The East Baton Rouge Parish Library is currently seeking Librarian I applicants for multiple positions available at the Main Library and throughout the twelve-branch system. There are many opportunities for cross-training and advancement within this active library system.
A MLS degree from an accredited school of Library and Information Science is required. The salary for Librarian I salary range is from $31,583.14 to 43,718.06 on a 12-step plan. The Library offers excellent benefits including vacation, sick leave, holidays.
Apply to City Parish Recruitment Division at www.brgov.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted: April 30th, 2008
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library System provides public library service for the City of Baton Rouge and the Parish of East Baton Rouge. Serving a population of 411,477 the system consists of a Main Library and 12 branches, has a collection of 1.9 million items, and a staff of 466 (318 FTE), and an annual circulation of 2.3 million. The library is funded by a ten-year 11.1 mill property tax that generates an estimated $30 million annually for the operation and maintenance of the existing system as well as a pay-as-you-go capital improvements program. The tax is to be renewed in 2015.
As Louisiana’s Capital City, greater Baton Rouge is the largest city in Louisiana. It is the home of Louisiana State University, Southern University, several large hospitals and an internationally-known biomedical research complex. Located on the Mississippi River, the city is in the center of an historically rich and diverse area with access to a wide variety of cultural and sporting opportunities.
Our website is located at www.ebr.lib.la.us
Major Responsibilities - Under the direction of the Library Board of Control, the Director is the chief administrator of the library system, has oversight responsibility for operating and maintaining the existing system, and for planning and managing the construction of replacement libraries. The Director must provide leadership for the creation, development, and implementation of innovative services, embrace technology to enhance information delivery, and develop effective working relationships with city and community leaders.
Qualifications - An ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS degree and five years of supervisory management and financial experience as a Director and/or Assistant Director in a medium to large library system. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, possess the ability to work effectively with the Library Board, city administrators and staff, experience in planning and constructing libraries, and provide imaginative leadership that utilizes the latest electronic resources but is grounded in the realities of proven public library service and budget constraints.
Compensation - Pay range for the position is $72,388 - $100,202, with full benefits package.
Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the ALA Annual Conference, June 26 - July 2, in Anaheim, California.
Call 225-231-3700 for an appointment.
Applications in the form of a cover letter and résumé should be addressed to:
Dan Reed, President
East Baton Rouge Parish Library Board of Control
7711 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
Application deadline - June 16, 2008
Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted: April 30th, 2008
The University of Mississippi Libraries seeks a creative and dynamic
Business Librarian to join a reference department delivering user-centered
services to the School of Business Administration as well as to the general
university community.
Under the direction of the Head of Information, Outreach and Delivery
Services, the successful candidate will:
- Provide instruction, including web content and online tutorials;
provide liaison and collection development services for the School of
Business Administration ,
- Develop personalized reference / instruction services to the School
of Business Administration,
- Provide in-person and virtual reference services at a general
reference desk, some evening hours required,
- Participate in a general library instruction program supporting
composition and Freshmen Seminar courses,
- Join in library outreach and other innovative initiatives.
Qualifications: ALA accredited master’s degree by date of employment;
experience with or course-work on business reference sources, excellent
organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; knowledge of or
course-work in reference methods and/or resources, strong knowledge of
emerging technologies, and the ability to apply these technologies to a
diverse range of library applications.
The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment reporting to
the Head of Information, Outreach, and Delivery Services, position available
June 1, 2008. Minimum annual salary is $38,000.
Apply online at http://jobs.olemiss.edu. Applicants must include a letter
of application, vita, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of three current professional references. Review of applications
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Mississippi is located in historic Oxford, a thriving
community offering a wide range of literary, musical and cultural
activities. For more information about the University and the community,
please visit http://www.olemiss.edu/community/index.html.
Posted: April 24th, 2008
Search Extended: The University of North Alabama (UNA) seeks further applications for the position of Director of Library Services. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, the Director provides collaborative leadership to develop and implement a shared vision of the library in support of the University’s mission. This position holds faculty status and rank. The review of applications will begin on June 1, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Prior applications received remain active.
Responsibilities:
UNA seeks an experienced, effective leader to guide the provision of evolving, relevant library services. As chief administrator of Collier Library the Director provides vision, leadership, and accountability through collaborative strategic planning and assessment, policy development and implementation, budget preparation and administration, integration of appropriate technology, supervision of faculty and staff, support for professional development, and consortial collaboration. In cooperation with the campus community, the Director of Library Services develops and guides initiatives that support the learning, teaching, research, service, and administrative goals of the University. Working within a system of shared governance, the Director represents the library and its faculty/staff to internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
· ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and/or information science (or its equivalent)
· Evidence of recent successful academic library experience in progressively responsible roles
· Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
· Strong management and leadership skills in a collegial environment
· Commitment to participatory decision making
· Ability to create and sustain effective collaborative relationships internally and externally
· Demonstrated effective budgetary experience
· In-depth understanding of emerging trends and issues in academic libraries
· Demonstrated commitment to the recruitment, professional development, and retention of a talented and diverse workforce
· Strong commitment to providing excellent library services, resources, and facilities
· Thorough knowledge of academic library operations
Preferred Qualifications:
· Additional earned advanced degree(s) in appropriate field(s)
· Five or more years in academic library administration
· Successful experience supervising and evaluating faculty and staff
· Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, assessment, and problem solving
· Demonstrated record of scholarly/professional involvement and achievement
· Demonstrated leadership, organizational ability, and initiative
· Experience with library consortia and resource sharing
· Understanding of computer systems and technology
· Record of successful implementation and management of emerging technologies
· Commitment to responsive, innovative service, outreach, and maximization of resources
· Knowledge of trends in scholarly communication
· Understanding of academic culture and the needs of faculty, staff, and students regarding information resources, services, and technology
· Demonstrated support for continuing education and professional development opportunities for all library employees
· Familiarity with academic accreditation processes
Description of University and Library:
Located in Florence, Alabama, just north of the Tennessee River, the University of North Alabama is a growing comprehensive regional institution with over 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and over 220 full-time faculty. The University emphasizes quality educational opportunities for undergraduates and graduates with majors in four colleges: arts & sciences, business, education, and nursing & allied health. Collier Library has an operating budget of $2.6 million and employs 8 full-time faculty librarians, 8 support staff, 5 part-time employees, and over 30 student employees. Collections include approximately 376,000 volumes, online access to 120+ databases, and almost 3,500 current online and paper serial subscriptions. For more information see http://www2.una.edu/library. The library uses the Ex Libris Voyager system and is a member of the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL), SOLINET, and OCLC.
Description of Area:
Located in the northwest corner of the State of Alabama, Florence is one of four small cities comprising an area known as “the Shoals” with a combined population of over 140,000. The area offers a rich history, natural beauty, numerous cultural and outdoor recreation opportunities, low living costs, and a temperate climate. Additionally, Florence is located within easy driving distance (1-3 hours) to larger cities—Huntsville and Birmingham, Alabama; Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee. For more information about the Shoals see: www.una.edu/international/where.is.UNA.htm, www2.una.edu/universityrelations/maps.htm, http://visitflorenceal.com, and www.Shoalschamber.com.
Salary/Benefits:
Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The University offers excellent benefits.
Application Process:
Submit application electronically at http://jobs.una.edu. Applicants must supply an electronic copy of their cover letter, résumé/cv, contact information for three references (email, telephone, postal address), plus transcripts. Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required before an offer of employment can be made; mail transcripts directly to the Office of Human Resources: Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL 35632-0001.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed.
Posted: April 22nd, 2008
