15 Library & Information Science jobs

Position Information   Position Type Administrative Appointment Classification Title Dean, Library Position's Functional Title Dean, Library Position Start Date   Position End Date (if temporary)   Position Summary 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. Minimum Qualifications 1. ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library Science (MLS, MLIS, or equivalent), and a second master’s degree or terminal degree. 2. A record of academic and professional achievement warranting tenure at the rank of Full Professor at Governors State University. 3. Demonstrated success in personnel management of faculty and staff in a highly regulated environment. 4. A strong background in managing library services in higher education, as evidenced by positions of increasing responsibility in library administration at regionally accredited baccalaureate-granting institutions. 5. Successful administrative experience with strategic planning, fiscal management, and relevant technologies. Preferred Qualifications 1. Earned Doctorate 2. Marketing, grant-writing, and fundraising experience. 3. Experience with Open Access publication issues, Record Retention, and Copyright Administration. Posting Date 02/21/2020 Closing Date   Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number AP0234P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/5108 Employee ID   Department   Special Instructions to Applicants Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Provide a list of three professional references with current contact information.

We seek a creative and dynamic professional to join the Texas A&M University Libraries as Data Management Librarian. We are hiring one individual for a full-time, tenure-track/tenured position with an 11-month academic appointment beginning Summer or Fall 2020. Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor depending on qualifications. Reporting to the Dean through the Director of Research Data Management Services, The Data Management Librarian will advance the Libraries efforts to support the research data needs of a diverse community of scholars at a vibrant, land-, sea-, and space-grant institution. The successful candidate will join a new team of individuals who value collaborations and creative solutions that increase research productivity and impact throughout the research data lifecycle. With support from the members of the Research Data Management Services team and our stakeholders, the incumbent will implement systemic programs that couple outreach, education, tools, and policies to enable innovative modes of scholarship at Texas A&M University. Under the guidance of the Director, the Data Management Librarian: Collaborates with the Research Data Management Services team and other stakeholders in the Libraries and on campus to develop and provide data management services. Partners with researchers to evaluate data planning needs and assess options for sharing data. Delivers data management instruction both in-person and online. Creates and maintains learning materials describing guidelines, best practices, and services. Consults with Texas Digital Libraries partners to advance the capability and use of the Texas Data Repository.  Supports Libraries and TAMU diversity initiatives. Engages in research, publication, and professional service as required of tenure-track/tenured faculty. This is a tenure-track academic appointment carrying full faculty status and responsibilities include engaging in research activities leading to publications and national service to meet both the Libraries’ and the University’s requirements for tenure and promotion.  The University: Founded in 1876 as a land-grant institution, Texas A&M University is the sixth largest university in the nation. The signature Aggie Spirit captures and embodies the university’s traditions and core values:  Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, and Selfless Service. The university has an enrollment of more than 68,000 students and 3,200 faculty.  The Libraries: The vision of the University Libraries is to be the indispensable hub for discovery, learning, and creativity at Texas A&M.  The pillars of this vision are a distinguished collection of information resources unbounded by place and preserved for future generations; a suite of robust services and a dedicated team exceeding customer expectations; an inspirational environment that delights and invites use; and an organizational culture celebrated for its trust, openness to risk and strengthened by its collaboration and diversity. The Libraries currently rank in the top ten among ARL U.S. Public Academic Libraries with competitive starting salaries (taking into account the regional cost of living).  Current staffing includes approximately 160-170 classified and professional staff and 85-90 faculty.  More information can be found at http://library.tamu.edu     Salary/Benefits/Rank: Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience; minimum starting salary will be $50,500. Excellent benefits include health plan and paid life insurance; several retirement plans including TIAA; paid holidays; no state or local income tax. Funding is provided for professional travel and development activities.

  Online Learning and User Experience Librarian, Assistant or Associate Professor   Job Description/Responsibilities Library & Information Services (LIS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications from forward-thinking and collegial candidates for the position of Online Learning and User Experience Librarian to support online learning and diverse user experiences.  Reporting to the Dean of the Library this position leads the creation and implementation of best practices and guidelines for learning object creation and assessment, including instructional design and accessibility principles as they relate to online learning. The Online Learning and User Experience Librarian will provide leadership and strategies for the implementation a proactive, scalable plan to support and assess the library’s online learning initiatives. This individual will collaborate with other librarians, teaching faculty, and instructional designers to ensure library integration within the Blackboard LMS and will provide guidance for developing pedagogically effective digital content and assessments for the Library’s delivery of information literacy education online. This individual will collaborate with librarians to enhance online information literacy education within academic departments at all levels. The position will also work in a team environment to enhance the development of Library’s website.

  Loyola Marymount University seeks an energetic, self-directed Reference and Instruction Librarian to serve as part of a team that provides high-quality reference, instruction, collection development, and outreach services to the LMU community. This Reference and Instruction Librarian also assists in coordinating the library instruction program and will be the library liaison to selected departments in the School of Science and Engineering, providing information literacy instruction and collection development. This position reports to the Head of Reference & Instructional Services. Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education.  Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific Ocean, LMU is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions.  It serves 6,000 undergraduates and 2,200 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, Education, and Law.  The William H. Hannon Library ( http://library.lmu.edu ) was opened in 2009 and serves as the intellectual and cultural hub of the university.  Loyola Marymount seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer. Women, persons of color, LGBTQ and gender-nonconforming individuals, people living with disabilities, and others with diverse life experiences and beliefs are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Coordinate information literacy instruction requests with librarians, help orient new librarians to the library instruction program, help assess the library instruction program, and maintain collection of instructional aids (e.g., lesson plans and LibGuides). Serve as liaison and lead provider of library instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Science and Engineering. Consult with faculty to plan instruction sessions, which will include evening classes. Provide library instruction sessions for other academic departments, including the Rhetorical Arts program. Provide reference and technology support in person and via chat, phone, and online (e.g., Zoom). Includes some evening and weekend hours. Create web-based materials in support of library instruction and reference such as tutorials or subject specific research guides in the area of science and engineering or related subjects. Actively participate in departmental and Library decision making and the realization of departmental and Library strategic goals and objectives. Work with the Head of Collection Development to evaluate collections and make purchase decisions for books, journals, and electronic resources in science, engineering.  Library Expectations: Librarians are expected to engage in professional development and in service to the library, the university, and the profession. Professional development includes both continuing education and scholarly contributions to the profession through publications and presentations. Job performance, professional development, and service are evaluated through the annual review process

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 .

    Diversity and Engagement Librarian, Assistant or Associate Professor   Job Description/Responsibilities Library & Information Services (LIS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications from collaborative, innovative, and student-centered candidates for the position of Diversity and Engagement Librarian. Reporting to the Dean of LIS, the successful candidate will establish partnerships with the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (IDI), academic departments, student organizations, and other campus offices to identify opportunities for collaborative programming. The Diversity and Engagement Librarian creates programs and services that employ high impact practices to engage traditionally underrepresented student populations. To build and support a community, the Diversity and Engagement Librarian promotes library spaces and creates opportunities for academic conversations, research collaborations, and social engagements. With a deep understanding of the challenges of diversity and equity in higher education, this librarian contributes to LIS’ outreach activities to increase connections on campus.   Terms of Appointment Assistant or Associate Professor, 12-month continuing contract, tenure-track position.   Salary Minimum of $50,000. Negotiable dependent upon credentials and experience. We welcome early career librarians. Salary is dependent upon post-MLS experience and credentials. Excellent benefits program.     

American University Library invites applications from innovative, energetic, and service-oriented librarians to fill a tenure-track faculty position for the Kogod School of Business, beginning Summer 2020, subject to budgetary approval. Rank will be dependent upon experience and stature in the field at either assistant or associate level.  Responsibilities: As the Research and Instruction Librarian for Business, the librarian will be the point person for research assistance, information literacy instruction and collection development in support of the curriculum and the faculty research at the Kogod School of Business, as well as business-related research across campus. The librarian will work closely with the faculty and administration of the Kogod School of Business to ensure that the University Library is able to meet their research and pedagogical needs and to increase awareness of library resources. In collection development, reviews and selects research materials (print and digital) to support faculty and student research for Kogod. Provides high-level subject specific reference assistance to Kogod faculty and students, as well as basic research assistance to all students and faculty. Teaches subject specific instruction sessions and participates in the baseline information literacy instruction for all students. Creates appropriate online tools to support Kogod students and faculty. Supports interdisciplinary initiatives across academic units that require expertise in business librarianship. Serves on the Library’s Collections Management Team and participates in decisions that affect the overall research materials collection. Assists all relevant entities in self-studies and reaccreditation. The Business Librarian is a member of the Division of Research, Teaching and Learning [RTL] and reports to the Associate Director of RTL. As a member of RTL, the Business Librarian also participates in broader initiatives as part of the library. Library faculty members participate in library governance activities. The Business Librarian also consults regularly with the Kogod teaching faculty and administrators. Library faculty members are expected to develop professionally, to engage in scholarship, and to participate in campus-wide and library-wide activities. Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Position available: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. ABOUT THE KOGOD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The Kogod School of Business at American University is the oldest accredited business school in Washington, D.C. With more than 1500 students, Kogod offers full-time, Professional (part-time) and Online MBA programs, seven specialized Masters of Science degree programs and a robust undergraduate business degree program. All Kogod programs are designed to integrate a business education with a global perspective. With a focus on Business in the Capital and entrepreneurship through the innovation incubator, Kogod actively connects students with community and facilitates putting their ideas into action. ABOUT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY The American University Library www.american.edu/library serves the AU community through a collection of more than 1,700,000 print and electronic book titles and 180,000 media and sound recordings. Notable collections include a branch music library, a strong visual media collection, special collections and university archives, a K-12 curriculum materials center, and partner collections across campus including the Career Center, the Center for Language Exploration, Acquisition, and Research, and the Visual Resource Center. AU Library has affiliate collections at the Washington College of Law and at the Wesley Theological Seminary. The AU Library collection totals over 184,000 journal subscriptions in all subjects. The Library has 20 library faculty, 88 full-time staff and other professionals, and about 125 student assistants. The library's budget is about $17 million. The American University Library is an active member of the Washington Research Library Consortium, and it holds membership in LOCKSS, SPARC, the Patriot League Libraries Group and the University Libraries Group. American University Library is a Founding Member of the Diversity Alliance for Academic Libraries. American University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, many with international focus, to more than 14,000 students. For information about American University, please see http://www.american.edu and learn about the University Library at http://www.american.edu/library .

Texas A&M University Libraries seeks a creative and dynamic professional to join the Texas A&M University Libraries as University Archivist. We are hiring one individual for a full-time position with an 11-month academic appointment beginning Summer 2020.  This is an open-track faculty search allowing applicants to indicate a preference for either a tenure-track/tenured position with research and service expectations or a non-tenure track position with professional service expectations.  Applicants will be considered for the faculty titles of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor depending on qualifications. Reporting to the Dean through the Associate Dean for Special Collections and Director of Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, the University Archivist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the University Archives and will be the primary spokesperson for Texas A&M history on behalf of the Libraries.  Responsibilities include coordinating the identification, appraisal, acquisition, storage, access, preservation and disposal of university archives in both Unpaper and electronic formats, including supervision of the University Records Manager and conducting archival review of university and departmental records, as required; organizing collections; creating archival based descriptions; providing online and in-house reference services.  Additional responsibilities include onsite visits to investigate, assess, and acquire potential collections; donor engagement; conducting outreach programs to the campus community and participating in instructional sessions; collaborating in exhibit design and fabrication; participating in digitization initiatives; and curator engagement on the Clements Papers collections.  Tenure-track responsibilities include engaging in research activities leading to publications and national service to meet both the Libraries’ and the University’s requirements for tenure and promotion.   Non-tenure track responsibilities include engaging in professional service at multiple levels with demonstrated national impact. The University: Founded in 1876 as a land-grant institution, Texas A&M University is the sixth largest university in the nation. The signature Aggie Spirit captures and embodies the university’s traditions and core values:  Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, and Selfless Service. The university has an enrollment of more than 68,000 students and 3,200 faculty. The Libraries: The vision of the University Libraries is to be the indispensable hub for discovery, learning, and creativity at Texas A&M.  The pillars of this vision are a distinguished collection of information resources unbounded by place and preserved for future generations; a suite of robust services and a dedicated team exceeding customer expectations; an inspirational environment that delights and invites use; and an organizational culture celebrated for its trust, openness to risk and strengthened by its collaboration and diversity. The Libraries currently rank in the top ten among ARL U.S. Public Academic Libraries with competitive starting salaries (taking into account the regional cost of living).  Current staffing includes approximately 160-170 classified and professional staff and 85-90 faculty.  More information can be found at http://library.tamu.edu Salary/Benefits: Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience; minimum starting salary will be $54,500. Excellent benefits include health plan and paid life insurance; several retirement plans including TIAA; paid holidays; no state or local income tax. Funding is provided for professional travel and development activities.  

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 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.   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.     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.  

Job #: 2737 - Apply Now! Title: LIBRARIAN (12-month) Type: Faculty Campus: All Campuses Department: Library Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in library science or library and information science. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an American Library Association accredited program; two years professional librarian experience, demonstrated presentation and verbal communication skills, demonstrated creative and proactive problem-solving skills, ability to create relationships and form connections between the library and the College community, and the ability to evaluate resources and assess user’s needs. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts, if applicable, to supplement the online application. If veteran’s preference is claimed, a copy of the DD-214 must be submitted. Supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application. If there are questions about this process, contact Tanesha McCreary via email at tmccreary@pensacolastate.edu.   Duties: The Librarian position is a 12-month extended contract tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will answer reference and research queries, conduct orientations and class tours, teach college credit courses as assigned, serve as a liaison to College departments, and attend department, college, and regional meetings and academic functions. This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills, a focus on customer service, the ability to provide efficient and effective public services in an academic library, and advanced skills in operating and maintaining automated library systems. Also required for this position is excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. Multiple campus, day, evening, and weekend assignments may be required. This position reports to the Department Head of Libraries. Salary: $46,560.00 - $52,560.00 (Entry level salary is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.) Application Deadline: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin January 14, 2020. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by January 13, 2020.   Non-Discrimination Policy Statement: Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender/sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Diversity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504. Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

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.

Data Services Librarian Tenure-Track Position  The Data Services Librarian will work under the general direction of the Associate University Librarian: Content Management and Discovery.  Situated in the Library, the incumbent will be expected to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team of librarians and support staff to provide innovative data support services at the University of Regina.  The Data Services Librarian will be responsible for providing training sessions on data discovery, analysis and management, and presenting to groups across campus about the Library’s data services.  They will be up-to-date on trends in open data, statistical and geospatial analysis, GIS, data visualisation and research data management, and will have hands-on experience or a willingness to learn software and techniques in support of this work. The Data Services Librarian will be the primary liaison to Geography and Environmental Studies and may have other subject liaison responsibilities yet to be determined.  This position will conduct advanced reference and research consultations with students and faculty; collaborate with other units on-campus to coordinate data services and advance research data management.  They will serve as the U of R’s main contact for data organizations (e.g. Regina Research Data Centre, ICPSR, DLI, Portage, Scholars Portal).

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 Professorship in the History of Libraries and the Information Professions must have a strong international reputation within this area. All specializations and methodological perspectives within this broad area will be considered. 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 .