 10, 2013 at 5 p.m.  EOE.

Billings Public Schools (BPS) is looking for a dynamic, student-centered, professionals to collaborate with teachers and parents in delivering quality education in K-6 or K-5 environments.  BPS has a vibrant K-12 library program that requires library professionals to be proficient in technology use, collection development and maintenance, curriculum development, instruction, collaboration with other librarians and teachers, and demonstrate administrative and professional ethics and behavior.

Billings Montana is the largest city in our state with a population of 105,000. Our Visitors Bureau describes us as..."A bit of the Old West, a bit of the New West and a whole lot of interesting things to see and do." We have many outdoor activities and opportunities in our area and we enjoy a diverse and energetic cultural aspect in our community.

Interested?

Go to www.billingsschools.org and click on Quick Links "JOBS" in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen or under Human Resources click on "Employment Opportunities" for the on-line application.

HR Contact Information

Deane Reay
Human Resource Assistant
Lincoln Center Room 202
Billings Public Schools
(406)281-5041 Fax(406)281-6196
reayd@billingsschools.org

Reference & Instruction Librarian

The Utah State University Libraries seek a creative, energetic librarian to join the Reference & Instructional Services Department in the Merrill-Cazier Library to perform reference, instruction, and collection development duties.  We welcome talented librarians with diverse skills, backgrounds, and creative approaches to their work.  Our library fosters strong communication and productive collaboration, and is seeking applicants who welcome the opportunity of working in an environment of change and who have the ability to inspire others.  The position is a 12-month, tenure-track, faculty appointment with rank of assistant librarian, reporting to the Head of Reference Services.

Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities in this position are to provide reference service and library instruction, with emphasis on English composition and specialized instruction for liaison departments.  The library contributes to information literacy initiatives by collaborating with colleagues to develop teaching strategies, assessment methods, and Web-based instructional tools.  Reference service involves working with students and faculty in a wide range of subjects, including evening and weekend reference desk shifts and individual consultations.  The librarian serves as a subject librarian in one or more academic disciplines.  Liaison duties include purchasing materials within an allocated budget, working with faculty to develop course-integrated instruction, and providing research support.  The librarian plays a role in overall library functions, serves on library and university committees, and pursues professional and scholarly endeavors related to the position.

Qualifications
Required qualifications:  ALA accredited MLS degree; excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective interpersonal skills; knowledge of emerging technologies for access to information resources; strong public service orientation; and demonstrated ability to meet the university’s requirements for promotion and tenure.  Preferred qualifications:  reference and collection development experience in an academic library; course work or experience with information literacy instruction, familiarity with instructional design or online learning.

Salary and Benefits
Minimum salary is $36,500 and includes an excellent benefits package, with generous contribution to TIAA/CREF retirement, 22 days vacation, 12 days of sick leave each year, reduced tuition of 50% for employee and dependents, and much more. See: http://www.usu.edu/hr/ for a full list of benefits.

Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin May 8, 2013.  To apply, visit: http://jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58604

Mountain West Digital Library Positions

Mountain West Digital Library: Two Librarian Positions

The Mountain West Digital Library (MWDL) seeks to fill two exciting temporary Librarian positions: Assistant Director/Outreach Librarian and Digital Metadata Librarian. These positions are made possible with recent grant awards to MWDL through the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), the first national digital library in the U.S. MWDL is one of the first seven service hubs in DPLA’s Digital Hubs Pilot Project and has received funding from three national agencies/foundations via DPLA. The purposes of MWDL’s participation in the DPLA Project are (1) to provide a digital “on ramp” to memory institutions in the Mountain West region, currently including Utah, Nevada, and southern Idaho, and with partners in Hawaii and Arizona; and (2) to expand MWDL services, improve its service model and funding model for long-term sustainability, sharing the lessons learned with other regional and state collaboratives. These two positions are funded through August 31, 2014, under the DPLA Digital Hubs Pilot Project grants. The positions are Research Librarians (non-tenure track career-line faculty) at the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, with rank based on experience and vote of Marriott Library faculty.

Assistant Director/Outreach Librarian, Mountain West Digital Library (UALC), full-time temporary:  See full description at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/22964
For preferred consideration, please apply by May 16, 2013

Digital Metadata Librarian, Mountain West Digital Library (UALC), half-time temporary: See full description at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/22990
For preferred consideration, please apply by May 13, 2013

Library Assistant (Full Time)

The Roseman University of Health Sciences Library South Jordan, Utah campus is seeking a responsible, self-motivated individual as a full-time Library Assistant for the South Jordan, UT campus library for afternoon and evening hours.  Position starts May 6, 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter.  Application review begins April 15 and will continue until position is filled.

Routine duties include, but are not limited to, performing circulation activities via an automated system (SirsiDynix Horizon), assisting students with locating resources, assisting with computer use, overseeing student workers, shelving library materials, maintaining supplies, and following standardized procedures to oversee the library by his/herself in the evenings (with security presence).

Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, ability to provide excellent customer service, working knowledge of Microsoft products and general office equipment, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Preferred experience includes knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Previous library experience a plus. Dependability to keep to the set schedule on a daily basis is essential.  See full job description on Roseman University Jobs webpage at http://www.roseman.edu/jobs.

Submit a resume with a cover letter expressing your interest in the position to Laura Bush, Library Administrative Assistant, Roseman University of Health Sciences, 11 Sunset Way, Henderson, NV 89014, lbush@roseman.edu.