Benedict College Announcement: Vacant Acquisitions Librarian Position

http://www.benedict.edu/careers.html

POSITION: Acquisitions Librarian

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Learning Resources Center (Library)

WORK SCHEDULE:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., a rotating weekend schedule; 12 month; non-tenure track position

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

REPORT TO: Library Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Acquisitions Librarian will be responsible for a wide range of activities related to the acquisition of materials in a variety of formats. The selectee coordinates the selection and acquisition of library resources with librarians and faculty across academic disciplines. The selectee ensures that varied formats of resources are acquired and that inclusions adequately support the College’s curriculum. Responsibilities: coordinates daily operations related to ordering, receiving, and claiming materials; monitors expenditures, payments, and order status; develops, maintains, and evaluates vendor and publisher relationships as it relates to acquiring resources for collections; prepares and submits requisitions, statistical, or other related reports relative to acquisition expenditures; evaluates and processes gift materials; manages and maintains acquisition procedural manual; works in concert with the Catalog Librarian; supervises library assistants and work-study students; assists at the information reference/circulation desk as needed; enforces library policies and regulations; participates in and contributes to appointed College and assigned library committees; and attends local, state and national related professional meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

(REQUIRED):

· Master's degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA accredited program

· Minimum of one year of acquisitions experience or any equivalent combination of experience/training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

· Ability to establish and maintain collegial working relationships with librarians, faculty, library vendors, and other employees

· Familiarity with an integrated library system and general office software

· Ability to effectively organize, coordinate, and manage daily acquisition operations 

· Evidence of individual initiative, flexibility, and analytical skills to resolve acquisition problems and make recommendations for their solution

· Knowledge of current standards, trends, and emerging technologies in acquisition  services

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

· SLED background check is required

(DESIRED):

· Demonstrated experience in acquisition procedures and processes

· Knowledge of book trade & library vendors

·  Experience with an integrated library system, preferably Innovative Interfaces Inc.

·  Experience with collection development in an academic library

HOW TO APPLY: All qualified applicants should submit a completed Benedict College application, three reference letters, official sealed college transcript(s) and resume to:

Office of Human Resources
Attention: Learning Resources Center (Library)
Benedict College
1600 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204

Review of applications will begin June 17, 2011, but position will remain open until filled. No phone calls to the department please.

"The Future of the Liberal Arts College Library"

Waiver and Stipend Information for ³The Future of the Liberal Arts College Library² Symposium

October 10-12, 2011 - Milwaukee

·        Conference and hotel registration will open on July 13, 2011.Visit http://www.clir.org/activities/leadershipCLIRCIC/symposium.html starting on July 13 to be redirected to the registration sites.

·     The regular registration fee is $240.

·      Attendees employed at one of CLIR¹s sponsoring institutions will receive a 10% discount on the regular registration fee.

·      Attendees who register by 5 PM, August 13, will receive a 10%discount on the regular registration fee.

·      The CLIR sponsor discount and the early registration discount can be combined for eligible attendees. 

IMLS-funded registration waivers and participant stipends

Through generous funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), CLIR and CIC are able to offer financial support to selected participants.

Support for library staff from eligible CIC member institutions

CLIR and CIC will waive the registration fee for a limited number of library staff from CIC member institutions.  These waivers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 50 participants nominated by CIC library directors.  One waiver per institution.  Requests for registration waivers will be accepted starting at 8:00 AM Eastern time on July 13.

 To request a waiver, library directors should send the following information to newcommunities@clir.org:  CIC institution name, name of nominated library staff member attending the symposium, nominee¹s job title, e-mail address, phone number, and mailing address.

 Support for symposium moderators and note-takers

Additional support will be available to participants willing to:

·      moderate at least one discussion session, or

·      to record and compile notes for possible publication or dissemination for at least one session. 

 Participants selected as moderators or recorders will be provided with up to three nights¹ lodging at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center for the duration of the symposium.  They will also receive a $150 stipend for each session they moderate or record, up to a limit of three stipends per participant.

Applicants for stipends should e-mail newcommunities@clir.org to indicate their interest in moderating or note-taking at the symposium, identifying their preferred role(s) and session(s), including up to three session titles from the preliminary symposium agenda [PDF].  Applicants should include a brief (2-3 sentence) justification for their preferences. Slots are limited and subject to availability; CLIR reserves the right to assign participants to sessions asneed dictates. For some sessions, moderators and/or note-takers will select and assign readings for session participants.  Potential moderators and recorders must apply by August 13, 2011 and have a confirmed conference registration in order to be considered for these roles.

 Questions about ³The Future of the Liberal Arts College Library² symposium may be directed to CLIR Program Associate Lori Miller at lmiller@clir.org. 

HBCU Library Alliance Success Story - Submission Guidelines

Greetings Colleagues,

I trust you’re well.  Today I’m celebrating the Preserving the Story of the HBCU Library Alliance project. Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, this project will document and disseminate the history and accomplishments of our unique organization. A historical document will be written and submitted to peer-reviewed journals such as Association of College and Research Libraries. Additionally, seven documents written on specific activities of select HBCU Library Alliance members, will be disseminated via journals that do not require peer review.

Dr. Shanesha Brooks-Tatum, Project Coordinator/Writer, is soliciting individual library success stories and forwards the following submission guidelines.

HBCU Library Alliance Success Story Submission Guidelines

We are excited about hearing your library’s success story!  In 350 words or less, please describe your success story.  In your description, please make sure to briefly address:

1)    The challenge faced by your library that prompted the new initiative, programming or other component of your library;

2)    What makes your library’s new program, initiative, etc. a success; and

3)    How your library defines and measures the success of this change, development, or transformation.

Please submit your success story by e-mail to sbrooks-tatum@hbculibraries.org and sphoenix@hbculibraries.org no later than Monday, August 1st.  Include your name, institution, and email address.

A selection committee will make decisions in early August.

Shanesha R. F. Brooks-Tatum, Ph.D.

Project Coordinator/Writer

HBCU Library Alliance

sbrooks-tatum@hbculibraries.org

734-717-9292

SANDRA M. PHOENIX
Program Director
HBCU Library Alliance
sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
www.hbculibraries.org
404.592.4820
Skype:sandra.phoenix1

1438 West Peachtree Street NW
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30309
Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (Lyrasis)
Fax: 404.892.7879
www.lyrasis.org
Honor the ancestors, honor the children.

Position Announcement - Atlanta University Center - Robert W. Woodruff Library

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB Title: Project Director

DEPARTMENT: Office of Planning, Assessment,  and Communications

www.auctr.edu

SUMMARY:

The Atlanta University Center - Robert W. Woodruff Library supports the teaching and learning missions of four institutions of higher learning that comprise the world’s largest consortium of HBCUs—Clark Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College, and Spelman College.  Conveniently located and easily accessible to the campuses, the Woodruff Library is the center of the intellectual and social life at the Atlanta University Center. 

The Woodruff Library’s impressiveness is not limited to its physical environment. Our employees work to ensure that the Woodruff Library is an efficient and effective learning environment. Librarians offer engaging information literacy and instruction programs, working closely with faculty to develop expansive and relevant print and electronic collections. Holdings include: 352,000 print volumes; 53,000 electronic books; 31,000 bound journal volumes; 1,500 current journal subscriptions; 7,600 videos, DVDs and CDs; and more than 235 electronic databases. Electronic resources are accessible via the Library's 230 public workstations and remotely through our website, www.auctr.edu.  The Archives Research Center is noted for its extensive holdings of materials on the African American experience, including the John Henrik Clarke Africana and African-American Collection, the Henry P. Slaughter and Countee Cullen Memorial collection of graphic and performing arts, and the Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records collection. In addition, at the request of Morehouse College, the Library has served as custodian of the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection since September 2006. As such, the Library houses and oversees the security, conservation, preservation and access of the collection for scholarly research

The Atlanta University Center - Robert W. Woodruff Library is looking for a self-motivated, energetic, and highly motivated individual to fill the position of Project Director.  The Project Director will report to the Assistant Head of Planning, Assessment, and Communications.  The individual in this capacity will be responsible for managing a grant funded collaborative project with 6 libraries at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).  This project, “Recruiting Tomorrow’s Leaders” seeks to address the critical shortage of African American professionals in libraries and archives, and to prepare young African American men and women to assume advocacy and leadership roles in these professions.  Working with the Assistant Head of Planning, Assessment, and Communications, the Project Director will develop and implement strategies for recruiting undergraduates from the participating HBCU’s for library internships.  This position is a full-time two year grant funded position. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

·         Maintain project oversight at six participating HBCU Libraries

·         Rewrite the internship curriculum

·         Design recruitment materials, application forms, and assessment tracking tools

·         Plan and manage the implementation of the Summer Field Experience

·         Select, establish and manage a Blog

·         Manage assessment and tracking of student participation

·         Develop and manage the scholarship award process

·         Identify and nurture partnership relations to include a mentorship component

·         Maintain communications with Campus Coordinators and mentors

·         Serve as campus coordinator for the Robert W. Library of the Atlanta University Center schools

·         Promote the program via the media

·         Prepare reports, manage the financial budget, assess project outcomes

·         Create and implement projects and/or exercises to assisting in motivating undergraduates about careers in the library/archival profession

Requirements:

• M.L.S. degree in library science from an ALA accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a library
• Experience developing and implementing a curriculum
• Relevant experience working with undergraduate students preferred
• Effective project management and assessment skills
• Supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research skills

·         Ability to work independently and as a member of a team and to foster a team environment

·         Ability to negotiate conflict among users and staff

·         Ability to problem solve (identifying, exercising good judgment, solving)

·         Strong customer service skills

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality

·         Experience using standard office software such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Ability to interact effectively with various audiences
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

·         Ability to take initiative and be accountable for results

·         Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

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SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, company paid disability plans, company match retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume online to the Human Resources Department at careers@auctr.edu.  Please include three professional references and salary requirements.  Application review begins in July 2011 and will continue until position is filled.

The Robert W. Woodruff Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library visit us online at www.auctr.edu.

Job Opportunity - Grambling State University Library

Greetings Colleagues,

Follow this link http://www.gram.edu/offices/human%20resources/employment/jobs_temp.asp?ID=577 for a dynamic opportunity at Grambling State University.  Please forward widely among your contacts.

Respectfully,

Sandra

SANDRA M. PHOENIX
Program Director
HBCU Library Alliancesphoenix@hbculibraries.org
www.hbculibraries.org
404.592.4820
Skype:sandra.phoenix1

1438 West Peachtree Street NW
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30309
Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (Lyrasis)
Fax: 404.892.7879www.lyrasis.org
Honor the ancestors, honor the children.

New Book by LSU-A Faculty Member, Edwin Mellen Press

Edwin Mellen Press has published a book by Dr. Shonu Nangia, LSUA assistant professor of foreign languages. 

Male-Female Relations in the Literary Maghreb: Poetics and Politics of Violence and Liberation in Francophone North African Literature by Tahar Ben Jelloun.    

http://www.mellenpress.com/mellenpress.cfm?bookid=8366&pc=9

Bonnie Hines, EdD, MLS

Director of Library Services

James C. Bolton Library

Louisiana State University at Alexandria

8100 Highway 71 South

Alexandria, LA 71302

318.473.6438

Springer All eBooks by Subject Collection

http://www.springer.com/librarians/e-content/ebooks?SGWID=0-40791-12-377411-0&cm_mmc=AD-_-Trade-_-TCM14393_V2-_-CENTER_377411