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The Cornell University Library (CUL) stands at the center of intellectual life at the university, fostering connections and knowledge that help faculty, students, and researchers from around the world excel in research, scholarship and creative expression. It supports and enhances faculty and student productivity through its extensive collections, cutting-edge services and facilities, and a deep network of digital resources. Its impact reaches beyond campus boundaries with initiatives that extend the university’s land-grant mission to a global focus.

The Library seeks a creative, knowledgeable, and collaborative Associate University Librarian (AUL) to lead, develop and enhance forward-looking and innovative public services. Reporting directly to the University Librarian and serving as a member of the Library’s Executive Group, the AUL provides vision and leadership for teaching, student learning, research, outreach, and access services to support the evolving needs of the Cornell community. The AUL supervises six senior library directors who comprise the Library Directors’ Management Team and provides overall direction to 100+ academic librarians and staff members in the sixteen libraries on the Ithaca campus. CUL’s virtual and physical libraries offer extensive holdings and knowledgeable professionals embedded in various schools and/or departments throughout the campus.

In a work environment where cross-unit collaboration is expected, the AUL works closely with other AULs and the University Librarian to plan, evaluate, set strategic directions and priorities for the library; sponsors projects and initiatives, such as discovery and access systems; and develops partnership programs within and beyond Cornell. The AUL strengthens library relationships with deans, vice-provosts, and other administrators involved in academic services throughout the university. This includes areas such as undergraduate research initiatives, new student reading projects, virtual library services, and planning for library and information services at the Cornell NYC Tech campus, which will be fully operational by 2017. The successful candidate will have the privilege of working with creative, energetic, and dedicated staff and will enjoy the benefits of contributing to a unique Ivy league/land-grant institution set in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate Ne w York.

Responsibilities
• Creates a shared vision and facilitates the implementation of a comprehensive suite of programs and services to enhance library instruction, scholarly research, liaison activities, and outreach services to meet varying user needs and disciplinary differences;
• Provides leadership in developing and evaluating public service policies and programs;
• Facilitates a collaborative process to explore, develop, implement, and refine innovative service models;
• As a member of the Library Executive Group, develops and implements library priorities that align with the mission and vision of the university, and serves as an advocate for the needs of the academic community;
• Leads public services with a collaborative and open approach;
• Mentors and provides professional development opportunities for academic librarians and staff members;
• Strategically engages in campus-wide initiatives, consortial partnerships, and regional, state, national and international organizations and fosters new partnerships in support of the Library’s
goal to expand the Library’s reach through public engagement

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of proven leadership in managing units, departments, teams and projects in an academic research library with a focus on the delivery of public services;
• Proven experience in incorporating academic library trends, the university context, and multi-faceted challenges of a rapidly evolving environment.
• Ability to engage library staff in planning and delivery of innovative user-centered services;
• Flexibility and effectiveness to work independently or as team member;
• Strong ability to inspire, build trust, lead organizational change, foster innovation, and empower staff growth;
• Skills for building strong internal relationships between the library and academic units and departments and with external entities with whom we partner, as well as a proven ability to cultivate an environment of diversity and inclusion;
• Experience in financial management, success in grant writing and seeking new sources of funding;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills for communicating complex issues and perspectives to a wide range of constituencies;
• Strong record of scholarly engagement and professional service, including presentations, publications and service on campus-wide and/or regional or national-level organizations.
• Master’s degree or higher in library or information science or other relevant discipline;
• PhD in humanities, social sciences, or science discipline preferred.

Background:
One of the leading academic research libraries in the United States, Cornell University Library is a highly valued partner in teaching, research and learning at the university. With an operating budget of over $58 million and a diverse and innovative staff of more than 400, the Library supports 2,700 faculty, 22,000 students and 94 PhD fields. Its world-class collections, expert librarians, responsive services in physical and virtual library spaces inspire and nourish scholarship and learning. To learn more about the Cornell University Library and our strategic plan, visit: http://www.library.cornell.edu/aboutus/inside/strategicplanning.

Cornell University is an Ivy League comprehensive research university located in Ithaca in the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. The town and university offer a unique cosmopolitan and international atmosphere in a beautiful natural setting of waterfalls, gorges, and lakes.

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package including 22 vacation days, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, and university retirement contributions (TIAACREF and other options), as well as exceptional work/life support programs. Professional travel funding available.

Application Procedure:
Deadline for nominations is June 14, 2013. Review of applications begins on July 12, 2013.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply for this position go to
http://careers.hr.cornell.edu/ and select the Information for all applicants link, the external or internal applicant link, and search under the job category of Staff and Librarians. This posting is job requisition number 20346. Follow the instructions for online submission – only online submissions will be accepted. Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names, phone numbers, and addresses for three references. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, is an inclusive, dynamic, and innovative Ivy
League university, and New York’s land-grant institution. Its staff, faculty, and students impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contribute creative ideas and best practices to further the university’s mission of teaching, research, and outreach. We value qualified candidates who can bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

The ACRL/NY Distance Learning Discussion Group is pleased to sponsor a “meet-and-greet” on Friday June 7, from 9:30-11:00 am at the Mercy, Manhattan campus. The topic of conversation will be  “Library Instruction in the Online Environment:  Designing for Use and Assessment.”

When tackling library instruction for an online environment, a librarian needs to present information in a way that is  both helpful for users and assessable for administrators.  Join the ACRL/NY Distance Learning discussion group us as we talk with Robin Naughton, PhD (Drexel) about developing library instruction modules that are both user-friendly and assessment friendly.

Dr. Naughton is an experienced researcher, educator, and information professional. Her latest research explores human-computer interaction (HCI) with a particular focus on user interface design and the use of user-centered research methods.

The June 7th meeting  an “Open” meet and greet, allowing non-members to get their “feet wet” in ACRLNY participation; thus both ACRL/NY Members and non-members are welcome to this meeting.  Participation in all Discussion Groups is a benefit of ACRLNY membership, and allows you to share experiences and get practical ideas and strategies for integrating best practices at your own campuses.

Coming to this open “meet-and-greet” will allow you to connect with colleagues to discuss:

• The increasingly-important role of instructional design and assessment in Higher education
• Library instruction design and assessment as it relates to Distance Learning faculty and students in particular
• the development of “designed/assessment-oriented” Library modules as a segue to collaboration with teaching faculty

Please this RSVP link ( http://goo.gl/LHSdd ) so that we can provide your name to security at the venue. If you are unable to make the meeting, you may also use the RSVP form to share a platform resource and/or let us know if you would like to be notified about future ACRLNY Discussion Group Meetings.

Thank-you for your interest, looking forward to a good discussion.

Kathryn G. Shaughnessy

ACRLNY – Distance Learning SIG Chair

NB: discussion group meetings are just one of many benefits extended to members of the ACRL-NY chapter.  Membership in our local chapter is a “New York Bargain” –  ranging from a mere $10 (for students) to  $25 (for National members) to $35 (for Non-ACRL National members).  If you are not yet a member,  join today to start enjoying other professional  development, conference, workshop and networking benefits. (http://acrlny.org/join-us/ )

Kathryn G. Shaughnessy

Associate Professor / Librarian

Fellow, Vincentian Center for Church and Society

Senior Fellow, Center for Teaching and Learning

St. John’s University Library, Queens

(718) 990-1454

May 2013:
METRO & ACRL/NY Present: Launch Your Library Career: Finding, and Getting, Your Ideal Job – Part I
Tues, May 21  |  10:00am-1:00pm  |  $30 METRO, myMETRO & ACRL/NY Members; $40 Non-Members
Part I: Preparing Yourself, and Your Materials, for the Challenge will help you feel more confident in your job search by giving you the tools to organize a search, find and analyze job listings, and write effective, compelling cover letters and resumes that will help you get noticed — in a good way.
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/events/344/.

METRO & ACRL/NY Present: Launch Your Library Career: Finding, and Getting, Your Ideal Job – Part II
Tues, May 21  |  2:00pm-5:00pm  |  $30 METRO, myMETRO & ACRL/NY Members; $40 Non-Members
During Part II: Creating and Managing a Professional Online Presence, our instructors will discuss the need for a professional online presence and ways to develop an effective social media strategy to market your professional qualifications. Attendees will get to create their own portfolios and discuss organization, design, and the different types of information to include. This workshop is intended for those who do not already have an online portfolio, or for those who want assistance in revising or building up an existing portfolio.
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/events/345/.

Library Leadership Lunch Webinar Series
$30 METRO, myMETRO & NY3Rs; $100 Non-Members
METRO is pleased to present a new webinar series with instructor Pat Wagner that will focus on topics surrounding leadership, management, and service in our libraries and other information organizations. We are offering all six sessions in the series exclusively at a discounted package rate. Registrants will receive access to each live program, as well as an archived recording of each program for future reference.
Principled Leadership - Thurs, May 23rd: http://metro.org/events/337/
Improving Information Exchange in Workplaces - Thurs, June 13: http://metro.org/events/353/
Supervisory Skills for New (and Old) Managers and Leaders - Thurs, July 18: http://metro.org/events/364/
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do: Conflict First Aid - Thurs, Sept 19: http://metro.org/events/363/
After the Internet and eBooks: The Future of the Information Society - Thurs, Oct 17: http://metro.org/events/365/
Virtual Customer Service Strategies: Solving Problems Via Email, Instant Messaging, and Social Media - Thurs, Nov 11: http://metro.org/events/334/
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/articles/new-library-leadership-lunch-webinar-series/
June 2013:
Spring Speakers Forum with Hilary Mason
Tues, June 4  |  5:00pm-7:00pm  |  There is no fee for METRO Members to attend, but registration is required; $20 Non-Members
METRO is pleased to welcome Hilary Mason to address the member community as part of our Spring Speakers Forum. Mason, Chief Scientist at bitly, will speak about innovation, data-driven decision making, access and discovery, and other areas of opportunity for libraries at the intersection of data and technology. Registration is open to the entire membership, but we strongly encourage METRO member directors to attend or send a delegate. Space is limited.
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/events/362/.

METRO & SCIP Present: Capitalize on Change to Deliver Smarter Decisions, Competitive Advantage, and Growth
Thurs, June 6  |  11:30am-1:30pm  |  $10 METRO, myMETRO, SLA-NY, SCIP, & ASP Members; $15 Non-Members
While most business people think they know today’s reality and can identify emerging trends, they rarely do…and they are missing opportunities. In this session, Seena Sharp will guide you to re-frame your thinking about the power of competitive intelligence and how it will benefit your organization and lead to the best decisions — the first time.
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/events/369/.

METRO & ACRL/NY Present: Demystifying the Working Life of a New Academic Librarian – What to expect in the first days, weeks, months & years
Thurs, June 6  |  5:30pm-8:00pm  |  $5 METRO, myMETRO & ACRL/NY Members; $10 Non-Members
As a follow-up to the February 2013 event, “Demystifying the Hiring Process,” which looked at the hiring process from the perspective of academic library search committees, this event will provide concrete information about what a new academic librarian might expect from his/her working life during the first days, weeks, months, and years on the job from a panel of new and early-career librarians.
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/events/351/.

METRO & ART Present: Appraisal of Electronic Records (SAA DAS Workshop)
Mon, June 10  |  10:00am-4:00pm  |  $260 METRO & myMETRO; $235 SAA Member; $285 Non-Members
After a review of the fundamental principles of archival appraisal and appraisal policies, you’ll be introduced to the unique issues that need to be addressed when appraising electronic records. Case studies will highlight the practical aspects of appraisal when dealing with electronic records.
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/events/317/.

Web Screening: How to Run Great Training Webinars for Librarians
Wed, June 12  |  2:30pm-4:00pm  |  There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
Dan Freeman, Online Learning Manager for ALA TechSource and ALA Editions, will give you the information you need to run effective, productive webinars that fit your needs and budget. A veteran webinar planner and coordinator, Freeman will reveal the tricks to creating an interactive, dynamic, and flexible presentation.
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/events/359/.

Web Screening: Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
Tues, June 18  |  10:00am-12:00pm  |  There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
This program will explore natural, industrial, technological, building, and human hazards at their institutions. Review of disaster planning and prevention, disaster response, drying techniques, setting priorities, and documentation. Issues discussed will include what are the collections that are most critical to your institution and its mission, and what would be irreplaceable after an emergency?
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/events/367/.

Using MODS to Describe Cultural Heritage Resources
Fri, June 21  |  10:00am-4:00pm  |  $75 METRO; $60 myMETRO; $125 Non-members
As digital resources have exploded, the world has recognized the need for tagged metadata and a number of descriptive metadata formats have emerged. The Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS) was developed in the early 2000s as a derivative of the MARC format to provide an XML format that is highly compatible with MARC and maintains much (but not all) of its richness. This workshop gives an overview of its purpose, design principles, data elements, and how it is being implemented particularly in digital library projects. It will also touch on its relationship to the Bibliographic Framework Transition Initiative.
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/events/304/.

Service in Professional Organizations: A Panel Discussion
Wed, June 26  |  6:00pm-8:00pm  |  $10 METRO & myMETRO; $30 Non-members
Participation in professional organizations is recommended for a successful Info Pro career, and it offers networking opportunities that are beneficial when job hunting or switching from one kind of work to another within the profession. This panel will feature representatives from four national and/or NYC-area organizations for information professionals, who will be discussing their own experiences and the benefits and opportunities for service these organizations provide.
Learn more & register at http://metro.org/events/370/.
Upcoming Special Interest Group Meetings:
Code4Lib
Tues, May 21  |  6:00pm-8:00pm  |  There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
To learn more and register, visit http://metro.org/events/366/.

Distance Education
Mon, June 3  |  10:00am-12:00pm  |  There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
To learn more and register, visit http://metro.org/events/355/.

Bibliographic Instruction
Wed, June 12  |  10:00am-1:00pm  |  There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
To learn more and register, visit http://metro.org/events/358/.

Economics & Business Librarians
Wed, June 19  |  10:00am-12:00pm  |  There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
To learn more and register, visit http://metro.org/events/356/.

Speaker Carrie Netzer Wajda

Carrie Netzer Wajda is the Global New Business Librarian for Y&R Advertising. After a career in academic libraries she transitioned to self-employment in 2010, then to a career in special libraries. She is the 2013 president of ACRL/NY. Carrie is a contributor to “Career Q&A with the Library Career People,” …

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Speaker Susanne Markgren

Susanne Markgren [http://smarkgren.wordpress.com/] is the Digital Services Librarian at Purchase College, SUNY, and an instructor at Manhattanville College. Previously, she has worked in public and special libraries and as a career consultant. She is the mentoring program coordinator of ACRL/NY, has written articles, book reviews, essays, and chapters for a …

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Creating and Managing a Professional Online Presence

Prospective employers and hiring committees will search for job candidates online, and what they find — or don’t find — may influence their hiring decisions. In this hands-on session, we will discuss the need for a professional online presence and ways to develop an effective social media strategy to market your professional qualifications. Attendees will get to create their own professional online portfolio using WordPress.com as a platform. We will also look at examples of portfolios and discuss organization, design, and the different types of information to include. Attendees are encouraged to bring electronic copies of CVs, resumes, and other professional materials to use (or link to) in their online portfolios. This workshop is intended for those who do not already have an online portfolio, or for those who want assistance in revising or building up an existing portfolio.

Who should attend:
Job seekers, at any stage in their careers, who want potential employers to be able to find them online, librarians who want to learn how to create and build up their professional online identity for promotion/advancement, librarians who want to learn how to use social media tools to network, and market themselves online.

By the end of this program, participants will know how to:

· Understand the importance of online branding for self-promotion

· Create, update, and manage their online identities

· Market themselves and their skills using social media and profiles

· Create a functional and professional online portfolio (using WordPress)

Fees

$30.00 METRO Institutional Member Employee

$30.00 ACRL/NY Member

$30.00 Individual myMETRO Member

$40.00 Non-Member

Location

METRO Training Center

57 East 11th Street, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10003

For more information and to register: http://metro.org/events/345/

Signing up for Part I - Preparing Yourself, and Your Materials, for the Challenge as well? Use code MAY21SERIES during registration to get $5.00 off each class.

Speaker Carrie Netzer Wajda

Carrie Netzer Wajda is the Global New Business Librarian for Y&R Advertising. After a career in academic libraries she transitioned to self-employment in 2010, then to a career in special libraries. She is the 2013 president of ACRL/NY. Carrie is a contributor to “Career Q&A with the Library Career People,” …

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Speaker Susanne Markgren

Susanne Markgren [http://smarkgren.wordpress.com/] is the Digital Services Librarian at Purchase College, SUNY, and an instructor at Manhattanville College. Previously, she has worked in public and special libraries and as a career consultant. She is the mentoring program coordinator of ACRL/NY, has written articles, book reviews, essays, and chapters for a …

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Preparing Yourself, and Your Materials, for the Challenge

The number one goal for many of us, whether we are fresh out of library school or not, is finding a job. And not just any job — a job that we like, a job that we enjoy doing, a job that we can grow in and learn from and feel proud of, a job that will enhance our skill sets and propel our careers. But the process of finding a job can be a difficult one and, at times, long and treacherous journey. This hands-on workshop, the first in a series of Career Workshops, will help you feel more confident in your job search by giving you the tools to organize a search, find and analyze job listings, and write effective, compelling cover letters and resumes that will help you get you noticed — in a good way.

Who should attend:
Library school students who want to know how to organize and begin a job search, recent graduates who are applying for jobs, any librarian who is currently, or expects to be, looking for jobs, any librarian who wants to revamp his/her application materials (resume, cover letter) and reinvigorate his/her job search

By the end of this program, participants will know how to:

· Analyze job descriptions

· Find traditional and alternative job opportunities

· Research potential employers

· Write effective cover letters and resumes

· Tailor application materials to a specific job

· Avoid common resume pitfalls and understand what employers look for in application materials

Fees

$30.00 METRO Institutional Member Employee

$30.00 ACRL/NY Member

$30.00 Individual myMETRO Member

$40.00 Non-Member

Location

METRO Training Center

57 East 11th Street, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10003

For more information and to register:http://metro.org/events/344/

Signing up for Part II - Creating and Managing a Professional Online Presence as well? Use code MAY21SERIES during registration to get $5.00 off each class.

Assistant Chief Conservator, Collections Conservation and Housings

Preservation Department

Yale University Library
New Haven, CT
Rank: Librarian 2-3 (Grades 24-25)

Requisition: #21178BR

www.yale.edu/jobs

Schedule:   Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)

Yale University offers exciting opportunities for achievement and growth in New Haven, Connecticut.  Conveniently located between Boston and New York, New Haven is the creative capital of Connecticut with cultural resources that include two major art museums, a critically acclaimed repertory theater, state-of-the-art concert hall, and world-renowned schools of Architecture, Art, Drama, and Music.

The University and the Library:

The Yale University Library, as one of the world’s leading research libraries, collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to and services for a rich and unique record of human thought and creativity.  It fosters intellectual growth and is a highly valued partner in the teaching and research missions of Yale University and scholarly communities worldwide.  A distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including more than 12.5 million volumes and information in all media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to electronic databases.  The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly information.   Housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and fifteen school and departmental libraries, it employs a dynamic, diverse, and innovative staff of over 500 who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees, and are involved in other areas of staff development.  For additional information on the Yale University Library, please visit the Library’s web site at www.library.yale.edu.

The Preservation Department:

Yale University Library’s Preservation Department, started in 1971, is one of the oldest in the country. It has strong administrative support and has played a major role in the development of the preservation field. The Department has system wide responsibilities and consists of units covering conservation of special and circulating collections as well as exhibition preparation; reformatting of special collections materials and circulating materials; mass deacidification; and staff and user-education and consultation on wide variety of preservation concerns.

Position Focus:
The Assistant Chief Conservator for Collections Conservation and Housings oversees treatment services for general collections and internal housings and collection-based treatment services for the Beinecke and other special collections. Manages and directs a variety of workflows generated through preservation review, as part of digitization projects, and/or via cataloging and archival processing. Reports directly to the Chief Conservator in the Preservation Department.

Conservator Librarians manage and execute conservation treatments to preserve, protect, and guarantee the survival and future accessibility of artistic, cultural objects in accordance with an accepted professional ethical code, such as the American Institute for Conservations’ Code of Ethics. They work in libraries across Yale University’s many campuses.

*** PLEASE NOTE:  Application deadline is Friday, June 28, 2013. ***

Principal Responsibilities:

1.      The Librarian 2 is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined by the job description and annual goals.

2.      Demonstrate effective job performance and professional growth.

3.      For a complete description of the position and department, please see the department URL.

Position Responsibilities:

1.      Plans, researches, and implements conservation treatments for books, manuscripts, and other related materials from the Library’s general collections, special collections, and archives.

2.      Carries out treatments on special collections materials where a collections-based or batch approach is appropriate.

3.      Engages cooperatively with curators, librarians, archivists, and collection managers to provide information regarding condition, potential risks, and options for acquisition, treatment, loan and exhibit for individual objects and groups of objects and the advisability of acquiring, loaning or exhibiting such material as well as the preservation options for long-term retention of such materials.

4.      Surveys materials, develops time and cost estimates, provides specifications for treatments and housings, and contributes to project proposals.

5.      Trains and supervises C&T staff, students, and interns.

6.      Creates accurate written and photographic documentation for examinations, treatments and other activities.

7.      Advances knowledge, skills, and develops specialization through professional development opportunities such as conferences and workshops.

8.      Handles hazardous materials used in treatment in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and policies.

9.      Participates in library system-wide planning, committees, and work groups, and engages in campus, regional and national professional organizations and collaborative activities.

10.  Assists with disaster recovery efforts.

Required Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school and two years of related experience. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to three years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 3 level.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1.      Master’s degree in Art/Museum Conservation, or MLS with Advanced Certification in Conservation, is required in place of MLS. Clear specialization in book conservation and conservation of other paper-based library materials.

2.      Appointment to Librarian 3 requires a minimum of five years of professional experience and professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank.

3.      Demonstrated ability to successfully apply knowledge of conservation principles to a wide variety of historical bound materials and of conservation techniques and procedures. A portfolio of successful treatments and documentation is required for selected candidates in next round of consideration.

4.      Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of chemistry, material science research related to conservation, artist’s materials and techniques, binding structures, and book/printing history.

5.      Demonstrated ability to train and supervise conservation technicians, students, and/or interns. Ability to work collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment. Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

1.      Project management training and/or experience.

2.      Experience designing and executing surveys.

3.      Proficiency with digital photography, image editing software, databases, and spreadsheet and word processing software.

4.      Experience treating and housing composite, three-dimensional objects.

5.      Professional Associate Member, American Institute for Conservation.

Salary and Benefits:

We invite you to discover the excitement, diversity, rewards and excellence of a career at Yale University. One of the country’s great workplaces, Yale University offers exciting opportunities for meaningful accomplishment and true growth. Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more.

Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration – the STARS req ID for this position is 21178BR.  Please be sure to reference #21178BR in your cover letter.

Background Check Requirements:

All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. Internal candidates may be subject to a motor vehicle or credit check for this position based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent on successful completion of the required background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

Tsinghua International School, located on the campus of Tsinghua University, is a Grade 1-12 school providing a unique educational experience. The school utilizes a progressive/inquiry based, North American approach to instruction coupled with a decidedly Eastern influence. The Primary School program follows the Bank Street educational design and places the student at the center of all experiences.

Position Description:
The School Librarian/Resource Center Teacher at Tsinghua International School (THIS) will hold the key to student learning and growth outside the classroom. As a school focused on high academic expectations and centered on the development of skills and the acquisition of knowledge through an Inquiry based learning approach, it is essential that the Librarian be well versed in the range of services from storytelling to senior research.

The Resource Center must function with adherence to the school’s stated Mission and Core Values. This person will work under the direction of the Academic Vice Principal and will coordinate efforts with the Directors of the Primary and Secondary Divisions.

**NOTE: The Resource Center will be new at THIS for the 2013-14 school year. Therefore the first responsibility will be to organize the new library and continue to order materials books.

Responsibilities:
• Operate the library as a resource center for staff and students.
• Provide a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures that will ensure an orderly environment.
• In cooperation with the Division Directors and teachers develop a schedule for class visitations.
• Supervise one or more Resource Assistants.
• Utilize the Follett System for book circulation and organization.
• Teach a required Research Course to all ninth graders and possibly sixth graders.
• Work with teachers to provide instruction related to research at every grade level.
• Organize research materials and help teachers gather them for specific projects.
• Manage and evaluate databases.
• Maintain records of materials and periodicals.
• Provide detailed record keeping of late fee assessments.
• Order new materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of material available for check out and return.
• Review and evaluate materials for audience appropriateness.
• Know the children and provide direction in the reading of books within various genres as well as appropriate reading and maturity levels.
• Reach out to the Beijing community for speakers, story tellers, etc.
• Involve parents as volunteers.
• Organize at least one Reading event involving parents and students each semester.
• Involve students as volunteers.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams of teachers as well as departments.
• Manage the computers and other electronic learning devices located in the Resource Room.
• Involve the computer technology people as appropriate.

Qualifications:
• A degree in Library Science
• Certification as a School Librarian/ Media Specialist
• Knowledge and skills related to educational technology and electronic resources.
• Experience working with students from grade 1 – 12.
• Native English speaker with excellent English language skills
• Flexibility
• Experience with the Follett system.

Salary and Benefits:
• Annual salary based on experience and ranges between $30,000 and $48,000 with an additional $600 for a Master’s Degree.
• $560 per month toward housing; $721 the second year.
• $3,200 toward Health Insurance.
• $80 per month added in to cover part of the taxes taken.
• A flight to Beijing. Teachers are picked up at the Beijing airport by our staff and transported to the dorm where they may stay for up to 3 weeks without charge while looking for an apartment.
• A flight home after school ends in June and after completing the terms of the contract.
• School pays for the work visa and Heath Check. The Health Check takes place in Beijing after arrival.
• The school will provide an orientation to the school and Beijing for new employees. The orientation will include assistance in finding a suitable apartment.

To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to globaleducators@aied-edu.org with “Your Name – Position Name” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please state how you heard about the position.

Greetings from 2013 ACRL/NY Symposium Chair

Save the Date!

The members of the 2013 Symposium Planning Committee are already hard at work planning and organizing another thought-provoking and informative symposium, to take place on December 6, 2013 at Baruch College, Vertical Campus.

Our symposium is titled: “The Library as Knowledge Laboratory.” Makerspaces, mashups and big data are bringing radical change to higher education. Academic libraries are meeting the challenge of this new landscape with a culture of participation, innovation and collaboration. As librarians’ roles shift from a traditional service-and-support model to that of active project participant in support of digital scholarship, a new ethos of experimentation, learning, disruption, and creativity is evolving.

At ACRL/NY’s 2013 day-long annual symposium we will explore the opportunities and challenges facing academic librarians in light of scholars’ increased demands for new formats, open-source tools, digital repositories, and innovative research methods in the new knowledge laboratory.

The ACRL/NY annual symposium is a day to engage with leading trends and topics in the profession as well as an opportunity to network with colleagues from around the greater metropolitan area, exchange ideas, and meet new people.

Stay tuned to the ACRL/NY web site for further information and updates on speakers, a call for poster proposals and other announcements. We look forward to seeing you on December 6, 2013!

Anice Mills
2013 ACRL/NY Symposium Chair
Undergraduate Services Librarian
Columbia University
am447@columbia.edu

This article was originally published in ACRL/NY Connections Vol.31, No.1, Spring 2013.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR LIBRARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
SUMMER and FALL SEMESTERS 2013
• Summer: July-August
• Fall: September-December

LEONARD LIEF LIBRARY
LEHMAN COLLEGE (CUNY)
BRONX, NEW YORK
http://www.lehman.edu/library

DESCRIPTION:

This is a great opportunity for flexible, creative library school students to gain practical experience in a dynamic, urban academic library.

The Leonard Lief Library will accept interns for the Summer and Fall 2013 semesters.

Interns will work on projects in the following areas: Reference Assistance; Electronic Resources; Subject Research Guides (LibGuides).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Enrollment in the Internship course for credit at a Master’s program in library or information services.

Preferred: Completion of courses or experience in reference and bibliographic sources, electronic resources, database searching, website development. Strong computer skills highly desirable.

CONTACT:

Please send an email expressing interest, qualifications and availability, with resume attached to:

Madeline Cohen
Assistant Professor and Head of Reference
Leonard Lief Library
Lehman College
Bronx, NY
Madeline.Cohen@lehman.cuny.edu

The George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, seeks applications and nominations for the position of Chair of the Marston Science Library. The successful candidate will be a forward thinking leader who is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the changing nature of librarianship in the sciences. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources and Research Services, the Chair is a key member of the Libraries’ management team, ensuring organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and development of policies for library operations.

The Chair of the Marston Science Library is a tenure track faculty position which provides leadership for all aspects of the Marston Science Library services and operations including reference, instruction, circulation and outreach services; collection development; organization, maintenance, and preservation of collections; facilities management, staff management and supervision; and the collaborative development of digital library initiatives. In cooperation with the Science Collections Coordinator, the position also oversees a materials budget of over $1.5M for electronic resources, firm orders, and print serials, as well as additional funding from endowments and for multidisciplinary databases. The Chair collaborates with an innovative, entrepreneurial and team-oriented Science Library faculty and staff to assess strengths and weaknesses, to determine priorities, to establish policies, and to develop departmental service plans that enhance and support the academic mission of the University. The Chair works closely with the Associate Chair and shares the branch’s responsibilities and supervisory duties. Please refer to the branch’s organizational chart available at: http://uflib.ufl.edu/msl/about/org_chart.doc. The Chair plays a key role in the evaluation of emerging library technologies and encourages student and faculty use of web-based and instructional technologies.

The Chair serves as liaison for development opportunities relating to the department in both the public and private sectors and plays a major role in publicizing and expanding awareness and use of the library’s resources, locally and nationally.

The Chair serves on appropriate University and Library committees and pursues scholarly activities in areas of specialization. To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the Chair of the Marston Science Library will be expected to include individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and perspectives in work activities.

The search will remain open until filled, and review of applications will begin on June 15, 2013.  Interested candidates should follow the application procedures outline on the Position Vacancy Announcement at: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html.

All inquiries and submissions of required application materials should be sent to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@ufl.edu.

Save the date! The next ACRL/NY Graduate Services Discussion Group (GSDG) meeting will take place at the Bard Graduate Center on May 14 at3pm

During this meeting we will discuss several reports that have been published on the research behavior of graduate students specifically and upper level researchers in general. As librarians who work with graduate students what can we learn from these recent reports and how can we structure our outreach, reference, and instruction services to reflect this new information.

Prior to the meeting be sure to read:

Researchers of Tomorrow: The research behavior of Generation Y doctoral students (a joint study commission by JISC and the British Library)

Supporting Humanities Doctoral Student Success: A Collaborative Project between Cornell University Library and Columbia University Libraries

Other recent studies include:

Supporting the Changing Research Practices of Chemists (Ithaka S&R)

Supporting the Changing Research Practices of Historians (Ithaka S&R)

Transitioning to a Digital World: Art History, Its Research Centers, and Digital Scholarship (Kress Foundation and Roy Rosenweig Center)

This meeting is open to ACRL/NY members. If you are not a member of ACRL/NY join now!

RSVP to Amy Ballmer, aballmer@gc.cuny.edu

Amy Ballmer

Co-Moderator, ACRL/NY Graduate Services Discussion Group

http://acrlny.org/

Reference Librarian, Mina Rees Library

The Graduate Center

City University of New York

aballmer@gc.cuny.edu

212.817.7059

The Vol.31, No.1, Spring 2013 issue of our newsletter, ACRL/NY Connections, is newly published. You’ll find not only excellent recaps of the talks at last year’s symposium but also great articles about our initiatives as well as member activities. Check it out! 

Like many of our members, I am just returned from the ACRL national conference in Indianapolis, “Imagine, Innovate, Inspire.” The conference is always a good source for fresh ideas and compelling speakers for our own chapter’s annual symposium, and we are looking forward to hearing from some exciting new voices at our next symposium on December 6th, 2013, at Baruch College Vertical Campus.

ACRL/NY ended 2012 with its 31st annual symposium, “Cultivating Entrepreneurship in Academic Libraries,” where five outstanding speakers presented on a variety of related topics:

• Stephen Bell, ACRL president, “Want a More Entrepreneurial Academic Library? First Escape Your Culture”
• Naomi House, founder of INALJ, “I”dentity: building a brand by bucking the crowdsourcing trend”
• Stephanie Walker, Chief Librarian at Brooklyn College Library, presented a case study, “Library Entrepreneurialism at Brooklyn College, CUNY”
• Lisa Carlucci Thomas, founder of Design Think Do, “Designing the Imperative: Transformative Culture”
• Maureen Sullivan, ALA President, “Creating a Culture of Innovation”

This year, the symposium planning committee is in the capable hands of Anice Mills. We are looking forward to a terrific program. Be on the lookout for details this spring and summer.

ACRL/NY recently launched a Professional Development Committee and extended the work of the Mentoring Program, in conjunction with the New Librarians Discussion Group. We also have a new First Year Experience discussion group led by our Immediate Past President, Caroline Fuchs. We continue to collaborate with METRO on developing webcasts, and thank them for their support of the forthcoming joint publication, The Global Librarian.  Follow all of our activities on our web site – and while you’re there, don’t forget to renew your membership!

A special thanks to Monica Berger, Web Services Advisor, Danielle Becker, Maureen Weicher, John Pell on our Blogteam, Caroline Fuchs, Legislative Liaison, and Winifred King, and our 2012 Discussion Group Chairs:

• Kathryn G. Shaughnessy, Distance Learning

• Caroline Fuchs and Natalia Gelber, First Year Experience
• Amy Ballmer, Graduate Services
• Fiona Grady and Dianne Conyers, Information Literacy/Instructional Services
• Maureen Weicher, Resource Sharing
• Keith Muchowski, Special Collections and Archives
• Linda Miles, New Librarians
• Mark Aaron Polger and Albert Tablante, User Experience (UX)

As always, I encourage all members to actively participate in our sponsored events and programs.

Carrie Netzer Wajda, 2013 ACRL/NY President
cnetzerwajda@gmail.com

This article was originally published in ACRL/NY Connections Vol.31, No.1, Spring 2013.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. (EST)

Speaker Carrie Netzer Wajda

Carrie Netzer Wajda is the Global New Business Librarian for Y&R Advertising. After a career in academic libraries she transitioned to self-employment in 2010, then to a career in special libraries. She is the 2013 president of ACRL/NY. Carrie is a contributor to “Career Q&A with the Library Career People,” …

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Speaker Susanne Markgren

Susanne Markgren [http://smarkgren.wordpress.com/] is the Digital Services Librarian at Purchase College, SUNY, and an instructor at Manhattanville College. Previously, she has worked in public and special libraries and as a career consultant. She is the mentoring program coordinator of ACRL/NY, has written articles, book reviews, essays, and chapters for a …

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Creating and Managing a Professional Online Presence

Prospective employers and hiring committees will search for job candidates online, and what they find — or don’t find — may influence their hiring decisions. In this hands-on session, we will discuss the need for a professional online presence and ways to develop an effective social media strategy to market your professional qualifications. Attendees will get to create their own professional online portfolio using Wordpress.com as a platform. We will also look at examples of portfolios and discuss organization, design, and the different types of information to include. Attendees are encouraged to bring electronic copies of CVs, resumes, and other professional materials to use (or link to) in their online portfolios. This workshop is intended for those who do not already have an online portfolio, or for those who want assistance in revising or building up an existing portfolio.

Who should attend:
Job seekers, at any stage in their careers, who want potential employers to be able to find them online, librarians who want to learn how to create and build up their professional online identity for promotion/advancement, librarians who want to learn how to use social media tools to network, and market themselves online.

By the end of this program, participants will know how to:

· Understand the importance of online branding for self-promotion

· Create, update, and manage their online identities

· Market themselves and their skills using social media and profiles

· Create a functional and professional online portfolio (using WordPress)

Fees

$30.00 METRO Institutional Member Employee

$30.00 ACRL/NY Member

$30.00 Individual myMETRO Member

$40.00 Non-Member

Location

METRO Training Center

57 East 11th Street, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10003

For more information and to register: http://metro.org/events/345/

Signing up for Part I – Preparing Yourself, and Your Materials, for the Challenge as well? Use code MAY21SERIES during registration to get $5.00 off each class.

Launch Your Library Career: Finding, and Getting, Your Ideal Job – Part I

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (EST)

Speaker Carrie Netzer Wajda

Carrie Netzer Wajda is the Global New Business Librarian for Y&R Advertising. After a career in academic libraries she transitioned to self-employment in 2010, then to a career in special libraries. She is the 2013 president of ACRL/NY. Carrie is a contributor to “Career Q&A with the Library Career People,” …

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Speaker Susanne Markgren

Susanne Markgren [http://smarkgren.wordpress.com/] is the Digital Services Librarian at Purchase College, SUNY, and an instructor at Manhattanville College. Previously, she has worked in public and special libraries and as a career consultant. She is the mentoring program coordinator of ACRL/NY, has written articles, book reviews, essays, and chapters for a …

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Preparing Yourself, and Your Materials, for the Challenge

The number one goal for many of us, whether we are fresh out of library school or not, is finding a job. And not just any job — a job that we like, a job that we enjoy doing, a job that we can grow in and learn from and feel proud of, a job that will enhance our skill sets and propel our careers. But the process of finding a job can be a difficult one and, at times, long and treacherous journey. This hands-on workshop, the first in a series of Career Workshops, will help you feel more confident in your job search by giving you the tools to organize a search, find and analyze job listings, and write effective, compelling cover letters and resumes that will help you get you noticed — in a good way.

Who should attend:
Library school students who want to know how to organize and begin a job search, recent graduates who are applying for jobs, any librarian who is currently, or expects to be, looking for jobs, any librarian who wants to revamp his/her application materials (resume, cover letter) and reinvigorate his/her job search

By the end of this program, participants will know how to:

· Analyze job descriptions

· Find traditional and alternative job opportunities

· Research potential employers

· Write effective cover letters and resumes

· Tailor application materials to a specific job

· Avoid common resume pitfalls and understand what employers look for in application materials

Fees

$30.00 METRO Institutional Member Employee

$30.00 ACRL/NY Member

$30.00 Individual myMETRO Member

$40.00 Non-Member

Location

METRO Training Center

57 East 11th Street, 4th Floor

New York, NY 10003

For more information and to register:http://metro.org/events/344/

Signing up for Part II – Creating and Managing a Professional Online Presence as well? Use code MAY21SERIES during registration to get $5.00 off each class.

Please join us for the NEW ACRL/NY First Year Experience Discussion Group 

“Meet and Greet”

When: Friday May 17, 2013, 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Where: Mercy College-Manhattan
66 West 35th street (corner 6th Avenue)

Room 704 (7th Floor)

Directions can be found at:
https://www.mercy.edu/about-mercy-college/locations/manhattan/directions/
ID is required to enter the building.

We will discuss topics relating to the role of the librarian in providing service to first-year students in higher education such as student preparedness and transition issues, transfer student populations, cross-campus collaborations, outreach and a wide range of literacy programs and workshops.

This meeting is open to all. You DON’T need to be a member of ACRL/NY to attend.  Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

RSVP required by Wednesday May 15 to Natalia.Gelber@liu.edu or Caroline Fuchs at fuchsc@stjohns.edu

Thank you

Caroline Fuchs and Natalia Gelber
ACRL/NY First Year Experience Discussion Group Co-Chairs

DRAFT OF SCHEDULE

Wednesday, June 5

6 – 8pm

Welcome Reception

Thursday, June 6

9am - noon

Opening: Nancy Fried Foster

Keynote: David Lindahl, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Planning, University of Missouri – Kansas City

Project Presentations

“A Recipe for Participatory Design of Course Pages” – Sue Cardinal (University  of Rochester)

“Co-viewing: Creating Broader Participation in Ethnographic Library Research” –  Marilyn Pukkila and Ellen Freeman (Colby College)

“Improving Norlin Commons: An iPad + Evernote Approach” – Mark Werner (University of Colorado Boulder)

Roundtable discussions: project planning

Noon – 1:30pm

Luncheon in the Library

1:30 – 5pm

Project Presentations

“Portrait of One Floor: A Rich Picture of What Students Are Doing in a Library Space” – Susanna Cowan and Joelle Thomas (University of Connecticut)

“Quantitative and Qualitative Studies at Butler Library: Exploring Student Use of Library Spaces” – Nisa Bakkalbasi (Columbia University)

“Replicating Rochester: Developing a Feasible Multi-Institution Study of the Use of Medical School Libraries” – Jonna Peterson and Jeanne Link (Rush Medical College)

Roundtable discussions: getting support from peers and administrators

6:30 – 8:30pm

Dinner at a wonderful Rochester restaurant, compliments of CLIR

Friday, June 7

9am - noon

Keynote: Susan Perry, College Librarian and Director of Library, Information and Technology Services Emerita, Mount Holyoke College

Roundtable discussions: taking action based on project findings

Project presentations

“Participatory Design of the Active Learning Center, a Combined Classroom and Library Building” – Michael Fosmire and Vicki Killion (Purdue University)

“Library Practice AS Participatory Design: Integrating the Philosophy and Practice of Participatory Design into the Fabric of Everyday Library Operations” – Geoff Swindells and Marianne Ryan (Northwestern University)

Closing: Nancy Fried Foster

Noon – 1:30pm

Concluding Luncheon in the Library

For more information and to register please go to :

http://www.clir.org/initiatives-partnerships/workshops-on-participatory-design

So you’ve accepted the offer. Now what? What is it like “when the feet hit the ground” for a new academic librarian? Are there some experiences that are common to many institutional contexts, and how do expectations differ between specific libraries and types of institutions? As a follow-up to the February 2013 event, “Demystifying the Hiring Process,” which looked at the hiring process from the perspective of academic library search committees, this event will provide concrete information about what a new academic librarian might expect from his/her working life during the first days, weeks, months, and years on the job from a panel of new and early-career librarians.

The New Librarians Discussion Group (NLDG) of ACRL/NY is a forum in which new librarians (and future librarians) come together with questions and concerns about the profession and share experiences and ideas with one another. The Academic Librarian Mentoring Project, an ACRL/NY initiative, is both a formal mentoring program and a nexus of information, collaboration, outreach, and professional development for new librarians, library school students, and experienced librarians alike. This event is open to any interested party. Light refreshments will be served.

Who should attend:
Early-career librarians, library school students, mid-career librarians interested in the experiences of early-career librarians in multiple contexts, individuals interested in learning more about the ACRL/NY New Librarians Discussion Group, and the ACRL/NY Mentoring Program.

By the end of this program, participants will:

Gain general insight regarding the experiences of new hires and early-career academic librarians, as well as an understanding of how practices vary among different institutional contexts

Learn about the common and not-so-common expectations, challenges, and surprises that crop up during the early stages of an academic library career

Have an opportunity to learn directly from panelists and attendees who have reached and passed early milestones in the course of their tenure at a given institution.

Time & Place:

Thursday, June 6, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m

Prospective employers and hiring committees will search for job candidates online, and what they find — or don’t find — may influence their hiring decisions. In this hands-on session, we will discuss the need for a professional online presence and ways to develop an effective social media strategy to market your professional qualifications. Attendees will get to create their own professional online portfolio using WordPress.com as a platform. We will also look at examples of portfolios and discuss organization, design, and the different types of information to include. Attendees are encouraged to bring electronic copies of CVs, resumes, and other professional materials to use (or link to) in their online portfolios. This workshop is intended for those who do not already have an online portfolio, or for those who want assistance in revising or building up an existing portfolio.

Who should attend:
Job seekers, at any stage in their careers, who want potential employers to be able to find them online, librarians who want to learn how to create and build up their professional online identity for promotion/advancement, librarians who want to learn how to use social media tools to network, and market themselves online.

By the end of this program, participants will know how to:

• Understand the importance of online branding for self-promotion
• Create, update, and manage their online identities
• Market themselves and their skills using social media and profiles
• Create a functional and professional online portfolio (using WordPress)

Signing up for Part I – Preparing Yourself, and Your Materials, for the Challenge as well? Use code MAY21SERIES during registration to get $5.00 off each class.