Job Description:

The Board of Trustees of the Plattsburgh Public Library seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Library Director II. This management position is responsible for directing a strong public library serving as the Central Library for 30 rural libraries. The Director manages a staff of 16, an annual budget of $800K and a service area of 20K in population. Close coordination with the director and staff of the Clinton, Essex, Franklin Library System is encouraged. Plattsburgh, New York is a vibrant community within a short driving distance of Montreal and Burlington, Vermont. A variety of cultural activities are offered through Plattsburgh State University and in the local community. The natural treasures of Lake Champlain, the Saranac River and the Adirondack Mountains provide opportunities for recreational activities (see goadirondack.com). Residents of the area enjoy an excellent quality of life and a reasonable cost of living.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must meet residency requirements.

They will also need to meet the following minimum qualifications at the time of examination:

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science from a college, university or a library school accredited by the American Library Association or registered by the New York State Education Department;

and Possession of a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate (Application forms for the Public Librarian Professional Certificate may be obtained by writing to New York State Library Development Office, 10B41 CEC, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230.)

and Two (2) years of professional library experience after receiving a Master’s Degree in Library Science.

A civil service job description is available at the Clinton County Personnel website: www.clintoncountygov.com.
Management experience in a public library is preferred.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a copy of credentials, cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference and a Clinton County Employment Application (available on the Clinton County, NY website) to Virginia Brady, Search Committee Chair, Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St. Plattsburgh, NY 12901 or fax: (518) 563-1681. Additional information regarding this position is available by emailing Virginia Brady at vmbrady@gmail.com

Job Description:

The University at Buffalo Libraries seek a creative and dynamic International Languages and Literatures Librarian to play a key role in creating, delivering and assessing user-centered collections and services for faculty, students and researchers in the department of Romance Languages and Literatures and programs in Caribbean Cultural Studies, Canadian Studies, Polish Studies and associated disciplines. This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian in an academic research-oriented environment with expectations for research, publication and participation in professional associations. The Librarian will join a team of dedicated librarians and professional staff in the Arts & Sciences Libraries providing collections, information literacy, research consultation, liaison and outreach services to faculty, staff, students and the local and global communities. The Arts & Sciences Libraries – Architecture/Planning, Silverman and Lockwood Memorial – serve the university’s School of Architecture and Planning, College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Management and School of Social Work and specialized undergraduate academic and service programs.

The Librarian is based in Lockwood Memorial Library on the University at Buffalo North Campus. Some evening and weekend hours are part of the regular work schedule. The incumbent will report to the Director of Public Services and the Arts & Sciences Libraries.

Position Duties:

ensure faculty awareness of Libraries’ resources and services by engaging in active and sustained outreach, including establishing a presence in the departments and programs and tailoring outreach to departmental cultures;

develop, create, manage and integrate print and electronic collections in International Languages and Literatures, including creating metadata for relevant local digital collections;

actively engage with faculty to integrate library resources and information literacy competencies into courses, curricula and programs;

develop strong working relationships with faculty to ensure that teaching, research and grant-seeking activities are supported;

create, design, present and assess instruction in a variety of formats to meet the needs of diverse user groups, including creating and maintaining online tutorials and research guides;

provide reference and research consultation services in person at service desks and in individual appointments, and through electronic communication (chat, email, text);

understand emerging trends in librarianship, scholarly communication, data management and new technologies.

She/he will be expected to actively participate in library and university committees, task forces, special projects and initiatives and be professionally involved locally, regionally and nationally.

The incumbent supports the Libraries’ mission which values open communication, respect for diverse perspectives and good working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution is required.

A minimum of two years of full-time experience as a librarian in an academic library is required.

Knowledge of relevant languages, literatures and cultures is required.

Written and oral competencies are required in one or more of the following languages: French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and/or Polish.

An understanding and knowledge of current and emerging trends in the disciplines is required.

The incumbent must possess a strong service orientation evident in the ability to provide exceptional service to a diverse clientele.

Demonstrated commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with staff at all levels is essential.

The incumbent must possess excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

The incumbent must have a demonstrated commitment to professional development and show evidence of professional scholarly interests and potential to meet the University at Buffalo’s promotion and tenure standards in librarianship, research, service and outreach.

Preferred:

An advanced subject degree in cultural studies or a language is preferred.

Experience using social networking technologies to market library resources and services and communicate with library constituents is preferred.

Cataloging experience and/or the ability to develop metadata for digital collections is preferred.

Teaching or reference experience in a college or university library is desirable.

Experience with bibliographic management software is preferred.

Knowledge of information literacy competencies in the disciplines is preferred.

International travel or study abroad experience is desirable.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary Range: $47,000 – $51,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply:

Posting Number: 1200314

Applications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:
www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55202

Online App. Form: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55202

Job Description:

The Information Literacy Specialist oversees information literacy initiatives on campus and the Library’s program of information literacy/library instruction. Also coordinates library support for online learning. Provide leadership in planning, implementation, and assessment of programs, as well as, training and supervision of instruction staff. Coordinate instruction activities with other library departments, faculty, and other offices on campus.

Position Duties:

Works collegially with college faculty to integrate information literacy competencies into the curriculum. Participates in faculty committees, training, and workshops on curriculum, teaching, assessment, and related activity.

Works collegially with college faculty to develop, deliver, promote, and evaluate information literacy programs that meet the needs of Canisius College students.

Coordinates all library instruction activity, including online instruction. Leads in the design, implementation, marketing, and evaluation of the library instruction program.

Integrates information literacy into reference services as the lead teacher in a ‘user focused culture’.

Supervises staff (including librarians) in the instruction department, including training, scheduling, and evaluation of personnel. Supports library staff in meeting the needs of Canisius College faculty, students, and staff. Mentors all members of the instruction department in professional development.

Coordinates research assistance and formal research instruction. Participates in setting goals, developing new initiatives, strategic planning, and evaluating programs to ensure the provision of integrated, user-centered library service. Coordinates the work of instruction with that of other Library and campus departments.

Maintains a high level of professional expertise in information literacy. Is conversant in standards/best practices in the field and actively participates in the profession.

Follows current trends in the field, including technologies, and makes recommendations to improve programs using new pedagogies, methodologies, and/or technologies.

Assists in developing a collection of resources to support information literacy initiatives and instruction.

Serves as the liaison librarian to one or more academic departments for collection development and other purposes, and performs all duties associates with this role.

Exhibits a commitment to support the Canisius College and LIS mission, goals, and objectives.

Serves on library, college, and other committees.

Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

An accredited master’s degree in library science.

Documented experience in information literacy instruction.

Knowledge of current standards, theory, practice, and trends in information literacy.

Demonstrated experience implementing and using new technologies in a library classroom and online setting.

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a team and independently.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.

Demonstrated ability to solve problems and plan strategically.

Demonstrated proficiency in web and computer applications related to library instruction and reference service.

Strong customer service orientation; experience in providing reference services.

Preferred:

Demonstrated professional experience in coordinating, administering, and assessing an information literacy program.

Demonstrated leadership in a collaborative environment.

Demonstrated experience teaching and training in a variety of settings and formats.

Knowledge of instructional planning, design, and assessment.

Second Master’s degree.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send letter of application, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Kristine Kasbohm at hr.recruiter@canisius.edu (please put LIBRARY in subject line of email). Application materials will be accepted until June 1, 2012.

Canisius College is an independent, co-educational, medium sized institution of higher education conducted in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. Minority candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Canisius College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Information
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Postal Address: Kristine Kasbohm
Library
Canisius College
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
Email Address: hr.recruiter@canisius.edu

The Dr. Bernard Vavrek Scholarship will go to a current LIS student. It includes conference registration, hotel, $500 stipend and a free one-year membership in ARSL.

The Founders Scholarship and the Ken Davenport scholarship will go to a current library professional. They include conference registration, hotel, a $500 stipend and a free one-year membership in ARSL. The definition of a “Library Professional” is a library staff member working in a small and/or rural library. A degree or certification is not required.

Candidates do not need to be members of ARSL; however membership is encouraged.

The committee asks candidates for any scholarship to provide a briefly worded essay -”Why I Want To Go!” and a completed application form.

The winners should have not attended the ARSL conference before and will be required to write a short blog entry on the ARSL website to share their conference experience. Winners will also be invited to serve on the ARSL Scholarship Committee the following year.

The Conference Scholarship Committee selects winners based on a demonstration of need, demonstration of not only a desire to serve the small and rural community but an already established pattern of working within the community, willingness to network, share and aid in developing new networks to aid small and/or rural libraries and a willingness to share what they learn at the conference with those in their networking areas.

A special thank you to our ARSL Premier Members who have helped make these scholarships possible through a $10 contribution as part of their membership.

Please click the link below for an application and more information about the 2012 scholarships. Applications are due June 15.

http://arsl.info/annual-conference-awards-calendar/award-scholarship-info/

Job Description:

Full-time (40 hours /week) Very busy medium sized public library seeks enthusiastic, innovative librarian with strong commitment to public service, knowledge of electronic resources, and excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

Position Duties:

Duties include: staffing reference desk, including evenings and weekends; assisting in maintaining library computers and website; readers’ advisory; collection development; and adult programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

ALA/MLS and New York State Public Librarian’s Certificate required.

How to Apply:

Send resume to: Director, North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive, North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Candidate will be appointed from a certified Civil Service list. Announcement and application available on Niagara County Civil Service website; http://www.niagaracounty.com/employment.asp

Scott Weber had several recommended resources, including one made specifically for BHS. A CLIR grant they received in 2011 funded a plugin for WordPress so that their EAD finding aids could be easily imported to WordPress. The resulting plugin is open source and available to all here.

Scott Weber also recommended a WordPress theme called Catabloggish developed by the Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst for their UMarmot catalog.

From Mindy Leisenring (Director, Cortland County Historical Society)

On May 9, 2012 three items were discovered stolen from the cases of the Cortland County Historical Society military exhibit.

The items include:

• a Civil War Jacket,
• Civil War Hat, and
• a Savage Percussion Revolver.

Items are pictured below.

We are working with the local police department, but currently have no leads as to who, when or how the items exited the museums property.

If you have any information or advice please do not hesitate to contact us or by phone (607)756-6071. We would appreciate any help, or alerts to other sites that can be offered.

This announcement was originally posted to the DHP-L listserv by Stephanie Lehner Rowe, Regional Archivist and Program Coordinator at Museumwise

Job Description:

The School Library System Director is responsible for providing library coordination and services to member libraries following a Plan of Service as approved by the State Education Department. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the School Library System including planning, program and personnel management, cooperative activities and fiscal management.

STARTING DATE: July 1, 2012

Position Duties:

 Creation, updating and maintenance of a union catalog in appropriate format

Establishment and use of interlibrary loan procedures, including delivery and policy

Development and implementation of a cooperative collection development plan

Planning of professional staff development and other continuing education activities including Common Core State Standards, Annual Professional Performance Review, and Student Learning Objectives

Ongoing communications with the communication coordinators/liaisons, with the School Library System Council, and with other school or community personnel or agencies

Development of a specialized collection of selection and verification tools for use by system members

Planning periodic meetings between the School Library System Council and communication coordinators/liaisons

Serving as advisor to member school library media staff, school districts and nonpublic schools on program development and improvement

Serving as liaison to appropriate State Education Department offices concerning system and member needs and other matters

Development of cooperative activities with other school library systems, public library systems and the reference and research library resources system

Conducting periodic visits to members and participants

Planning and conducting procedures for data gathering and reporting

Preparing annually a budget application, on forms prescribed by the Commissioner, to be approved by the School Library System Council and governing board

Assuring general operation of the School Library System following the approved Plan of Service

Supervising the School Library System staff

Minimum Qualifications:

New York State Certification as School Library Media Specialist

Minimum of three years employment as a school library media specialist

Valid School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) or a valid School Building Leader (SBL) certificate.

Salary & Benefits:

Pursuant to the applicable collective bargaining agreement

$44,476 (2012-13 Base Salary) – Consideration for additional salary may be granted based upon education and experience

How to Apply:

1. Submit a letter of application or call:
Leslie A. LaRose, Deputy Superintendent
Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES
23 Huskie Lane, P.O. Box 28
Malone, New York 12953
(518) 483-6420
2. Immediately have a copy of your credentials, including at least three (3) professional references with telephone numbers forwarded to the above.

Job Description:

The Harley School seeks a full-time Director of Libraries, to begin Fall 2012. The position includes oversight of the two school libraries (Lower School and Middle / Upper) and all of the work that they do. The position includes responsibility for collection development, AV equipment, faculty development, teaching information literacy skills, maintenance of electronic databases, and other duties. It also includes working with an Assistant Librarian and the Lower School library staff.

Founded in 1917, Harley enrolls approximately 500 students in Nursery through 12th grade. Our rigorous academic programs and exceptional fine arts curriculum are combined with unique offerings (hospice, glass studio, organic farming, chess, robotics), a commitment to experiential service learning, a deep commitment to the centrality of the student voice, and a nurturing environment for young people. The School is committed to diversity and the education of students in a global perspective.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates should have at least five years experience. MLS preferred.

How to Apply:

Resumes will be reviewed until the successful candidate is found. Due to the volume of applications, we regret that we will not acknowledge receipt of every application. Only candidates of interest will be contacted.

The preferred method for application is by email. Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@harleyschool.org.

If email is not possible, please mail your materials to:
Margaret Cusimano
The Harley School
1981 Clover St.
Rochester, NY 14618

The Regents Advisory Council on Libraries advises the New York State Board of Regents on State policy regarding the New York State Library, library development programs, legislation and library aid programs. The Council works with the officers of the State Education Department in developing a comprehensive statewide library and information policy and makes recommendations to the Regents concerning the implementation of the program.

The Board of Regents will appoint three Regents Advisory Council members to serve five-year terms from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2017. The Council meets a minimum of four times a year: January (conference call), April (Board of Regents meeting in Albany), September (conference call) and December (New York City). Members of the Regents Advisory Council are leaders in a wide variety of endeavors across the State, including business, human services, education, and libraries.

The State Library particularly encourages recommendations of representatives of New York State’s broadly diverse population, including but not limited to African Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic origin/ancestry and people with disabilities.

Please send nominations and a brief biography or resume for the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries by June 30 to: Paula Paolucci, Office of the State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries, New York State Library, 10C34 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230.