The Central Arkansas Library system is seeking a full-time IT Specialist. The IT Specialist is responsible for installation, preventative maintenance, and minor repair of all computers and their peripherals and miscellaneous office equipment throughout all of CALS branches. In addition, the position performs on-call computer help desk duties for Library staff and patrons involving computer hardware, applications, and office equipment. It requires the ability to access, input, and retrieve data from the computer; ability to perform light to medium work without assistance; and the ability to communicate effectively. Candidate must also have at least two years’ experience in computer or technology-related services, valid AR driver’s license, and ability to climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Salary starts at $16.96 and includes excellent benefits. Please submit application and resume to Dawn Perry at ITjobs@cals.org. This position closes at noon on Monday, February 25.
https://cals.org/job-opportunities/
The Jackson County Library in Newport, Arkansas is seeking a Library Director. Jackson County is conveniently located 90 miles from Little Rock and Memphis. With a historic past filled with rockabilly music and steamboats, we serve a population of over 17,000. Headquartered in downtown Newport with a branch in Tuckerman, the library is looking forward to a bright future.
The full job posting can be found at: https://jacksoncolib.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/director.pdf
The Missouri State University (MSU) Libraries invites applications from experienced, innovative candidates with extensive knowledge of children’s literature. This is a new position reporting to the Head of the Infant Through Grade 12 (IG12) Resources area of Meyer Library on the MSU campus. MSU is a dynamic and growing comprehensive university with over 24,000 students, located in Springfield, the third largest metro area in Missouri with a vibrant population of over 500,000. The Coordinator of IG12 is responsible for outreach, book selection, collection development, and supervision for the Children’s and Young Adult Book Review Board of Missouri (BRB). They will oversee and communicate with volunteer book reviewers and assist with planning and conducting workshops and other programs focused on book reviewing and children’s/young adult literature. They will provide specialized reference and information services to a broad array of patrons for the IG12 and BRB collections. Other responsibilities include hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising student workers and a graduate assistant to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of IG12 and BRB. The successful candidate will foster a positive environment of effective communication and collaboration with organizational staff and volunteers. This is a full-time professional position with a competitive salary. Candidates desiring further information are encouraged to visit https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/43253 or contact the Committee Chair, Cherri Jones, at cherrijones@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4546. Date of first consideration: February 11, 2019. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Missouri State University is an EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and institution.
Position Summary:
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Boreham Library staff. The Discovery and Access Librarian has the unique potential to shape how the library creates, uses, and manages metadata for a 21st century library. This position calls for innovation, creativity, and a willingness to problem solve in a dynamic library environment. This position will include the management of the integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces, Inc.) and discovery system (EBSCO Discovery System – EDS), materials processing, as well as metadata creation and maintenance.
Essential Job Duties:
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Systems –
Other Job Duties and Responsibilities –
Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by leadership to subordinates. Requires consistent on-time attendance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required Education and/or Work Experience:
Minimum qualifications include master’s degree in library and information science from program accredited by the American Library Association or degree completion within six months of hiring date. Candidates with one or more years’ experience in an academic library setting are preferred. Demonstrated experience with library computer technologies and software is preferred.
Preferred Education and/or Work Experience:
This position reports directly to the Director of Library Services; Works closely with librarians and library staff; Works with university faculty, staff and administrators, as well as students.
Apply at: https://jobs.uafs.edu/postings/882
Assistant/Associate Professor
Posted 11/26/2018 – 12/26/2018
Requisition ID 2018-46011
Category Faculty
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Department AA Library Education & References Srvs
OVERVIEW
The Education and Research Services (E&RS) Department at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Library is seeking a faculty member to coordinate educational programs and provide assessment of educational initiatives within the Library. S/He promotes institution-wide awareness of library services, collections and resources, and teaches information management skills in support of education, research, and patient care. S/He leads efforts to assess the information needs of UAMS students, faculty and staff both on and off campus.
CAMPUS SETTING
UAMS is the only academic health sciences center in Arkansas with the central campus in Little Rock, the Northwest campus in Fayetteville and Regional Centers around the state. Founded in 1879, UAMS is located in Mid-town Little Rock and is the only designated adult level one trauma center in Arkansas. In 2009, UAMS opened a new 540,000 square-foot hospital with 234 adult beds and 60 neonatal beds increasing the total number of beds to 450. The state-of-the art hospital, outpatient center, and specialized institutes of excellence provide world-class care. The UAMS Library, which is centrally located on campus, is integrated into every aspect of the campus mission and supports the education, clinical, research, and outreach activities of six colleges (Graduate School, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health.) Faculty, staff, and students work and study in a stimulating and culturally diverse environment. The UAMS Library serves the health information needs of the citizens of Pulaski County and provides support to the rest of the state through a network of Regional Center Libraries. Additional information about UAMS can be found at http://web.uams.edu/about/fast-facts. Information on the beautiful, vibrant city of Little Rock can be found at http://www.littlerock.com/.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks:
This is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position with rank and salary commensurate with the individual’s education and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Competencies:
UAMS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and is committed to excellence.
Physical Requirements
Stand: Frequently Sit: Frequently Walk: Frequently Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop, or reach overhead: Occasionally Lift, push, pull, carry weight: 11 - 25 lbs Use hands to touch, handle, or feel: Occasionally Talk: Frequently Hear: Continuously Taste or smell: Occasionally Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously Physical Environment: Inside Office Environment Noise Level: Quiet Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity, Near visual acuity Hazards: None
PROCESS TO APPLY
UAMS has recently instituted an online application process. Interested candidates should follow the instructions below for submitting their application.
NOTE: The system only allows one document to be uploaded so the cover letter and CV must be in a single document.
To apply, click the button at end of the full job description.
Applications can only be accepted via the online submission system.
Youth Programmer- Full-time public service position at the Terry Library. Seeking energetic, team-oriented applicants with strong commitment to public service. Responsibilities include creating and implementing in-branch and outreach programs for children, tweens and teens, creating displays, printed and digital materials and promotions, answering patron questions, information searching and shelving. Familiarity with digital devices and resources, ability to do instructional assistance and excellent communication and customer service skills are required. Familiarity with children’s and teen literature and entertainment materials desirable. Some evenings and Saturdays required. Salary $25,625 plus excellent benefits. Submit application and resume to: Terry Library Manager; terrylibraryjobs@cals.org by Friday, January 25.
Metadata Librarian for Serials and Electronic Resources
The Samford University Library is seeking an ambitious and creative individual interested in serving in a Christian university environment to fill the position of Metadata Librarian for Serials and Electronic Resources. Located in suburban Birmingham, Samford is the largest privately‐funded and fully‐accredited institution of higher learning in Alabama. The University Library serves the academic community of more than 5,600 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 500 teaching faculty. You can learn more about our distinctive university at www.samford.edu. The librarian in this position reports to the chair of the Cataloging Department, which is composed of three librarians and two staff members. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining comprehensive intellectual control of and access to electronic resources as well as print serials at Samford University Library. Specific duties are listed below.
Responsibilities
Required qualifications
Preferred qualifications
Rank and Salary
Twelve‐month, non‐tenure track, faculty appointment; salary commensurate with experience; generous benefits/vacation package; tuition remission.
Samford University (www.samford.edu) is the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in suburban Birmingham, the university was founded in 1841 and has more than 5,500 students. Samford is ranked 3rd in the South among regional universities by U.S. News & World Report and has been nationally recognized for academics, affordability and value by a number of prestigious publications and rankings. The university is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting.
Application Procedure
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Electronic submission of documents is required. Candidates should supply a letter of interest, current resume and contact information of three professional references, description of e-resource, serials, and discovery experience:
Applicants must also complete and submit an “Application for Faculty Position” and “Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement” (https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf)
Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement (https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.pdf)
Please submit all materials as a PDF file to:
FACAPP@samford.edu
Subject: Metadata Librarian
Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution that complies with applicable law prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin.
Full time public service position at the Thompson Library. Candidate will assist in providing leadership to the staff of the Thompson Library, troubleshoot and solve problems, and work to set a positive tone within the library and with the staff. Ability to handle problematic behavior situations with ease and a good attitude is essential. Candidate will take part in adult and youth program planning and coordination. Experience working with adults, children and large groups is preferred. Ability to balance a wide array of tasks that range from management and scheduling to patron and staff support, as well as day to day library operations, is required. Approach to leadership must be collaborative, kind, and team-oriented. Familiarity with technology, digital media, ability to do instructional assistance on devices, and excellent communication and customer service skills are required. Familiarity with popular reading and entertainment materials desirable. Some evenings and Saturdays required. Salary from $33,675 includes excellent benefits. Send resume and application with the heading Assistant Branch Manager to: Joe Hudak at adminjobs@cals.org. This position closes January 18th.
Full Time public service position at Maumelle Library, 10 Lake Pointe DR, Maumelle, AR 72113. Responsibilities include coordinating and implementing young adult and adult programming events, checking books in and out, registering patrons for library cards, answering phones, assisting staff and patrons, and supervising staff. Previous supervisory experience desired. Computer skills and excellent customer service skills are required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Some nights and Saturdays required. Salary from $33,675 plus excellent benefits. Please send resume and application to: maumellelibraryjobs@cals.org by January 16, 2019.
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