P/T (temporary) - Library Assistant/Catalog - New York Art Resources Consortium

Library Assistant (temporary part-time) | Library
A temporary part-time Library Assistant is needed to assist with Arcade, the catalog for the members of the New York Art Resources Consortium (NYARC). This database unites the collections of the Frick Art Reference Library and the libraries of the Brooklyn Museum and The Museum of Modern Art. Implementation of Arcade has been made possible by grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The expedition of resource sharing is a stated objective of NYARC, and this part-time, grant funded position will identify and achieve that goal. Reports to the Librarian and assists with processing inter-library loan requests, monitoring their status, shipping and receiving, paging, shelving, and scanning for online delivery.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in the humanities field. Ability to learn routine tasks and perform them repetitively and efficiently. Ability to perform detailed work such as creating, entering, and searching bibliographic data. Experience with searching library automated systems and OCLC. Experience working in a museum library setting preferred. Work schedule will be up to nineteen hours per week through June 2011, to be scheduled Monday through Friday. The position will drop to ten to fifteen hours per week beginning in July 2011.

If you would like to submit your resume for consideration, please choose one of the following options:

By e-mail: jobs@moma.org (most preferred option)
By fax: (212) 333-1107
By mail: The Museum of Modern Art
The Department of Human Resources
11 West 53 Street
New York, NY 10019

Please be advised that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit the needs of the open positions. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at The Museum of Modern Art.

The Museum of Modern Art is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or political affiliation.

F/T (temporary) - Information Architect/Web Developer - United Nations

Short-Term Consultant (Information Architect/Web Developer) needed for 3 months.

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting:

This position is located in the Library Use Services Cluster (LUS), Outreach Division (OD), Department of Public Information (DPI). The consultant will report to the Chief of the Cluster.

Responsibilities:

The consultant will be a core contributor of ideas and efforts in the design and development of a new UN Oral Histories web site and related websites in a fast-paced project set-up, including:

a) Designing and programming web sites, including the establishment and programming of databases;

b) Working within a team to translate programme goals and requirements in web access designs and development terms;

c) Modelling target audience’s needs, tasks, and goals and translating them into easily discoverable web site elements;

d) Working with technical teams on developing and deploying content classification and scoping taxonomy, information architecture, and documenting design concepts and implementation details in the form of site maps, navigation models, content models, user scenarios, alignment models, new page description diagrams, process/task flowchart, etc.;

e) Packaging, parsing, scoping, formatting, storing, and melding various media content in the most appropriate way for efficient retrieval and best user experience;

f) Participating in user research, concept testing, usability testing, and development of performance analytics;

g) Creating inter-product multi-usability models of various content repositories; and

h) Performing other duties as may be needed.

Competencies

Professionalism

A firm expert understanding of user-centred design processes and information architecture principles;

Demonstrated ability to execute on information architecture involving taxonomies, metadata frameworks, and templates for content management systems; Demonstrated ability to be collaborative and still achieve goals in a timely manner; Familiarity with best practices in user-centred design; and Self-motivated and self-managing. Ability to assess and define business needs for the development of technology systems and tools to support business processes and to act as an interface between the substantive and technology components of the process. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills evidenced by ability to speak and write clearly and effectively, listen to others, correctly interpret messages from others and respond appropriately, ask questions to clarify, and exhibit interest in having two-way communication, tailor language, tone, style and format to match the audience, and demonstrate openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Creativity

Capacity to be logical, intuitive, organized, detail-oriented and analytical as well as the ability to effectively explore and find creative and better ways of achieving greater results, with a healthy desire to innovate across mediums.

Teamwork

You will be collaborating with web designers, developers and project managers, so being comfortable in a team environment is a must. Must be able to work cross-functionally with creative staff and other staff

Planning & Organizing

Ability to handle multiple projects in different phases simultaneously; develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments and make adjustments as required, allocate appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; and use time efficiently.

Experience

A minimum of five years of solid experience in the design, development and deployment of information architecture and content across diverse user interface platforms is required, including hands-on experience working with relevant web content management systems and related tools and utilities; demonstrated experience with content parsing, scoping, and formatting in multimedia web site development (involving audio, photos, text and video) demonstrated by presentation of a portfolio of completed assignments as well as proven track record of timely generation of project deliverables.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in library science, information science, computer science, information management, or other field is required; post-graduate professional certification in related areas are a definite advantage. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other United Nations languages is desirable.

Other skills

Solid skills in developing web sites in HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash Photoshop, Visio, and/or related product design tools is required as well as ability to troubleshoot software and provide feedback, and solutions for rich multimedia Internet product development. Demonstrable ability to multi-task and process information expeditiously is an advantage.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Assessment Method

Kindly note that you may, as part of the evaluation of your application for this position, be requested to undergo written knowledge-based assessment exercises, which may be followed by a competency-based interview depending on the result of the test.

Please send resume to:

Abraham Azubuike

Access and Preservation Coordinator

Dag Hammarskjold Library

United Nations

New York, NY 10017

Tel: 1-212-963-3883

Email: azubuike@un.org

F/T - Referencing Specialist - Infotrieve

Infotrieve is a global leader in information services and content management technology for businesses.  For more than 20 years we have been providing corporate information centers, R&D facilities, and legal, business affairs and product professionals in more than half the Fortune 500 with a broad array of software solutions and services.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented referencing specialist with the desire to provide top-notch service to our blue chip clients.  In this role you will utilize your strong online search skills to conduct advanced references work, citation, verification and copyright clearance for hard-to-find documents utilizing specialized in-house and commercial databases.

This is a great opportunity for an exceptional recent college grad with a strong desire to work with both leading edge software and some of the most highly respected companies from a variety of industries.  This position is located in our Wilton, CT office and reports to our Document Delivery Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

·         Ensure document orders are accurately matched to bibliographic records in internal databases by consulting multiple online library catalogs

·         Perform searches across specialized databases to verify citations and update internal database information

·         Locate source publications containing hard-to-find documents including journal articles, theses and dissertations, periodicals, conference proceedings and patents

·         Obtain copyright permissions for hard-to-clear documents

·         Initiate contact with publishers and vendors to fill document requests

·         Communicate order status updates to clients

Requirements

·         BS or MS degree in library and information science required

·         2 years experience in a corporate or academic research position

·         Proficiency of using citation databases such as PubMed

·         Knowledge or university and library catalogues

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Prove customer service orientation

·         Strong aptitude for learning new software

How to Apply

Please send your resumes to careers@infotrieve.com.

F/T - Instructional Technologies Librarian - Lehman College

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Lehman College/Instructional Technologies Librarian

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Lehman College
Instructional Technologies Librarian
Instructor or Assistant Professor

Lehman College, the City University of New York’s public senior college in the Bronx, is seeking an Instructional Technologies Librarian. Lehman is noted for its beautiful, historic campus, distinguished by programs in arts and humanities, education, natural and social sciences, as well as a brand new Multimedia Center.  The Leonard Lief Library is a modern, four-story structure with advanced technologies.

Reporting to the Coordinator of Information Literacy and Assessment, the Instructional Technologies Librarian:
• Creates and implements online learning modules to support the Library’s active information literacy, reference and web-based learning programs
• Develops and applies innovative learning technologies and resources to the instructional process
• Supports development of both onsite and virtual reference services, as well as enhances the library website’s interactivity with multimedia tutorials and social networking tools
• Provides library instruction, reference service, and collection development

REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS. Experience using learning technologies and graphic design tools, as well as course management software (Blackboard). Demonstrated interest in teaching and learning. Working knowledge of HTML and CSS, with experience in website management. Strong commitment to outstanding public service.

PREFERRED:  Practical experience using Camtasia Studio or Adobe Captivate. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator. Knowledge of or interest in video production toolsAdobe AfterEffects). Understanding of virtual reference, social networking strategies, and Web 2.0 technologies.  Project management experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.  At least one year of academic library or professional training experience. Second Master’s degree is preferred and required for appointment to Assistant Professor.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.  Please submit letter, resume, and names and addresses of three references to:

Professor Kenneth Schlesinger, Chair
Search Committee
Leonard Lief Library
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, New York 10468-1589
Kenneth.Schlesinger@lehman.cuny.edu
http://www.lehman.edu/library/

Lehman College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/ADA/IRCA Employer

F/T -Lead Enterprise Information Architect - Philanthropic Institution - NYC

LEAD ENTERPRISE INFORMATION ARCHITECT / NYC

Our client is a private philanthropic institution. Working with visionaries on the frontlines of social change worldwide.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Enterprise Information Architect (EIA) - Lead is responsible for developing content architectures; developing interfaces and specifications for applications to facilitate information access and delivery; and integrating content management strategies with organizational applications and digital content preservation initiatives. The EIA-Lead supervises staff and manages projects within the EIA unit. The EIA-Lead will help facilitate taking the Foundation’s SharePoint implementation to the next level, providing expertise in the planning and design of SharePoint collections to enhance find ability and ensure clarity of content purpose and goals. Includes collaborating on design concepts, gathering and documenting users’ content requirements, and translating requirements into system specifications. Partner with software architects and engineers to propose elegant solutions that enrich users’ content management and discovery experiences.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have significant project management experience

· Successful candidate must have demonstrated SharePoint Development experience

· Experience in supervising and coordinating the work of professional staff and managing complex projects.

· Significant experience in MOSS 2007 site governance and content administration; familiarity with workflows and third-party SharePoint solutions.

· 5–7 years’ work experience as an information architect, interaction designer, or user experience designer on large-scale web initiatives.

· Master’s or Bachelor’s degree or combination of equivalent experience in knowledge management, information architecture, human computer interaction, or library and information science or other relevant field; knowledge of information science principles and practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Background in user-centered design, usability standards, information design, interaction design, and goal-oriented design

· Comprehensive portfolio of recent work

· Solid understanding of HTML, DHTML, CSS, Flash, AJAX, and related web technologies as well as Visual Basic, Java, and other object-oriented languages; substantial knowledge of XML

· Experience in design and development of digital library architecture and tools

· Understanding of principles of good graphic design

· Experience in enterprise search implementation and search engine optimization

· Hands on, front-end web development experience

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles n, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

Job Code – WF-11 (Resumes and Cover Letters in Word Preferred)

For Further details on this job, to send your resume, or to make a referral:

Sarah L Warner  MLIS

Sarah L Warner and Associates LLC

240 East 68 Street  #4

New York, NY 10065

F/T - Content Manager/Knowledge Specialist - NYC

CONTENT MANAGER/ KNOWLEDGE SPECIALIST        

NEW YORK CITY

Our client, an international professional firm, is seeking an experienced information professional for managing the firm’s content, systems and processes that support firm wide knowledge sharing.  This position reports to the Head of Knowledge.

.  Capture Intellectual capital for client projects.

.  Write up case studies.  Research (benchmarking, & best practices) for clients.

.  Solicit and interpret news, reports, studies, etc. as requested.

.  Contribute to firm-wide Knowledge Management development.

.  Ongoing maintenance of taxonomy.

.  Produce metric/ usage reports.

.  Manage communication and internal marketing.

.  Stay current with KM best practices, solicit feedback for upgrades.

.  Train end uses

REQUIREMENTS

MLS preferred or BA in Business Management, Psychology or related field.

4 years experience in content management.

Strong research experience.

Knowledge of Sharepoint a plus, but not required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical and project management skills.

Strong Microsoft office skills including Excel.

Please send resume and one page  business writing sample, in Word, to:

donnaconti@earthlink.net

F/T - Manuscripts and Reference Archivist - Museum of the City of NY

Manuscripts and Reference Archivist: Museum of the
City of New York
From: "Lacy Schutz" <lschutz@mcny.org>
Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:34:36 -0400
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Manuscripts and Reference Archivist

The Museum of the City of New York embraces the past, present, and
future of New York City and celebrates the city's heritage of diversity,
opportunity, and perpetual transformation. It does so through a lively
schedule of exhibitions, public and school programs, publications, and
collections.

The Museum of the City of New York seeks a Manuscripts and Reference
Archivist to arrange, describe, and care for a collection of manuscripts
and ephemera related to the history of New York City, as well as
facilitate and / or fulfill research requests for this and associated
collections.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

*        Oversee a large collection of 17th through 20th century
manuscripts, ephemera and, associated material, including, but not
limited to, letters, scrapbooks, invitations, souvenirs, menus, business
records, etc.

*        Introduce current standards of intellectual and physical
control over collections and create finding aids, guides, and / or
object cataloging as appropriate.

*        Appraise collections for content and condition in the context
of the Museum's greater mission and collections policies.

*        Respond to research and reference requests from the public and
from staff for this and other Museum collections.

*        Related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

*        Master's degree in Library Science, and / or an advanced
degree in History with an emphasis in archival studies.

*        Three years minimum professional (post-grad) experience
working with archival collections.

*        Demonstrated ability to respond to reference requests and work
with the public in a service capacity.

*        Knowledge of New York City history.

*        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

*        Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

*        Ability to appraise content and make judgments and
recommendations about materials.

*        Knowledge of current conservation and preservation methods for
paper objects.

*        Flexible, reliable, and detail-oriented.

*        Experience with grant-writing and identifying funding sources
preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

The Museum offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package including
a defined benefit pension plan. Salary range - high 40s to low 50s,
depending on experience.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirement to The Museum
of the City of New York, Attention: Human Resources Department, 1220
Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029 or email to jobs@mcny.org. The Museum
of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer.

F/T - Researcher - eMarketer

eMarketer, a privately-held company in New York City, is seeking an Internet savvy Researcher with a background and active interest in market research, digital media and advertising.

The chosen candidate will aid in the collection, filtering and organization of non-US data from print and electronic sources for the purpose of disseminating relevant news within the organization and supporting the editorial process. He/She will also assist in expanding eMarketer’s database of statistics and charts based on periodic reviews of information requests.

Our ideal researcher will be motivated and detail-oriented, and should have substantial interest in the Internet and digital marketing. This position requires strong writing, self-editing and time management skills, as well as a general facility with writing about numbers. A Bachelors Degree is required and an MLS is preferred. 2-3 years experience is required. Spanish language skills a plus.

eMarketer provides the digital intelligence that enables businesspeople, marketers and advertisers to make more accurate, informed and timely digital marketing and media decisions. eMarketer aggregates and analyzes information from more than 4,000 sources worldwide and publishes daily research articles, analyst reports and the most comprehensive database of online marketing statistics in the world.

Come join our innovative and dynamic company in our Lower Manhattan office.  We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

 

To apply: Please forward a resume and cover letter to ymarmon@emarketer.com

F/T - Academic Licensing Manager/Library Sales Group - NYC Publisher

 Position: Academic Licensing Manager

LAC Group seeks Academic Licensing Manager on behalf of our client, a prestigious international scientific publisher of books, journals and electronic media. This role is responsible for the Library Sales group covering the Canadian territory. The Manager will work closely with the Directors of Sales & Sales Operations, to maintain and build established academic library sales in defined territory, and proactively develop and achieve new revenue goals. Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated library sales professional who speaks French fluently and has the ability to travel up to 50%. This position is located in New York, NY with frequent travel to Canada.

Responsibilities:

* Implement sales strategy to promote growth in academic library market

* Maintain strong relationships with existing customers, establishing and maintaining a positive working environment over long-term to develop additional sales of new and existing products.

* Prospecting for new accounts, development of sales from these accounts.

* Introduce new electronic products into established and new accounts.

* Participates in industry conferences, maintains current awareness of trends, new products, customer buying behaviors and preferences, and reports such information to Marketing and Sales Management.

* Interact with other functional groups including Marketing, Sales groups in other geographic regions, Fulfillment, Accounting, Editorial.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3 years prior sales experience preferably in the library sector.

* Strong understanding and previous experience in the STM market and knowledge of journal and multi-site licensing.

* Proven ability to build and develop new business is needed.

* Strong computer skills in databases, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.

* Must be well organized, highly motivated, flexible and able to work independently.

* French language skills a plus.

To Apply: In order to be considered please apply via this link: http://bit.ly/AcademicLicensingMgr

To view all of our open opportunities please visit: http://careers.lac-group.com/

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace.

F/T - Enterprise Information Architect Manager - The Ford Foundation

enterprise information architect Manager

The Ford Foundation is a private philanthropic institution that serves as a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals are to: Strengthen democratic values; reduce poverty and injustice; promote international cooperation; advance human achievement.  This has been our purpose for almost half a century.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Enterprise Information Architect (EIA) Manager oversees and participates in development of content architectures; development of interfaces and specifications for applications to facilitate information access and delivery; and integration of content management strategies with organizational applications and digital content preservation initiatives. The EIA Manager will help take the Foundation’s SharePoint implementation to the next level, providing expertise in the planning and design of SharePoint collections to enhance findability and ensure clarity of content purpose and goals. S/he works closely with content stakeholders and colleagues to identify, define, and solve user-experience-related issues. This includes collaborating on design concepts, gathering and documenting users’ content requirements, and translating requirements into system specifications. S/he partners with software architects and engineers to propose elegant solutions that enrich users’ content management and discovery experiences. The EIA Manager also oversees and participates in resolving search-related issues to ensure efficient information retrieval from internal web sites and internal data repositories. The EIA Manager leads web-related content management projects, particularly ongoing development of the Foundation’s intranet site. S/he understands web projects from the perspectives of content architect, provider, and consumer. S/he is expected to employ research methods including content and task analysis, usability testing, and stakeholder interviews to identify problems and opportunities. The EIA Manager provides staff and project leadership for the EIA unit, which includes: establishing priorities, defining requirements, planning and monitoring unit/project budgets, and managing the performance of a diverse staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

•         5–7 years’ work experience as an information architect, interaction designer, or user experience designer on large-scale web initiatives.

•         Master’s or Bachelor’s degree or combination of equivalent experience in knowledge management, information architecture, human computer interaction, or library and information science or other relevant field; knowledge of information science principles and practices.

•         Demonstrated understanding and familiarity with the principles, administration, and mechanics of effective information, document, and web content management—particularly governance and business processes

•         Significant experience in managing and coordinating the work of professional staff, as well as strong staff mentoring and development skills

•         Demonstrated experience managing complex projects

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

•         Significant experience in MOSS 2007 site governance and content administration; familiarity with workflows and third-party SharePoint solutions

•         Background in user-centered design, usability standards, information design, interaction design, and goal-oriented design

•         Comprehensive portfolio of recent work

•         Solid understanding of HTML, DHTML, CSS, Flash, AJAX, and related web technologies as well as Visual Basic, Java, and other object-oriented languages; substantial knowledge of XML

•         Experience in design and development of digital library architecture and tools

•         Understanding of principles of good graphic design

•         Experience in enterprise search implementation and search engine optimization

•         Hands on, front-end web development experience

Grade:                   130-Exempt

Salary:    is based on experience and on the Foundation’s commitment to internal equity. A generous benefits package is provided.

To apply for employment, please visit www.fordfoundation.org/employment to submit your cover letter, resume including salary information.

Excellent benefits include Foundation-paid comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement plan, generous vacation, and tuition reimbursement. 

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at The Ford Foundation, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.