F/T - Adult Svcs Librarian, Valley Cottage Lib (NY)

 FULL-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY

 

Adult Services Librarian at Valley Cottage Library - Be a part of a creative and innovative workforce!

 

Valley Cottage Library seeks a dynamic and inventive Adult librarian who is passionate about

the role public libraries play in individual lives and the community. The successful candidate will be enthusiastically focused on public service, with a patron-centric mindset who is willing to take thoughtful risks and implement new ideas. They are aware of emerging trends in library services, and are comfortable working collaboratively.
 

The Adult Services team at the Valley Cottage Library consists of four full-time librarians and four part-time librarians. This award-winning team has developed widely-replicated programs such as the Book and Pub Club, programs under the Adult(ish) brand focusing on the 20-30 yr-old demographic and introduced an exciting collection of board games, and ever-popular Zoom trivia nights to the community while also maintaining a commitment to traditional library service. This Adult Services team truly does it all!

This is your chance to join one of the friendliest staff and libraries in Rockland County, NY. Valley Cottage Library, located in a nearby suburb of NYC, is a renowned community resource serving the 23,000 residents of the Nyack School District. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking individual to deliver high-quality, responsive service and programs to our community. 

 

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program
• NYS Public Library Certificate 
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a public library
• Experience with the SirsiDynix Symphony ILS preferred
• Proven mastery of Microsoft Office 
• Demonstrated ability providing programming, readers advisory, reference service and collection development across interests and populations 
• Ability to adapt readily to changing software, programs and processes
• Ability to communicate and teach concepts both simple and complex to a varied audience
• The physical capability to lift, pull and push objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities include:  

• Working as part of a collaborative team of librarians
• Collection development within defined collections of adult material in multiple formats
• Targeted programming and outreach to our community at-large and underserved populations
• Readers advisory in support of areas of patron interest 
• Reference service across formats and front-line Information Desk coverage
• Promotion of the Valley Cottage Library, its services and programs through social media

This is a full-time (35-hour week) position which includes one evening per week and one Saturday per month.  A generous benefits package includes medical, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending account, paid vacation and sick leave, and participation in a 403B matching plan. 

 

Salary range: $51,000-$60,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

If you possess a passion to work in a team-based and customer-focused environment that strives to provide excellent services to the community at large, apply now! 

A completed employment application is required and can be obtained at www.valleycottagelibrary.org under 'About->Jobs at VCL'.  Please email the completed application, a resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to the attention of Christy Blanchette, Assistant Director at vclsearchcommittee@rcls.org. 

 

Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2020. 

 

No telephone calls please.

Valley Cottage Library is an equal opportunity employer. 

Ref & Instr Librarian, Northcentral U (Remote)

 Northcentral University, a graduate-focused regionally accredited 100% online non-profit university, is currently seeking a student-focused, dynamic individual to become part of our entirely virtual library team as a reference and instruction Librarian. The Librarian will provide reference and instruction services for graduate and doctoral students, including high-level reference assistance to students completing dissertation work. The Librarian will create and maintain synchronous and asynchronous library instruction, assist with collection development, manage subject resources, and provide outreach to the NCU community. 

 

Applications are being accepted on rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. This position is 100% remote and does not require being located near our University’s headquarters in La Jolla, CA.

Description

What we are looking for: NCU is currently seeking a student-focused, dynamic individual to become part of our entirely virtual library team as a reference and instruction Librarian. The librarian will provide reference and instruction services for graduate and doctoral students, including high level reference assistance to students completing dissertation work. The Librarian will create and maintain synchronous and asynchronous library instruction, assist with collection development, manage subject resources and provide outreach to the NCU community.

Essential functions:

• Provides quality reference and instructional services to students, alumni, faculty, and staff
• Manages assessment efforts, including data collection and analysis as well as co-curricular assessment of student learning
• Develops and maintains library instruction targeted to early career graduate students
• Collaborates with full library team to do collection development, assessment, and maintenance
• Assists the Instructional Design librarian with curricular support for OERs
• Assists Library Specialists with interlibrary loan transactions, when needed
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Library Services
• Reasonable and consistent attendance to fulfil requirements of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of academic library subscription databases, systems, and technology (especially Springshare Suites)
• Knowledge of library standards, guidelines, and best practices supported by national library organizations, such as ALA, ACRL, ARL, and DOLS
• Experience with data and assessment best practices in academic libraries
• Excellent reference and instruction skills; able to respond to patrons with patience and professionalism
• Ability to create and manage effective information literacy tutorials and resource tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to think creatively, work independently, and be solution-oriented in problem solving

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Library Sciences, or its equivalent, from an ALA accredited institution is required
• 3-5 years or more of professional librarian experience is required
• Experience with higher education academic assessment theory and practice
• Second Master’s degree or educational background in technology, assessment, or health sciences preferred
• Experience providing distance library services preferred
• Experience in higher education library services preferred

Working conditions:

This position operates in a remote, home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and phones.

To Apply:

https://jobs.jobvite.com/careers/ncu/job/o5vLdfwi?__jvst=Job%20Board&__jvsd=Distance_Library_Service_Listserv

F/T - Literary Coordinator/Metadata Specialist, Conner Literary (Remote)

Literary Coordinator / Metadata Specialist

Hybrid publishing/entertainment industry opportunity for detail-oriented data lovers, digital archivists, and/or librarians! Conner Literary is a boutique IP-to-film scouting firm, helping an exciting list of Hollywood producers and studios to identify and secure the screen rights to books, articles, and podcasts with adaptation potential. We’re looking for a literary coordinator / metadata specialist to manage our constantly-growing digital archive of publishing industry information in real time.

If you love books, movies/TV, and database management systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title : Literary Coordinator / Metadata Specialist

Reports to: Founder/Principal

Essential Duties:

● Oversee the creation/refinement of our weekly Book Memos—comprehensive documents

reflecting the up-to-date, active deal information from the publishing and book-to-film

marketplaces. These memos are generated in FileMaker and are curated versions of

aggregated data.

● Utilize and monitor customized FileMaker Pro database, inputting data as necessary to

track progress.

● Proofread, edit, research, enhance, and maintain accuracy of metadata.

● Coordinate with our Head of Operations and server host to optimize database operations

as needed.

Knowledge & Skills :

● Experience with FileMaker Pro or similar database management system.

● Fluency in Google Workspace/G-Suite.

● Attention to (and passion for!) detail.

● Strong organizational & time management skills.

● Ability to communicate effectively with all members of our small, close-knit team.

● Proactivity on data-based projects that may help service clients.

● Interest in entertainment, media rights, and the business of publishing!

Position type and expected hours of work : Full time.

Required education and experience : BA required. Previous professional experience that

involves organizing high volumes of data.

Preferred education and experience : MA in Library Science and/or Information Studies

strongly preferred, but not required if the candidate meets all other criteria and is a quick learner.

Salary : Negotiable/DOE.

Location: As a company, we are based in Los Angeles, but this job is currently remote and can

continue to be post-vaccine for the right person.

If interested, please email resume to erappaport@connerliterary.com 

Medical Librarian, Robert Wood Johnson U Hosp Somerset (NJ)

Due to staff relocation, New Jersey's Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset has an opening for a Medical Librarian, who works onsite.

Responsibilities:

Performs computerized literature searches

Provides reference services and educational program support

Conducts training classes on the library's databases and the Internet

Assists the Director in directing operations including promotion of resources/services to patrons

Maintains and enhances the library's portal

Fills interlibrary loan requests and maintains Docline

Represents the Medical Library at committee meetings

Creates and maintains digital and paper documentation relating to CME

Qualifications:

MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library program.

1-3 years of librarian work experience

Highly detail oriented

Proven customer service and organizational skills

Knowledge of computerized information systems

High level of interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with diverse clientele

Experience in conducting instructional programs.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

To apply, please visit https://rwj-barnabashealth-careers-internal.hctsportals.com/jobs/739624-medical-librarian

For information on Robert Wood Johnson University Somerset, please visit https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.rwjbarnabashealthcareers.org_location-2Dsomerset.html&d=DwIGaQ&c=LfJFs5tz11XIvZ1zGnYRWYcpprcdQWHKbyr0OjT-Gjk&r=BBj3A_vbqaPic3UccmOL52qwFqX6GSH6tQR1w_L1CHk&m=W8AtFMM8klxv30VbcNr7nRA_cLtmEVqfJqnXR8a1FeI&s=SGi3o_Ti3szDmvtBmOebmujosbiFrif2Iv0yAnd7Cms&e=

F/T - Metadata & Research Support Associate, Open Society (NY)

 Do you want to help make the world a better place with your descriptive metadata and research skills?  We’re seeking a Metadata & Research Support Associate based in New York to facilitate efficient discovery and access to information.

 

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We are active in more than 120 countries, making us the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.

 

Research Services is a rapidly evolving research and knowledge management resource for OSF’s global network. By tracking, curating, facilitating access to, and preserving authoritative resources, Research Services assists staff in staying current in their fields and making informed decisions.

 

As a Metadata & Research Support Specialist at Open Society, you will:

Perform original and copy cataloging and establish cataloging standards and procedures;

Maintain and improve the discovery, usage, and preservation of a diverse array of information resources;

Provide secondary research support through consultations and user-friendly service;

Collaborate with research and data-focused colleagues to promote knowledge sharing and dissemination;

Support collection development and information sessions on research and information practices.

 

What we are looking for:

A minimum of 3 years of experience in creating, enhancing, and updating metadata, ideally in an academic library or research institution;

Knowledge of MARC21 bibliographic and authority formats, metadata standards, taxonomies, controlled vocabularies, database structures, and Linked Data concepts, with exquisite attention to detail;

Demonstrated proficiency with contemporary software systems and applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Google, OCLC, CRM, and digital asset/information management systems

Excellent writing, verbal, analytical, and problem-solving skills;

Familiarity with copyright, preservation, and ethical issues related to research publications and practices;

A record of delivering excellent service and relationship management;

Commitment to continuous learning and growth in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism and social justice;

Commitment to listening and working with humility; ways of working that are respectful to all people; and that support space and voice for all diverse perspectives in our workplace.

 

Desirable (but not required):

Subject experience in global human rights and justice, law, social sciences, and/or international affairs preferred, but not required.

Experience working in complex, hierarchical, and multi-stakeholder organizations.

International or cross-cultural experience and proficiency in more than 1 language.

 

Apply here: https://osfglobal.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSF/job/New-York/Metadata---Research-Support-Associate_JR-0001887-1

Part-Time Librarian, N Bellmore Lib (NY)

  Part-Time Librarian 

The North Bellmore Public Library is looking for an experienced librarian who can staff both the Adult Reference and Children’s Desks on a flexible schedule which will include day, evening and weekend hours. 

Part-time Librarian duties at the public desks require proficiency in skills, including but not limited to: 

 Sierra 

 Microsoft Office 

 Digital Services 

 Reference Databases 

 Online Searching 

 Readers’ Advisory 

 Reference Interview 

 Patron Assistance with Technology: 

 Printers 

 Scanners 

 Desktops & Mobile Devices 

 Downloadable Books 

 Library Apps 

 Media 

Candidates must demonstrate the above skills and the following qualifications: 

 MLS Degree from an ALA-accredited program 

 Current NYS Public Librarian’s Certificate 

 Nassau County residency

 

Hourly Wage: 

 Salary is $33.29 per hour. 

This is a Non-Competitive Civil Service position Please email your cover letter and resume to: Jeanne Lettieri, Head of Referencejlettieri@northbellmorelibrary.org. Position is open until filled.