P/T - Library Cataloger, Am Numismatic Soc (NY)

Library Cataloger

Position Summary
The American Numismatic Society, located in New York City, invites applications for a part-time Cataloger position. The Cataloger’s primary focus will be on original and copy cataloging using MARC 21 for monographs, auction catalogs, and other items, as well as the indexing of articles in English and foreign languages, using the Library’s Koha ILS. The Cataloger will also help to carry out the day-to-day activities of the Library, such as visitor services, acquisitions, and research support for members, curators, scholars, and students participating in the Society’s annual Eric P. Newman Summer Seminar in numismatics.

About the American Numismatic Society
The ANS is a research institution dedicated to the study of numismatics of all periods and geographic areas. Its Library, the finest of its kind in North America and one of the largest in the world, maintains books, articles, catalogs, and a significant archives covering the full range of subjects relevant to the history of the world’s currencies and medallic art.

Qualifications
Professional experience as a library cataloger using MARC 21 is preferred. An MLIS/MLS degree is not required but preference will be given to candidates who have completed, or are enrolled in, an ALA-accredited graduate library degree program. Familiarity with numismatic, art historical, or archaeological publications is highly desirable. Also favored will be candidates with training in academic disciplines relevant to the Society’s missions and a reading-level understanding of languages other than English. Knowledge of archival principles and descriptive conventions would also be desirable. Attention to detail and organization, an ability to work collegially, and a 

commitment to providing customized service to the library's users are all essential qualities. The candidate must be able to lift heavy boxes.

Hours and Compensation
Average of 19 hours per week. Some flexibility with hours, scheduled on weekdays between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.

To Apply
Applications should reach the Society by January 16, 2015. Please submit a letter, resume, and three references to position@numismatics.org.

Employment at the American Numismatic Society is dependent on a successful background check.

The American Numismatic Society is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer.

American Numismatic Society
75 Varick Street, floor 11
New York, NY 10013

P/T - Open Education Rscs Assts, Brooklyn College (NY)

The Brooklyn College Library is seeking 2 individuals to work on an open education resources pilot project during the spring semester, 2015. The position is part-time and the hours would be between 9am and 5pm, Monday-Friday. There is some flexibility in choosing the day.

 

Responsibilities include assisting faculty with using open educational resources software such as Open Author, Open-Stax-CNX, Scalar and WordPress as well as other Content Management Systems (CMS). 

 

Qualifications: Intermediate to advanced skill in using web and media based technologies for education such as but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite applications, HTML, WordPress, Google Docs, and Widget applications.  

 

Intermediate to advanced skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Publisher.

Working with a wide range of multimedia software including audio, video hosting services such as Vimeo, or YouTube, web, animation, photographs and social media. 

 

Also required are attention to detail, ability to communicate concepts accurately,  work both independently and within a team, strong organizational skills,  ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and apply critical thinking skills to various technologies.

 

To apply, send a resume and the names and contact information of 2 references to Miriam Deutch, Associate Librarian at miriamd@brooklyn.cuny.eud. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2015 and continue until the positions are filled.

 

Brooklyn College, CUNY is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act employer.

Data Librarian, CUNY (NY)

The Graduate Center Library is looking for a Data Librarian!  Please share this posting with anyone or any lists you think might be interested!

 

Data Librarian (Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor)

Job ID: 11933

Department: Library

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Closing Date: February 14, 2015

 

Faculty Vacancy Announcement

 

Assistant/Associate Professor:

Supports a college library through providing in-depth consultation with students and faculty and collaboration for the ongoing improvement of instructional programs and practices. Pursues an active scholarly agenda, performs supervisory duties, and participates in college-and university-wide programs and committees as assigned.

 

Instructor:

Supports a college library through providing in-depth consultation with students and faculty and collaboration for the ongoing improvement of instructional programs and practices.

 

About the Graduate Center:

The Graduate Center defines the standard of contemporary graduate education: rigorous academic training and globally significant research. It is recognized for outstanding scholarship across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, and is integral to the intellectual and cultural vitality of New York City. Through its extensive public programs, The Graduate Center hosts a wide range of events — lectures, conferences, book discussions, art exhibits, concerts, and dance and theater — that enrich and inform.

 

Position Description:

The Graduate Center Library seeks a Data Librarian to serve as the library's expert on the discovery, manipulation, preservation, and publication of research-related data. Reporting to the Associate Librarian for Public Services and Scholarly Communication, the Data Librarian will work with faculty and students across the disciplines, providing instruction and support for the multifarious forms and roles of data in research and scholarly production.

 

Duties include but are not limited to:

 

·         Work with faculty and students who require support for research involving data (including but not limited to geospatial, demographic, and economic research), assistance creating and following data management plans required by funding agencies, and/or training in related tools and software.
·         Help faculty and students discover, collect, mine, extract, analyze, apply, maintain, secure, curate, display, share, and publish data. Advise about appropriate repositories for selecting and storing data. Support projects involving all kinds of data (GIS, demographic, bibliographic, numerical, text, sound, image, etc.), as well as projects in which data is being digitized from analog sources.
·         Offer cross-disciplinary group and one-on-one instruction on topics such as data manipulation and analysis, data management planning, file and citation management, and data visualization.
·         Maintain up-to-date knowledge about data tools and techniques, and integrate that knowledge into other duties.
·         Provide reference service in person, by chat, by email, and by phone.
·         Serve as a subject liaison for the social sciences, which includes performing outreach to departments, providing group and one-on-one instruction in research in those fields, analyzing and building collections, and helping researchers self-archive their work in the institutional repository.
·         Produce scholarly research and provide academic service in accordance with the library's tenure and promotion criteria.
·         Participate in the training of library staff, interns, and other collaborators.
·         Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

All titles require a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution.  Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.  For appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor, a second graduate degree is required.

 

A preferred candidate should have:

 

·         Familiarity with data management plans and data preservation tools
·         Knowledge of licensing and rights issues in relation to data use and sharing
·         Familiarity with web-based and open-source technologies used with data
·         Significant experience using geospatial, demographic, and quantitative data and related tools (e.g., XML/XSLT, Google Map API, ArcGIS, or QGIS)
·         Familiarity with major metadata standards (e.g., DC, DDI, OAI-PMH, MODS, METS, PREMIS, or MARC)
·         Experience with statistical software packages (e.g., Stata, R, D3, MATLAB, SAS, or SPSS)
·         Experience with exhibition and data visualization platforms (e.g., Scalar, Omeka, Gephi, Mapbox, or StoryMaps)

·         Advanced Excel skills

·         Experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g., PHP, PERL, or Python); SQL (e.g., MySQL or Microsoft SQL); HTML and CSS

·         Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

·         Demonstrated success with self-directed learning and project management

·         Language proficiency in addition to English

·         Teaching experience

·         Reference experience

·         Experience in an academic library or with advanced researchers

 

How to Apply:

Please apply using the link below:

https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=11933&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1.

 

Click on "Apply Now" below which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply. Make sure to upload a cover letter and resume with the contact information of 3 professional references by the closing date.

 

Or go to http://cuny.jobs/ and search for Job ID 11933.

P/T - Adjunct Ref Librarian, Coll of New Rochelle-Manhattan (NY)

ADJUNCT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN (Part-Time Library Specialist)

The Gill Library at The College of New Rochelle is seeking an Adjunct Reference Librarian, to work part time (20 hours/week) at our DC37 Campus located at 125 Barclay Street in Manhattan.  This position reports to the Dean of the Gill Library and works closely with the Director, faculty and staff at the DC37 Campus.

Responsibilities include:
*       Teach 1-2 sections of Research and Information Literacy (2 credit course)
*       Participate in the embedded librarianship program including collaborating with faculty to integrate digital and information literacy into the curriculum and to prepare active learning based instructional sessions to meet student learning needs.
*       Provide Reference and Information Literacy Services (in the Access Center or classrooms as needed including providing assistance with accessing electronic resources and services as well as virtual reference using AskUs 24/7)
*       Teach Library Instruction sessions, Workshops and meet with students by appointment for hands on help

Knowledge/skills/abilities required:
*       Knowledge of best practices in student success strategies and learning-related support services academic coaching or mentoring.
*       Demonstrated excellence in academic research
*       Proficient in computer and digital literacy skills
*       Strong desire to work with struggling students and to assist new students as they transition to higher education
*       Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse environment

Requirements: Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science program.  Two years of academic library experience including teaching information literacy experience particularly to adults.  Experience with virtual reference preferably OCLC QuestionPoint.  The position may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours and is available starting in January.

Send letter of interest addressed to Dean Ana Fontoura, along with CV and 3 references as PDF attachments to:

Ms. Brunie Lopez
Secretary to the Dean
Gill Library
The College of New Rochelle
29 Castle Place
New Rochelle, NY 10805
blopez@cnr.edu<mailto:afontoura@cnr.edu>

The College of New Rochelle is a Catholic college in the Ursuline tradition and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who will contribute to our unique educational mission. To learn more about Gill Library and The College of New Rochelle, visit our website at: http://www.cnr.edu .

F/T - Scholarly Comms Librarian, Coll of New Rochelle (NY)

      

Gill Library at The College of New Rochelle invites applications for the newly-created position of Scholarly Communications Librarian/Assistant Professor.

The Scholarly Communications Librarian (SCL) is an innovative, forward-looking librarian who will build and promote the Institutional Repository (IR), as well as further scholarly communication as a strategic priority for CNR. Reporting to the Dean of the Library, this grant-funded position is a 12-month tenure track faculty appointment to begin January 5, 2015. The SCL promotes the availability and capacity of the IR to the College Community, faculty, researchers and students, and ensures compliance with relevant law and policy. The SCL must have a background or experience in scholarly communication, copyright, metadata creation, teaching, and working with a diverse student body. The successful candidate oversees the Technical Services Department and participates in reference services.
 Specific Responsibilities:

• develops, implements, and maintains the Libraries' scholarly communication programs and initiatives at all 6 campuses;
• develops and implements campus-wide copyright education program;
• works with library faculty to develop education and outreach related to scholarly communication and to integrate scholarly communication into the library liaison program;
• manages the daily operation of the IR, including working with IR software, adding and editing content, metadata creation, analyzing usage data, and training other library staff in IR functions;
• coordinates and provides training in support of the IR on campus;
• creates and updates IR policies, procedures, and other necessary documentation;
• advises and educates the campus community about authors' rights, faculty use of copyrighted materials, and other copyright issues related to scholarly communication;
• works with the information literacy team to use existing technologies to develop and implement ways that information literacy skills can be taught effectively to all students;
• develops digitization standards and oversees the digitization phase of the projects;

Required qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a graduate degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science program (second Master's degree required for tenure), and will demonstrate knowledge of best practices and experience with scholarly communication issues such as copyright, authors' rights, and open access publishing. She/he will have demonstrated knowledge of cataloging, data management, and institutional repositories, and proven experience with emerging technologies, outreach and training activities. The SCL will be able to work effectively with diverse students and colleagues and have demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills. A minimum of 3 years of professional digital services experience in an academic library setting is required, as is a minimum of 2 years of teaching, mentoring and advising students regarding copyright and undergraduate research.
Preferred qualifications include experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc., Bepress, Springshare and OCLC products; familiarity with the principles of information literacy, a strong service commitment; extensive knowledge of information resources, and teaching in a traditional classroom setting as well as online.
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with education and experience.

The College of New Rochelle was founded in 1904 as the first Catholic college for women in New York State. Today the College is comprised of four schools on six campuses in New Rochelle and throughout the NYC metropolitan area, serving 3,700 women and men in undergraduate and graduate programs. Gill Library is located on the main campus in New Rochelle.

The College of New Rochelle is a Catholic college in the Ursuline tradition and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission. To learn more about Gill Library and the College, please visit our website at: www.cnr.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please send letter of interest addressed to Dean Ana Fontoura, as well as a current CV and 3 letters of reference as PDF attachments, to Ms. Brunie Lopez, Secretary to the Dean.


Application Information:  

Postal Address:	Ms. Brunie Lopez Secretary to the Dean, Gill Library The College of New Rochelle 29 Castle Place New Rochelle, NY 10805-2339
Email Address:	blopez@cnr.edu

 To view full posting: http://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=175995804&VIPId=0&aID=292 

Manager Content Strategy, SapientNitro (NY)

Manager Content Strategy, SapientNitro – NY

As Manager of Content Strategy at SapientNitro, you provide leadership to the content team by understanding, applying and disseminating content best practices as part of a larger, cross-functional team. You collaborate with the Creative team to understand and help support client objectives and user requirements

Responsibilities:

• Providing high-level content and brand recommendations that help clients and their users achieve their goals based on information obtained through site audits, competitive assessments, user testing, and site metrics
• Creating or reviewing site structure and nomenclature for the most intuitive presentation of content
• Establishing and/or maintaining editorial standards and accuracy/quality of content
• Creating and/or implementing an editorial calendar to align site releases with product launches, seasonal promotions, and more
• Generating or overseeing an inventory/matrix of all site content, including related assets
• Creating and developing end-to-end content lifecycles
• Taxonomy development and metadata recommendations
• Content model and matrix development, including for personalization and intelligent content solutions
• Creating approach for content migration and content production
• Defining governance/workflow of content creation based on stakeholder interviews and an understanding of the client’s technological capabilities
• Evaluating CMS packages and determining or contributing to selection criteria
• Frequent travel may be required

Experience Guidelines:

• 5-8 years’ experience in digital content strategy, some in an agency/consulting environment
• Experience leading content or cross-functional teams

Education:

• Degree in English, Library Science, Information Management, Journalism, Technical Writing or similar preferred   or equivalent military experience

To apply: https://sapient.taleo.net/careersection/firstpass/jobdetail.ftl?job=262682&src=JB-11320

P/T - Reference Librarian, Simpson Thacher (NY)

Reference Librarian, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a  global law firm with offices in New York, Beijing, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, São Paulo, Seoul, Tokyo and Washington, D.C. Established in 1884, the Firm currently has more than 850 lawyers. The firm is looking for a temp, part-time librarian for a period from January till May. Hours are M, W, F, from 10 AM until 6 PM.

The Reference Librarian is responsible for providing reference and specialized research assistance to attorneys and administrative personnel through the use of varied databases and print  resources.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Conduct in-depth research in a wide range of areas using multiple online and print resources
• Produce competitive intelligence reports for the Firm’s business development efforts in the form of league tables, etc.
• Respond to Corporate, Litigation, Tax, and General reference questions
• Handle research projects for corporate, litigation, financial, and other areas.as requested by attorneys and staff
• Assist in location of specific material including but not limited to case law, statutory law, regulations, legislative history, secondary sources, directories, periodicals and business information
• Utilize online resources to obtain biographical material of individuals, including potential expert witnesses, potential arbitrators, witnesses, etc.
• Perform database searches to locate treatises and other material held by other libraries to fulfill requests
• Instruct  attorneys and other personnel on the use of Internet-based legal research programs, and emerging electronic resources
• Maintain file of law-related survey material
• Stay abreast of industry trends by reviewing  legal and library publications, attending professional association seminars and meetings and receiving regular training from vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to effectively and professionally present information verbally and in writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel
• Ability to set priorities, use sound judgment in decision making and remain calm under pressure
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, with excellent organizational, time and project management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to schedule changes and shifts in priorities
• Possess extensive knowledge of legal and non-legal resources; including knowledge of  accounting resources  and documents (e.g. SEC filings)
• Familiarity with print law library research publications and sources
• Highly proficient in the use of digital research resources including, but not limited to, Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, BloombergLaw, Lex Machina, Thomson One, Hoover’s, D&B, and the various SEC filings search resources
• Proficiency using standard office software applications (e.g.  MS Word, Excel and Outlook)

Preferred Experience

• 3 years of  reference experience in a law library setting

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree required

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Library Science preferred

Required Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of relevant experience required

To Apply: http://stblaw.balancetrak.com/lists/483/jobdescription.aspx?q=UzcNcwxYBWEUWDHpB7GUbKDIAbH%2bd%2fgI3Txu41je5HZn9bwYWKnZ3XQTxwUtpF3%2b%2bqW07Veb2Bk%3d

Financial Researcher (Donna Conti) (NY)

FINANCIAL RESEARCHER  - Temp to Perm                                                         NEW YORK CITY

Midtown

Donna Conti, an executive recruitment firm specialized in the placement of permanent and temporary Information professionals, is seeking a temp to perm Financial Researcher for one of its clients, a large financial firm.  Candidate must have recent on the job financial database experience and is responsible for providing relevant research and be comfortable working under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.

 Must demonstrate strong familiarity and proficiency in working with financial databases: ie. Bloomberg, Capital IQ , Factiva, Moody’s, S&P, Shark Repellent, Factset etc.

2-3 years financial research experience preferred and ability to work independently and as part of team.

MLS preferred.

Please submit your resume and a 1 page writing sample detailing the financial databases you used in a work setting.

Our client will be reviewing resumes and selecting who will be interviewed.  Only those candidates who have been selected will be contacted.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Send resumes to:  donnaconti@earthlink.net

Digital Collections Archivist, NYC Dept of Env (NY)

Digital Collections Archivist

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a candidate for the position of Digital Collections Archivist to join its Records and Archives Management unit. This newly created position will administer the recently acquired digital asset management system (Extensis Portfolio), direct digitization projects, acquire and describe born digital records, implement a strategy for preserving digital assets, and improve on ways to provide access to digital assets based on user needs. This position will monitor system hardware and storage needs and interface with the agency’s Information Technology group on behalf of the unit.

Responsibilities:

·   Administer digital asset management system including service contracts, software upgrades, creating user accounts with variable security and access rights, etc.

·   Develop, implement, and document workflows and procedures for the capture, storage, and delivery of digital assets and associated metadata

·   Establish procedures and schedules to systematically receive born digital records from agency creators (starting with press office photography, capital construction photography, and serial reports/publications); lead efforts to locate and transfer high value born digital records from agency creators to archive.

·   Import descriptive metadata into Extensis Portfolio from collection inventories

·   Update collection inventories with technical digital metadata

·   Plan and direct digitization projects and perform ad-hoc digitization as required

·   Maintain and report metrics on digitization projects, born digital acquisitions and other significant information that demonstrates work progress and the merits of the unit’s digital program

·   Collaborate on the development of metadata to enhance access to digital assets including controlled vocabularies

·   Improve access to digital assets by observing and analyzing user trends and needs

·   Investigate, propose, and implement a strategy to preserve digital assets

·   Oversee hardware and software needs such as support contracts and backups; plan for growth and replacement

·   Develop, document, and provide training for digitization projects and for using Extensis Portfolio

·   Fulfill agency obligation to Local Law 11 of 2003 which requires city agencies to transfer electronic copies of official publications to the Department of Records and Information Services

·   Contribute to grant writing that supports digital projects

Qualification requirements

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college in Library Science, Archival Science, American History, Political Science or a related area, plus two years of full-time experience in archival or library science, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity of incumbents performing at a professional level; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have a master’s degree from an accredited college and the one year of supervisory experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred skills

·   Aptitude for complex, analytical work with strong attention to detail

·   Desire and ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment

·   Ability to communicate effectively on technology issues with technical and non-technical staff

·   Experience implementing and managing a digital asset management system and directing a digitization project

·   Working knowledge of metadata and archival description standards DACS, EAD, MODS, METS, and Dublin Core

·   Working knowledge of digital preservation standards such as PREMIS, OAIS, and TDR

·   Familiarity with digital preservation, digital imaging, and digital forensics  software and applications

·   Strong command of archival theory and experience working in an archive, library, or museum

·   Experience establishing and customizing open source software applications

·   Experience working with relational databases

·   Familiarity with archival description software applications such as Archivists’ Toolkit, ArchivesSpace, and/or Archon

·   Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop

·   Experience with a wide range of operating systems, storage systems, and file formats

Salary: $48,070-$70,106

To apply go to www.nyc.gov and select "jobs". For applicants that are not currently working for NYC select "Non-Employee Login" or use this link https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/ . You can search for the job by the title "Digital Collections Archivist" and by the Job ID "178095".

F/T - Engineering Librarian, Princeton U (NJ)

Engineering Librarian, Princeton University – NJ

Princeton University Library seeks an energetic and forward-thinking library professional to lead the Engineering Library. The Engineering Librarian serves as the head of the
Engineering Library, bearing primary responsibility for all aspects of the administration of the library and supervision of a team of five library assistants.

Responsibilities:
In close liaison with the broad Engineering constituencies at the University, the Librarian develops and manages strong, interdisciplinary digital and print collections, and shapes and directly provides innovative services for all levels of library patrons, including reference, research consultation, individual and group instructional programs, and online guides and in-class presentations for courses and projects, in support of teaching and research in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Excellent communication skills are a high priority. The Librarian works closely with faculty and students of the School’s 6 departments (http://www.princeton.edu/engineering/departments/) and 7 interdisciplinary centers (http://www.princeton.edu/engineering/centers/), in support of their four over-arching priorities of energy and environment, health, security, and preparing leaders (including strategic agendas of internationalization of scope, and entrepreneurship education in engineering). This librarian functions as the key resource person for the entire Princeton University Library system in assisting all patrons with the discovery and use of content in this wide and growing field.

The Librarian also represents Princeton in the relevant regional, national, and international professional and scholarly organizations and meetings; seeks opportunities to participate in inter-institutional initiatives for collaboration in collection development, digitization, preservation and access, and other projects; and identifies opportunities for grants to further enhance the Library’s service to this field.

Because of the broad interdisciplinary and international scope of the field at Princeton, the Engineering Librarian also works in very close coordination with librarians in science, architecture, social sciences and area studies, and reports directly to the Associate University Librarian for Collection Development as a member of the Collection Development Department.

Qualifications:

Required:

ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library science or equivalent combination of education and professional librarian experience

Undergraduate degree in engineering or a related area or relevant academic or special library experience

Minimum of two years of professional library work in engineering or the physical sciences

Broad familiarity with engineering and computer science literature including major print and electronic sources and databases

Demonstrated successful leadership and strategic planning abilityStrongly Preferred:

Experience in managing a branch library or library departmental operation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience supervising library support staff

Experience with developing print and digital collections and managing an acquisitions budget

Demonstrated success reaching out to and working collaboratively with all levels of users and staff, across all functions of the library system

Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment

To apply: Applications will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://jobs.princeton.edu. Click the “Search Open Positions” button on the left, and search Requisition #1400892. Applications must include a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references with full contact information. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

F/T - HBO Ontologist, Time Warner (NY)

HBO Ontologist, Time Warner – NY

HBO, NY is seeking an Ontology Engineer to provide primary support for the HBO Metadata Initiative metadata registry implementation.  The Ontology Engineer will report to the Director, Media Management and Taxonomy within the Media Technology Operations group, and be responsible for the maintenance and expansion of the corporate data model with the goal of company-wide semantic interoperability.  The position will serve as a domain expert within the company, championing data as a strategic business asset and influencing information and digital strategy.  The position will collaborate with Information Technology, Data Analysis, Archival, content management and other business units as required on best practice for capturing, normalizing and distributing information while ensuring that integrated data delivers business value and aligns with HBO’s priorities and technology goals.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze existing metadata infrastructure, design, maintain and expand corporate data models, domain ontologies, and metadata specifications.
• Principal in the deployment of enterprise-level information management tools and strategies: exploratory data analysis, profiling, logical and physical data modeling, mapping of legacy systems to internal and external standards, migration and normalization of  metadata to master data layer and local systems for internal management and external distribution 
• Gather metrics related to metadata including quantity and type of descriptive attributes per asset, keyword relevancy, effectiveness, conversions and ROI.  Apply metrics to establish metadata best practices.
• Partner with the Manager, Taxonomy position to enable relevant business units and stewards to develop and implement metadata and media management strategy and best practice: standards, naming conventions, mapping specifications, data conversion methodologies, etc.
• Collaborate with business, application, solution, and technical architects.
• Monitor relevant standards and participate in internal and external standards and specification development.

Qualifications:

Education/Professional Licenses or Certificates:                                  

• Advanced degree in Library Science, Data/Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent information management experience).

Technical and/or Specialized Skills:                                                       

• Experience with Informatica Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, and Data Quality modules, or similar tool(s).
• Experience in the development of taxonomies, formal ontologies (OWL), thesauri and other types of controlled vocabularies.
• Experience in logical, physical and dimensional data modeling.
• Experience in creating and implementing metadata schemas and models.
• Experience with data management standards, tools and technologies (e.g. XML, XSLT, RDF, etc.)
• Familiarity with database design, warehousing, ETL, RDBMS, SQL, noSQL, big data, data management vendor solutions, and business intelligence strategies.

To apply: https://careers.timewarner.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=391&siteid=36&jobId=711908&Codes=NIND

Library Tech Svcs Specialist, Wiley (NJ)

Library Technical Services Specialist, Wiley – NJ

Wiley is looking for a Library Technical Services Specialist. Global responsibility for developing and implementing Library Technical Support Programs that directly support and engage with librarians who manage the integration of Wiley products and metadata with library systems to ensure that Wiley products are optimized for discovery and usage. Proactively support customers with integrating and obtaining MARC records for oBook purchases, and resolving missing or incomplete records by acting as a liaison between the customer, sales support, and other internal Wiley constituencies. Develop, provide and disseminate to customers best practices in discoverability for Obooks, journals, and other Wiley product categories. Manage internal sales training and support program to educate and support account managers from multiple regions. Understand customer needs and their changing requirements and share with sales, sales support and technology where necessary.

Requirements:

• MLS (Masters in Library Science)
• 3-5 years as a technical services librarian or electronic resources librarian in an academic research library environment and/or similar experience in a previous position with a scholarly content publisher
• Expertise in books cataloguing, MARC and OPAC knowledge AACR2, RDA, MARC formats; descriptive cataloguing practices; authority control, Dewey classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and serial control. Federated search tools.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Sound knowledge of MS office applications
• Ability to influence without authority, to solicit support from other sales & marketing colleagues
• Willingness to travel when required
• High level of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Experience and desire to interact with patrons and customers
• High level of service orientation

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Wiley provides Incentive Plans to reinforce and sustain a culture devoted to excellent performance; to emphasize performance against specific objectives at the corporate, business, product line and individual levels; and to reward significant contributions that further the success of our business objectives.

To apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=WILEY&cws=1&rid=5523&source=Indeed.com