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Job posted to this site on January 3rd at 8:16pm
Assistant Archivist/Asset Coordinator at New York Philharmonic
Full Time
Founded in 1842, the New York Philharmonic is the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, and one of the oldest in the world. Each season the Philharmonic connects with up to 50 million music lovers through live concerts in New York City and on its worldwide tours and residencies. David Geffen Hall, the home of the Philharmonic, is currently under renovation and the orchestra is performing in several different venues this season. The new hall will re-open to the public in the fall of 2022 with state-of-the art acoustics and more inviting spaces.
The New York Philharmonic seeks an Assistant Archivist / Asset Coordinator to manage the growing institutional and public research archival collections of the New York Philharmonic.
Responsibilities include:
Survey, process, arrange and describe the incoming archival collections (all mediums) of the New York Philharmonic. Maintain performance history database, records catalog, and digital asset management system (DAMS) describing all Philharmonic records.
Accession new material (including digital files) from administrative offices as well as from outside donors. De-accession non-archival materials according to established guidelines and retention schedule.
Work with the Digital Archivist to coordinate digital asset migration, description, and distribution in the Philharmonic’s DAMS.
Work with the Director, Archives and Exhibitions, to research and mount changing exhibitions in David Geffen Hall.
Prepare images, write captions, and coordinate with Lincoln Center to populate the digital exhibit areas in David Geffen Hall.
Answer internal and external research requests. Assist on-site researchers.
Maintain archival supplies and office equipment.
Supervise volunteers and temporary assistants and/or student interns.
Assist the Director, Archives and Exhibitions with various administrative and historical projects as they develop.
Manage pickup and retrieval of materials to offsite storage.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Advanced degree in Archival Management or Library Science with specialization in collections management preferred. Undergraduate studies in American History, Public History, or Musicology a plus. Two years’ work experience in an archives, preferably an institutional collection. Knowledge of current professional archival theory, standards and best practices in archival administration and preservation of a variety of formats. Accomplished research and writing skills. Knowledge of descriptive metadata standards and familiarity with a variety of database systems and applications. Experience working with a digital asset management system a plus. Full-time in-person schedule at the archives’ Lincoln Center facility. Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
The New York Philharmonic offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:
Medical Dental and Vision coverage
Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan after one year of employment
Employer paid Life and Disability insurance
12 Holidays
20 Vacation days in 3rd calendar year of employment
Please submit a resume and a cover letter along with your salary expectations to resumes@nyphil.org.
No phone calls, please. Although we appreciate your interest, we will only contact applicants we are considering for interview.
The New York Philharmonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, immigration or citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marital and partnership status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or active military service member or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment policies.
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Job posted to this site on January 3rd at 8:16pm
Senior Legal Research & Training Manager at LAC Group
Full Time
LAC Group seeks a Senior Legal Research and Training Manager for a major law firm client in Manhattan, NY. The Senior Legal Research and Training Manager will be required to manage and coordinate research services and support. This is a full-time position that is currently remote but will move to a hybrid role once the office is cleared to reopen.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Alongside the Senior Researcher, provide leadership and guidance to the other library staff in relation to research support; efficiency in search strategies, knowledge of resources, accuracy of search results, and quality control overall for all requests fulfillment of legal and business research, hard copy and digital requests for materials and documents, current awareness and training users.
Provide training to all new hires on library services and resources
Coordinate onsite training from vendor reps
Answers a range of legal and business research requests, from quick requests for cases, legislation and basic company information to more in-depth analysis of legal developments or sector analysis to support pitch documents or other marketing activities.
Assists the Senior Researcher with the efficient and effective workflow management of research request fulfillment, assigns and monitors reference “desk” activities and coverage. Assists with the coordination of research and reference coverage with other firm offices and library staff.
Provides advice on self-service solutions using electronic resources via the library’s portal site for straight-forward requests for documents, cases and articles.
Captures knowledge from requests for future use.
Ensures that complex or strategic research is accurately and comprehensively presented in a professional and timely manner, and provides appropriate follow-up measures.
Standardize output and insert a layer of Quality Control.
Tracks, collates and archives key metrics and provides necessary reports in accordance with SLAs
QUALIFICATIONS
4-5 years experience in Information/Library Services preferably in a legal environment.
A degree or post-graduate qualification in Information and Library Management, Information Science.
Previous experience in the areas of legal, competitive and business intelligence.
Extensive knowledge of key legal and business research databases and an excellent ability to search across publicly available sources.
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Job posted to this site on January 3rd at 10:39am
Library-Museum Grant Project Consultant at Yonkers Public Library
Part Time
Yonkers Public Library (YPL) seeks a part-time, temporary project consultant for a grant-funded position that will run for a six-month period from January through June, 2022. The incumbent will manage an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Library and Museum Partnership Grant administered by the Metropolitan New York Library Council, which seeks to strengthen collaboration between YPL and its neighbor the Hudson River Museum (HRM). The project consultant will report directly to the YPL Director and work closely with teams from both the library and the museum. This position will be a hybrid of both in-person and virtual work.
With three locations, YPL is the largest public library in Westchester County and has a strong reputation for community service, partnerships, and innovative programming. HRM, also located in Yonkers and along the Hudson River, is the county’s preeminent museum, with a mission to engage, inspire, and connect diverse communities through the power of the arts, sciences, and history. The two organizations have a number of overlapping services, collections, and missions, and the grant seeks to develop ways for each institution to highlight, refer, and comment upon the other’s collections and services and explore means of deepening and sustaining our relationship.
Classification: Part-time, averaging 20 hours per week for six months from January-June 2022
Job rate: $35/hour
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Coordinate all aspects of grant project, including oversee project budget, workflow and program development
Plan, lead and facilitate cross-functional team meetings
Assist library and museum staff on program design, planning and implementation. Oversee and coordinate programs with project-funded teaching artists and instructors.
Collaborate with library and museum directors to continue improving project coordination and processes across both institutions
Write and edit grant reporting requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
Strong project management experience, preferably in a library, museum, education or nonprofit environment
Strong communication and written skills and understanding of basic budget concepts
Experience in program planning and implementation
Familiarity with library and/or museum settings
Familiarity with Westchester County region a plus
To Apply:
Please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@ypl.org.
Yonkers Public Library is the largest library in Westchester County. It consists of three locations: Riverfront Library, our main branch, in downtown Yonkers, the Grinton I. Will Library on Central Avenue, and the Crestwood Library in the Crestwood section of the city. Our mission is to change lives every day. Our expert, trusted staff help all the people of Yonkers find the information they need, the programs they enjoy, and the reading they love. For more information about Yonkers Public Library, visit www.ypl.org.
Hudson River Museum is a preeminent cultural institution in Westchester County and the New York metropolitan area. Situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Yonkers, New York, the HRM’s mission is to engage, inspire, and connect diverse communities through the power of the arts, sciences, and history.
The Museum offers engaging experiences for every age and interest, with an ever-growing collection of American art; dynamic exhibitions that range from notable nineteenth-century paintings to contemporary art installations; Glenview, an 1877 house on the National Register of Historic Places; a state-of-the-art Planetarium; an environmental teaching gallery; and an outdoor Amphitheater. Accredited by the American Association of Museums (AAM), the Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting these multidisciplinary offerings, which are complemented by an array of public programs that encourage creative expression, collaboration, and artistic and scientific discovery.
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Job posted to this site on December 30th at 3:02am
Building Maintenance Worker / Security Guard at Jersey City Free Public Library
Full Time
Job Title: Building Maintenance Worker / Security Guard (4 Vacancies)
Location: These three positions will be located at the branches within the library system: Gardner, Miller, Heights
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Workweek: 35 hours/week. Shall be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
SALARY EXPECTATION: Position is subject to a minimum salary of $34,059.
*Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities, may change at any time with or without notice.
About Jersey City and the Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL)
At JCFPL we are growing to serve the increased needs of our community!
Jersey City, NJ is the most diverse community in the U.S. (See: https://www.nj.com/hudson/2020/02/jersey-city-ranked-the-most-diverse-us-city-in-2020.html). It is also the largest city in Hudson County, NJ and likely, with the next U.S. Census, to be the largest city in the State of New Jersey with a population nearing 300,000.
The JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey with 10 locations and a bookmobile. Our staff of nearly 140 provides services in a wide range of languages including English, Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati, Arabic and Tagalog, among others.
About the Positions
Under direction, the candidate will perform varied simple and moderately physically strenuous task involved in cleaning and maintaining public library buildings and grounds. May assist in making minor repairs to buildings and/or equipment and other related duties as required. Patrols the library grounds and buildings to provide protection to persons gathered therein from harm, protects public property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry. SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license is required or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment.
Example of Job Duties:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Cleans rooms, offices, public areas and restrooms
Washes and cleans windows, Floors (sweeps, washes, strips, waxes, and polish, Rugs (Sweeps and Vacuums), May paint in various areas of the branches.
May make minor repairs to the heating, electrical and other systems of varied types of buildings and services bathrooms/restrooms.
Empties wastebaskets, inside and outdoors, and recycling containers. Assist branch personnel in the removal and storage of books and other items
Distributes supplies
May trim hedges, rake leaves and refuse, trim driveway and sidewalk edges using equipment.
Shovels snow and spreads sand or salt on icy surfaces to prevent slipping.
Visually inspects windows, doors, locks, and other fixtures to ensure they are secure or properly locked and have not been tampered with to prevent theft, unlawful entry, and so forth.
Removes unwilling person(s) from premises after issuing verbal warning regarding a rule violation concerning disorderly conduct, loitering, unauthorized entry, and so forth.
Gives verbal warnings to individuals of regulations such as those pertaining to disorderly conduct, loitering, smoking, or entry without proper passes to ensure enforcement of rules intended to protect the building and its occupants.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of use of and minor adjustment to sweepers, vacuum, furniture, ad fixtures.
Knowledge of how to make minor repairs to heating, electrical, plumbing, and other systems.
Ability to handle cleaning problems, lift and move moderately heavy objects, organize cleaning work.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining order among groups of people congregating on public property.
Ability to note significant conditions by observation and to take proper action in accord with prescribed procedures.
This is a NJ Civil Service position and the candidate must qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.
To apply for this job with the Jersey City Free Public Library, please email your resume as a PDF attachment and note the position and preferred location applying for in the subject line to HR@jclibrary.org
Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by the NJ first Act.
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Job posted to this site on December 30th at 3:01am
Security Guard at Jersey City Free Public Library
Full Time
Job Title: Security Guard (1 Vacancies)
Location: These three positions will be located at one of the following branch libraries: Five Corners, Pavonia, Cunningham (2).
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Workweek: 35 hours/week. Schedule varies depending on need. May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.
SALARY EXPECTATION: Position is subject to a minimum salary of $31,059.
*Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities, may change at any time with or without notice.
About Jersey City and the Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL)
At JCFPL we are growing to serve the increased needs of our community!
Jersey City, NJ is the most diverse community in the U.S. (See: https://www.nj.com/hudson/2020/02/jersey-city-ranked-the-most-diverse-us-city-in-2020.html). It is also the largest city in Hudson County, NJ and likely, with the next U.S. Census, to be the largest city in the State of New Jersey with a population nearing 300,000.
The JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey with 10 locations and a bookmobile. Our staff of nearly 140 provides services in a wide range of languages including English, Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati, Arabic and Tagalog, among others.
About the Positions
Under the direction of the Branch Manager, patrols the grounds and building to provide protection to persons gathered therein from harm, and guards and protects public property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry; does other related duties as required. SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) license is required or must be obtained within the first 45 days of employment.
Example of Job Duties:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Inspects assigned areas for those conditions that may contribute to fire (for example, discarded burning cigarettes) and see to it that fire extinguishers are in place and undisturbed or operational.
Sits and views a monitor screen or electronic surveillance board and remains alert to movement on screen which would indicate the presence of unauthorized persons or intruders in restricted area.
Sits or stands at a post and maintains orderly flow of individuals on entering and leaving.
Observes departing individuals who carry unusually large packages or bundles to prevent the theft of government property such as office equipment, nooks, films, and so forth, and determines if individual warrants searching.
Removes unwilling person from premises after issuing verbal warning regarding a rule violation concerning disorderly conduct, loitering, unauthorized entry and so forth.
Restrains violent or disorderly persons who are intent on disturbing government proceedings or harming themselves or others.
Tells occupants of building to evacuate premises and warns about impending danger from explosives, fires, and so forth to ensure an orderly and safe exit.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of security measures in detaining persons
Knowledge of fire prevention
Knowledge of problems involved in safeguarding persons, buildings, grounds, and properties.
Knowledge of techniques used in maintaining order among groups of people congregating on public property.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to work harmoniously with associates, visitors, and other groups and individuals interested in security problems.
Ability to understand the emotional, adjustment, and other problems of person who have been deprived of their liberty.
Ability to remain cool and decisive in emergency situations.
This is a Civil Service Job and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.
To apply for this job with the Jersey City Free Public Library, please email your resume as a PDF attachment and note the position and preferred location applying for in the subject line to HR@jclibrary.org
Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by the NJ First Act.
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Job posted to this site on December 30th at 3:01am
Director - Muskegon Area District Library (MI) at Muskegon Area District Library
Full Time
Director – Muskegon Area District Library (MI)
Your adventure starts here! Make a difference on the West Michigan Lakeshore as the new Library Director for the Muskegon Area District Library, headquartered in Muskegon County. The Library’s Board of Trustees seeks an innovative and experienced Director to implement an exciting vision for the library and its many constituencies. MADL serves 105,852 residents in 19 municipalities and townships with its mission to connect a diverse community to resources and services that educate, inform, enrich, and entertain. Governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees appointed by the local townships, the 11 library locations provide excellent services and programs with 57 staff (42 FTEs) and a $4.5 million annual budget. MADL shares a catalog, resources, and delivery system with other members of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Key initiatives include developing and fostering a great work environment, managing taxpayer funds to meet the needs of the community, preparing for an upcoming millage renewal, negotiating a renewal for a current union contract, and keeping the library relevant as the public’s needs change.
The Muskegon area is located on the shore of Lake Michigan and is a popular destination with beautiful beaches, parks, and lakes. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the hiking and bike trails and other types of outdoor recreation for all seasons. Downtown Muskegon continues its exciting growth and renewal—including a thriving Farmer’s Market, the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, the West Michigan Symphony Orchestra as well as the well-regarded Muskegon Museum of Art. Muskegon County is also home to the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, which has provided programs in the fine arts for students since 1966. Grand Rapids (MI) is only 30 minutes away while both Chicago and Detroit are only a few hours’ drives. The cost of living is moderate with many lifestyle options—from urban condos to suburban single-family homes to rural farms.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director oversees and directs library operations, ensures the delivery of high-quality library programs and services to the community, oversees the preparation of the annual library operating budget, abides by all Michigan Library Standards, works with regional partners and participates on committees as assigned, negotiates and resolves complex, sensitive, and/or controversial issues and complaints, stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public library management, and fosters an environment that allows for creativity and a positive workplace.
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited college or university; eight (8) years of progressively more responsible experience in professional library work, including five (5) years in an administrative position preferred; and the ability to obtain and retain Michigan Level 1 Certification; previous union experience preferred. Essential attributes and skills include: previous experience reporting to a governing board; extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, methods, and practices of public library operations; knowledge of public library computer hardware and software systems; management and leadership skills to direct the Library to meet the goals that contribute to the overall success of the library; positively promotes and communicates the value of MADL to staff, patrons and communities; provides superior customer service; maintains regular and punctual attendance and works varying schedules as needed; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
Compensation. The beginning salary range is $85,100 – $110,000 (negotiable upon experience and qualifications) with an excellent benefits package.
For more information contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to Karen Miller (karenmiller@bradburymiller.com) on or before the closing date of February 20, 2022.
View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/madl/.
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Job posted to this site on December 23rd at 5:32pm
Web Services and User Experience Librarian at Columbia University Libraries
Full Time
Columbia University Libraries (CUL) seeks a Web Services and User Experience Librarian to collaboratively coordinate and participate in planning and implementing ongoing user-focused improvements to the Columbia Libraries’ online presence in support of academic research and resource discovery.
As part of the Web Services Team within the Digital Library and Scholarly Technologies (DLST) group, the incumbent will report to the Head of Web Services and will work with the Web Services team and with the Libraries’ Research & Learning group, Special Collections teams, and other Libraries and University staff to support existing web projects, to plan for and implement new online projects and new designs, and to improve the Libraries’ web presence. The Web Services User Experience Librarian will bring an innovative, user-centered approach to all online projects and will thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Working collaboratively, this full-time librarian position will participate in project review, analysis, development, and assessment. The incumbent will also work collaboratively to help address “legacy” web content, developing tooling and strategies to assist in managing that content. Under the guidance of the Head of Web Services, the incumbent will help improve workflows and procedures related to web projects and mobile strategies, participate in web project planning, provide documentation and training support for the Libraries’ content management systems, assist in developing user assessments and usability studies, analyze usage statistics and usability results, and provide reports and other information as needed to help with planning across our web presence.
The Web Services and User Experience Librarian assists in advising and consulting with other units within Columbia University Libraries related to the Libraries’ web presence and will communicate with content contributors and the Libraries as a whole about usability findings, best practices, accessibility needs and standards, and emerging technologies as well as industry standards. This position will participate in secondary assignments based on interests and institutional need.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create user documentation; provide training support for users of the Libraries’ web content management systems; provide direct assistance and consulting to content contributors for Web-related activities and when help is needed with creating, maintaining, or troubleshooting their web contributions; and help maintain user accounts.
Enable and ensure the smooth operation and successful implementation of online projects within a highly collaborative environment.
Collaborate with Web Services, the Web Content Editor, and the Communications Team to maintain and promote the Libraries’ web style guide and branding guidelines and other web contributor guidelines as needed.
Provide statistics and other information to help with assessment and planning; in collaboration with the Head of Web Services, advise and consult on areas related to web usability, develop and conduct usability studies, analyze results, communicate findings, and implement improvements.
Work with the Web Services Team to communicate with contributors and the Libraries as a whole about assessment findings, best practices, accessibility needs and standards, and emerging technologies as well as industry standards (and how these should/might be integrated into the current Libraries Web platforms and presence).
Promote staff awareness of the Libraries web presence and of issues and technologies related to library initiatives and services; monitor, identify, and consider innovations in the uses of technology for the delivery of resources, services, and information; and participate in project review, analysis, development, planning, and assessment, working as a team member with Libraries staff, University partners, and external vendors.
Collaborate with appropriate Libraries staff on "legacy" web content, and develop tooling and strategies to assist this effort.
Minimum Degree Required
MLS or PhD or equivalent.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in library science or equivalent.
Ability to provide effective user support services including consulting, training & documentation.
Ability to code and troubleshoot moderately complex web content.
Experience in the management of complex websites.
Knowledge of user experience principles and familiarity with usability testing.
Knowledge of the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and standards.
Familiarity with Web Analytics tools and statistical analysis.
Experience in an academic or research library.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written communications skills.
Project management experience and comfort with navigating multiple projects at the same time.
Experience in academia or in a research library.
Experience with web scripting languages such as Javascript.
Experience translating technology tools and approaches to non-technical staff.
Experience managing complex web content management systems.
Experience with assessment tools and techniques.
Minimum salary: $72,000
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Job posted to this site on December 22nd at 4:37pm
Digital Archivist - Jacob’s Pillow at Jacob’s Pillow
Full Time
Jacob’s Pillow seeks a full-time Digital Archivist to join the Archives and Audience Engagement team. This role will report to the Director of Preservation and work alongside the Associate Archivist as well as work closely with the Jacob’s Pillow media team, operations team, and IT contractor. To further the Jacob’s Pillow mission to support dance creation, presentation, education, and preservation; and to engage and deepen public appreciation and support for dance, this role will oversee all aspects of digital archiving and digital preservation for the Jacob’s Pillow Archives.
Responsibilities
Overseeing the preservation of all digital objects in the Jacob’s Pillow Archives. The largest collection of digital archives are Jacob’s Pillow’s 10,000+ moving image materials, which comprise both digitized obsolete media and born-digital assets.
Managing the appraisal of digital objects and facilitating the ingestion of archival digital materials into the Jacob’s Pillow Archives. This includes acting as liaison between the Archives and digital content producers at the institution and creating and managing workflows for metadata creation, long-term retention assessment, and file transfer.
Cataloguing digital objects in Collective Access—Jacob’s Pillow’s content management system.
Facilitating digital reference and online engagement resources including Jacob’s Pillow Dance Interactive, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Stream, and PillowVoices: Dance Through Time.
Regular reviewing of Jacob’s Pillow’s digital preservation systems and implementing new or updated procedures in alignment with best practices in the field.
Providing occasional supplementary assistance to Director of Preservation and Associate Archivist in areas outside the Digital Archivist’s scope including occasional assistance with exhibitions, reference, and supervision of interns.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Library/Information Science or related field.
Two years of experience working with digital collections in a library or archival setting.
Experience implementing and maintaining Digital Asset Management systems.
Familiarity with digitization standards (hardware and software) for analog media (audiovisual, photographic materials, documents, etc.) and/or experience working with digitization vendors.
Knowledge of library information technology standards, protocols, issues, and trends—particularly in relation to digitization, digital asset management, digital format sustainability, digital preservation, normalization/migration, and preservation metadata standards and schemas.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and accessibility with experience enacting those values in a library or archives setting.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks from concept to completion with the highest attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team and independently.
Experience with Dropbox, Google Suite, Vimeo, WordPress, and YouTube.
Must be able to lift materials of up to 25 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with performing arts archives.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially Premiere Pro) and Collective Access.
Familiarity with SQL or other relational database programming language.
General knowledge of dance, dance history, and/or Jacob’s Pillow history.
Apply for this Position at https://www.jacobspillow.org/employment/
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Job posted to this site on December 22nd at 4:36pm
Data Analyst - Content Indexer at Bloomberg LP
Full Time
Bloomberg runs on data, and our Global Data team acquires and supplies it to our clients. Teams work to collect, analyze, process and publish the data which is the backbone of our iconic Bloomberg Terminal -- the data which ultimately moves the financial markets! We’re responsible for delivering this data, news and analytics through innovative technology - quickly and accurately.
As a member of our News Indexing team based in Princeton, NJ, you will be responsible for automated classification of the world's most important financial and economic news with the aim of further entrenching Bloomberg as the leader in the financial news market. We use proprietary and open-source software to automatically retrieve, parse, organize and tag news from social media sites, news feeds, web sites and other sources that run on the Bloomberg Professional Service. We also build and maintain our complex taxonomy of classification tags according to our clients’ needs. Our work is not theoretical or hyper-specific – it is practical and impactful.
We’ll trust you to:
Use specialized software in order to create hierarchical rules that automatically classify Bloomberg and third-party news, as well as data from social media sites. You need to have a keen interest in news and perform research in order to identify news topics and modify or create news classification rules accordingly.
Identify accurate and reliable news sources and act as subject matter expert for the news product.
Identify opportunities to create efficiency in our processes and execute on your ideas.
Collaborate with our partners in Product Strategy, Sales, Analytics and Engineering to understand our clients’ needs and build a market-leading news product. In addition, you will also partner with our Sales and Analytics groups to promote our news product and ensure strong customer uptake.
Develop cutting-edge processes focused on natural language processing, data science, machine learning, and text analysis as we build the next generation of Bloomberg’s proprietary news classification products.
You'll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree in disciplines such as Library Science, Linguistics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or other computer-related specialization
Strong interest/ knowledge in financial and economic news
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to pay close attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven understanding of customer service and experience in building strong relationships with stakeholders
1 - 3 years of professional project management experience in information management with the ability to deliver on tight deadlines
Working knowledge of a programming or query language and experience of using it for a data analysis/data science project (e.g. R, Python, JavaScript, SQL, etc.)
Work legally in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future
We'd love to see:
Knowledge of U.S. market trends, themes and drivers
Experience working on data science projects and technologies, especially using NLP techniques to deal with unstructured text corpora
Experience in editing, writing, curating, labeling or assigning news stories
Experience in using categorization, filtering or mining software (such as OpenCalais, Datasift, GNIP, Inxight, IDOL, Verity, Clear Forest, Microsoft Fast)
Does this sound like you?
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
Bloomberg is committed to diversity. It drives our innovation. At Bloomberg, you'll have the opportunity to go above and beyond and to take risks. You'll be a part of an organization that is entering new markets, launching new ventures, and pushing boundaries. Our ever-expanding array of technology, data, news, and media services champions innovation and empowers clients -- and offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We bring out the best in each other.
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Job posted to this site on December 21st at 2:59pm
TEAM ASSISTANT, G4 - Acquisitions and Serials section @ Dag Hammarskjöld Library at Dag Hammarskjold Library, United Nations Headquarters
Full Time
HS + 2 years experience in Libraries required. See more info in https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=169266
Salary indicated below is estimated.
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Job posted to this site on December 20th at 12:42pm
Librarian III- Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the New York Public Library at New York Public Library
Full Time
The Thomas Yoseloff Business Center provides patrons access to electronic resources including Bloomberg Terminals, comprehensive print materials, and in-person programs, classes, 1-on-1 sessions, and offerings in the fields of personal finance and investing, small business resources, business and financial research, and career services.
The Yoseloff Business Center seeks a collaborative, engaged outreach librarian to work with a wide-range of community organizations and government agencies to provide unique programs and services to a diverse body of library users including business owners, investors, or students in support of business research and entrepreneurial projects, as well as managing finances and investing.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Assistant Manager for Public Service:
Provides a full complement of reference desk and front-line service in all subject areas represented by the business library, in person and through vIrtual consultations
Assists the Assistant Manager in the development, coordination, oversight, promotion, assessment, and reporting on programming,services, and instruction activities.
Collaborates with nonprofit organizations and government agencies to offer high-impact quality programs and services in the areas of business and finance
Performs outreach (via formal presentations, at business fairs and programs) as an external liaison to relevant groups in support of the Business Library’s initiative to provide information assistance to the general public and to the business community in all areas related to finance and investment.
Serves as a liaison with colleagues across the Library in coordinating research programming and instruction.
Provides assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs in market research, in developing business plans, assessing the competitive market landscape, discovering patent information, and other research and business information
Promotes the use of business resources and collections through creation of discovery tools and resource guides
Trains and assists the public and staff in the use of the library’s business and financial resources using electronic databases.
Teaches and develops public classes, in-person and through remote platforms such as GoogleMeet and Zoom
Presents workshops on the use of Library resources plus other topics relevant to entrepreneurs, investors, or job seekers
Provides outreach and organizes public programs and business events.
Provides customer service and assists with the entrepreneurial and business research process.
Participates in outreach through offsite community or library events
Provides reference services and resource recommendations using print, media and digital resources
Assists with updates and content creation for web pages, Libguides, and training materials
Hosts and provides instruction in classes for the public, visiting classes,staff, and other groups.
Develops and maintains content for research guides, blogs, and for social media platforms.
Responsible for staff, scheduling, and related operations in the absence of the Managing Librarian.
Performs related duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Experience
ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies
Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York
Advanced degree in a business-related discipline.
Required Skills
Successfully demonstrated knowledge of business, economics or finance resources in print and digital formats
Expertise in using and teaching business digital resources
Successfully demonstrated public service experience with a strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with a diverse patronage
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patrons and staff
Demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships with community organizations to provide unique finance and entrepreneurial-related programs and services
Experience creating and conducting a variety of innovative programs for adults
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to engage and collaborate in the interest of establishing working relationships and partnerships with community organizations and partners.
Outreach experience including promoting events to a wide-range of audiences including the public, local government,for-profit businesses, or a non-profit institution.
Demonstrated experience training/teaching staff and the public about a variety of resources relevant to their business and personal finance needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to engage, compromise and collaborate in the interest of establishing working relationships and partnerships.
Ability to work across institutions and departments, and work directly with library staff to gain buy-in for new initiatives.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills
Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Strong organizational and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
Strong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google applications, PCs, Macs and e-reader devices
Demonstrated knowledge of computer services including online searching, social media, reference resources and databases
Knowledge of emerging library technologies, service, and research trends in academic and research libraries
Adaptability, flexibility and willingness to engage in continuous learning
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree in business and/or economics
Proficiency in a second language
Experience working in the NYC small business community
Experience working with government information sources including some knowledge of Patents and Trademarks, Census Bureau data, government data related to business activities and law
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Please Note: Effective August 2, 2021, absent a qualifying exception for medical or religious reasons, newly hired employees of the New York Public Library must present proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until 14 days after their receipt of their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 14 days after their first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Newly hired employees who need additional time to receive their vaccination prior to their start date may request an adjournment of their start date with their hiring manager. The Library will consider such requests on a case by case basis, depending upon the Library’s operational needs, among other factors. The Library will further consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library’s vaccination policy will be provided with additional instructions at the time of the conditional offer.
Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Physical Duties
Lifting up to 15 lbs.
Sitting and standing for periods of time
Daily use of a computer
Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Local 1930
Salary Range: $63,074 - $68,963 / year
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular location hours
About The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.
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Job posted to this site on December 17th at 2:21pm
Interlibrary Loan Manager at Manhattanville College
Full Time
Manhattanville College is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts college located about 30 miles north of New York City on a picturesque campus of 100 acres. The College enrolls a nationally and internationally diverse student body of approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students with over 40% of our students coming from historically underrepresented populations. Building on its heritage of social justice and social activism, the College prepares students through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs, for ethical and socially responsible leadership in a global community. We achieve this through integrated learning that combines classroom rigor with experiential opportunities, leadership with service, intimate attention with global reach, progressive change with enduring values, and social commitment with ethical responsibility. The College is fully committed to an inclusive and culturally diverse faculty, staff and student community. We seek to recruit qualified and diverse candidates who will help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive community that is welcoming to all people.
Manhattanville College is seeking an Interlibrary Loan Manager. The Interlibrary Loan Manager provides. The position reports to the Head of Collections and Technical Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, manage, schedule, run, and evaluate Interlibrary Loan services
Resolve technical and logistical issues affecting Interlibrary Loan transactions
Negotiate Interlibrary Loan fines and fees
Compile and report Interlibrary Loan statistics
Hire, train, and manage 0.5 FTE student workers in Interlibrary Loan functions
Support Collections Services functions, including Acquisitions and Cataloging.
Work at the Library Services Desk as assigned, including opening and/or closing the Library.
Additional duties as assigned.
Core Competencies/Skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key competencies:
Customer Service orientation
Mastery of contemporary office automation software
Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication
Collaboration and Teamwork
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Successful supervisory experience
Experience with office automation technologies
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Preferred Qualifications
Academic Library experience
Experience with Library software, including OCLC ILLiad and WMS
Experience with digitization
Physical Demands/Other Requirements
This position requires persons to:
Move loaded book carts
Lift and carry boxes
Bend and stretch to reach materials on shelves
Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible.
Benefits:
Manhattanville offers an excellent benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
There are monthly employee contributions to these plans (amounts vary depending upon which option is chosen).
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (with election of the high deductible health plan)
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability
This is fully paid for by the college. Supplemental Life Insurance is also available with an additional cost.
Employer paid confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including vacation, personal days and sick time
403(b) Plan through TIAA-CREF
College contributes 3.5% of your salary when you contribute 2.5%.
US Alliance Financial Credit Union Membership (optional)
Paid Family Leave
Tuition Remission (for classes at Manhattanville)
Tuition Exchange Program (with other colleges/universities)
Commuter Transit Benefit
For consideration, send cover letter and CV/resume to humanresources@mville.edu.
To insure consideration of your application, please return the questionnaire found in the link below. You must return the questionnaire, even if you choose not to answer the individual questions, for your application to be reviewed.
Link: https://www.mville.edu/equal-employment-opportunity-data-form
Manhattanville College is committed to equality of educational opportunity, and is an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate against current or prospective students and employees on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are unable to complete this application process due to a disability, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at humanresources@mville.edu to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
Promoting the health and safety of all of Manhattanville’s students, faculty and staff is of the utmost importance. To that end, the College will be requiring that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Applications may be made for accommodations based on medical disability or sincerely held religious beliefs.
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Job posted to this site on December 17th at 11:58am
Library Director I - Oswego School District Public Library at Oswego School District Public Library
Full Time
The Oswego School District Public Library seeks a creative, dynamic and inspiring new Library Director I.
Founded by Gerrit Smith in 1853, the Oswego Public Library was built in the grand style of Norman castles and opened to the public on June 14, 1857. The library underwent a $6 million renovation from 2004-2008 and has continued serving all area residents from the “Castle on the Hill.” The Oswego Public Library is a national historic landmark and has the distinction of being America’s oldest public library still in its original building.
The Oswego Public Library is a member of the 65-library North Country Library System which maximizes sharing, creativity, and innovation. With an annual operating budget of approximately $1.3 million, the library is supported by an active local Friends of the Library group and plays a central role in the community, serving the 33,000 residents of the Oswego school district community. We are seeking a candidate committed to helping grow our community engagement.
The Oswego Public Library is located in the heart of the City of Oswego, a city of approximately 18,000, located on the shores of Lake Ontario in north-central New York. Known as “The Port City of Central New York,” Oswego is the county seat of Oswego County and home to the State University of New York at Oswego and Oswego Speedway, a nationally known automobile racing facility.
The community offers year-round outdoor activities from boating, kayaking, fishing and sailing to skiing, snowmobiling and hiking, as well as vibrant arts, music and local theater. It is located in close proximity to the Thousand Islands, Adirondacks and Finger Lakes winery regions.
Salary starts at $65,000 for the full time, 40 hour per week Director I.
Benefits include BlueCross BlueShield Platinum health insurance, New York State Retirement, paid holidays, sick leave and vacation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a master’s degree in Library Science, or related field, and two (2) years or its part time equivalent experience in a public or private library;
B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Library Science, or related field, completed at least six (6) graduate credits in library science, and four (4) years or its part time equivalent experience in a public or private library;
C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college or university with a associate’s degree in Library Science, or related field, completed at least six (6) graduate credits in library science, and six (6) years or its part time equivalent experience in a public or private library;
D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Eligibility for a NYS public librarian’s professional certificate at time of application. Possession of certificate at time of appointment.
Instructions to Applicants:
Interested individuals meeting the qualifications should submit the following documents:
a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references; and
the Application for Examination or Employment, City of Oswego Department of Personnel form.
The link for the application form is:
https://www.oswegony.org/work/application-rev0119
Please submit all required documents to Interim Director, Edward Elsner
oswlib@ncls.org
Call 315-341-5867 for questions about the position.
Call 315-342-8159 for questions about the Application for Examination or Employment.
The Oswego School District Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job posted to this site on December 16th at 3:41pm
Head of Library Technology at Arthur W. Diamond Law Library at Columbia University
Full Time
Columbia University’s Arthur W. Diamond Law Library seeks nominations and applications for a highly skilled, strategic, and innovative professional to serve as the Head of Library Technology.
The Head of Library Technology leads the team responsible for law library technology, including evaluation, purchase, adoption, management, maintenance, security, and development of systems and tools. Oversight encompasses, among other things, the integrated library system, library equipment, electronic collections, library servers, and in-house and vendor-supplied applications.
In addition, the Head of Library Technology supports the technology needs of the library’s staff and patrons, including troubleshooting, workflow development, and responding to systems and other technology-related requests as they arise.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Provide expert and welcoming support for library staff and patrons.
Prioritize, manage, and assess short and long-term projects.
Communicate effectively, clearly, and consistently. Explain technical issues and provide instruction to individuals with varied technological proficiency. Keep library staff updated on developments.
Demonstrate leadership skills and innovative management techniques, with a strong commitment to fostering growth and development in others.
Manage the integration, implementation, and maintenance of the integrated library system (ILS). Evaluate use of the ILS, along with other library systems and equipment, to improve efficiency and overall experience for both patrons and staff.
Liaise with library-related software and equipment vendors.
Supervise personnel assigned to the department, ensuring that employees receive appropriate mentoring, training, supervision, and support to excel in their jobs.
Determine the library’s needs for application development; perform, lead, or closely supervise the design and implementation of needed applications.
Develop and implement policies, plans, and programs, coordinating with Columbia Law School IT and Columbia University IT (CUIT) as appropriate.
Maintain an awareness of new and emerging technologies and standards and potential application in academic libraries. Provide recommendations and supports innovative local implementation.
Minimum Degree Required:
Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience with library technology, including with library systems.
Knowledge of library electronic resource acquisition and management workflows, tools, troubleshooting, and challenges, including but not limited to data organization and record-keeping, proxy server administration, and license review and negotiation.
Working knowledge of database and application design, development, implementation, and administration.
Excellent interpersonal, analytic, and oral and written communication skills. Ability to make technical information accessible to non-technical colleagues, and to provide written documentation or proposals as needed.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Linux server configuration and administration, Bash shell scripting, object-oriented programming, PHP, MySQL or equivalent technology, Apache, Javascript, HTML, and CSS.
Ability to keep up with latest trends in library systems
Familiarity with legal materials
Experience with ILS migrations
At least one year of management experience, especially in library technology
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Job posted to this site on December 16th at 12:46am
Special Collections Cataloger at Morgan Library & Museum
Full Time
The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the position of Special Collections Cataloger. This position is central to the Morgan's cataloging and collections information operations, and will entail extensive work with the Morgan’s rich and varied holdings of rare printed materials, illuminated, historical and literary manuscripts, old master and contemporary drawings and prints, photographs, as well as music manuscripts and printed music. The Special Collections Cataloger will create records for curatorial collection items in a wide range of formats and languages in the Morgan's online collection catalog (CORSAIR) and in OCLC's WorldCat according to library descriptive and format standards and Morgan best practices. Reporting to the Manager of Collections Information and Library Systems, the position also contributes to metadata creation, enhancement, and remediation.
The Morgan Library & Museum is committed to diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Morgan strongly encourages applicants with a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and gender equity in programming, outreach, hiring, and collection development.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a major in Humanities, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline
ALA-accredited Master's in Library and Information Studies
Experience as a professional cataloger in special collections is required
Knowledge of special collections cataloging standards (RDA, AACR2, DCRM, MARC21, LCSH, AAT, etc.)
Familiarity with authority control principles; experience with NACO and Wikidata preferred
Strong original cataloging skills preferred, especially those necessary to catalog early printed books, manuscripts, graphics, and ephemera
Experience with an online library system required, Voyager preferred
Familiarity with databases (MS Access, SQL), metadata transformation and remediation tools (MARCEdit, OpenRefine), scripting languages, and batch
record processing preferred
Proven research, analytical, and planning skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet agreed-upon deadlines
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, judgment, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Engagement with new trends, emerging technologies, and critical concerns in cataloging, including bias in resource description and access practices
Working knowledge of at least one modern European language preferred
Compensation:
$55,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience; excellent benefits plan.
To apply:
Interested applicants should email a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to Human Resources at cisjob@themorgan.org.
The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
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Job posted to this site on December 14th at 10:38am
Manager of Public Services, The Levy Library at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai at The Levy Library at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Full Time
Role Summary
The Levy Library at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai seeks a creative and innovative Manager of Public Services to provide leadership, strategic planning, and management for the daily operational activities of the Library’s Circulation and Access Services Departments which includes staff management, facilities, equipment and collections maintenance, lending and resource sharing services and user support services. Under the direction of the Associate Director of Public Services, the incumbent works collaboratively with internal and external partners to lead the department to support users’ learning and research needs in a continuously evolving academic and clinical environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership, Management, and Team Building (20%)
Leads by creating an environment where team members are empowered to work individually, collaboratively, and collectively towards achieving departmental and Library goals.
Develops, articulates and leads department goals in support of the Library’s strategic plan and the goals of the Public Services group (Access Services, Circulation Services, and Outreach and Engagement).
Develops, recommends and administers policies, procedures and processes in support of the Access and Circulation Services operations.
Oversees the hiring, support and training of access and circulation services staff.
Facilitates access to appropriate development opportunities for staff.
Prepares, maintains, and updates departmental training guides, manuals and online materials for staff.
Communicates with the Associate Director, Public Services and the rest of the Library and Academic IT leadership team regarding the operations of the Circulation and Access Services departments and prepares regular narrative and statistical reports.
Circulation Services (40%)
1. User Support Services
Oversees and provides direction for the day-to-day work of the Circulation Services team.
Oversees scheduling of staff at the circulation services desk to ensure adequate coverage during the Library’s operational hours.
Provides guidance to the Mount Sinai community in the use of library resources, and services, facilities, equipment, and technology; troubleshoots technical problems and equipment issues.
Assists patrons with complaints, concerns, and other circulation services related requests.
Oversees lending of physical materials and technological equipment.
Fulfillment and user accounts administrator for the integrated library system, Alma.
User accounts administrator for print management system, Pharos.
Manages vendor accounts, billing, and communications for security, library equipment, applications, and other services used by the Circulation Services department.
Manages and updates all content on circulation services-related webpages and Libguides.
Collects and analyzes statistics related to circulation services activities, ensuring statistics (i.e., collection use, user services transactions, building use, and resource sharing) are consistently and accurately recorded.
Explores emerging technologies and service models and leads the department in evaluating and implementing new services when appropriate.
Staffs a weekly shift on the Levy Library’s Ask-A-Librarian service, fielding reference inquiries via email, text, chat, phone (currently virtual only).
2. Physical Collections, Public Spaces and Facilities
Ensures that the library is opened and closed according to policies and procedures.
Ensures a safe and scholarly research environment for library staff, users and resources.
Assesses, plans, manages, relocates and maintains the stacks and furnishings.
Oversees all shelving operations in the Levy Library, collaborating with the collections team to analyze library-wide physical collections statistics for related space considerations, plans and justifications.
Maintains and updates library wayfinding and operations-related signage.
Communicates Library operational changes with Library and Academic IT stakeholders and patrons.
Monitors the custodial and maintenance of the public spaces and initiates appropriate action with Academic IT administration and Mount Sinai Facilities regarding any issues with furniture, equipment, classrooms, and public library spaces.
Collaborates with Academic IT Administration to ensure staff and patron safety issues are proactively prevented and building safety security issues are also addressed.
Maintains and updates emergency preparedness and disaster recovery plans for the library collections and public spaces.
Access Services (40%)
Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Access Services unit.
Oversees day-to-day access services operations along with serving as the administrator for resource sharing platforms.
Collects data and prepares usage and other reports for Library and Academic IT leadership.
Organizes and monitors the workload and staffing of the unit to provide services responsive to user needs.
Oversees accounts, billing and payments for services rendered.
Maintains online user guides, implements software updates, and coordinates Access Services' web presence.
Explores trends in technology and Access Services; collaborates with internal departments to develop, implement, and evaluate assessment programs for continuous improvement of Access Services.
Required Qualifications and Skills
MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program required.
2-5 years previous experience working in a public, academic, or research library, preferably in a health sciences library setting.
Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, including establishing and executing strategies.
Demonstrated ability to schedule, supervise, train and evaluate work of staff.
Demonstrated experience working in a direct patron-facing role.
Proven strong public service and communication skills; able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with a diverse population of students, faculty, clinicians, and staff.
Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve problems quickly and effectively, including handling complex and sensitive patron and staff issues with patience, diplomacy, respect, and discretion.
Demonstrated experience using database or library management software and applications.
Proficiency with new technologies and computer applications including but not limited to office software (MS Office), project management and communications platforms, web searching platforms, team communications platforms, and LMS/CRM/CMS type platforms.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Prior experience in circulation services and/or interlibrary loan services.
Familiarity with LibApps platform (LibGuides, LibAnswers, etc.).
Experience using ILLiad, Docline, OCLC Worldcat, Ex Libris Alma/Primo applications.
Experience searching online bibliographic databases, preferably using biomedical and interdisciplinary resources such as PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Web of Science.
Experience providing library reference and instruction services in an academic and/or health sciences library setting.
Aptitude for learning and troubleshooting software/hardware systems efficiently and thoroughly.
Other Requirements:
On-site position.
This position involves moderate exposure to normal stress and pressures typical of a department head-level management position.
Shift changes and evening/weekend work may be required based on competing priorities, operational needs, and time-sensitive activities.
Use of cash register and point of sale cashiering system may also be required.
Application Information:
Salary Range: 65-70K
Deadline for Submissions: Applications received by January 21, 2022 will receive first consideration.
To Apply: Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should submit the following information requested: a cover letter, a complete resume, and a list of three professional references (names and contact information only) via the Mount Sinai Careers Portal.
About the Levy Library
The mission of the Gustave L. and Janet W. Levy Library is to support the educational, research and patient care activities of the faculty, students and staff of the Mount Sinai Health System. The Library implements its mission by providing access to biomedical information resources in paper, digital and electronic formats, and by serving as a resource on communications, web and computing issues for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Learn more about the Levy Library
About the Icahn School of Medicine
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care. It is the medical school for the Mount Sinai Health System, which includes eight hospital campuses, and has more than 5,000 faculty and nearly 2,000 students, residents and fellows. Our unwavering pursuit of intellectual exchange, breakthrough research, and multidisciplinary teamwork propels us ever forward in biomedical discoveries and advances. We pursue ideas that often challenge conventional wisdom to revolutionize the practice of medicine and produce dramatically better outcomes for patients. We make big, bold bets by investing in radical free thinkers and technology at the cutting edge.
Learn more about the Icahn School of Medicine
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Job posted to this site on December 10th at 4:23pm
ARF Knowledge Center Graduate Intern at The Advertising Research Foundation
Internship
INTERNSHIP SUMMARY:
The ARF Knowledge Center provides research and insights to support ARF members – marketers, agencies, media, adtech, and other leading players in the advertising and marketing ecosystem.
We are seeking an enthusiastic intern to help support a team of experienced business librarians in answering ARF member research requests covering a broad range of business topics on advertising, media, marketing, and market research methods.
This is an exciting opportunity for library students to gain professional business experience in a supportive learning environment, especially in desk and reference research.
The position calls for a meticulous but creative problem-solver, who is organized but flexible to handle fast deadlines and last minute requests.
This is a paid internship at the rate of $20 per hour for graduate library students.
For now, this would be entirely remote. We can work with you to accommodate your school schedule, but there should be some availability during office hours: 9am to 6pm EST. Ideally be available 15 hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS
Currently in a graduate program for library and information science
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
High proficiency in computer and secondary research skills
Working knowledge about media, advertising, or marketing a huge plus
Secondary business research experience a huge plus
If interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to mpak@thearf.org
Please no phone calls.
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Job posted to this site on December 10th at 10:13am
Special Project Librarian at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Medical Library
Full Time
The Medical Library at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center seeks a current MLS student or recent graduate for a full-time temporary position supporting Synapse, our database of MSK authors and their research publications.
Responsibilities include:
Add/edit bibliographic data to match Synapse requirements and standards
Search the web for authoritative sources of publication information
Explore internal and external resources to identify authors and their affiliations, including direct correspondence with current MSK staff
Investigate data discrepancies and contact database vendors to identify patterns in missing/incongruent data
Analyze gray literature and other obscure and non-standardized publications
Compare records from multiple bibliographic vendors to identify and resolve duplicates
Maintain clear documentation for pending cases, system errors, and procedural workflows in response to new and changing standards
Work with the other Special Project Librarians to balance the daily workload and continue to improve on and maintain processes, procedures, and best practices
Make field trips to local libraries to research and retrieve needed materials.
Other tasks as assigned
The candidate will also be responsible for covering at least one weekly shift at the reference desk. This includes answering phones, checking materials in/out, helping clients locate print and digital collections, monitoring physical spaces, and maintaining printers, photocopiers, and other library equipment. The position is managed through a contracting company (Lincoln IT) and pays an hourly rate with limited benefits. Hours are Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm.
Requirements:
At least 12 credits completed towards a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program
High level attention to detail
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize as the department/situation requires
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with cataloging, institutional repositories, research databases, or integrated library systems preferred
Experience/interest in medical librarianship preferred
Interested applicants should send their resumes to the attention of: Jeanine McSweeney: mcsweenj@mskcc.org
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Job posted to this site on December 9th at 5:34pm
Information Technology Librarian, Full Time - Cyrenius H. Booth Library, Newtown at C.H. Booth Library
Full Time
Duties include managing all aspects of information technology for Newtown's C.H. Booth Library, supervising cataloging work, instructing classes and patrons on research and use of the library materials and personal technology devices, and answering reference questions. The ideal candidate will maintain a work culture that meets the changing needs of library service in Newtown. For the complete job description see https://www.chboothlibrary.org/about/staff/.
Please submit a resume and meaningful cover letter to jnash@chboothlibrary.org.
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Job posted to this site on December 9th at 5:34pm
Head of Circulation - Cyrenius H. Booth Library, Newtown at C.H Booth Library
Full Time
The Cyrenius H. Booth Library in Newtown is seeking to fill its Head of Circulation position with an experienced candidate who has a friendly demeanor and deep knowledge of Evergreen. Bibliomation experience helpful. Newtown is a great community; the CH Booth is a great place to work. 35 hours per week, schedule will include Saturday(s) and evening(s), full time salary with benefits starting at $45,500 ($25/hr). Full position description available on the website. Meaningful cover letter and resume to jnash@chboothlibrary.org. Applications accepted until 12.17.21 at 4:00PM.
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Job posted to this site on December 9th at 9:59am
Research and Instruction Librarian at Teachers College, Columbia University
Full Time
Posting Summary:
The Research and Instruction Librarian will deliver top, front-facing patron services to strengthen existing offerings and meet the needs of the Teachers College community in support of teaching, learning and research.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Gottesman Libraries aspire to excellence in advancing and sharing transformative knowledge to develop informed and engaged thinkers and leaders in the educational, psychological, and health professions. We envision the library, beyond walls, as heart and soul for the exchange of thoughts and ideas that inform a smarter, healthier, and more equitable world enlightened by history, leadership, and innovation.
They will play a key role in building an instructional collection of resources in multiple formats, reflective of the College’s academic programs and new departmental organization, to encourage greater usage of the library’s collections; research literacy; and communication central to needs in library instruction. Primary responsibilities include designing and conducting instructional sessions and providing high quality reference and research assistance. The Research and Instruction Librarian will also monitor trends in emerging technologies and work with staff to implement those that support library services and instruction.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master of Library/Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited program
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction with a demonstrated ability to teach
Knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies
Knowledge of a wide range of information resources and tools to support research assistance to patrons
Strong commitment to public service and teamwork with the ability to work successfully with faculty, staff, and students
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with multimodal platforms for content creation
Experience with instruction and reference services in an academic library setting
Experience using Social Media for marketing and promotion of library services
1-2 years library instruction experience
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Job posted to this site on December 9th at 9:59am
Director - Ann Arbor District Library (MI) at Ann Arbor District Library (MI)
Full Time
Director – Ann Arbor District Library (MI)
The Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) Board of Trustees seeks its next Director to lead the organization and find imaginative ways to meet the challenges of a 21st-century library. Having received the Library Journal 5-Star Award since the award’s inception in 2008, AADL is committed to providing excellent library service to its vocal and passionate customers in whatever form that takes. AADL continues to expand the scope of library services in its vision to develop literate and informed citizens through open and equal access to cultural, intellectual, recreational, and information resources. The library is committed to innovation through offerings like the AADL Tools Collection, Fifth Avenue Press, Secret Lab, Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival, and the incredibly popular Summer Game with over 10,000 annual participants of all ages.
The 7-member Board is elected at large to represent the almost 165,000 residents of the service district. The next Director will lead AADL’s approximately 220 staff with an $18 million budget generated from a stable perpetual local property tax millage which is funded by the City of Ann Arbor and parts or all of the following townships: Ann Arbor, Superior, Pittsfield, Lodi, Scio, and Webster. The Director is fully immersed in the financial and budgetary responsibilities of the role in collaboration with the library’s contracted financial services firm. Key initiatives include addressing facility needs at the library’s downtown branch; maintaining progressive and forward-thinking initiatives; evaluation of the library’s contracted financial services; supporting staff and engaging the public through the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic; advancing the organization’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives; and maximizing AADL’s ability to serve the needs of a growing and changing community.
Annually ranked as a top 10 U.S. city by Niche.com, Ann Arbor balances excellent public schools, a diverse population, year-round outdoor activities, and renowned higher education institutions. Home to the University of Michigan, one of the country’s top public institutions, Ann Arbor serves as a hub for creativity and innovation, along with the nearby Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. AADL has integrated itself into the community by collaborating with downtown businesses and non-profit organizations, partnering with the University of Michigan, engaging local artists and creatives, and inspiring community members to tap into their own creativity. The library also has longstanding partnerships with the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, and Ann Arbor Summerfest. The greater Ann Arbor area is home to 24 neighborhoods, providing amenities and opportunities to get the best of small-town living with the convenience of big city moments. Whatever your passion, you are bound to find enthusiastic collaborators in Ann Arbor!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to leadership and oversight of the AADL strategic plan; incorporating leading-edge and digital services with traditional library services to meet the evolving needs of the public; budgetary planning and sound fiscal management; leading efforts to provide customer-focused delivery of services; encouraging innovation, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative team dynamic; maintaining effective professional relationships with local government and legislative bodies, the AADL Board of Trustees, and other community institutions; developing organizational plans and procedures; addressing all relevant human resources issues; negotiating agreements with the library’s bargaining units; and supervising, mentoring, and guiding six direct reports.
Qualifications – Candidates will be evaluated on the full range of their professional and personal background, experience, and direct and transferable skills. Ann Arbor District Library seeks candidates with a compelling combination of demonstrated knowledge and skills in most of the following areas:
Experience working with an elected or governmentally-appointed board, or equivalent.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of library science and administration.
Experience as a public-facing spokesperson in a variety of high-profile settings.
Demonstrated ability to administer and manage library services.
Demonstrated record of sound fiscal management and budgetary planning.
Ability to lead, mentor, coach, and provide direction to administrative and management level staff – emphasizing diversity, team-building, and collaboration.
Forward-thinking about current and emerging trends and best practices, and a demonstrated positive track record of implementing appropriate leading-edge technologies.
Communicates openly, clearly, thoroughly, and concisely.
The hiring salary range is $148,050 – $164,500 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller (karenmiller@bradburymiller.com). This position closes on January 23, 2022.
View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/ann-arbor/.
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Job posted to this site on December 7th at 12:46pm
Research Administrative Specialist at MSI at The ARF
Full Time
Principal Responsibilities
We have an opportunity for a Research Administrative Specialist to join our team.
This person will be responsible for providing administrative and logistical support for activities, competitions, and events that develop the MSI academic network. A direct report to the Managing Director, this position supports the MSI research process.
The Role:
High-quality research and our academic network are pillars of MSI. We are looking for someone to join our team and support the knowledge generation processes for the Marketing Science Institute. Working closely with the Managing Director and Executive Director s/he is responsible for providing administrative support for the development and dissemination of academically rigorous, managerially relevant knowledge on marketing and related topics. A successful candidate will provide support for existing research initiatives and support the process for new initiatives, including competitions and MSI awards. S/he will manage all related steps and processes, including communicating with researchers through our submission platform. S/he manages the research submission platform, related systems, and will ensure projects are updated and managed on a timely basis.
Ideal Candidate:
You have a proven track record in administrative support, and/or project management ideally for a member-based or research organization. You have strong detail orientation, an interest in the discipline of marketing, foresight, good judgment, energy, are a strong communicator and note-taker, with excellent verbal and written skills.
We’re a very collaborative group where every role is integrated with every other role in some way, so you’ll need to enjoy working regularly as part of a true team. You are open to new ideas -- and ready to offer your own. We are a small, nimble organization that welcomes and enjoys all types of personalities and highly values diversity in all forms.
Core Responsibilities
Provide support for all MSI research projects (awards, proposals and co-sponsorships and other initiatives).
Provide timely follow-up as needed, including obtaining status of items and ensuring their completion.
Process research submissions within submissions platform, monitor entries, provide information to MSI review committee.
Communicate professionally to both internal and external audiences, including researchers and reviewers.
Create research agreements from templates and initiate invoice process.
Assist with administration of award programs.
Prepare materials for meetings including agendas and notes by compiling relevant information and data.
Provide info from Salesforce to Research group as needed.
Build efficiency and responsiveness into existing processes.
Provide general administrative support.
Skills and Minimum Requirements
B.A./B.S.
A minimum of three years of administrative and/or project coordination experience, preferably in a research environment.
Excellent customer assistance and communication skills.
Proficient across the entire Microsoft Office suite.
Extremely well organized with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and work independently.
Willingness to learn new software and systems.
Experience with CRM/database preferred (Salesforce)
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Job posted to this site on December 6th at 6:11pm
Public Service Librarian (Part-time) at Chappaqua Library
Part Time
The Chappaqua Library is seeking a public service librarian to join our team and provide an exceptional user experience to all. This person will deliver quality reference, reader’s advisory services, and teach users how to access library resources and technology (in-person and online). Special duties will be assigned and may include outreach, programming, and collection development projects. The ideal candidate has strong technology skills and shows enthusiasm for helping others and the Library engage and connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. This position is supervised by the Head of Adult Services.
The Library is dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and development of a diverse staff who support the vision of the Library. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to explore employment opportunities with us.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Provide reference, reader’s advisory, and information literacy services.
● Provide instruction on the use of library resources, including tech-help and online e-resources.
● Perform collection development, programming, and/or other special assignments.
● Promote library services through community outreach, as well as print and electronic methods
(flyers, social media, etc.).
● Create and maintain accurate library statistics, reports and documents.
● Maintain effective communication with co-workers and supervisors, in-person and digitally.
● Keep up to date with professional development.
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
● Excellent customer service skills.
● Cultural competence skills.
● Strong technology skills, experience with Evergreen ILS a plus.
● Proficient with Windows OS, digital databases, and Google Docs.
● Approach challenges and change with a positive, problem solving, and learning attitude.
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
● NYS Public Librarian Certificate.
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION:
This is a part-time position, to be scheduled up to a maximum of 17 hours a week. Must be able to work every other weekend on a rotating basis and evenings as needed. Salary is $32.21 per hour. Benefits include New York State Retirement system eligibility and sick leave.
To apply please send your resume and statement of interest to chaplcareers@wlsmail.org with the subject “Librarian.”
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Job posted to this site on December 6th at 2:10pm
Cataloguing Specialist (Remote/On-Site Hybrid) at The Wildenstein Plattner Institute
Full Time
Status: Contractor, with possibility to convert to employee status with benefits after 3-months probationary period
Term: Two years, with possibility of extension
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
About The Wildenstein Plattner Institute:
The Wildenstein Plattner Institute (WPI) is a non-profit foundation established in 2016 by the French dealer and art historian Guy Wildenstein and Hasso Plattner, a leading German entrepreneur in digital technologies. The WPI compiles and publishes digital catalogue raisonnés and provides access to significant archival materials on an innovative new digital platform to advance art historical research.
Position Description:
The WPI seeks an efficient, reliable, and collaborative Cataloguing Specialist for our team. In this position, the Cataloguing Specialist is primarily responsible for original and complex copy cataloguing of digitized print materials, including sales catalogues and exhibition catalogues, in Romance and Western European languages, particularly French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
The successful candidate has extensive knowledge of current metadata standards of all MARC formats, AACR2, RDA, SCIPIO, in addition to LCSH/LC classification and controlled vocabularies. Experience and familiarity with relational databases and OCLC Connexion is preferred. The Cataloguing Specialist performs a variety of basic catalogue record analysis for accuracy and problem resolution. The candidate also provides support to ongoing database maintenance and cleanup projects. Corrects, edits and enhances existing records according to local and national cataloguing and metadata standards, including authority control of database access points.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Temporary position with an expectation of a 2-year commitment to perform original and complex copy cataloguing of the WPI’s collection of digitized print monographs, such as sales catalogues and exhibition catalogues, in Romance and Western European languages, particularly French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Consistently and accurately performs cataloguing in accordance with standard national guidelines and systems.
Responsible for creating original bibliographic records and handling authority control.
Performs other related duties as assigned, such as providing support to ongoing database maintenance and cleanup projects.
The position will be partially remote, therefore, having access to high speed internet and a laptop/desktop computer is required. Please note as this is a hybrid position, there will be periodic meetings held in-person at our office in Manhattan.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree or equivalent, preferably an MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution or recognized equivalent and 3+ years of relevant professional cataloguing work experience required to successfully perform the principal responsibilities,
Must have experience with performing unrevised original and complex copy cataloguing,
Thorough knowledge of RDA, AACR2, LCSH/LC classification, Getty Vocabularies, MARC formats and principles of authority control,
Proficiency with cataloguing tools, such as OCLC Connexion,
Capacity to execute tasks with accuracy, consistency, and meticulous attention to detail,
Ability to organize and prioritize workload, to execute multiple tasks with time constraints, and to work independently,
Flexibility in adapting to changeable cataloguing needs,
Critical judgment skills in cataloguing responsibilities,
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to meet goals and deadlines,
Excellent oral and written communication skills,
Professional demeanor and intellectual curiosity,
High level of comfort with online databases, office productivity, software, and emergent technologies, including, G-suite applications and Mac operating systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and awareness of emerging trends in cataloguing and metadata,
Demonstrated knowledge of one or more non-English languages, especially French, German, Italian, and Spanish,
Knowledge of or background in art history,
Proficiency with relational databases.
Compensation:
Contractor will be paid at an hourly rate for the first three months, with the option to become a salaried employee with benefits upon review and approval.
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references with contact information to info@wpi.art. In the email subject line, include your “Name” (first and last name) and “Cataloguing Specialist Application.”
Any questions regarding the application process should be directed to info@wpi-art.org.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Proposed start date is February 2022.