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Thursday, May 28, 2009

P/T - Development Assistant - Benjamin Rosenthal Library

20 HOUR/WEEK JOB

WHERE: Benjamin Rosenthal Library, Queens College Libraries

POSITION: Development Assistant (Alumni and Donor Relations)

QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency in Excel, Access, MS Word.
Self starter who can work independently.
Good writing skills; good communication skills.

HOURS: Monday - Friday - between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - 20 hrs/wk - Flexible


Contact : Shoshana Kaufmann - 718 997-3741
email - Shoshana.Kaufmann@qc.cuny.edu

F/T - Project Coordinator - Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Division of Education

Brookdale Department of Geriatrics & Adult Development

Mount Sinai School of Medicine



Project Coordinator – POGOe Submissions Coordinator

Job # 09-51751 in Dept 851

Salary: $40,000 - $44,000 (Funding: 50% ADGAP, 50% TAP-G)



Position Summary: The Submissions Coordinator will be responsible for the ongoing expansion of the site’s collection by reaching out to medical educators and various specialties societies nationwide; assisting users with submissions of the incoming and pending educational materials; assisting with site research and development and the enhancement of site operation and functionality.



The Submissions Coordinator will work closely with the POGOe Content Editor, medical educators, and information management specialists of the site, reporting to the Director of Special Projects.



Duties and Responsibilities

1. Initiate and build relationships with curriculum/product developers from institutions nationwide:

· Proactively solicit educational materials;

· Assist with submission of materials;

· Copy-edit all submissions for formatting, proper citation, spelling, grammar, completeness, and edit as needed;

· Identify gaps and areas in need of future development.

2. Maintain and continually update the database of materials and managing product postings

· Maintain product tracking and filing system;

· Maintain clear and concise records of product and author status.

· Provide status reports/site updates at weekly meetings

3. Create and edit the monthly newsletter

4. Promote POGOe at medical conferences and events

5. Handle other needs and tasks as necessary/ assigned.



Minimum Education

Bachelors degree.



Minimum Related Experience:

Experience in working with medical or other professional societies is desirable.



Minimum Computer Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)– Intermediate

Internet Explorer/Mozilla – Advanced



General Skills

· Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).

· Capacity to learn and understand categories of learners and educational environments, to remember author’s names and their institutional associations.

· Should be detail oriented with strong follow-up and follow-through capabilities.

· Flexible, resourceful, energetic; be able to embrace change and think creatively.

· A high degree of diplomacy and teamwork is required.



Reports to: Director of Special Projects/POGOe Managing Editor



Karen Sauvigne, MA, Deputy Director, Education Division

Brookdale Department of Geriatrics & Adult Development

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Phone: 212-241-6948 Cell: 646-229-9808 Fax: 212-876-9150


Originally posted on a library school listserv.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

F/T - Legal Helpdesk Analyst - Bloomberg LP

Law Help Desk Analyst (#23391)—Bloomberg, L.P.

Bloomberg is the leading global provider of financial data, news and analytics. The BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service and Bloomberg's media services provide real-time and archived financial and market data, pricing, trading, news and communications tools in a single, integrated package to corporations, news organizations, financial and legal professionals and individuals around the world.

Job Description:

Bloomberg is looking for qualified legal helpdesk analysts to join its law products group, BLAW. A legal helpdesk analyst will be the frontline of customer service for the Bloomberg Law product and not only provide direction, but sell the user on the service while being able to identify the player type and confidently assist based on that clients needs. In this role, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our Bloomberg Law product and our clients and will be covering a broad base of legal knowledge and support. A legal helpdesk analyst should understand the concept of cross selling and have a high comfort level interacting with and assisting customers who represent a cross section of the legal industry. An ability to understand legal issues is a must. It is a fast-paced environment and requires the ability multi-task. Good communication and problem-solving skills are necessary to be successful in this role.

Requirements:

* Previous customer-service experience within a legal setting
* Broad base of legal knowledge
* JD or legal experience is a must
* Previous legal research experience

Contact information & Application Instructions:

See http://careers.bloomberg.com/hire/jobs/job23391.html

Originally posted on http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/llagny/

F/T - Library Director - College of Mount Saint Vincent

Library Director

Reports to: Vice President of Information Technology/CIO

Principle Duties
This position is directly responsible for the operations of the library and performs professional and administrative duties in planning, developing, implementing and directing library services. These duties include budget preparation, evaluation, personnel, and collection development. The Director is also responsible for the development and implementation of the Information Literacy program provided for both students and faculty. The Director will provide guidance as the Library transforms

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

0 Helps the College form a vision of what a Library at a small liberals college in New York City should be in the future as we plan our renovations. This includes planning the facilities, staffing, collection development and delivery as part of a strategic plan.
0 Prepares Library budget, monitors and approves expenditures.
0 Supervises personnel directly or through subordinates; hires and trains employees; assigns and monitors work; evaluates personnel; disciplines employees as necessary and in accordance with College policy.
0 Evaluates library services and makes recommendations for improvements; works with the College community to develop programs and resolve problems.
0 Recommends, reviews and approves selection of all materials for purchase.
0 Participates in professional meetings, classes, conferences and workshops.
0 Participates in organizational management through the committee process.
0 Reads professional materials to update and maintain knowledge and skills.
0 Accountable for all activities, programs and services.
0 Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

0 Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, and objectives of library science
0 Thorough knowledge of library organization theories.
0 Thorough knowledge of current trends and developments in the library field.
0 Knowledge of and experience with effective participative management techniques.
0 Thorough knowledge of library reference sources, print and online.
0 Knowledge of DMCA and associated laws.
0 Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with faculty, students and staff.
0 Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
0 Ability to follow written and verbal communications.
0 Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Web page creation tools (e.g. Dreamweaver)
0 Knowledge of Library Standards
0 Experience with integrated library systems (e.g. Docutek, Voyager, etc.)
0 Knowledge of emerging technologies and their application to libraries.

Requirements
0 ALA accredited Master’s degree and 6 years experience as an academic librarian.
0 Commitment to outstanding student service

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

TO APPLY: Prepare a cover letter and in the subject line (RE:) note the job number ( 8/08-6) and title. Include your résumé and salary requirements and send it to:

Human Resources Department
College of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Avenue
Riverdale, New York 10471-1093

Originally posted on firm website.

F/T - Librarian - College of Mount Saint Vincent

College of Mount Saint Vincent, Bronx, NY

Librarian Position

Principal Duties:
=The College of Mount Saint Vincent seeks a dynamic, service-oriented multi-skilled Librarian for a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Library Director.
=The successful candidate will participate in the information literacy instruction program;
=Share in the staffing of the reference desk which may include one evening;
=Assist students one on one with research consultation;
=Provide technology support and instruction in the use of the library and its resources to students and faculty and contribute to the library’s web environment.

Qualification/Requirements:
=ALA accredited Master’s degree working knowledge of Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Front Page, Dreamweaver, and basic web design;
=Ability to adapt to and use library productivity software and integrated library systems (e.g., Serials Solutions, Ebsco’s EJS, Docutek, and Voyager);
=Knowledge of information literacy concepts, assessment, trends, standards and pedagogies;
=Effective written/oral=2 0communication and teaching skills;
=Demonstrated awareness of current developments and issues in the use of technology to deliver information in an academic library setting.
=The applicant must have a keen interest in Web 2.0 technologies and the ability to blend current and emerging technologies with library applications and initiatives.
=This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects and work successfully both independently and as a team member with colleagues and staff.
=Demonstrated commitment to outstanding student service and teamwork is essential.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

TO APPLY: Prepare a cover letter and in the subject line (RE:) note the job number (8/08-5) and title. Include your résumé and salary requirements and send it to:

Human Resources Department
College of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Avenue
Riverdale, New York 10471-1093

Originally posted on a library school listserv

TEMP F/T - Scanning Tech - Museum of the City of NY

Library
Museum of the City of New York

Type of Library
Archives

Job Description
• Prepare documents for scanning
• Purge duplicate, ancillary and trivial files
• Make photocopies of nonstandard-sized or hard-to-read papers
• Locate cover sheets
• Use separator sheets to create unique records and as identification for varying document types
• Import images, enter data, and perform quality control on images linked to the collections management system and/or DAMS.
• Undertake scanning and image management projects.
• Assist staff with acquiring and managing images for Museum exhibition, publication, and public relations purposes
• Scan and process materials as necessary.
• Assist with special projects, training, camera bank, imaging workflow, and departmental administration as needed.
• Communicate with the Digital Project Coordinator regarding questions or
difficulties encountered in the course of work.
• Follow establish security protocols (lights, door, locking up, air flow, other).
• Maintain organized and clean work stations.
• Use equipment responsibly and safely.

Required Experience
Highly computer literate, including Microsoft Excel and Access, and experienced working with complex databases such as collections or digital image management systems. Experience working with digital images, including scanning, Photoshop, ACDSee, XnView, and PowerPoint desirable. Accurate, detail oriented, organized, interested in learning new skills.

Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Location
Manhattan

Job Type
Full-time

Salary
$42,000


Contact
Human Resources Department
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029 USA
Phone: 212-534-1672
Fax: 917-492-3960
Email: jobs@mcny.org
WebSite: www.mcny.org

Originally posted on http://metrojobs.metro.org

F/T - IT Coordinator - Museum of the City of NY

Library
Museum of the City of New York

Type of Library
Archives

Job Description
IT Coordinator primary responsibility for technical oversight of the applications and databases used by the Collections Management. The IT Coordinator will work on database and application upgrade issues and special projects including:

-- providing application training
-- documentation
-- basic support for the project team
-- executing data imports
-- ensuring the integrity of project image and data files
-- implementing updates
-- preparing custom reports
-- developing and running scripts as needed
-- related duties as required.

Required Experience
Master’s degree in computer science or information sciences is required along with work experience in the humanities or social sciences and a demonstrated knowledge of SQL and web development; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Excellent oral and written skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment is necessary. Candidates residing in the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone are preferred.

Education Requirements
Master’s degree in computer science or information sciences

Location
Manhattan

Job Type
Full-time

Salary
$55,000


Contact
Human Resources Department
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029 USA
Fax: 917-492-3960
Email: jobs@mcny.org
WebSite: www.mcny.org

Originally posted on http://metrojobs.metro.org

F/T - Resource Librarian - Polshek Partnership

Polshek Partnership, an NYC architecture firm, is seeking a Resource Librarian to maintain and update library of manufacturer's literature, regulatory standards, product/materials samples, and reference publications.

Responsibilities include meeting with industry representatives and conducting ongoing research on the emergence and availability of new products, materials, and services for architectural applications.

Email resume to hr@polshek.com.

Originally posted on a library school listserv.

F/T - Librarian - Cline Davis & Mann

Cline Davis & Mann LLC is one of the world’s largest global healthcare advertising agencies [and growing], with more than 800 talented individuals located in offices across the United States and Europe.​

Position & Duties:
We are currently looking for a Librarian for roles in conducting manual and computerized information research, prepare research reports and summaries, alert teams to current developments and information in their relevant brands/​categories and set up a system to catalog all agency presentations into key-word searchable databases.​

We seek applicants with excellent communication skills who are able to develop strong relationships with teams and are able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.​

Qualifications:
A Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience as Librarian, Information Resource Expert or similar is required.​ A science undergrad degree or experience in medical/​pharmaceutical industry is required.​ Previous librarian experience at a consulting firm is preferred.​ Experience with online searching, including some experience with medical databases, is required.​

CDM has attained a unique position in the marketplace as the premier creator of world-class healthcare brands.​

CDM is an equal opportunity employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.​

Apply on line at:
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=79975663&aid=25305766&WT.mc_n=JSAHG10

Originally posted on Monster.com

Sunday, May 24, 2009

P/T - Library Ass't - Mercantile Library

The Mercantile Library Center for Fiction is looking for one part time Library Assistant at $9/hour to work 20 hours a week Monday-Friday beginning June 1. Days and hours are flexible but after Labor Day every other Saturday 11-3 will be required.

Interested applicants may email resume to:
Head Librarian, Brenda Wegener at Brenda@mercantilelibrary.org

TEMP - Taxonomist - telecommuting for undisclosed co.

Our client, a web-based information service provider, is seeking an experienced taxonomist to join their team.

The successful candidate will possess at least 2 years of demonstrated taxonomy experience. Experience working with the federal government and/or information pertinent to the government highly desirable.

This will be a temp-to-hire opportunity that will be 100% telecommuting!!!

For immediate consideration please forward a resume and salary request to Deborah.brightwell@infocurrent.com

Debbie Brightwell-Routh
Recruiting Manager
InfoCurrent
Information Management
Staffing
202-775-1890
1-888-888-8061 (toll-free)
www.infocurrent.com
deborah.brightwell@infocurrent.com

Student P/T - Culinary Historian - a Private Individual

Culinary historian needs a student to help sort the photos and papers of four generations of her New York family. These papers encompass the immigrant experience on the lower east side, up to the Bronx, and back to Manhattan, with involvement in real estate on one side, and politics and the judiciary on the other.

Ideally she would like to find someone who could help decide what to keep, and then scan and catalogue the material. Right now everything is in the brownstone she has lived in for the last 50 years in mid-Manhattan, but work could be taken out to the south shore of Long Island (close to the city) where she spends the summer, if someone wanted to spend some time at the beach.

Please email evanslaw@att.net and send a brief summary of experience and interests and whether you would prefer working on LI in the summer or Manhattan in the fall.

Employer is flexible about days and hours.
Salary negotiable.

Originally posted on a library schol listserv.

F/T - Metadata/Dig Content - a Media Org

Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks Metadata/Digital Content
Specialists for regular, full-time positions at a 24/7 media
organization located in Manhattan, NY. This position requires previous
experience working with digital information in several different
formats and media, metadata-tagging, working with controlled
vocabularies, and working in a very fast-paced environment. In
addition, pervious experience working in a media environment is
mandatory. Specialists will be responsible for 24/7 coverage, and so
flexible schedules and the ability to work different shifts is
required. Specialists will be responsible for appropriately tagging
media, pulling requested files/content, and researching internal
assets as requested. Experience with digital asset management (DAM)
and DAM systems is strongly preferred.

To Apply:


* For immediate consideration please email your resume and cover
letter to jobs@libraryassociates.com

* In Subject line of your email, reference "Metadata/Digital Content Specialist #1221".

Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer that values diversity in the workforce.

Originally listed on a library school listserv.

TEMP - Researcher - an Investment Bank

Investment Banking Position New York City
Temporary Researcher, Immediate Opening

* Obtain, analyze and provide financial data and research support
* Uses a wide variety of information resources to complete business research
requests, including: commercial news and financial databases,
technology specific market research, healthcare, telecommunications and
statistical sources, government bureaus, financial filings and professional
associations.
* Works within a large industry practice group within our clients Investment
Banking division as well as providing expertise in related research for
other areas of the firm.
* Partners with key staff within the industry group to improve the flow of
relevant information.
* Research skills: using databases such as Thomson SDC, Bloomberg Capital
IQ, Factset, OneSource, Factiva, Reuters-Multex,

Please contact Angela Dzikowski at 800-262-0070
Email: adzikowski@prolibra.com
Pro Libra Associates, Inc.

TEMP - Researcher - an Investment Bank

RESEARCHER - TEMPORARY - IMMEDIATE - INVESTMENT BANKING - NEW YORK

Our client, a premier investment bank, has an immediate temporary opening in
its New York office for a researcher with strong financial background.

The Position:

Our client is seeking an experience researcher with investment banking /
business focus. Knowledge of various industries such as healthcare, medial,
telecommunications is essential. Are you a strong financial /business
generalist?

Requirements:

Available for several weeks starting immediately. Several years of research
experience, preferably in an investment bank or business environment is
required. Knowledge of and ability to search the following online databases
and research tools: Thomson Research, Lexis-Nexis, SDC, Dialog,
Reuters-Multex and One Source and Bloomberg.

For further details on this job, to send your resume, or to make a referral:
Contact: Sarah Warner swarner@wontawk.com 212 / 869-3348

Friday, May 22, 2009

F/T - Submission Coor - Mount Sinai School of Med

Division of Education
Brookdale Department of Geriatrics & Adult Development
Mount Sinai School of Medicine

A position open that could be an excellent match for a graduate of a Library Science school.

Project Coordinator - POGOe Submissions Coordinator
Job # 09-51751 in Dept 851
Salary: $40,000 - $44,000 (Funding: 50% ADGAP, 50% TAP-G)

Position Summary: The Submissions Coordinator will be responsible for the ongoing expansion of the site's collection by reaching out to medical educators and various specialties societies nationwide; assisting users with submissions of the incoming and pending educational materials; assisting with site research and development and the enhancement of site operation and functionality.

The Submissions Coordinator will work closely with the POGOe Content Editor, medical educators, and information management specialists of the site, reporting to the Director of Special Projects.


Duties and Responsibilities
1. Initiate and build relationships with curriculum/product developers from institutions nationwide:
Proactively solicit educational materials;
Assist with submission of materials;
Copy-edit all submissions for formatting, proper citation, spelling, grammar, completeness, and edit as needed;
Identify gaps and areas in need of future development.

2. Maintain and continually update the database of materials and managing product postings
Maintain product tracking and filing system;
Maintain clear and concise records of product and author status.
Provide status reports/site updates at weekly meetings

3. Create and edit the monthly newsletter

4. Promote POGOe at medical conferences and events

5. Handle other needs and tasks as necessary/ assigned.

Minimum Education
Bachelors degree.

Minimum Related Experience:
Experience in working with medical or other professional societies is desirable.

Minimum Computer Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)- Intermediate
Internet Explorer/Mozilla - Advanced

General Skills
Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).
Capacity to learn and understand categories of learners and educational environments, to remember author?s names and their institutional associations.
Should be detail oriented with strong follow-up and follow-through capabilities.
Flexible, resourceful, energetic; be able to embrace change and think creatively.
A high degree of diplomacy and teamwork is required.

Reports to: Director of Special Projects/POGOe Managing Editor

Karen Sauvigne, MA , Deputy Director, Education Division
Brookdale Department of Geriatrics & Adult Development
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
karen.sauvigne@mssm.edu
Phone: 212-241-6948 Fax: 212-876-9150

Originally posted on a library school listserv.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

F/T - Catalog Lib - LIU CWPost

Cataloging Librarian

Long Island University
Campus: C.W. Post



Position Description: The candidate must demonstrate personal initiative in applying relevant technologies to teaching, learning and bibliographic control; Must be able to meet changing user needs; to learn, to critically evaluate, and to troubleshoot new technologies; Must collaborate and communicate with Library administration and faculty, and have research and cataloging skills needed to support faculty research and teaching initiatives; Must have expertise in an online medium and have the vision to translate traditional library services into online media, including digital information and management of knowledge.



Qualifications: MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school and at least 2 years of cataloging experience, preferably in an academic library; excellent interpersonal, organization, communication, and presentation skills; an ability to interact and work with a diverse group of patrons and co-workers; an ability to work both independently and in a team environment; Should be acquainted with services such as OCLC, ILLiad, SFX, MARC and metadata standards for the representation of library information in electronic format.


Special Information: Preference will be given to a candidate with a second subject Master’s degree or 30 additional graduate credits, and knowledge of foreign languages.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Negotiable
Date to be Filled: Immediately
Closing Date: June 19, 2009


Contact: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume to: Personnel Office, Long Island University, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548 or call 516-299-2253/2254 or email cover letter and resume to: aimee.saunier@liu.edu

Long Island University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

F/T - Electronic Resources & Distance Learning Lib - LIU CWPost

Electronic Resources and Distance Learning Librarian (2 positions)

Long Island University
Campus: C.W. Post

Position Description: The candidate must demonstrate personal initiative is applying relevant technologies to teaching, learning and instructional design; must also be able to meet changing user needs; to learn, to critically evaluate and to troubleshoot new technologies. Must have teaching skills necessary to create and deliver a wide range of information literacy initiatives; must collaborate and communicate with Library administration and faculty, and have research and instructional skills needed to support faculty research and teaching initiatives. The candidate must have expertise in an online medium and have the vision to translate traditional library services into online media, including digital information and management of knowledge.


Qualifications: MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited library school and at least 2 years of public service experience, preferably in an academic library. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills; an ability to interact and work with a diverse group of patrons and co-workers; an ability to work both independently and in a team environment; Candidate should be familiar with commonly used computing, web and digital multi-media technologies; Should be acquainted with library related products such as OCLC, ILLiad, SFX, MARC and metadata standards for the representation of library information in electronic format. The candidate should know Web design principles, have experience with site development and have project management and assessment skills.

Special Information: Preference will be given to a candidate with a second subject Master’s degree or 30 additional graduate credits, and the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.


FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Negotiable
Date to be Filled: Immediately
Closing Date: June 19, 2009


Contact: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and a resume to: Personnel Office, Long Island University, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548 or call 516-299-2253/2254 or email cover letter and resume to: aimee.saunier@liu.edu

Long Island University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Originally posted on a library school listserv.

F/T - Ass't Coor, Visual Media Resources - Bard Grad Ctr

Assistant Coordinator, Visual Media Resources
Department: Visual Media Resources
Reports to: Chief Librarian

The Visual Media Resources Department seeks an assistant coordinator to help maintain the Bard Graduate Center’s collection of images used for teaching. The image collection consists of approximately 50,000 slides and 18,000 digital images that are made available for students and faculty using MDID (the Madison Digital Image Database). The Visual Media Resources Department also provides equipment, support, and
training for students and faculty using visual resources, and is currently transitioning the slide collection to a fully digital platform. The Assistant Coordinator oversees image production, assists faculty and students with scanning, Photoshop and PowerPoint, as well as performs departmental administrative duties.

Please send letter of interest, including salary requirements, resume, and a list of three references to: acvmrsearch@bgc.bard.edu AA/EOE

For a complete position description and application instructions, please see: http://www.bgc.bard.edu/aboutbgc/employment.shtml

The Bard Graduate Center, a graduate institute affiliated with Bard College, offers MA and PhD programs in the study of the cultural history of the material world and is committed to the encyclopedic study of things, drawing on methodologies and approaches from art and design history, economic history, history of technology, philosophy, anthropology, and archaeology.

Originally posted on ARLIS NY listserv

F/T - Sr Research Specialist

Senior Research Specialist – Global Investment Bank



Work within the research/reference library of this global investment bank providing research and analysis to support bankers making strategic decisions on companies, industries and emerging business topics.

This involves using a wide range of high value financial online databases and information sources.



SKILLS:

- Exceptional research skills and experience in Financial Services.

- Ability to create innovative solutions to complex problems using a wide range of information sources and contacts.

- Expert knowledge of key databases and research products including, but not limited to: Bloomberg, Thomson Research, CapIQ, and Factset.

- Confident and exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work with both junior and senior level bankers.

- A heightened sense of energy, enthusiasm and motivation and a flexible approach to duties and hours of work.

- Advanced Excel skills

- Financial Modeling experience a plus



Please send resumes to:

rrubin@solomonpage.com

F/T - Research Associate - Knovel

Research Associate

Summary:

Supports the Director of Contracts and Licensing in acquiring rights to new content, updating and maintaining the appropriate databases for content requests, overseeing the volume in our production pipelines, tracking new editions of existing content, coordinating with publishers, tracking amendments, and monitoring use of Knovel content on the Web.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update the pipeline of content requests to Publishers. Prioritize the pipeline according to directions from the Director. This includes research responsibilities such as verifying and/or obtaining metadata, designating appropriate category and sub-category for the titles.

• Interact with existing publishers to ensure we received review samples, production materials, and signed addendums in a timely manner.

• Mailing, tracking and processing publisher addendums

• With Director supervision, maintain a flow of appropriate business information to publishers including relevant information on royalties and the usage of their products to support the development of our business with them.

• Maintain and track new editions of existing Knovel content from publication date until updated on Knovel.

• Ensure that Knovel has the latest content available online by reviewing publisher catalogs seasonally to track ‘new editions’

• Coordinate with Production as needed to obtain print and/or electronic copies of approved content for production processing.

• Assist Director on occasional projects, such as researching/preparing materials for presentations to new content providers

• Monitor various file hosting sites to ensure that Knovel content is not being posted illegally. With Director’s supervision, send out “Notice of Claimed Infringement” to have the content removed. Follow up to ensure material is taken down in a timely fashion.

Skills/Attributes:

- Strong computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

- Experience creating reports

- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).

- Initiative and organization skills

- Strong collaborative skills to maintain good relationships with key departments such as finance, production, sales and product development

- Ability to work harmoniously and effectively as part of a work team.

- Ability to maintain own workflow and meet deadlines.

- Excellent research skills using traditional print, advanced Internet and database search skills



Minimum Educational/Experience Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or journalism preferred; MLS helpful, not required

- Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience in the editorial, research or corporate library area.



To Apply:

Apply directly on-line through the Knovel Careers section on our website:



http://www.knovel.com/web/portal/pub/about/careers

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

F/T - Archives Tech - NARA NY

Archives Technician

SALARY RANGE: 34,582.00 - 44,959.00 USD per year
New employees usually start at the minimum salary rate. If you have prior Federal service, you may start at a higher rate.

OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 to Tuesday, May 12, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1421-5
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - New York City, NY


WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: ALL SOURCES - Applications will be accepted from US citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.


Duties:
Provides reference assistance to scholars, Congressional staff members, officials of Federal agencies, and the general public. Identifies, analyzes, locates, and provides access to textual records, microfilm, print and web publications, and other genealogical and historical information. Serves as a research room attendant: issues researcher cards; pulls, photocopies, and refiles requested material; and completes related administrative paperwork. Explains use of finding aids and various other sources of reference material. Assists with extended hours of operation. Identifies problems encountered in the reference operation and provides solutions.

Accomplishes repair and rehabilitation projects on archival holdings. Performs basic holdings maintenance activities on records. Reports on documents needing professional conservation. Provides guidance to volunteers and student interns.

Performs arrangement work at individual page, document, or filing unit level. Examines documents for identification and verifies them against appropriate finding aids to determine their correct arrangement. Detects missing or misfiled items, and separated enclosures. Assists in preparing appropriate cross-references. Prepares or affixes labels. Prepares new folders, boxes, or enclosures, as needed.

Assists in the physical accessioning of archival records. Assigns space to incoming accessions. Ensures records are inspected and correctly shelved, and that preservation needs are noted. Completes required paperwork and reports.

Provides administrative support activities. Participates in outreach activities and programs intended to increase the public’s awareness and use of agency holdings. Serves as a cashier and point-of-contact for all financial activities including Trust and Gift Fund deposits, and Point of Sales (POS) oversight. Assists in maintenance of regional correspondence and the electronic mail log. Compiles statistical data for reports.

You will serve as an Archives Technician in the Northeast Region, Archival Operations, located at 201 Varick Street, 12th Floor, in New York, New York.

For more information on the Regional Archives System visit
http://www.archives.gov/locations/regional-archives.html


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

* Relocation expenses will not be paid.
* Responses to KSAs required (see “How You Will Be Evaluated” section).
* More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 90 days.
* U.S. Citizenship
* Background and/or Security Investigation required.
* Sufficiently fit to perform physical labor.

Apply online at http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov

Originally listed on archives listserv.

P/T - Librarian - Snug Harbor Cultural Center

Position: Cultural Center Librarian
Job Description: Reference and cataloging. Maintaining lists for the website.
Hours: Part-time, 3 days a week, 12-15 hours per week
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Staten Island


Through our programs and services, the Columcille Irish Cultural Center promotes the knowledge and awareness of the Irish people's history, and our contribution to the development of the New York City metropolitan area. In addition, we serve as a public facility and forum to showcase our Irish heritage and the impact of the Irish in America.

We do this by:

* Providing public access to our library consisting of nearly one thousand books covering Irish
History and poetry, hundreds of recordings, tapes, CD-ROM’s, numerous artifacts and memorabilia.
* Providing an annual Irish Historical Scholarship of two thousand dollars open to all eighth grade
school children of Staten Island.
* Holding an annual Staten Ireland Irish Fair initiated 1999. This two day cultural event provides a
public venue for Irish crafts, music, dance, food and history.
* Providing an Irish Honor Guard, available upon request at no charge to the general public for
ceremonial functions.
* Providing Irish Ceili Set Dancing classes.
* Presentations of plays based on Irish Culture.
* Presentations of books and poetry readings by Irish/Irish American authors.
* Providing Irish musical instrument instructions.
* Organizing and sponsoring numerous cultural tours to places of historical Irish/Irish American value
such as the coal mines of Pennsylvania (home of the Molly Maguire’s) and the Battlefields of Antietam.


If interested in this position, please contact Thomas Mannix by email tommieaoh@aol.com.