11 Library & Information Science jobs

San José State University - San José, California POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Subject to Budgetary Approval Department:      School of Information                                                                                                                           Job ID (JOID):    25384 Specialization:  Director of the School of Information Rank:                   Professor Responsibilities: Continue to position the School of Information at San José State University as a global leader in the 100% online delivery of education for the information professions. Ensure continued American Library Association accreditation and re-accreditation of the MLIS program. Provide leadership in strategic planning, future program growth, student success, and assessment to ensure that current and future directions are articulated with clear goals and key success factors. Lead and foster the development and recognition of faculty through recruitment, appointments, and equitable promotion and tenure processes. Lead the development of disciplinary and interdisciplinary research activity and stimulate growth in funded research. Serve as a strong advocate for the School’s interests within the College and the University. Take a leadership role in professional associations at the local, national and international level. Lead the development of new and entrepreneurial online learning models and programs. Demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation. The School of Information delivers all degrees and certificates 100% online . It offers: 3 masters degrees : Library and Information Science (MLIS) [Accredited by the American Library Association], Archives and Records Administration (MARA), and an MS in Informatics. 2 certificate programs : Advanced Certificate in Digital Assets and Services and Post Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science. 1 credential program : Teacher Librarian Credential program [Accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing].   The iSchool is a member of the largest international consortium of Information Schools dedicated to advancing the information field. The iSchool educates more than 2000 graduate students. More information about the School of Information at San José State University can be found here .   Questions should be sent to Dr. Linda Main, Associate Director, at Linda.Main@sjsu.edu   Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting Date:   January 2021 or as negotiated. Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.   San José State University enrolls over 37, 500 students, a significant percentage of whom are members of minority groups.  As such, this position is for scholars interested in a career at a national leader in graduating URM students. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution; 40% of our students are first-generation, and 38% are Pell-qualified. The university is currently ranked fifth nationally in increasing student upward mobility.  The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives. San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. Located in downtown San José (Pop. 1,000,000) in the heart of Silicon Valley, SJSU is part of one of the most innovative regions in the world. As Silicon Valley’s public university, SJSU combines dynamic teaching, research, and university-industry experiences to prepare students to address the biggest problems facing society.  SJSU is a member of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system.

The Senior Library Specialist provides high level and pertinent support to Governors State University through public desk coverage, email, and chat reference. In addition, the incumbent develops and delivers workshops to students, faculty, staff, and community members. This role is able to perform duties that are considered highly complex and require an extensive working knowledge of Library practices and the ability to follow Library policies and procedures. The incumbent may be assigned specialized duties in specific areas of the Library and as necessary, will perform other user-oriented duties. This position may direct, train, and review the work of student workers. Starting Salary Range: $31,426.20 – $32,997.51 (This is a negotiated position. Salary starts at the base and is determined based on education and experience exceeding the minimum qualifications, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement).

Governors State University seeks a visionary, collaborative leader to serve as the Dean of the Library. The Dean is the chief administrator of the University Library and reports directly to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. The position is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced library administrator to lead the library faculty and staff, serve the students and faculty, and advance the mission and vision of one of Illinois’ public comprehensive universities. The Dean of the Library is a 12-month administrative position with responsibility for the organization, administration, operation, and evaluations of university library services, physical facilities, faculty, staff, collections and budget. The Dean mentors librarians who are part of the university’s unionized tenure-stream faculty, and supports their work with faculty colleagues across campus. Working with faculty and staff, the Dean enables the University Library to support the institutional mission by developing the library’s collections and services, supporting research and scholarship, engaging emergent technologies, and promoting and advocating for library programs that address the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the community. The Dean serves on the Deans Council. Convened by the Provost, the Council considers a broad array of areas including strategic initiatives, institutional effectiveness, budgeting, curricular and administrative issues, academic policies and college/Academic Affairs initiatives aimed at enhancing both faculty and student life on campus. As one of the administrators in Academic Affairs, the Dean provides leadership and contributes to academic and student services in close collaboration with Information Technology Services, Digital Learning and Media Design, and the Writing Center. Outside of the University, the Dean works closely with other Illinois public university deans as well as representing the Library in the community and region, and at the state and national levels. Governors State University is the only regional public comprehensive university in the Chicago Southland. It serves approximately 5,000 students annually. GSU provides accessible, high-value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students. Founded in 1969, GSU underwent a major transition in 2014 from a non-residential upper-division and graduate only institution with the completion of its first residential facility and the admission of its inaugural cadre of first-year students. GSU students benefit from the university’s high academic quality, range of conventional, hybrid, and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. GSU seeks to become a national leader in transferring community college students to universities through the innovative Kresge Foundation supported Dual Degree Program. GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from accrediting agencies, including several applied doctoral degrees in education and health care disciplines. Situated in the rapidly growing southern suburbs of Chicago, Governors State University enjoys a 750 acre campus that includes the acclaimed Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park and the Center for Performing Arts. The campus is set amidst vigorous suburban and business growth, with the vibrancy of the Chicago loop just 35 miles away. As the most rapidly developing area of Chicago, the Southland region offers a wide number of affordable housing options along with easy access to urban and rural settings and Lake Michigan activities.

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among “Colleges that Change Lives” and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study , including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs . McDaniel College invites applications for a STEM, Instruction, and Assessment Librarian . Salary for this full-time, 12-month position is commensurate with qualifications and experience. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts with employer match, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. Visit College website for details. Reporting to the Director, the librarian is responsible for providing leadership and development of the library’s instruction and liaison support for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) departments. Responsibilities include providing information literacy instruction, reference, collection development, and research support for STEM subject areas. The librarian provides leadership and development for the library’s assessment and research support activities across functional areas. Occasional evening and weekend hours required.    

Company Description: Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET, its Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society for Chemistry, and the School of Business is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS. The AUC Libraries contain the largest English-language research collection in the region and are an active and integral part of the University's pursuit of excellence in all academic and scholarly programs. AUC is an English-medium institution. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. According to AUC policies and procedures, faculty are entitled to generous benefits.   Job Description: Under the general direction of the Associate Dean of the Main library, the Director of Public Service provides effective administration and leadership for the Library Public Service functions in support of the teaching, research and learning goals of AUC. The Director is responsible for overseeing all administrative aspects in this unit and the overall management of public services areas: Research, Instruction, Access/Circulation and the External and outreach services. The position holder will play a key role in implementing innovation and change within the Public Service department, ensuring that services delivered are user-focused, effective and at the leading edge of best practice within the field. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assumes full management responsibility for all Public Service functions: Reference (in person and virtual) Circulation and Access, Instruction, External, and outreach community services Develops and implements the unit's strategic goals, objectives, KPIs and budgetary priorities Facilitates collaboration and communication among all members of the public service team Mentors and leads a diverse team of library faculty and staff, and provides administrative oversight with the managerial tasks of recruiting and evaluating the Public Service team Ensures that Public service staff receive appropriate training to effectively carry out research and service functions Plans and implements the merge of all Main Library service functions to ensure the best and most effective quality user services (in person and virtual) Leads the planning of the operation of the Accessibility Hub Provides expertise and leadership in the implementation of new instructional models and information literacy techniques and in fostering an innovative instructional literacy program Demonstrates leadership skills in coordinating the efforts of the RIS instruction team Actively participates in the library liaison program and engages with departmental teaching faculty to understand their library needs, develop collegial partnerships, and promote library services Serves on the Library Council, with other members of the Library leadership team, to advance the mission, vision, and values of the Libraries

The Department of Library & Information Technology (LIBIT) invites applications for one (1) full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The preferred date of appointment is August 1, 2020. Located within the Faculty of Professional Studies, LibIT offers the Library and Information Technology Diploma in both online and on-campus formats as well as the Library Technician Post-diploma online certificate , in conjunction with Continuing Education. We seek collegial applicants who demonstrate our shared passion for, and commitment to, excellence in undergraduate teaching in a student-centred environment; who successfully integrate both current technologies and their scholarship into teaching; and who are experienced in the delivery of high-quality service in communities of practice, particularly libraries and related information centres. The successful candidate will teach a range of subjects across the Diploma Program, including foundational and elective courses. The candidate will be required to teach face-to-face on the Abbotsford campus and online. Professors at UFV teach, conduct scholarship, and participate in service activities. They are also expected to commit to ongoing professional development related to their teaching, scholarship, and service.

The School of Information Sciences ( http://ischool.illinois.edu ) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign seeks an outstanding applicant for an endowed, tenured position at the rank of Associate or full Professor. Candidates for the Mildred M. Luther and Kathryn Luther Henderson Professorship in Preservation and Technical Services must have a strong international reputation within this area. All specializations and perspectives within this broad area will be considered including but not limited to: cataloging and classification, standards, collection development and management, and preservation. Focus may be on print, digital, or other media. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit  http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . Successful candidates must conduct independent research, perform academic service duties and have the ability to teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. This position offers excellent relocation start-up funds, and the opportunity to work with outstanding colleagues and graduate students at a top-ranked information school. The endowment for this position provides additional competitive financial support. The iSchool is an established national leader in both groundbreaking information science research and the preparation of leading information professionals. Innovative research in a wide variety of areas is carried out by faculty and doctoral students and supported by two iSchool research centers: the Center for Informatics Research in Science and Scholarship and the Center for Children’s Books. Our faculty have key roles in national initiatives and professional societies and our close relationships with many national and international cultural and scientific institutions ensure that our research engages critical societal challenges. The faculty is highly interdisciplinary, with backgrounds in information science, library science, informatics, computer science, engineering science, physics, law, psychology, English, medieval studies, philosophy, sociology, statistics, science and technology studies, and history of American civilization, and they hold additional appointments in other university units.   The School offers a Master of Science in Library and Information Science, Master of Science in Information Management, a Master of Science in Bioinformatics, a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS), and a CAS in Digital Libraries, a Ph.D., and has a School Librarian Licensure Program. The School also participates in a campus-wide undergraduate Informatics minor and the Ph.D. in Informatics, and teaches courses in the Master of Computer Science – Data Science program. The School’s new BS in Information Sciences begins in the fall of 2020. The Urbana-Champaign campus offers a wide range of state-of-the-art research support facilities including world-renowned research institutes such as the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH), the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. The University Library, with one of the largest collections in North America, has leading R&D initiatives in metadata, discovery, and digital/data curation and preservation. The Urbana-Champaign area offers the residential advantages of a thriving micro-urban university city, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life as reflected by its ranking as one of 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association: http://www.planning.org/greatplaces/neighborhoods/2007/westurbana.htm .

School of Information Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Specialized Faculty Position Extended     The School of Information Sciences, the iSchool at Illinois, is home to world-class faculty, top-tier research, and academic programs consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report . Our School advances a human-centered, interdisciplinary approach to the design and management of information systems and services. A leader in online education since 1996, we combine rigorous academics with real-time virtual classroom engagement to give our students the best educational experience possible. Our researchers address the opportunities and challenges of contemporary information technologies, and our graduates are leaders in the information professions.   The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO .   The School of Information Sciences seeks to hire multiple outstanding full-time specialized faculty members at the rank of Instructor, Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, or Teaching Assistant Professor to join our dynamic and collegial School.  Preference will be given to the specializations below, but strong candidates in any area will be considered: Cloud Computing and/or Cyberinfrastructure Data visualization   Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop and teach courses for the Master of Science in Information Science (MS/IM), specifically in the areas of cloud computing and/or cyberinfrastructure and data visualization. Advise MS/IM students on special projects, including independent studies and practicums Contribute other service to the iSchool related to area of expertise Mentor adjunct instructors Other related duties and service as assigned to further the mission of the unit.   A PhD degree in Information Sciences, Computer Science, Library and Information Science or related field; or a Master’s degree in Information Sciences, Computer Science, Library and Information Science or related field and at least 5 years professional experience are required. Competitive applicants will show the promise of excellence in classroom teaching and will demonstrate strong topic and teaching knowledge. Candidates with experience in teaching in both traditional and non-traditional environments (e.g., online and hybrid) will be preferred as will candidates who have experience utilizing a variety of teaching tools and technologies. The iSchool values diversity, equity, and inclusion.   The iSchool faculty is highly interdisciplinary, with backgrounds in information science, library science, informatics, computer science, engineering science, physics, law, psychology, English, medieval studies, philosophy, sociology, statistics, science and technology studies, and history of American civilization. The Urbana-Champaign campus offers a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities including world-renowned research institutes such as the Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH), the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology.   Information about the School of Information Sciences and its programs can be found at http://ischool.illinois.edu/ .  These specialized faculty positions are full-time, 100% (12-month basis) appointments with regular University benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.  The starting date is August 2020.   To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu/ and upload your letter of application (which should indicate the courses applicants are able to teach), CV, and a list of three professional references, including contact information by April 15, 2020.   All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered.  Interviews may be conducted before the closing date, although no hiring decisions will be made until after the search has closed.  For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact Lori Kelso, (lkelso@illinois.edu)   The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

School of Information Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Specialized Faculty Position  The School of Information Sciences, the iSchool at Illinois, is home to world-class faculty, top-tier research, and academic programs consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report . Our School advances a human-centered, interdisciplinary approach to the design and management of information systems and services. A leader in online education since 1996, we combine rigorous academics with real-time virtual classroom engagement to give our students the best educational experience possible. Our researchers address the opportunities and challenges of contemporary information technologies, and our graduates are leaders in the information professions. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit  http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . The School of Information Sciences seeks to hire an outstanding full-time specialized faculty member at the rank of Instructor, Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, or Teaching Assistant Professor to join our dynamic and collegial School.  Preference will be given to the specialization of technical pedagogy but strong candidates in any area will be considered. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Teach technical information science courses for the Bachelor of Science in Information Science, specifically in the areas of analytical foundations, programming, and databases. Advise BS/IS students on special projects, including independent studies and practicums Contribute other service to the iSchool related to area of expertise Mentor adjunct instructors Other related duties and service as assigned to further the mission of the unit   Information about the School of Information Sciences and its programs can be found at http://ischool.illinois.edu/ .  These specialized faculty positions are full-time, 100% (12-month basis) appointments with regular University benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.  The starting date is August 2020.  

D’Youville is a private school with a highly reputable and proven medical curriculum that educates undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level students. The Montante Family Library seeks a permanent, part-time librarian to fill potential day and/or evening shifts. This position focuses on maintaining a visible presence at the research desk to assist the campus community. In conjunction, this position will develop and provide formal information literacy instruction and education. I. JOB SUMMARY: Provide research assistance; teach information literacy classes for general, advanced and the First Year Program. To oversee the operation of the library during evening and weekend hours.

POSITION TITLE:   Director of Library and Learning Commons DEPARTMENT:  Library and Learning Commons, Academic Affairs REPORTS TO:  Associate Dean of Library and Learning Commons POSITIONS SUPERVISED : Library and Learning Commons staff located in Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton locations. STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Director of Library and Learning Commons will collaborate with the Associate Dean to provide leadership and direction for the Bristol Library and Learning Commons, as well as assist in the overall administration and day-to-day operation of the Bristol Library and Learning Commons in the Attleboro, New Bedford, and Taunton locations.