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Thursday, September 12, 2024

F/T - Head of Electronic Rscs & Access Svcs, Hofstra U (NJ)

Head of Electronic Resources and Access Services

 

Position Information
About Hofstra
Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.
Position Title Head of Electronic Resources and Access Services
Position Number 897468
School/Division School of Medicine
Department
Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description
Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Library Services, the Head of Electronic Resources and Access Services provides leadership and vision for electronic resource management and access services for the Zucker School of Medicine, Health Sciences Library. This position works in partnership with Hofstra’s Axinn Library and Northwell Health Libraries.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Oversees access services with particular emphasis on interlibrary loan/document delivery.
  • Supervises support staff covering circulation desk activities, interlibrary loan processing, and data entry projects.
  • Supports curriculum program coordinators/managers and faculty to ensure seamless access to course pre-reading assignments via the learning management system.
  • Supports the electronic resources lifecycle including facilitating trials, activating/deactivating titles, and packages on the electronic resource management system, and troubleshooting access.
  • Oversees daily operation of electronic resources, including but not limited to subscription databases and collections, OpenURL management, and discovery systems.
  • Maintains, troubleshoots, and administers a variety of hosted environments or external websites and other digital systems and services, i.e. LibGuides, BrowZine, Endnote, etc.
  • Compiles and analyzes electronic resource usage statistics.
  • Maintains the library website.
  • Provides reference and literature search services to the Zucker School of Medicine.
  • Serves as the library’s technical liaison to third-party vendors and IT and Web Development offices at the Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra University, and Northwell Health.
  • Recommends, implements, and supports emerging technologies (i.e. apps, etc).
  • Monitors various listservs and other vendor communication channels that specifically report on electronic resources and other performance issues.
  • Performs other library-related duties or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in library and information sciences or related field required.
  • Minimum three years of library experience in a medical or academic library environment, with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Experience with managing the complete life cycle of electronic resources.
  • Experience with proxy servers and electronic resources management (ERM) systems.
  • Fluency with Microsoft and Google products.
  • Working knowledge of basic HTML.
  • Ability to create and maintain detailed, accurate documentation for electronic resources.
  • Ability to complete tasks in an established timeframe.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex and changing environment.
  • Strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Springshare products (e.g., LibGuides) preferred.
  • Experience with bibliographic citation management software.
  • Experience in searching the biomedical literature through PubMed, and multiple resources.
  • Ability to work with technical staff regarding batch loading, APIs, HTML, XML, SQL, script writing.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Docline.
Special Instructions
Deadline Open Until Filled
Date Posted 01/08/2024
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range $80,000 - $85,000
 
 
Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

Documents needed to apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter (Including Salary Requirement)
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

 

To Apply:

https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/3306

 

 

 

 

Digital Asset Manager, Brooklyn Public Library (NY)

Heritage Ambassador Archive Digital Asset Manager

 
Contracted Opportunity Description:
Join the Brooklyn Public Library’s (BPL) Outreach Services team! Outreach Services is seeking a
contracted Digital Asset Manager to work with its Heritage Ambassador program digital
archives collections.


It is the mission of Brooklyn Public Library to ensure the preservation and transmission of
society's knowledge, history and culture, and to provide the people of Brooklyn with free and
open access to information for education, recreation and reference. BPL provides a democratic
space where patrons of all economic standings can avail themselves and their children of
cultural and educational programs in a broad range of disciplines.


The Heritage Ambassador Program works to foster storytelling, cultural documentation, and
knowledge-sharing for and by Brooklyn’s vibrant immigrant communities. Ambassadors are a
cohort of artistic leaders in their communities who work alongside the library to build
understanding of traditional arts within a local community. They attend workshops to develop,
share, and preserve their cultural traditions and foster a deeper understanding of traditional
arts. Heritage Ambassadors create public programs and make contributions to the Heritage
Ambassador archive housed at BPL’s Center for Brooklyn History and the New York Living
Traditions archive housed at City Lore.


The Heritage Ambassador Digital Asset Manager will work closely with Heritage Ambassadors
to collect, submit, and create metadata for materials in submission to the two archival sites
that host material from the program. The Digital Asset Manager will also maintain and make
necessary updates to the existing Heritage Ambassador digital collections.


Responsibilities:

• Upload Assets and enter metadata required for Center for Brooklyn History Heritage
Ambassador Digital Archive collection and City Lore Living Traditions portal.
• Connect with Ambassadors to help them select and describe documentation of their
work including images, documents, audio recordings or videos.
• Collect any necessary acquisition and permissions of use documents.
• Support Heritage Ambassador Team on media related projects, where Ambassador
images and statement will be needed.
• Interview Ambassadors for their Artist Statement. Engage with staff members in the
Outreach Services department and Center for Brooklyn History about the project.
• Upload and edit the Heritage Ambassadors page on the Living Traditions website.
• Organize new and existing digital files for easy accessibility.
• Be committed to making sure the Ambassadors are best represented in the archives.
• Other duties.


Required Skills:

• MLIS or relevant degree preferred. Students of Master’s Degree in Library/Information
Science with relevant experience also encouraged to apply.
• Must be able to work well independently and in collaboration with others.
• Must be reliable, patient, and persistent in communications with artists and partners.
• Approachable, positive, friendly manner and the ability to interact well with diverse
artists, communities, and colleagues.
• Interest in strengthening access to cultural assets and traditional arts.
• Experience working in a library, archive, or cultural heritage organization.
• Ability to commit to ten to twelve hours per week.
• Interest in learning about Metadata and digital asset management.
• Interested in learning about oral history practices and preserving folk arts.
• Ability to navigate through different platforms like Microsoft and MacOS.


$35-40/hour contracted position. This position is hybrid and has an end date of 12.31.24.
 

Submissions:
If you believe that your experience and services are aligned with our project needs, please
submit a CV/resume to Eva Raison (ERaison@bklynlibrary.org) and Janel Peterson
(JPeterson@bklynlibrary.org).

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

F/T - Digital Repository Coordinator, NYPL (NY)

Digital Repository Coordinator

Overview
Founded in 1895, the New York Public Library stewards collections on behalf of the public. It is committed to the preservation of these resources, in both their original formats and as representations derived from those formats.

The Library seeks a system-minded, collaborative person to serve as a Digital Repository Coordinator. As part of the library’s Digital Preservation program, the Digital Repository Coordinator leads the technical effort to migrate digital collections from all of the Library’s born-digital acquisition and digitization programs into its digital repository. They also administer the digital repository software and manage the long-term preservation of files within.

The successful candidate will work closely with four groups of stakeholders: the Research Libraries’ collection digitization and born-digital acquisition programs which produce packages of files to be ingested, the Library’s IT group which resolves infrastructure challenges for on-site and cloud-based storage, the Library's processing teams which produce descriptions of files, and the Library’s Digital division which builds and maintains integrations between the repository and other Library systems.

We are looking for someone we can count on to:

Own:
  • Daily ingest of digital collections to NYPL's Preservica Instance
  • Documentation of ingest requirements, running ingest, managing Preservica, and access collections from Preservica
  • Discovery and management of digital collections that have not been ingested
Teach:
  • Staff how to access Preservica based on their role within the Library
  • Digitization and acquisition staff how to package files for ingest to Preservica and how to address inconsistencies
  • Digital and collections staff how to find and access files from Preservica and how to request new representations
Learn:
  • The Digital Preservation department's approach to documentation and Python script authoring
  • The Library's approach to digital collection workflows
  • How to use command-line applications such as MediaConch, MediaInfo, rclone, rsync, git, tmux, and bagit-python
  • How to analyze file formats in order to develop new PRONOM signatures and develop new migration pathways
Improve:
  • Communication strategies to inform stakeholders about repository contents and usage
  • Build new automations in Python to scale Preservica ingest and management
Some expectations for this role are that within:

1 month, this person will:
  • Begin learning the digital collection workflows, primarily: audio and moving image digitization, born-digital audio and moving image acquisition, and born-digital archives acquisition, and still image digitization.
  • Learn the specifications for each type of digital collection material.
  • Have all relevant tools installed to their workstation.
  • Begin managing ingests.
3 months, this person will:
  • Lead the SIP (Submission Information Package) Working Group to foster shared workflows between digital collection programs.
  • Move .5 PB of materials into the Library’s digital repository.
  • Update ingest documentation
  • Begin soliciting and evaluating access format requirements from the digital access teams.
6 months and beyond, this person will:
  • Make improvements on existing scripts for ingest.
  • Regularly publish Library-wide reports on repository contents and activities.
  • Begin identifying currently unidentified file formats within the repository.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Digital Preservation, the Digital Repository Coordinator:
  • Configures digital repository software to manage all of the Library’s digital collections in a consistent and holistic manner.
  • Liaises with programs responsible for creating or receiving digital collections to integrate the digital repository into their workflows.
  • Collaboratively maintains ingest documentation describing workflows from acquisition/creation to long-term storage.
  • Uses and maintains tools to transform packages and metadata in order to align with digital repository ingest requirements.
  • Works with the Digital division to configure digital repository software to provide files to public access points.
  • Works with the IT division to meet network, storage, and security requirements.
  • Identifies issues with digital repository workflows and troubleshoots with the appropriate divisions as needed.
  • Collaboratively creates and documents integrations with the Library’s descriptions and access systems, including Sierra ILS, ArchivesSpace, Aeon, Metadata Management System, and Digital Collections.
  • Administers user accounts and maintains security permissions.
  • Reviews ongoing and new functional requirements for digital collection management to add to the digital repository.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree
Required Experience
1-3 years experience working with a variety of digital collections
Required Skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of digitization workflows and born-digital acquisition workflows.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of file format characterization and migration tools.
  • Familiarity with archival processing and special collections workflows.
  • Familiarity with LAM-oriented repository systems such as Archivematica, Rosetta, LibSafe, or Preservica.
  • Conversant with digital preservation and curation lifecycle models such as OAIS and the NDSA Levels of Preservation.
  • Familiarity with networking tooling and infrastructure such as ssh, VMs, and object storage.
  • Familiarity with terminal environments and Python.
  • Familiarity with Macintosh, PC, and Linux operating systems; command-line interfaces; and relational database systems.
  • Excellent communication skills
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education
  • ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or progress toward this Master's degree

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Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
  • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
  • Be Resourceful in solving problems 
  • Be Curious in all aspects of your work
  • Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Work Environment
  • Office setting
  • Public library setting
Physical Duties
  • Lifting up to 40 lbs. required.
  • May require travel within NYC.
Pre-Placement Physical Required?
No

Union/Non Union
Non-Union

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Schedule
  • 35 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday, 9-5
  • Up to 2 days of remote work per week available

Department: Collections
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Library Services Center
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000 / year
Reporting To: Nick Krabbenhoeft


This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

At the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.

Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

About The New York Public Library

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org. 

To Apply:

Thursday, September 5, 2024

P/T - Librarian Evenings / Weekend Svcs, Pace U (NY)

PT Librarian Evenings/Weekend Services - HP5021

  • Location: Pleasantville, NY, 10570, United States
  • Base Pay: $21.50 - $26.50 / Hour
  • Job Category: PT Staff
  • Employee Type: PT Staff
  • Manage Others: No
Description
Requirements
Summary

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.


Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefits program designed to offer the following:

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures, as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
  • Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
  • 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
  • Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
  • Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
  • Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
  • Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

 

To Apply:

https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6000630.careers?ShowJob=570866715

 

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.


Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.

F/T - Asst Mgr / ILL Coordinator, NY Society Library (NY)

Job title Assistant Manager /ILL Coordinator Department Member and Visitor Services
Reports to Member and Visitor Services
Manager FSLA Status Exempt
 

Summary
The Assistant Manager/ILL Coordinator assists patrons at the Member and Visitor Services Desk and over
telephone/email by performing procedures related to the circulation of materials and public services and by
providing supervisory support in the absence of the Member and Visitor Services Manager.


Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Two or more years of supervisory experience
• Two or more years of professional library experience
• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or MLS candidacy is highly preferred
• Experience with integrated library systems (preferably Sierra), reference and public services
• Experience with Interlibrary Loan OCLC Worldshare
• Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, computer proficiency, a commitment to
providing superior service and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Excellent teamwork, project management, and conflict resolution skills
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Supervisory:
• Providing backup supervision in the absence of the Manager by overseeing Member and Visitor Services Staff in their daily operations and ensuring smooth and secure running of the Circulation work area
Circulation:
• Performing all Member and Visitor Services Desk duties including but not limited to checking out and renewing Library materials, placing holds, collecting fines and fees, and responding to patron requests
• Overseeing Library opening and closing procedures
• Assist Manager in all facets of assigning six-month locker access for members
• Assist Manager in pricing and sending overdue notices relating to books that have reached the overdue/billing stage.
• Assisting patrons and adjudicating conflicts
• Working strategically with the Director of Engagement, Partnership, and Outreach and the Member and Visitor Services Manager to assess, propose, and implement improvements in Circulation workflows and procedures in support of public services
• Supporting interdepartmental projects and initiatives
• Providing basic assistance with Library computer workstations/printers and usage of/access to online resources
• Performing other duties as required
• Maintaining compliance with all Library policies and procedures
• Maintaining a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and public services

Interlibrary Loan:

• Assisting the Manager in supervising and delegating Interlibrary Loan tasks and workflow to the Member and Visitor Services staff
• Processing ILL requests via OCLC WorldShare
• Providing outstanding customer service to ILL inquiries made by NYSL members and patrons from
other institutions
• Ensuring all Interlibrary Loan requests and materials are processed in an accurate and timely manner
• Communicating with patrons, library staff, and other libraries regarding interlibrary loan issues
• Maintaining proper records of transactions, patrons, and libraries
• Assisting Manager with written documentation and updates for ILL procedures
• Gathering and reporting Interlibrary Loan activity statistics on an established and timely basis
 

Working Conditions
This is a full-time position with the following schedule:
• Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 9 AM-5 PM, and Sat 10 AM-5 PM.
• Schedule subject to change. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, sometimes on
short notice, is required.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
Physical:
Sitting: 70-80%
Standing/Walking: 20-30%
Lifting: Occasional to frequent lifting up to 30 lbs. Sitting: 60-80%
Vision: Normal. Requires long periods of work at computers.
Indoor environment: Working closely with others and independently. Occasional exposure to dust and mold.
 

Salary and Benefits
Compensation: $40,000 - $45,000 commensurate with experience and including a full benefits package
including health/dental/vision plans, 403(b) defined contribution plan, flexible benefits plan, and vacation,
holiday, and sick time.
 

How to apply
Candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Tienya Smith, Director of Engagement, Partnerships,
and Outreach, at tsmith@nysoclib.org. Please include the subject line Assistant Manager /ILL Coordinator.
Applications without the requested information will not be considered. Visit our website at www.nysoclib.org
for more information about the Library.
 

The New York Society Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

P/T - Adult Services Librarian, Piscataway Lib (NJ)

Adult Services Librarian Part-Time

The Piscataway Public Library, in Piscataway, NJ, provides opportunities for all members of the community to learn and connect.
 
The Library welcomes applications for the following part-time adult services position.
 
Description:
The Adult Services Part-Time Librarian is responsible for reference and customer service to all ages at both the Kennedy and Westergard Libraries.
The Piscataway Public Library embraces a team approach to support outreach and special projects.
 
Responsibilities:
Offering assistance to effectively meet the informational needs of users of all ages, by providing reference, readers’ advisory, and computer support while employing a welcoming demeanor
Participates in the formulation, development, and completion of departmental and library-wide objectives
Provides instruction on information literacy and technology skills to individuals, visiting groups, and classes as required
Representing the library at community events
Participates in collection development
Creates and maintains book displays
Promotes library services and programs by contributing to the website and social media platforms
Performs all other duties as assigned
Continuing education to update professional skills and active participation in professional library organizations
 
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program and New Jersey Professional Librarian’s Certificate are preferred. Consideration will be given to currently enrolled MLS students for the Information Assistant/Library Associate title.
 
Demonstrated experience in the following areas: customer service, providing reference and technology assistance, collection development
Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively with library patrons and staff
Competency in the use of the latest relevant technology to manage and deliver information services
The ability to use library automation software and G-Suite applications
 
Physical Requirements
The ability to sit, stand, walk, and stoop in the provision of services to the public
The ability to handle, reach for, and carry materials of up to 20 lbs
Dexterity to operate keyboards and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read print and computer screens
Vocal ability to communicate clearly and courteously with customers, co-workers, and groups outside the library
The ability to write clearly and effectively
Hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
The ability to travel between libraries and to attend occasional meetings and outreach events in other locations
 
Schedule:
21 hours per week
A regular schedule will include at least one evening per week, a rotating weekend day, and daytime shifts
There may be an opportunity for additional hours on a substitute basis
 
Compensation:
This is a part-time position, $37.98 per hour for librarian with MLS and NJ certification ($31.99 per hour for Library Associate currently enrolled in MLS program)
 
Notices:
The successful candidate must comply with the “New Jersey First Act”
All Piscataway Township employees are subject to the successful completion of a 3-month performance evaluation period
Offers of employment will be conditional pending the completion of a criminal background check and drug screening as part of pre-employment procedures
Piscataway Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 
To Apply:
 
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references to: jobapplications@piscatawaylibrary.org and include Adult Services PT Librarian in the subject line. Applications will be accepted through September 23. Only applicants invited for interviews will be contacted.
 
About Piscataway Public Library:
Piscataway Township has a richly diverse population of over 58,000 and is located in Middlesex County, NJ. Piscataway Public Library is a statewide leader in public library service and emphasizes community engagement. Piscataway Public Library nurtures professional development, leadership, and
innovation.