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Harford County Public Library
Librarian - Teen Services

Responsibilities: Provides a variety of services to customers to include providing information, reader's advisory, computer instruction, training, in-house programming and community outreach, collection development and a variety of related tasks. Works collaboratively with staff in a team approach to public service; plans and implements programs for teen-age groups and audiences; and works on reference desk as required. Meets minimum public service hours as defined by Library Administration.

Requirements and Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: . Masters of Library Science degree or other Master's degree in an approved library related curriculum from ALA accredited institution. . Ability to obtain State of Maryland Certification as a Professional Librarian within six months from hire. .Experience in a library setting, preferably professional level experience in a public library. .Knowledge of adult, young adult and children's materials including reference material to effectively assist customers. .Ability to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend hours. APPLICANTS WHO MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE FURTHER REVIEWED ON: Excellent knowledge of teen/young adult literature and reference materials; Programming and collection development experience for teen/young adult services with ability to share with others; Must possess strong customer service skills & reference interview techniques; Ability to work well with staff and customers both in the library as well as with school and other outside representatives; Good organizational and planning skills.

Salary and Benefits: STARTING SALARY RANGE: $21.22 per hour/annualized to $41,379; Maximum salary rate = $33.95 per hour/ annualized to $66,203; compensation commensurate with experience; Grade 10; Exempt. Excellent benefits package includes leave, health/dental/vision/drug program, deferred compensation program, pension. Work week: 37.5 hours per week to work day, evening, and weekend hours.

Application Process: Applications for this position are completed and accepted via online submission only. Please visit us at www.HCPLonline.org under Library Jobs for vacancy announcement and application instructions. - Posted June 12, 2013.

Harford County Public Library
Library Associate II - Children's Services

Responsibilities: Provides a variety of services to customers to include providing information, reader's advisory, computer instruction, in-house programming and community outreach, collection development and a variety of related tasks. Works collaboratively with staff in a team approach to public service; plans and implements children programs; and works on reference desk as required. Meets minimum public service hours as defined by Library Administration.

Requirements and Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: . Bachelor's degree . Completion of Library Associate Training Institute or 9 hours of formal academic course work in library science. Will be asked to provide documentation. .1 year of reference work in a public library including direct information service & training customers and staff on use of computers, databases and other electronic resources and downloading digital library materials to a personal device. .Knowledge of adult, young adult and children's materials including reference material to effectively assist customers. .Ability to work a variety of day, evening, and weekend hours. APPLICANTS WHO MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE FURTHER REVIEWED ON: Excellent knowledge of children's literature and reference materials; Programming and collection development experience for children's services with ability to share with others; Must possess strong customer service skills & reference interview techniques; Ability to work well with staff and customers both in the library as well as with school and other outside representatives; Good organizational and planning skills.

Salary and Benefits: STARTING SALARY RANGE: $17.84 per hour/annualized to $34,788; Grade 8; Exempt. Excellent benefits package includes leave, health/dental/vision/drug program, deferred compensation program, pension. Work week is 37.5 hours per week to work day, evening, and weekend hours.

Application Process: Applications for this position are completed and accepted via online submission only. Please visit us at www.HCPLonline.org under Library Jobs for vacancy announcement and application instructions. - Posted June 12, 2013.

Academic Libraries

University of Maryland Libraries
Head, Metadata Services Department

Responsibilities: The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking a Head for the Metadata Services Department that will lead a service-centered department in designing, implementing, and assessing a wide range of processes that rely on metadata to provide access to the University of Maryland Libraries scholarly resources in all formats. In a collaborative environment, plans and develops policies, workflows, and special projects. In partnership with colleagues in Public Services, Collection Management, and the Information Technology Divisions, has primary leadership responsibility for knowledge access strategies through the Libraries' discovery systems.

Requirements and Qualifications: . MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education; . A minimum of five years professional cataloging/metadata experience in a library serving similar clientele; . A minimum of three years supervisory experience with evidence of successful and innovative management and results-oriented operations. Demonstrated abilities to creatively work with library faculty, staff and others; . Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues, and methods of access to scholarly resources, combined with a strong service orientation; . Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills; . Working knowledge of metadata standards and applications; . Demonstrated ability to meet faculty appointment, promotion, and permanent status criteria. For the full position description, please go to: http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant's experience and relevant credentials. For additional information, consult the following website: http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/ii-100B.html.

Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience

Application Process: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/18243 , click faculty. No relocation assistance will be provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of advertisement, a resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until July 20, 2013. The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. - Posted May 15, 2013.

American University Library
Director of Technical Services Librarian

Responsibilities: Create the strategic direction and oversee operations of the Technical Services Division, establishing priorities for the units. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate unit managers. Conduct regular meetings with unit managers to communicate administrative policy and updates and to coordinate departmental activities. Identify training needs for the division and recommend or provide training to meet those needs. Oversee the management of the library materials budget, which totals over $5 million in FY14. Prepare statistical reports on the library's materials budget and work with the Collection Management Team on collection assessment projects, as necessary. Analyze procedures and workflow within and among the units to maximize library resources and provide efficient access to materials. Work collaboratively with Public Services and Collection Management staff in developing library policies and practices to advance use of and access to the library's collections. Monitor national trends and advances in technical services and evaluate the potential application of these initiatives to the division's services.

Requirements and Qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program. Eight or more years of experience in technical services, preferably in an academic setting, including four years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, experience working in a consortial library environment; knowledge of standards, trends, and issues in technical services, knowledge of metadata standards, such as MARC, RDA, and Dublin Core; developments in library acquisitions, such as DDA and shelf-ready services; and licensing and e-resource management practices, comprehensive knowledge of technical services workflows, procedures, and practices, thorough knowledge of integrated library systems, ERMS, library discovery services, and other associated library technologies, understanding of scholarly communication issues in relation to library collection management practices, knowledge of ETD programs and institutional repositories, strong leadership and administrative skills for coordinating units into a cohesive team, ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic work environment, experience with workflow analysis, process improvement, and change management, ability to allocate and manage a sizable materials budget, proficiency in generating and analyzing data from multiple systems, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, enthusiasm for technological innovation, ability to manage personnel with diverse experience and backgrounds. Experience hiring and evaluating personnel including administering performance evaluations.

Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience

Application Process: To apply, send a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Michele Mikkelsen, Director, Administrative Services American University Library 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20016-8046 mmikkel@american.edu mmikkel@american.edu - Posted June 19, 2013.

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