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UCSB, Davidson Library,
Librarian Vacancies
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS LIBRARIAN
The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of the ten campuses of the UC, is looking for an Economics and Business Librarian. The successful candidate must be innovative, creative, energetic, self motivated and services oriented.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Reporting to the Head of the Information Services Department and participating in the Social Sciences Collection Group, the librarian has responsibility for reference and research consultation, instruction and collection management for Economics, Business, and Social Sciences Data Resources.
Works individually and as part of a group to provide reference and instructional services to students, faculty, staff, and the university community for all disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. Participates in the Department’s services which includes scheduled Reference/Information desk service, electronic reference service, research consultation and a host of instructional programs. Includes some evening and weekend hours.
The incumbent participates in the libraries instruction program, teaching course integrated classes and library credit bearing courses in information research methodology. Responsible for the development and maintenance of printed and electronic guides to library resources in Economics and related areas.
Responsible for all aspects of collection management and development for Economics and Business, including selection of information resources, storage and weeding decisions, faculty liaison, collection interpretation, evaluation, budgetary management and resource sharing. Assumes a leadership role in planning and developing data services and collections and provides consultations and instruction on finding and using social sciences data. Evaluates, selects and acquires social sciences data products for the library.
QUALIFICATIONS:Required - – ALA accredited MLS. Academic background and/or knowledge of Economics and Business sources. Background or strong interest in social sciences data sources. Demonstrated reference experience in general and/or specialized reference services. Strong commitment to excellence in public service and the ability to work in a dynamic and challenging academic setting. Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, staff, and community users. Interest and enthusiasm for keeping abreast of current and evolving technologies. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred – Degree and/or relevant experience in the Social Sciences. Experience with Social Science collection development, and familiarity with current bibliographic and reference sources in the Social Sciences. Experience with print and electronic information resources, including designing and maintaining Web sites and pages. Experience working with numeric data resources, including the ability to download and transform data files to meet the various needs of users. Proficiency with social sciences statistical packages and software, such as SAS and SPSS.
ENVIRONMENT:The UCSB libraries are committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, innovation, and collaboration. The libraries are active partners and full participants in the educational journey of discovery that centers on research, scholarship, creativity, and a dynamically evolving teaching and learning environment. Among the most prestigious research libraries in the country, the library collections include over two million volumes, digitized collections, government documents, sophisticated electronic resources, and numerous Special Collections. The libraries memberships include ARL, CRL, CLIR, and SPARC. The libraries are also active participants in the California Digital Library. Central to the campus skyline as well as to its mission, the UCSB libraries takes pride in providing outstanding service to all its clientele.
UC, Santa Barbara occupies a picturesque 989-acre palm and eucalyptus lined plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean. UCSB joined the University of California system in 1944. The University of California is widely recognized as the preeminent public university system in the world. UCSB is ranked as a category 1-research university by the Carnegie Commission, and is an elected member of the Association of American Universities. Offering a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, the campus serves some 18,000 students and has over 900 full time faculty, including members of leading academic societies as well as fellows and winners of national academic honors and Nobel Prize Laureates. US News & World Reports guide to “America’s Best Colleges” ranks UCSB as one of the best public universities in the nation.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:S: Salary commensurate with qualifications, minimum $49,404. Librarians at the University of California, Santa Barbara are professional academic appointees who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per month. The University has an excellent retirement system which is coordinated with Social Security. A selection of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are offered by the University.
Consideration of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; applications received by September 30, 2008 will receive first consideration. Send resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references to:
Detrice Bankhead
Associate University Librarian, Human Resources
Davidson Library
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010
Applications may also be sent via email – bankhead@library.ucsb.edu
Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.
METADATA LIBRARIAN
The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of ten campuses of the University of California system, is seeking a Metadata Librarian. The successful candidate must be innovative, creative, energetic, and self motivated. The University is ranked as a category 1-research university by the Carnegie Commission, and is an elected member of the Association of American Universities. The library memberships include ARL, CLIR, SPARC, and OCLC. The library is also a participant in the California Digital Library. The library collections include over two million volumes, government documents, microforms, sophisticated electronic resources, and numerous Special Collections.
Librarians at the University of California, Santa Barbara are professional academic appointees who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per month. The University has an excellent retirement system, which is coordinated with Social Security. A selection of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are offered by the University.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Reporting to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services, the Metadata Librarian is responsible for organizing access to information resources using emerging and traditional metadata schemes. The incumbent provides leadership and guidance in selection of schema and data for digital initiatives. Develops, documents, and revise standards for metadata creation in the university libraries. Trains personnel in metadata creation and maintenance. Plans, manages, and reviews metadata for digital projects and provides guidance in selection of schema and data design. Develops workflows for metadata projects. Defines data elements, recommends usage and determines mapping among metadata schema. Writes and maintains policies and procedures relating to metadata projects.
Performs original and complex copy cataloging using appropriate cataloging standards. Performs MARC cataloging of a variety of materials including print, electronic and media, some in foreign languages. As an original cataloger creates NACO records or local authority records; revises NAF authorities, and may submit records to SACO. Participates in resolving systems issues relating to the online catalog. Participates in overall policy making, planning, problem solving and future directions for the department.
QUALIFICATIONS:Required:ALA accredited MLS. Experience with one or more non-MARC metadata formats. Course work in cataloging and metadata. Knowledge of trends in information access pertaining to libraries, archives, and repositories. Experience in leading and managing projects. Working knowledge of D-space Fedora, ContentDM, or other CMS or Digital-Object management system. Working knowledge of HTML and CSS (cascading style sheets). Excellent organizational skills, proven problem solving ability and flexibility. Demonstrated initiative in fostering new ideas and in implementing change. Knowledge of current and emerging directions for metadata development and standards. Experience with personal computers and a variety of software including Web authoring software. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative and collegial environment.
Preferred: Working knowledge of JAVA scripting, PHP, and website layout tools. Knowledge of conventional cataloging (MARC, AACR2, LCSH) and principles of authority control. Knowledge of one or more European languages.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:Salary commensurate with qualifications, minimum $46,164. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by August 29, 2008. Send cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, phone and email addresses of three references to:
Detrice Bankhead
Associate University Librarian, Human Resources
Davidson Library
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010
Applications may also be sent via email – bankhead@library.ucsb.edu
Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.
ART LIBRARIAN
The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of ten campuses of the UC, is looking for an ART LIBRARIAN. The Art Librarian must be creative, enthusiastic, innovative, energetic, self motivated and service oriented.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Reporting to the Head of the Arts Library, and working with the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services, the librarian has responsibility for reference, instruction, cataloging, and collection development and management for the History of Art and Architecture, Department of Art, and the Media Arts and Technology Program.
The incumbent provides reference assistance and library instruction services to faculty and students. Scheduled reference service includes some evening and weekend hours. The Art Librarian collaborates with the Head of the Arts Library in collection development activities, including selection of information resources, preservation and weeding decisions, faculty liaison, and resource sharing. He/she is also responsible for the development and maintenance of printed and web-based guides to information resources.
Performs some original cataloging of art materials in all formats and a variety of languages. Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates library staff. Participates in library committees and task forces as appropriate. Represents the library in local, state, and national activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:Required - ALA accredited MLS. Academic background and/or knowledge of Art, Art History, Architecture or related disciplines demonstrated through undergraduate or advance degree, coursework, or work experience. Skills in supervision and management.
Demonstrated experience and strong commitment to public services including providing user-centered information and reference services in person, electronically, or by phone. Knowledge and experience in collection development and bibliographic instruction within the library and at other locations. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, faculty, students and community users in a diverse multicultural environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated initiative and flexibility Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Preferred – Knowledge of cataloging rules AACR2, USMARC formats, LCSH, metadata, and authority control. Experience using the ExLibris Aleph online system. Working knowledge of modern Western European languages. Knowledge of basic HTML and web page design.
ENVIRONMENT:The UCSB libraries are committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, innovation, and collaboration. The libraries are active partners and full participants in the educational journey of discovery that centers on research, scholarship, creativity, and a dynamically evolving teaching and learning environment. Among the most prestigious research libraries in the country, the library collections include over two million volumes, digitized collections, government documents, sophisticated electronic resources, and numerous Special Collections. The libraries memberships include ARL, CRL, CLIR, and SPARC. The libraries are also active participants in the California Digital Library. Central to the campus skyline as well as to its mission, the UCSB libraries takes pride in providing outstanding service to all its clientele.
UC, Santa Barbara occupies a picturesque 989-acre palm and eucalyptus lined plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean. UCSB joined the University of California system in 1944. The University of California is widely recognized as the preeminent public university system in the world. UCSB is ranked as a category 1-research university by the Carnegie Commission, and is an elected member of the Association of American Universities. Offering a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, the campus serves some 18,000 students and has over 900 full time faculty, including members of leading academic societies as well as fellows and winners of national academic honors and Nobel Prize Laureates. US News & World Reports guide to “America’s Best Colleges” ranks UCSB as one of the best public universities in the nation.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:Salary commensurate with qualifications, minimum $49,404. Librarians at the University of California, Santa Barbara are professional academic appointees who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per month. The University has an excellent retirement system which is coordinated with Social Security. A selection of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are offered by the University.
Consideration of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled; applications received by May 16, 2008 will receive first consideration. Send resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references to:
Detrice Bankhead
Associate University Librarian, Human Resources
Davidson Library
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010
Applications may also be sent via email – bankhead@library.ucsb.edu
Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.
The University of California, Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from all who meet the stated qualifications.
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