Head of Kenan Science Information Services

Coming to work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill means more than just accepting a job. You’re becoming part of a rich tradition of excellence and a community of people working to make a difference.

Since the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s founding in 1789 as the nation’s first public university, Carolina has been a place where students, faculty, staff and members of the larger community have stretched their potential and helped make the world around them a better place.

Give us a look. See what Carolina has for you and where your talents might fit well with the great team we have on campus. Together, we can make a difference for North Carolina and beyond.

Vacancy ID #: NF0000020

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dynamic, innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented individual for the position of Head of Kenan Science Information Services. Recently opened in 2010, the Kenan Science Library is a campus focal point for e-science information services, and provides a coordinated location for liaison and collection development activities in the physical, biological, and earth sciences. Leading a team of librarians, this person oversees the operation of the Kenan Science Library, provides coordination for science information services and vision for the development of new, innovative approaches to e-science and data management. Additionally, the Head of Kenan Science Information Services will collaborate with staff in the Health Sciences Library to build strong interdisciplinary science collections and services, especially those supporting data intensive and team based science involving the biomedical sciences.

Education Requirements:

ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science.

Qualification and Experience: Required ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Minimum of three years of related professional experience. Supervisory experience. Demonstrated science subject knowledge, and experience with relevant online resources. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Ability to think creatively in developing and promoting the use of collections and providing services, such as workshops, course-integrated instruction, and other outreach efforts. Strong commitment to public service. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse population of faculty, students, and academic colleagues. Preferred Significant study or a second advanced degree in chemistry or chemical informatics. Experience with data sets in numeric or other formats (images, GIS, video, etc.) and well as SciFinder Scholar and other chemical databases.

Department Contact Name: Freda McClain, HR Facilitator

Department Contact Telephone or Email: Freda_McClain@unc.edu
For complete job descriptions and to apply, visit: http://hr.unc.edu

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Electronic Records Archivist

Coming to work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill means more than just accepting a job. You’re becoming part of a rich tradition of excellence and a community of people working to make a difference.

Since the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s founding in 1789 as the nation’s first public university, Carolina has been a place where students, faculty, staff and members of the larger community have stretched their potential and helped make the world around them a better place.

Give us a look. See what Carolina has for you and where your talents might fit well with the great team we have on campus. Together, we can make a difference for North Carolina and beyond.

Vacancy ID #: NF0000026

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a creative, collaborative, enthusiastic professional for the position of Electronic Records Archivist. Reporting to the University Archivist and Head of University Archives and Records Management Services (UARMS), the Electronic Records Archivist will have a particular focus on the management, acquisition, appraisal, description, and preservation of born-digital institutional records with historical, evidential, or administrative value to the university. The Electronic Records Archivist will be responsible for supporting UNC faculty, students, and staff with information, training, and assistance in depositing digital materials into the Carolina Digital Repository (CDR), and for working with the CDR Steering Committee and with policy, programming, and other staff to define and implement repository policies, workflows, and capabilities.

Education Requirements:

ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science or advanced degree in archives administration, public history or other relevant field

Qualification and Experience: Required ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science or advanced degree in archives administration, public history or other relevant field. Coursework or experience resulting in knowledge of principles and practices governing the management and preservation of digital materials. Comprehensive knowledge of electronic records management principles and practices, and digital preservation theory and practice. Understanding of principles of database management, enterprise architecture, and systems analysis. Demonstrated project management experience. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, programmers, and library and curatorial staff. Knowledge of metadata standards, reformatting guidelines, grant writing, and issues pertaining to institutional repositories. Superior interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. Evidence of commitment to the archival profession by memberships and participation in professional associations. Record of ongoing professional development and contribution. Preferred Administrative and supervisory experience. Superior problem solving ability. Prior academic library or higher education work experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For a more detailed vacancy announcement, please visit: http://www.lib.unc.edu/employment.html

Department Contact Name: Freda McClain, Human Resources Facilitator

Department Contact Telephone or Email: freda_mcclain@unc.edu
For complete job descriptions and to apply, visit: http://hr.unc.edu

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newspaper Digitization Project Librarian

Coming to work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill means more than just accepting a job. You’re becoming part of a rich tradition of excellence and a community of people working to make a difference.

Since the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s founding in 1789 as the nation’s first public university, Carolina has been a place where students, faculty, staff and members of the larger community have stretched their potential and helped make the world around them a better place.

Give us a look. See what Carolina has for you and where your talents might fit well with the great team we have on campus. Together, we can make a difference for North Carolina and beyond.

Vacancy ID #: NF0000027

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library seeks a knowledgeable, resourceful, and collaborative individual for the position of Newspaper Digitization Project Librarian. The Project Librarian will coordinate activities for the proposed, multi-year grant project, North Carolina Newspapers. In this project, the University Library will lead a collaborative effort with the North Carolina State Archives to digitize approximately 150 reels of microfilmed North Carolina newspapers in their entirety and make them available through the Library of Congress’s Chronicling America website (http: chroniclingamerica.loc.gov ).

Education Requirements:

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science

Qualification and Experience: Required ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals and meet deadlines. Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Superior organizational and time management skills. Experience with assigning metadata to digital objects and creating digital collections for libraries or other cultural institutions. Knowledge of XML and digitization standards. Preferred Knowledge of METS. Experience with management of grant-funded digital projects. Budget management and experience working with vendors. Coursework in or knowledge of North Carolina history.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For a more detailed vacancy announcement, please visit: http://www.lib.unc.edu/employment.html.

Department Contact Name: Freda McClain, Human Resources Facilitator

Department Contact Telephone or Email: freda_mcclain@unc.edu
For complete job descriptions and to apply, visit: http://hr.unc.edu

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vacancy Announcement

NC LIVE seeks candidates with a passion for helping people find, use, and create information that improves their communities and their lives through digital library collections and services.  We need your enthusiasm, ideas, and unique skills to expand the digital possibilities of the state’s academic and public libraries.  If you are looking to join an organization with a track record of success that will use your ideas to help build the next generation of libraries in North Carolina, come join us at NC LIVE.

Known for its leadership in collaborative online library success, NC LIVE seeks an innovative, curious, and flexible colleague to join a seven-member team of librarians and information technology professionals serving the state from NCSU Libraries on the campus of NC State University.  This newly-created position reports to the NC LIVE Executive Director.

Responsibilities

The Web/UXD Librarian will have primary responsibility to design, develop, and maintain the web and mobile interfaces of NC LIVE’s digital library services and collections.

Web and Application Development

• Provide hands on leadership and vision in the development, support, integration, and administration of NC LIVE’s digital library websites, portals, and discovery systems
• Conduct ongoing research into the development of new digital library interface capabilities, enhancements, and user-centered design trends
• Partner with member library staff to maximize access to and use of NC LIVE’s digital collections through creative web design that improves the patron’s discovery experience
• Provide frontline support for digital library services through NC LIVE’s content management systems and library relations systems
• Participate in consortial planning, by serving on committees, taskforces, and teams

Member Relations and Outreach Support

• Track and identify trends in use and user behavior to assist colleagues in building orientation, awareness, and training initiatives for member libraries
• Provide digital library consulting services to member libraries
• Build relationships with member librarians and digital library service vendors to ensure the best match of service to organizational needs

Qualifications

Required:

• ALA-accredited MLS, or equivalent degree in library or information science
• Relevant experience, including design and development of digital applications library services in an public, academic, or special library environment
• Knowledge of and experience with current and emerging web development technologies as they contribute to digital library services and user experience of students, library patrons, or researchers
• Demonstrated commitment to creative, high-quality digital library services
• Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution
• Knowledge of data standards prevalent in libraries
• Relevant customer service experience in a library, educational institution, or other knowledge-based organization
• Ability to work and excel in both individual and team environments
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Previous digital library development experience in a library, educational institution, or other knowledge-based organization
• Experience with search engine technologies in a library or university environment
• Experience addressing usability issues and with user-centered design in library environments
• Demonstrated experience retrieving data from open web API’s

Overview of NC LIVE

NC LIVE is North Carolina’s statewide online library service. Founded in 1997 by representatives from the NC Community Colleges, the NC Independent Colleges and Universities, the NC Public Library Directors Association, the University of North Carolina and the State Library of North Carolina, NC LIVE serves nearly 200 member libraries across North Carolina, and is dedicated to helping its member libraries provide North Carolinians with resources that support education, enhance statewide economic development, and increase quality of life.

Designed for at-home use, NC LIVE eBooks, magazines, newspapers, journals, media, and other online materials are available from any Internet connection via library websites, and through www.nclive.org.

NC LIVE offers free electronic access to resources for all ages on topics ranging from careers, business, and investing, to auto repair, health, history, and genealogy. NC LIVE resources are available to all North Carolinians through their local public, community college, or academic library. More information about NC LIVE can be found at: http://www.nclive.org/about

Salary and Benefits

Salary is very competitive, commensurate with education and experience. Position is non-tenure track faculty at the rank of Librarian. Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave; State of NC comprehensive major medical insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF, or other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are offered. Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North Carolina is available. More benefits information is available at http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Application process and schedule

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. The nomination committee may invite candidates for confidential, pre-interview screenings. Applicants must apply through the NC State University online employment website at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/. Search by position number 00102614, complete application, and attach cover letter, résumé, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional references.

AA/EEO In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.
Final candidates for employment are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks.  A previous criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment. However, failure to provide complete & accurate information will be considered “falsification” and applicants will be removed from consideration.

Charlotte School of Law (CharlotteLaw) seeks applications for an experienced Circulation Assistant .

Under the direction of the Access Services Manager, the Circulation Assistant is responsible for maintaining, updating, and shelving the reserve and circulating collections of the law library.  The successful candidate will work the Circulation desk and respond to basic informational questions about the School, Library, and the Library catalog; public inquiries regarding circulation and directional questions; and refer reference and other questions to appropriate personnel in the law library.  The Library supports the teaching, research, and service activities of a new and growing school.

The school is a member of The InfiLaw System, a consortium of independent law schools committed to making legal education more responsive to the realities of new career dynamics. Its mission is to establish student-centered, American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools in underserved markets that graduate students with practice-ready skills, and achieve true diversity programs aimed at student academic and career success.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the Access Services Manager with all circulation operations (including student employee scheduling), particularly on evenings and weekends. Monitors materials inventory, performs stack maintenance, updates records, and performs book collection filing or has student oversight for filing updates for the collection.  Processes reserves and patron notices.  May be responsible for opening or closing the Law Library.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding library access.
• Assists in photocopying and or digitizing materials for interlibrary loan service, electronic reserves, and document delivery services.
• Answers directional questions and refers others to Reference.
• Assists with scheduling and monitoring of library study rooms.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

Education

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

• One year of library circulation experience with an automated library system preferred.

Skill Requirements

• Basic computer skills; experience with Innovative integrated library system preferred. 
• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and perform tasks needing close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manages multiple priorities, demonstrate initiative, and use independent judgment. 
• Must be flexible and readily adaptable to change and innovation.
• Experience in higher education, academic, or legal environment highly desired.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required due to high level interaction with students and faculty.
• A strong commitment to Charlotte Law’s mission pillars of student centeredness, practice ready and serving the underserved.

Physical Requirements (If Applicable)

• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds and push/pull a loaded book truck and retrieve materials from stacks ranging from 4” to 8 feet off the ground.

Salary is commensurate with experience. CharlotteLaw offers a full benefits package. For more information about Charlotte School of Law, please visit www.charlottelaw.edu.

If helping others and working in a dynamic workplace is what you feel passionate about and you are looking for a new challenge and a chance to put your experience to work in an innovative environment – Charlotte School of Law may be the place for you.

Please send a resume, the names of three references (including addresses and phone numbers) to humanresources@charlottelaw.edu or via mail to:

Charlotte School of Law
Human Resources
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC, 28208

Charlotte School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Charlotte School of Law (CharlotteLaw) seeks applications for an experienced Part-Time Reference Librarian.

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The Charlotte School of Law, an ABA accredited law school, seeks a creative, skilled, and service-oriented colleague for the position of part-time Reference Librarian. This position focuses on providing both print and electronic resource services; especially Law 2.0 resources. The Library maintains a collection of over 110,000 physical volumes and volume equivalents in print, electronic, and multimedia and micro-formats. The Library supports the teaching, research, and service activities of CSL. A key component of this position will be to engage as an active partner with faculty and students in improving access to digital and scholarly resources

The school is a member of The InfiLaw System, a consortium of independent law schools committed to making legal education more responsive to the realities of new career dynamics. Its mission is to establish student-centered, American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools in underserved markets that graduate students with practice-ready skills, and achieve true diversity programs aimed at student academic and career success.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The incumbent will provide reference and instructional services to library patrons; instruct students and faculty on legal research tools, search strategies, print and electronic distinctions; suggests law titles in accordance with the library’s collection development policy.  Some evenings and weekends will be required.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Experience with legal materials, including online databases; awareness of current trends in legal and interdisciplinary research tools and processes, library automation.

Education:

ALA-accredited MLIS or J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Salary is commensurate with experience. CharlotteLaw offers a full benefits package. For more information about Charlotte School of Law, please visit www.charlottelaw.edu.

If helping others and working in a dynamic workplace is what you feel passionate about and you are looking for a new challenge and a chance to put your experience to work in an innovative environment – Charlotte School of Law may be the place for you.

Please send a resume, the names of three references (including addresses and phone numbers) to humanresources@charlottelaw.edu or via mail to:

Charlotte School of Law
Human Resources
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC, 28208

Charlotte School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Duke Law School seeks a legal research instructor for one section of its co-taught, year-long Legal
Analysis, Research & Writing (LARW) program, beginning in August 2012. This is a part-time
appointment as Extended Faculty with the status of Lecturing Fellow or Senior Lecturing Fellow.
Description: The LARW program is a required, 3-credit hour course in the first two semesters of law
school. Each research instructor is paired with a full-time writing instructor, and teaches a section of
approximately 27 students throughout the year. Intensive blocks of research classroom teaching and
small-group conference meetings take place during a three-week period in September/October and
January/February. Additional office hours with students and weekly/biweekly meetings with the
research instruction team are also expected.
More information about the required first-year LARW program can be found on the web at

http://www.law.duke.edu/curriculum/legalwrit/index.

Qualifications: JD from an ABA-accredited law school is required. Master’s degree in library/information
science is strongly preferred. Teaching experience, preferably in a law or other graduate/professional
school setting, is strongly desired.
Compensation: Standard stipend for 1 credit hour of adjunct instruction.
To apply: Submit a CV/resume and the names of three references to Jennifer Behrens, Director of Legal
Research Instruction (behrens@law.duke.edu). Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.