Some Examples of Job Descriptions/Job Ads to Get Us Started
“INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Cunningham Memorial Library
Position Description
DATE: February 27, 2008
DEPARTMENT: Library Digital Initiatives
POSITION CODE: FF9942
POSITION TITLE: Digital Repository Librarian (Vacant)
POSITION SUMMARY
This 12-month, tenure-track position participates in the development and maintenance of an institutional repository for Indiana State University and provides technical support for library and campus digital initiatives including the Wabash Valley Visions & Voices Digital Memory Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for the identification, adaptation and implementation of appropriate digital repository technologies and will possess the ability to interact effectively with library colleagues, Office of Information Technology professionals, teaching faculty, and students. In addition, the incumbent will serve as the web master for Wabash Valley Visions & Voices, a collaborative regional digital repository that utilizes CONTENTdm as its management system, and be involved in addressing digital preservation issues related to this and other digital initiatives. The Digital Repository Librarian may also engage in metadata creation. Responsibilities may include travel to other locations to provide training and participation in evening and/or weekend special events. ISU librarians are expected to participate in university and library governance and to engage in professional activities, including research and publication, in order to attain tenure and promotion.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The Digital Repository Librarian reports to the Coordinator of Library Digital Initiatives.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The Digital Repository Librarian may supervise support staff and student employees assigned to digital initiative projects, as needed.
MINIMAL ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
ALA-accredited Master's degree or equivalent and a minimum of two years of academic library experience. The position requires demonstrable experience with digital repository technology, web design, XML, knowledge of CONTENTdm, metadata standards, and programming languages such as PHP or Perl, as well as effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability tointeract with culturally diverse individuals, both external and internal to the library; and the ability to participate fully as a tenure-track library faculty member.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Second Master's Degree in an appropriate related field such as Computer Science, History or Education; experience with information exchange protocols and encoding formats; familiarity with copyright issues as they relate to digitization projects; evidence to commit to goals and achieve established outcomes.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Participate in the development and management of the university institutional repository
2. Provide technical support for CONTENTdm based digital repository project
3. Design and manage digital repository project websites
4. Use knowledge of programming languages to enhance and adapt collection management systems
5. Serve as liaison to on and off-campus partners
5. Create metadata for digital assets
6. May supervise support staff and student employees assigned to digital repository projects
7. Participate in professional organizations, research, writing and other scholarly activities as required by the tenure process at ISU
8. Actively participate on Library committees or projects and University committees
9. Perform other duties as assigned
SALARY
Competitive; commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION
See http://jobs.indstate.edu.Review of applications begins immediately
and will continue until position is filled.
ISU is an AA/EEO employer that encourages the applications of women and minority scholars. ISU has a higher percentage of diverse and multicultural students than any other Indiana university.”
From: WSU LISP list-serv
Job Description for Organizational Development Consultant (assume a focus on working in and with libraries, which are currently undergoing significant change challenges). Your MLIS degree plus skills related to leading and guiding change could enhance your career prospects.
“Reviews, designs, and develops all aspects of a company's organizational development function. Develops training programs, facilitates implementation of appropriate change management initiatives, and reviews current development programs to ensure adherence to company goals. Responsible for continually building the company's stock of human capital and encouraging employee development. Measures performance to gauge success of programs. Requires a bachelor's degree and 8-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management.”
Retrieved April 17, 2008, from http://secure.salary.com/jobvaluationreport/docs/jobvaluationreport/jobsellhtmls/Organizational-Development-Consultant-salary-job-description.html
10 comments:
While not technically a "job," I wanted to share an LIS-related opportunity that has interested me for a long time. The MV Doulos is an ocean liner that has been transformed into a floating book fair that visits countries around the entire world. While no crewmember gets paid, they do apply for "jobs" and I have often thought that this would be a great service opportunity and resume builder, and definitely unconventional! I searched their website for a current LIS-related job opening and could not find one to post, but since their mission is to bring books to the world, they have many staff members dedicated to running a giant book fair. Here is the website:
http://www.mvdoulos.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
During one of our last class times in LIS 6120, we talked about digital libraries. I wanted to include a posting for a digital librarian, but after looking at a couple postings, the job descriptions sounded very similar to regular library positions. Here is one for a Taxonomy Editor that I came across in my search. Interestingly enough, one of the educational requirements is the MLIS degree. Other transferable skills for this position include:
Troubleshooting errors
Extensive research
Categorization methodologies
Writing
Analysis & critical thinking
Detail oriented
Computer skills--Windows, Office
Posted 4/11/2008: Taxonomy Editor, LucidMedia, Reston, Virginia
Taxonomy Editor
Location: Reston, VA
Contact: careers@lucidmedia.com
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LucidMedia is the foremost provider of impression-level targeting solutions for interactive media serving advertisers, agencies and publisher alike. Founded in 1999 and launched in 2004, the LucidMedia ClickSense® Network is solely focused on lifting revenues, increasing the return on ad spend, and transforming run-of-site content into a new untapped value tier of inventory. The ClickSense Network is delivering brand safe campaigns, new levels of quality control, accountability, and real transparency for some of the largest properties on the web today. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia and privately held, LucidMedia prides itself on a long history of satisfied clients and a personal, hands-on customer focus.
If you are someone who enjoys a more dynamic work environment where you are encouraged to think independently and develop new ideas, then we want to meet you! We have a history of developing innovative ideas into profitable enterprise and are looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to come to work with us in our Reston office and help take our company to its next exciting level.
We are looking for bright, creative individuals with the skills to take full advantage of what we have to offer.
As a Taxonomy Editor in our company, you would be responsible for:
· Maintaining quality and effectiveness of proprietary taxonomies
· Results evaluation
· Troubleshooting errors
· Devising new strategies to improve our product
· Conducting extensive research
· Use of categorization methodologies
Required Skills and Education:
· College degree in Liberal Arts (e.g., Linguistics, Philosophy, English, History, or related fields); college degree in Library Science or Information Science
· Experience in writing, research, and analysis
· Excellent language skills, both written and verbal
· Advanced critical thinking skills and an aptitude for analysis, particularly in regard to quality control
· Outstanding problem-solving abilities and a natural tendency to be detail-oriented
· Competence with Windows and Microsoft Office
Additional Relevant Skills:
· Experience with formal logic and/or categorization methodologies
· Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Perl), relational databases, and software testing
Sometimes referred and related to: Taxonomy Architect, Knowledge Architect, Ontology Editor, Ontology Architect, Information Architect.
LucidMedia Networks, Inc. is a venture-backed company located in the heart of the Dulles Technology Corridor. We are currently working on several exciting online solutions in the interactive advertising space. You will get the chance to work alongside other tremendously talented individuals - our taxonomy and coding teams include some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our management team has founded successful ventures on both coasts. We are passionate about our work and devoted to the opportunity, and we are looking for the same kind of people to join us. We offer competitive salaries, 401k, stock options, and a great health plan, as well as daily catered lunches and a relaxed office environment. Come to LucidMedia!
Above all else, LucidMedia values in its employees an ability to think flexibly and learn new things.
Required Skills and Education:
• College degree in Liberal Arts (e.g., Linguistics, Philosophy, English, History, or related fields); college degree in Library Science or Information Science
• Experience in writing, research, and analysis
• Excellent language skills, both written and verbal
• Advanced critical thinking skills and an aptitude for analysis, particularly in regard to quality control
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities and a natural tendency to be detail-oriented
• Competence with Windows and Microsoft Office
Additional Relevant Skills:
• Experience with formal logic and/or categorization methodologies
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Perl), relational databases, and software testing
Sometimes referred and related to: Taxonomy Architect, Knowledge Architect, Ontology Editor, Ontology Architect, Information Architect.
When applying, please mention that you saw this ad on LISjobs.com/Library Job Postings on the Internet.
Legal Sr Researcher,
New York City: To 70K
Major law firm seeks legal researcher. Must have excellent online skills, plus MLS and related experience in a financial or legal environment. Please email cheller@brainlink.com
Posted 4/15/2008: Off-Campus Librarian, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
The Off-Campus Library Services (OCLS) department at Central Michigan University is accepting applications for the position of Off-Campus Librarian. The OCLS team provides distance library services to the more than 7,000 CMU students enrolled at over 60 off-campus sites throughout U.S. and Canada and via online course offerings. This position is based in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of OCLS, the Off-Campus Librarian provides reference assistance and library user education to CMU off-campus and online students and faculty involved with graduate and undergraduate credit courses. Serves as a liaison between OCLS and the program staff supporting programs in Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Canada. Collaborates with faculty and fellow OCLS librarians to develop course-integrated online instructional tools and user aids. Works with other OCLS staff to provide ongoing assessment of library resources and services, and online and off-campus user needs. Travels to off-campus locations to provide on-site library instruction and provides online instruction to classes through Wimba. Participates in activities related to the CMU Libraries, Off-Campus Programs, and University. Development and marketing of the off-campus library program are key elements of this position. This position takes primary responsibility for planning, organizing, and administering CMU’s biennial Off-Campus Library Services Conference.
Minimum Qualifications: M.L.I.S. degree or equivalent from ALA-accredited library school; minimum of one year academic library experience; teaching/library instruction experience; evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills; strong collaborative and interpersonal skills; flexibility and a desire to work independently in a rapidly changing technological environment; willingness to travel to off-campus sites and to work a flexible schedule as required.
Additional Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with distance education services and programs; experience working with adult, non-traditional students; experience delivering library instruction online and in person; Reference and collection development experience, preferably in the area of Business; strong computer skills; demonstrated ability to adapt and use learning technologies; experience using desktop publishing software.
Salary commensurate with qualifications, minimum $46,000. Competitive benefits (go to http://www.hrs.cmich.edu/benefits/brief.htm and click on Professional Administrative for more information). This is a Professional Administrative position.
Applications received by May 30, 2008 will receive first consideration.
Applicants must apply online at www.jobs.cmich.edu. Please be prepared to submit a resume, a letter of application and a list of three references.
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate in employment against persons based on age, color, disability, gender, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight (see http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).
When applying, please mention that you saw this ad on LISjobs.com/Library Job Postings on the Internet.
This is an interesting job opportu nity that drew my attention from the listserv. It looks like the future librarians will be more technicians than librarians, with the amount of technology knowledge demanded from them.
MEDIA COORDINATOR (LIBRARIAN), VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, CENTRAL LIBRARY, 40 HPW
DESCRIPTION: Vanderbilt University Library is seeking a Media
Coordinator for the Central Library. The most significant portion of
the individual's responsibility is the management of the Central
Library's collection of digital and multimedia materials; including
the circulation and reserve services for a portion of these items
(DVDs, digital media, microforms, and other resources). The Media
Coordinator will also work closely with the Digital Collections
Archivist, bibliographers, and other library staff--as well as media
stakeholders elsewhere on campus--in establishing goals and priorities
for identifying, collecting, promoting, and providing access to
digital resources in support of instruction and research at
Vanderbilt. The Media Coordinator will collaborate with these
individuals in developing and advocating services and access to new
media technologies for the Vanderbilt community.
For more information and to apply online, please go to
www.vanderbilt.jobs. Applications submitted before May 18, 2008 will
have first consideration. Refer to requisition number RMB63961.
While surfing the internet for nontraditional library openings I have found the following job opportunity CONTENT SPECIALIST LIBRARIAN at Montana State Library.
Special Information:
The Content Specialist administers a highly technical state publications depository library program. The position facilitates collaboration among state agencies, depository libraries, and patrons to ensure permanent public access to state government information.
Competencies:
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Strong public service orientation.
Ability to provide training to others.
Ability to plan and manage complex projects.
Ability to learn new information technologies.
Ability to promote government information to a variety of audiences.
Ability to work creatively and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.
Experience with print and digital government publications is desirable.
Experience with online information resources.
Education/Experience:
ALA-MLS or equivalent education and experience in information science.
Please follow the link for full information and if anyone wish to apply:
http://statejobs.mt.gov/pls/mjs/MJS0110W.QueryView?P_EMPR_ID_SEQ=2286&P_JORD_APPL_SEQ=71
Reference
Retrieved April 22, 2008, from http://statejobs.mt.gov/pls/mjs/MJS0110W.QueryView?P_EMPR_ID_SEQ=2286&P_JORD_APPL_SEQ=71
Several other job opportunities are available through the ALA website so if anyone is interested in applying follow this link: http://www.joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm
I found this online under librarian jobs. I found it to be an interesting posting geared toward those at the end of their career in librarianship (which is a long way away for us, but I still thought it was interesting).
Independent Sales Rep, MOTOR,
Named a "Cool Tool" by Library Journal, we have been providing media information to collection development and reference professionals for nearly 12 years.
We have 2 openings for independent sales representatives. This is a commission position that also offers a generous bonus for expanding our paid subscriber base.
You will be contacting buying consortiums, state library associations, regional library groups and related professional organizations. You will be working from home (everyone in our organization does). This is a great opportunity for a retired librarian or stay at home library professional.
Our subscription service is very easy to explain. We've got thousands of references (both libraries and booksellers). Please visit our website motor-online.com BEFORE you apply.
We don't want a traditional resume, just an email outlining your experience and how this will help you sell our service.
Apply to Daria Skeete, nypilotprogram@aol.com
(Independent Sales Rep., MOTOR) LISjobs.com/Library Job Postings
Although I do not have a job posting, I think the job descriptions posted are reflective of a technological society where we want things done quickly and want things now. It makes since that librarians become as technical as possible, so we can meet the needs of our patrons who get a lot of information from wikipedia. Also it makes sense for employers to have tech saavy people, as they want the best information to stay competitive.
Definitely really interesting to see what others have posted here. I am concentrating on Special Libraries, especially science & technology (hopefully!). My friend fwded me this a couple months ago, and I thought I would also share it- a job in biomed research!
Posting Title Manager - Knowledge Library Information
Work Location United States - Massachusetts
Company/Legal Entity USA Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ
Posting Functional Area Research
Job Type Full Time
Job Description The Novartis Knowledge Center (NKC) supports the Global Novartis User Community's business processes by identifying, acquiring, and providing fast and easy access to high value external Scientific Technical, Medical (STM) and Business News Information resources. We are currently looking for a Senior Information Specialist at our research headquarters in Cambridge, MA to promote the development and awareness of the NKC. Your opportunities and responsibilites will include, but are not limited to:
- Establish solid relationships between NKC and key scientific user groups to determine needs
- Organize customer ‘information enabling’ programs focused on scientific information
- Lead independent knowledge and information projects and services requiring the application of advanced information management skills
- Provide leadership in solving specific project/technical problems and initiate development of new information products and services in chemistry, biology or medical disciplines
- Represent department at internal and external meetings
- Monitor quality of NKC Products & Services and ensure a high standard of value-added services
- Evaluate and recommend new information resources, platforms and search tools
- Communicate knowledge policies associated with external content, e.g. copyright compliance
- Support scientific information retrieval & provide first line support for NKC resources with expert searches from a staffed Information Desk
- Leverage the resources available from MIT Libraries
- Maintain professional knowledge of information and e-library science and subject discipline by attending professional information management meetings and conferences
Minimum requirements BS/BA in Chemistry or Biomedical Science; MLS or equivalent experience required, higher scientific education in chemistry/Biology/Medicine preferred. 5+ years of experience in R&D Information Management. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral required. Strong knowledge about publicly accessible and commercially available scientific and business related databases. Previous experience with literature and internet searching, visualization/interpretation and knowledge in patent and/or market and business analysis would be an advantage
http://www.Hound.com is a good source of jobs because it only shows you jobs from employer websites and every other job board out there. www.Hound.com is a job website that show its member jobs for every employment website through out the world. In this website you can search jobs on the basis of specific locations and practice areas. The site has the highest number of jobs in the world.
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