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Job posted to this site on January 10th at 2:39pm
Library Clerk – Circulation (Part-time) at Dominican College
Full Time
Dominican College seeks a service-oriented individual to fill the position of Library Clerk at the Sullivan Library. This is a year-round part-time position primarily at the Circulation Desk.
Hours:
Wednesday 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Friday 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday Noon-7 p.m.
Sunday Noon-7 p.m.
Responsibilities include assisting students and faculty, troubleshooting basic computer and printer questions, circulating materials, shelving materials, and maintaining stacks. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements: High school diploma. One year of customer service or general office experience. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with patrons. Computer skills are essential. Bilingual a plus.
Qualified applicants should forward their resume and cover letter to m.schaub@dc.edu
AA/EOE
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Job posted to this site on January 10th at 10:33am
Metadata Librarian at The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary
Part Time
Responsible for creating descriptive metadata for film and audio recordings for five-month grant funded project. Meeting local and nation standards. Ingest metadata into digital assets management system (Islandora). Troubleshooting and seeking solutions with bibliographic control and database issues. The Metadata Librarian serves as an integral part of the processing and digital library teams.
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Job posted to this site on January 10th at 10:28am
Executive Chief Librarian (Assistant Administrator) at CUNY - The Graduate Center
Full Time
Position Details:
The Graduate Center, CUNY is a focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 48 doctoral and master’s programs, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The
Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC.
The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni—who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City’s intellectual and cultural life.
The Mina Rees Library is committed to supporting the curriculum, research, teaching, and learning activities of The Graduate School and University Center. The Executive Chief Librarian provides the strategic vision and leadership necessary to support, expand, and advance the Library's goals and objectives. The Executive Chief Librarian reports to the Provost.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides overall administration, planning, and oversight of library collections and services.
- Provides leadership for the development of the most appropriate and effective ways of offering library services, managing and anticipating current and future technological needs and services, including integration of digital collections and services with traditional library services and collections
- Oversees budgeting, financial, and personnel matters of the Library, including recruiting, selecting, hiring, and evaluating professional library staff and for administration of the library budget.
- Makes recommendations to the Provost on the most effective means of providing library support for research and teaching.
- Serves as ex-officio Chair of the Library's Executive Committee which makes the initial decisions on all library faculty reappointments, promotions, and tenure actions.
- Collaborates with doctoral and Master’s faculty and students to identify library research and study needs and to assess existing library collections and services.
- Works with Information Technology to develop and maintain technology-related strategies and services in support of the research and educational needs of faculty and students.
- Serves as an ex-officio member of the Library and Information Technology Committees of the Graduate Council.
- Represents the Library and the GC through active participation in the work of the Library, the GC, the Council of Chief Librarians, the higher education community, and in professional associations.
- Serves on the Executive Board of the Friends of the Mina Rees Library and provides input on library needs and suggested strategies for fundraising.
- Performs other related duties.
Qualifications:
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
A preferred candidate should have:
- MLS from an ALA accredited program and either a Master's degree or a doctorate are strongly preferred.
- Scholarly achievement appropriate for appointment at a senior faculty rank.
- Demonstrated skill, experience and commitment to diversity in the recruitment, guidance and advancement of personnel.
- At least ten years of progressively responsible library administrative and budget management experience, preferably in higher education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of traditional library functions, emerging technologies, and trends in higher education and their impact on library services.
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising and donor relations preferred.
How to Apply:
Go to http://cuny.jobs/ and search for Job ID 23359.
Please click on "Apply Now" below which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply. Please upload a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references (name, title, organization, phone number, and email). Please upload all documents in Word or PDF format.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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Job posted to this site on January 7th at 6:03pm
Assistant Professor for Instruction Design and Education at CUNY - Queens College Libraries
Full Time
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Queens College Libraries (QCL), The City University of New York, seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track Instructional Design and Education Librarian to develop, promote, evaluate, and deliver instructional support and content for in-person and online information literacy and serve as Education subject specialist and liaison to the School of Education.
The Instructional Design and Education Librarian applies learning technologies, design principles, and best practices to develop general and course-specific learning objectives and create and maintain library instruction materials for course-integrated instruction sessions as well as credit courses taught through the library department. The Instructional Design and Education librarian will serve as the library’s liaison to the School of Education. This is a public services position working closely with the Associate Librarian for Research & Instructional Services and the Associate Librarian for Scholarly Communication & Subject Specialists. Reporting directly to the Chief Librarian, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- As the Subject Specialist for Education, provide appropriate services to the School of Education, including research assistance, library instruction, collection and resource development, and outreach
- Create resources and training for the Library Instruction Program and assist QCL librarians in integrating new pedagogical strategies into their teaching, including working collaboratively across QCL to design and create an instructional toolkit to support pedagogically sound instruction
- Identify, evaluate, and apply appropriate technologies to the design and delivery of in-person and online instructional services
- Guide library faculty to include universal design for learning and inclusive design principles in their teaching
- Participate in the library’s reference and instruction program
- Work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within QCL and the QC campus
- Represent QCL interests on various local, regional, and national committees.
- Develop a record of peer-reviewed scholarship and creative work
- Perform other professional duties as needed by the QCL department
- Schedule may include some evenings and weekends
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, with a second graduate degree required. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2nd Master’s degree or higher in Education or related field
- Two years of related experience in librarianship and/or teaching
- Experience with instructional and/or curricular design
- Experience teaching in higher education
- Familiarity with the ACRL Framework and other best practices for information literacy instruction in higher education
- Experience with technologies and tools that deliver e-learning content such as learning management systems, content authoring tools, etc.
- Familiarity with resources, current scholarship, and research strategies in the field of Education
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment
- Strong record of participating in scholarly conversation via publications, presentations, etc.
COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
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- Go to cuny.jobs
- Search by the Job ID 23434 in 'Job Titles,Keywords'
- Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions
Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the name and contact information of three (3) professional references in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.
**Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.
CLOSING DATE
February 5, 2022
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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Job posted to this site on January 7th at 11:45am
Coding Instructor at The New York Public Library
Full Time
The New York Public Library is looking for talented coding instructors, trainers or industry professionals to join our team and help New Yorkers achieve their app development dreams. This position is for someone interested in community development through education. You will be supporting adult learners of diverse careers, educational backgrounds, and cultures as they embark on their app development journey. The NYPL offers technology classes in more than 80 libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island. Topics include MS Office, Internet basics, coding languages, graphic design, 3D printing, audio production, video production, podcasting and more.
This position is a temporary 1-year position with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities
As a Coding Instructor, you will
Conduct app development courses and workshops using Swift for approximately 15 students per class both online and in-person
Provide consistent engagement with students, answering their questions, providing feedback on assignments, and coaching them through our curriculum.
Document and maintain detailed records of student’s attendance and performance for the duration of the course.
Keep students motivated to complete their learning journey
Travel throughout Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx to deliver training, as needed
Perform ad-hoc project related duties as required
Evenings and some weekends required
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of relevant Swift app development work experience.
Working knowledge of software development principles and object-oriented programming
Prior experience teaching/instructing/training adults for related technology products and services
The ability to instruct in a “hands-off” manner, letting users learn by doing
Ability to teach in both traditional classroom and virtual classroom settings
Extensive knowledge of Mac and Swift software
Strong aptitude for learning new and emerging technologies quickly
Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for:
Apple’s Swift Programming Language
HTML/CSS
Javascript
jQuery, Bootstrap
Preferred Qualifications
Prior coding bootcamp teaching experience a plus
Knowledge of:
Python and/or Ruby
Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline
Adobe Premiere or equivalent
Ableton and/or Pro Tools
VR/AR software and/or Unity
CAD software
Knowledge of New York metropolitan area
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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
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Physical Duties
Limited physical effort is required
Light lifting required
May require travel within NYC
Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non Union
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
35 hours per week: 1pm - 9pm (4 days during week and one 7 hour shift on a Saturday or Sunday.
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Job posted to this site on January 6th at 2:40pm
Assistant Librarian (Part-time) - New York School of Interior Design at New York School of Interior Design
Part Time
Job Title: Assistant Librarian (Part Time Position)
Position Overview: The New York School of Interior Design, an accredited, independent institution of higher education devoted entirely to the discipline of interior design and its related professions, seeks an individual to serve as an Assistant Librarian. Reporting to the Director of the Library, the Assistant Librarian supports the day-to day operations of the Library’s public services and the two materials libraries. S/he is an integral part of the Library’s public services team for providing instructional, reference, and circulating services to library users. During the closing shifts and in the absence of the Senior Librarian, s/he manages the Library’s circulation and reference desk and supervises student workers. The Assistant Librarian performs a variety of system maintenance tasks, such as updating the Library’s website and online subject guides and maintaining other electronic tools and platforms pertaining to public services. S/he may need to perform tasks and projects related to the NYSID Archives & Special Collections.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist the Librarian with the operations of circulation and reference services and delivering library instruction sessions to NYSID students, faculty and staff; answer reference queries and help patrons locate items and resources in the library and archives, and through online databases.
Manage the day-to-day public services operations and supervise student workers during closing shifts and in the absence of the Senior Librarian.
Assist the Senior Librarian to manage the two materials libraries on the main campus and at the Graduate Center.
Assist the Senior Librarian to coordinate the schedule and content of the Library’s instruction program; conduct any library instruction sessions assigned within his/her schedule.
Working with other librarians, update the Library’s website and online subject guidelines on a regular basis to ensure the accuracy and currency of the information and content represented on those online platforms.
Resolve technical issues related to the Library’s online resources.
Working with other librarians, actively explore and implement new library/information technologies pertaining to the Library’s public and instructional services.
Perform tasks and projects related to the NYSID Archives & Special Collections on an as-needed basis.
Other duties, projects and activities as may become necessary.
Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution (candidates pursuing an MLS degree at an ALA-accredited institution will also be considered). Bachelors in art history, fine arts, design, or architecture preferred. Some circulation and reference experience in an academic and research library environment highly desirable. Experience using an integrated library system, particularly its circulation module, desirable. Former teaching or library instruction experience highly desirable. Proficiency in WordPress, LibGuides, Omeka, and other library and information technologies pertaining to library public and instructional services. Strong technical skills of evaluating and employing a variety of new Web tools, systems platforms, and social media channels to facilitate and promote library services and operations. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills for lectures, presentations, and working with library/archives users and staff. Professional committee memberships/activities in related organizations, such as ARLIS/NA, VRA, AASL, ALA, or ACRL, desirable. Ability to work independently, be flexible, have high attention to detail; a proactive problem solver. Friendly, with strong service orientation and good people skills. A commitment to user-oriented library services. General knowledge of art, architecture, and design research resources preferred. Ability to perform physical activities associated with library collections.
This is a 1-year renewable appointment. 16 - 17 hours per week work schedule. Required to cover evening and/or weekend hours during the academic year.
Salary Range: $20-25/hour
New York School of Interior Design is an AA/EOE employer.
Submit resume including salary requirements to:
Human Resources Office
New York School of Interior Design
170 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
Or email to: resumes@nysid.edu
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Job posted to this site on January 6th at 2:39pm
Scholarly Communications Librarian at Purchase College, State University of New York
Full Time
Purchase College Library seeks an energetic and detail-oriented individual for the full-time, tenure-track position of Scholarly Communications Librarian. A successful candidate will have a keen interest in both scholarly communications and institutional repositories. The candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders both in and outside the Library to provide expertise and leadership in developing and implementing the library’s institutional repository and promoting the use of open educational resources. This appointment also serves as a member of the Library’s instruction and reference team whose duties include serving as liaison to one or more academic departments and ensuring accessible services for all patrons. The ideal candidate must be creative, collaborative, and service-oriented with a strong understanding of scholarly communications and a commitment to and aptitude for teaching undergraduate students, as well as demonstrated outreach and communication skills.
Description of Primary Responsibilities:
Act as Project Manager in the development, implementation, supervision, and maintenance of an institutional repository
Follow and develop institutional standards and guidelines for creating, managing, preserving, describing, and delivering digital collections
Manage and coordinate processes and procedures for the selection, intake, long-term preservation of and access to the Library’s institutional repository
Advocate and promote the use of the library’s institutional repository and serve as spokesperson to publicize the institutional repository’s benefits and uses
Establish and implement digitization and metadata workflows for all digital resources in a variety of formats
Determine digital project staffing needs. Hire, train, and supervise project interns, student workers, and/or staff
Promote the use and adoption of open educational and open access resources
Assist with collaborative grant writing and identification of additional funding sources for digital program initiatives
Description of Secondary Responsibilities:
Teaches introductory and advanced information literacy research sessions both in-person and remotely
Provides reference services, including reference desk shifts and monitoring chat, text, email, and Zoom reference services
Participates in collection development and serves as a liaison librarian to academic departments. The liaison assignment will be designed to complement the strengths of the successful applicant and sized to balance the additional responsibilities of the Scholarly Communication and Institutional Repository role.
Develops and maintains online instructional tools such as subject guides, tutorials, and/or webpages
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program
Demonstrated project management experience in a highly collaborative environment, preferably in an academic institution
Minimum of one year of professional experience in digital initiatives, digital collections, or metadata services
Experience in developing and/or managing an institutional repository system
Demonstrated experience with current digital collection architectures and platforms such as DSpace, CONTENTdm, Digital Commons and/or other repository tools
Demonstrated technical experience with current digital collection technologies, standards, platforms, and equipment
Knowledge of the standards, technological framework, and best practices for digital capture, scanning, metadata creation, description, access, storage, and preservation
Knowledge of scholarly communication issues, open access initiatives, intellectual property, and copyright issues, and new forms of publication and research/creative activities
Working knowledge of digital content and metadata cataloging standards and systems (e.g. VRA Core, Dublin Core, EAD)
Demonstrated computing skills and efficiency utilizing complex computing applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Cloud-based storage solutions
Knowledge of accessibility standards and experience working with persons with disabilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially for the purpose of describing technical issues
Attention to detail and accuracy
Willingness to undertake Library and College service responsibilities, professional development, and scholarship, in keeping with a tenure-track position
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience with web interface design, management, and usability
Experience supervising and training student workers
Previous experience providing grant support and/or grant writing
Academic library instruction and reference experience
Experience with the Springshare suite of tools
Experience with Moodle or similar learning management system
Resume, Cover Letter, List of References required
Nondiscrimination Policy – Purchase College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the Purchase community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. To view the entire policy, please visit the following website: Purchase College Human Resources Policies and Procedures website.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Purchase College is an AA/EEO employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University’s current campus security policies. Purchase College’s Annual Security Report is available at Purchase College NYS University Police Website.
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Job posted to this site on January 5th at 12:18pm
PART-TIME PAPER CONSERVATOR POSITIONS (CONTRACTORS) at Dept of Records & Information Services
Part Time
PART-TIME PAPER CONSERVATOR POSITIONS (CONTRACTORS)
The Municipal Archives Conservation Unit seeks 2 part-time (contract) conservation technicians to process, inventory, and rehouse a collection of historical architectural building plans that date from the 1860s to the 1970s. Under supervision, the technicians will remove the rolled plans from storage, surface clean, flatten, perform simple repairs, re-house, label, perform basic research to identify and arrange plans according to block and lot and permit identification numbers, and enter descriptive information into a spreadsheet. The technicians will also assist with identifying items requiring additional conservation treatment. Preferred candidates will have experience processing archival materials, and experience handling delicate or damaged material. Qualified candidates must be detail-oriented and organized
Required qualifications: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year full-time professional experience in conservation and/or preservation.
Preferred: Experience treating oversized paper-based materials.
For Consideration, email to: recruit@records.nvc.gov
SALARY
$22.21/hour, 25 hrs/week
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Job posted to this site on January 5th at 11:33am
Rochester Institute of Technology College of Art and Design Liaison Librarian at Rochester Institute of Technology
Full Time
RIT Libraries invites applications for a full-time (F/T) College of Art and Design Librarian with strong reference and instruction skills.
This professional librarian provides reference, research services, and instruction to students, staff, faculty and the community at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). As the liaison to the College of Art and Design, with its five dynamic schools, galleries, and research centers, the librarian is responsible for working as a member of the Research & Instruction Services department to develop dynamic programs and instruction opportunities. The ideal candidate will be creative, curious and enthusiastic about teaching and collaboration with an interest in visual arts and sciences including architecture.
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Job posted to this site on January 5th at 10:34am
Systems and Operations Coordinator at New York Public Library
Full Time
Preservation and Collections Processing is a department within New York Public Library’s Collections and Research Services that is responsible for the management and preservation of all of the Research Libraries collections and for the processing of its special collections. Systems and Operations is a newly-formed department that develops and maintains systems specific to supporting special collections operations. These systems handle the safe and secure tracking of objects, the intake of acquisitions and accessioning data, exhibitions and in/outgoing loans, conservation treatments, and certain collection and project management functions.
Under the direction of the Systems and Operations Manager, and in close collaboration with staff within Preservation and Collections Processing and in units throughout the Library, the Systems and Operations Coordinator will primarily assist in supporting the NYPL’s collection management system, CMS, as well as its web-facing portal, SPEC, both based on the Filemaker platform. The Coordinator will also be responsible for devising a training program to the CMS’ growing user base and maintaining usage and technical documentation. This role is a good opportunity for those seeking experience with database development, creating and automating reporting, helping improve the end-user experience, systems implementation, maintenance, documentation, interoperability, and data migration.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Preservation and Collections Processing Systems and Operations, the Coordinator wil
Provide end-user support (30%)
Triage, track, gather additional information, and escalate bug/issue or feature request tickets, ensuring updates and resolutions are provided in a timely manner.
Provide day-to-day systems support to end-users over video/phone calls, or quick one-off meetings; use these sessions to gather feedback to inform future system developments.
Create new user accounts and assign user security settings as is appropriate for the staff member; help with password resets or other general access issues.
Send systems-related emails to users to help communicate and plan for upgrades, systems maintenance, general updates and training opportunities.
Assist with back-end development tasks (30%)
Use the database client to resolve basic and/or intermediate-level issues to do with front-end design or layout elements.
Assist with quality assurance (QA) testing especially after upgrades, or in preparation for release of new features or interfaces.
Assist with basic back-end maintenance of the database including reviewing error log reports, and that server-side scripts and database backups are performed on a regular basis.
Assist with data entry or remediation projects.
Coordinate a system training program (20%)
Devise and host programmatic training for internal preservation and curatorial staff.
Support with the creation and maintenance of systems usage documentation: assess documentation across collections-related databases and determine where information is incomplete or inconsistent.
Devote time to professional development and training (20%)
Assist with data integration projects between CMS and other research library systems such as the Sierra ILS, ArchivesSpace, Aeon, and other current/emerging systems used throughout the Library.
Attend relevant professional development training opportunities relevant to the position.
Preferred Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and 5+ years relevant professional experience OR Master's degree and 3+ years relevant professional experience
Required Skills
Using and/or working with relational databases, experience and familiarity with any archival, preservation, collection management or other GLAM systems or
Demonstrated interest in data literacies, and the initiative to learn advanced data skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: ability to listen actively, speak and write clearly
Ability to present technical information to learners from a variety of backgrounds in a way that is clear, understandable and free of jargon.
Supporting end-users coming from varying technical backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science
Experience working in a research library, archive, or public library system, OR general familiarity with gallery, library, archives or museum operations.
Scripting or other automation tools/methods, structured query language (SQL)
Interest or experience thinking about and implementing accessible and intuitive end-user design.
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Job posted to this site on January 4th at 2:51pm
Business Librarian at Drexel University Libraries
Full Time
The Business Specialist Librarian is a highly motivated and entrepreneurial librarian with business expertise to advise students, faculty, and Libraries staff on navigating library resources that enable them to conduct market validation, develop informed business plans, assess the competitive market landscape, discover patent information, and work with other entrepreneurial related research and business information across campus disciplines and programs. This position will empower the Drexel community with effective processes of finding, accessing, evaluating, and using information and data by providing guidance and personal assistance through the Libraries’ Information Assistance program.
The librarian will embrace design thinking concepts to develop and create learning materials, such as online tutorials, research guides, and other learning objects that support multi-disciplinary business needs and will utilize data skills and resources to support the use of business data for accessing, using, manipulating, and managing all types of data created and used for teaching and research. This position will actively embed data and information literacy competencies in Drexel curriculum learning outcomes through partnerships with faculty as part of the Libraries Curricula Support program.
The librarian will also serve as a resource for DUL administrative business expertise needs related to business case development, staff development and data management. This position will model entrepreneurial matrixed collaboration and will provide primary support for the Curricula Support and Information Assistance programs, reporting to the Manager, Curricula Support. Librarians are encouraged to participate in University activities and initiatives and are expected to contribute to the library and information profession through service, presentations, publications and/or research activities.
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Job posted to this site on January 4th at 11:48am
Digital Filing Clerk - HBO Television Series at HBO Television Series
Full Time
Accounting offices for an HBO television series are hiring two Digital Filing Clerks for in-person work at an office in Greenpoint. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Clerical and Administrative Support on all aspects of digital document management in what, prior to COVID, was a paper heavy workflow. We’re looking for candidates with strong organizational skills, abilities to implement filing systems per Corporate Guidelines/Policies, and comfortable mapping Google’s Drive. Both positions will run from January to December 2022. Salary is $1,200.00 per week with equipment provided by HBO. Please email CVs to both will.felker@hboprod.com and kristina.miranovic@hboprod.com for consideration.
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Job posted to this site on January 4th at 11:47am
Digital Clerk - Network Show at Network Show
Full Time
Season 3 of a network show based in Brooklyn, NY looking for a Digital Clerk. The show begins in January 2022 and runs through September 2022.
The Digital Clerk position will require knowledge of online share drives (i.e. Dropbox, BOX, and google drive). Must understand digital workflow and be able to handle/manage digital filing systems. The position will require clerks to assist in basic general accounting duties. This is an in person position and in accordance with New York City mandates will require the confirmation of Covid-19 vaccination.
Please submit your resume with references (including email and phone numbers) to Ghostseason3acct@gmail.com
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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.
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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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Be Resourceful in solving problems
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Lifting up to 15 lbs.
Sitting and standing for periods of time
Daily use of a computer
Physical Required?
No
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Local 1930
Salary Range: $63,074 - $68,963 / year
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Non-Exempt
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35 hours per week to be scheduled during regular location hours
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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.