Associate Director – Biomed Libraries, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine (Hanover, NH)

The Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries, part of the Geisel School of Medicine and the Dartmouth Libraries, is continuing our search for an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented leader to be our Associate Director for Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries.

The Associate Director reports to the Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries and is a member of its management team. This position oversees the Education and Information Services and the public services provided to Geisel and Dartmouth Health communities. This includes outreach and engagement, planning programs and services, technology support, and creating programs to support initiatives at Geisel and Dartmouth Health.

Responsibilities include:

Provides operational leadership for public services areas of the Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries to propose, develop, implement, and evaluate the core services based on the strategic goals of the Geisel School of Medicine, the Dartmouth Libraries, and Dartmouth College.
Directly oversees 5-8 staff members; conducts performance reviews; plans or directs activities among team members, resolves conflicts as necessary. Identifies and develops solutions to complex problems, requiring substantial analysis and knowledge. Key participant in the strategic planning efforts of the medical school and library.
Oversees the departments of Education and Information Services, including management of the library spaces, department staffing, and programs and services. Responsible for coordinating outreach and engagement efforts for the library to the Geisel and DH communities.
Advocates for staff, promoting a workplace culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging.

This opportunity comes at an exciting time. Geisel and the Dartmouth Libraries have launched strategic plans, and our libraries are positioned as strategic partners in new research, education, and clinical efforts.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; minimum $108,700. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; comprehensive health care; retirement plans, including Fidelity and TIAA; and relocation assistance.

The Libraries and Geisel School of Medicine

The Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries consist of the Dana Biomedical Library on the medical school’s Hanover campus and the Matthews-Fuller Health Sciences Library at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC). Our mission is to provide health and life sciences information resources and services that advance research and scholarship, education, and patient-care activities.

The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, founded in 1797, strives to improve the lives of the people it serves: students, patients, and local and global communities. Its vision is to be a values-driven leader in education, research, and professional practice. The Dartmouth Libraries support the students, staff and faculty of the School of Arts & Sciences, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, the Geisel School of Medicine, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

Dartmouth College and DHMC are located in the neighboring towns of Hanover and Lebanon in the picturesque Upper Connecticut River Valley on the New Hampshire and Vermont border. Dartmouth is surrounded by a vibrant, academic, and professional community offering excellent public schools, a lively arts scene, a rural setting with great natural beauty, and delicious local produce and artisanal foods. Amenities associated with urban areas of Boston, New York City, and Montreal are within a few hours’ drive.

Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries: https://www.dartmouth.edu/library/biomed/
Geisel Strategic Plan: https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/deansoffice/geisels-strategic-plan/
Dartmouth Libraries Strategic Direction: https://www.library.dartmouth.edu/about/about-dartmouth-libraries
Dartmouth Libraries: https://www.library.dartmouth.edu/
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth: https://geiselmed.dartmouth.edu/

Application

Review of applications is ongoing; applications will be accepted until position is filled. For the complete position description and to apply online go to: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/75896

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

– Posted 10/3/24

Director of Access, Technology, and Media Sevices – University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont (UVM) Libraries seek a director of Access, Technology, and Media Services (ATMS). We seek candidates with vision and verve; who are creative and collaborative; who will advocate for UVM’s students and faculty and for library colleagues; and who will foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.

The director leads and supervises the dynamic work of the Access, Technology and Media Services Department. Work will include making existing services more visible and collaborating with colleagues to develop new research-support services. The director will help reimagine library service points as the library looks towards renovations of its physical spaces. Leading media services and technology services offers exciting opportunities to explore new technologies and facilitate research and education across campus.

Competitive candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to teamwork, and demonstrated experience or knowledge of transformations necessary in academic libraries, especially technological developments, including AI. Candidates should have fluency in common library technology, including systems similar to those employed at UVM (e.g., Alma, digital-asset-management systems, EZproxy, ILLiad, etc.) Candidates should also think creatively about expanding access to scholarship through open access and other models for producing and disseminating information—a value central to the UVM’s land-grant identity and commitment to the public good.

UVM recently migrated to new library service platforms and then moved into an Alma network zone this summer with four other members of the Boston Library Consortium. We’ll ask the director to think creatively and ambitiously about cooperative efforts to improve access to materials through the network zone.

We seek both a leader and a collaborator—someone who can help craft a vision for the department and work with colleagues to implement that vision.

This position provides leadership, planning, coordination, direction, and supervision for the Department’s services and its team of 20 faculty and staff. This director has five direct reports: the access services supervisor, the interlibrary loan supervisor, the digital scholarship and technology librarian, the systems and technology services librarian, and the web services librarian.

This position reports to the Dean of Libraries and works closely with other library directors and colleagues across UVM’s three library buildings: Howe Library, Dana Health Sciences Library, and Silver Special Collections Library. This position provides leadership in the Libraries’ planning and operations as a member of the Dean’s Council and ensures close cooperation with other library departments. Librarians at the University of Vermont hold faculty appointments without tenure. As such, librarians are expected to perform in three areas: Educational Mission (Librarianship); Scholarly and Creative Activity; and Service. Rank at time of initial hire and promotions are based upon performance in all three areas.

Appointment, Salary, Benefits:

The Director has a primary appointment as an academic administrator and a secondary appointment as a Library Faculty member. Library Directors have a record of librarianship, scholarship, and service appropriate for an appointment at the rank of Library Associate Professor or above. The salary range for this position is $100,000 – $130,000. Library Faculty are not eligible for tenure.

Generous benefits package includes: TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), professional development, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual leave.

Inclusive Excellence Statement:

Provide a statement on how, as Faculty and Director of Access, Technology, and Media Services in the University Libraries, you would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values (https://uvm.edu/president/our-common-ground), advance diversity and inclusive excellence at UVM.

Application Information:

For further details about this position and to apply online, please visit our website at: https://www.uvmjobs.com and refer to posting number F3200PO. In addition to the online application, candidates are required to submit the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, an inclusive excellence statement, and a list of three professional references.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. All appointments are subject to a successful background check. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than October 25, 2024. For additional information, please contact search chair Stacey Knight, stacey.knight@uvm.edu.

Campus Profile:

The University of Vermont (UVM), established in 1791, is a top public research university. Often referred to as a Public Ivy, UVM is the largest institution of higher education in the state, with over 12,600 degree-seeking students enrolled in nine schools and colleges, including the Larner College of Medicine. UVM is known as a small, premier research institution, combining the faculty-student relationships found at small liberal arts colleges with the resources of a major research institution.

The UVM Libraries, includes the David W. Howe Memorial Library, Dana Health Sciences Library, and Silver Special Collections Library, deliver distinctive and outstanding service to the campus community, the University of Vermont Medical Center, and the State of Vermont through excellence in instruction, innovation in research and scholarship, and dedication to public service.

UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which has consistently been named a top city to live in. Uniquely situated near both Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, the surrounding area offers easy access to a variety of outdoor activities year-round. Burlington enjoys excellent school systems, a dynamic and stimulating cultural scene, and a vibrant and diverse social life. It is also within a short distance of several major metropolitan areas, including Montreal, Boston, and New York City. Further details about UVM Libraries can be found here: https://researchguides.uvm.edu/infoforapplicants.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

– Posted 9/27/24

Director of Information & Instruction Services – University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont Libraries seek a user-oriented, innovative, collaborative, and experienced professional to serve as the Director of the Information and Instruction Services Department. The Director provides visionary leadership, fosters a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, facilitates communication and collaboration, and identifies opportunities to expand program strengths.

Competitive candidates will speak fluently and from experience about pedagogy and curricular development, including the ways libraries can work with colleges, schools, and departments to identify research skills expected of majors and facilitate the development of plans with disciplinary faculty to embed and teach those skills in relevant curricula.

The work of the Information and Instruction Services Department includes reference, research assistance, instruction, liaison, and outreach services for the University community and all library users. The Department also works collaboratively with other units in the Libraries to maintain reference, government information, and maps collections; it has significant roles in collection development and communications. This person provides leadership, planning, coordination, direction, and supervision for the Department’s services and its team of 9 faculty positions.

APPOINTMENT, SALARY, BENEFITS:

Generous benefits package includes: TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), professional development, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual leave.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Provide a statement on how, as Faculty and Director of the Instruction and Information Services department in the University Libraries, you would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values (https://uvm.edu/president/our-common-ground), and advance diversity and inclusive excellence at UVM. (limit 250 words)

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For further details about this position and to apply online, please visit our website at: http://www.uvmjobs.com and reference job posting F3189PO In addition to the online application, candidates are required to submit the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity and inclusive excellence statement, and a list of three references.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. All appointments are subject to a successful background check. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than October 11, 2024. For additional information, please contact search co-chairs Laurie Kutner (laurie.kutner@uvm.edu) and Graham Sherriff (graham.sherriff@uvm.edu).

– Posted 9/7/24

Information Access Assistant – Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)

Dartmouth College Libraries seeks an Information Access Assistant for a part-time, weekend position (10 hours/week) at Baker-Berry Library in Hanover, NH. The role involves staffing public service desks providing direct patron assistance, and support for the Access Services department. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and customer service expertise. Library experience is preferred. The position requires on-site work Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Bring your unique skills, grow them through professional development and engagement, and help us empower students by unlocking their individual potential.

As a potential staff member at Dartmouth Libraries, you will be joining our organization at a pivotal moment. After consulting and collaborating with our academic community, campus partners, and library colleagues, Dartmouth Libraries have a new strategic direction – Research Engine, Powering Knowledge. Grounded in our Purpose and Vision, this strategic framework supports us in achieving our goals and aspirations. Those aspirations are to:

Empower students by unlocking individual potential
Accelerate advanced research
Elevate scholarship with powerful research tools and methods and
Amplify Dartmouth’s impact across the scholarly ecosystem

Interested?

You can learn more about the position and apply at: Dartmouth College Applicant Portal | Information Access Assistant

Hiring range: $20 – $22.50

Do you have questions?

Contact Karen MacPhee at karen.macphee@dartmouth.edu

Review of applications will begin (9/3/24), and will continue until the position is filled.

About Dartmouth: Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world’s greatest academic institutions. The Dartmouth Libraries is dedicated to supporting teaching, learning, and research and works in partnership with the students and faculty of the School of Arts & Sciences, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, the Geisel School of Medicine, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. Dartmouth Library is supported by a highly committed staff of about 145. The Dartmouth College Library is a member of the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation, the Association of Research Libraries, CRL, NERL, HathiTrust, CLIR/DLF, and the Library Publishing Coalition.

– Posted 9/4/24

Director of Silver Special Collections Library – University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont Libraries seek a dynamic, creative, collaborative, and experienced professional to serve as the Director of the Jack and Shirley Silver Special Collections Library. The Director provides visionary leadership, fosters a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, facilitates communication and collaboration, and identifies opportunities to expand program strengths. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Director oversees a busy research library with an extensive Vermont research collection, a rare book collection with materials ranging from medieval manuscripts to contemporary artists’ books, the University Archives, and a diverse digital collection. The Director develops and expands the Silver Special Collections Library’s successful teaching and research collaborations with faculty, undergraduates, graduate students, community members, and scholars. As a member of the University Libraries’ senior leadership team, the Director participates in planning, policy-making, and strategic initiatives for the University Libraries.

Appointment, Salary, Benefits:

Generous benefits package includes: TIAA/CREF (or alternative plan), professional development, managed health care plan, and 22 days of annual leave.

Diversity Statement:

Provide a statement on how, as Faculty and Director of the Silver Special Collections Library in the University Libraries, you would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values, advance diversity and inclusive excellence at UVM.

Application Information:

For further details about this position and to apply online, please visit our website at: http://www.uvmjobs.com and refer to posting number F3181PO. In addition to the online application, candidates are required to submit the following documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity statement, and a list of three references.

The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than October 4, 2024. For additional information, please contact search chair Prudence Doherty, prudence.doherty@uvm.edu.

– Posted 9/4/24

Reference & Teaching Resources Librarian – Community College of Vermont (Flexible location within CCV centers)

The Community College of Vermont seeks an innovative, flexible, and collaborative professional for the position of Reference and Teaching Resources Librarian. As a member of VSCS Library team, this position serves the reference and instruction needs of CCV students and faculty, and partners with the librarians and library staff from Vermont State University as well as the Chancellor’s office in providing comprehensive library services to both college communities.

The Reference & Teaching Resources Librarian plays a key role in supporting the college’s efforts to promote alternatives to high-cost instructional materials and use of innovative teaching resources, including Open Educational Resources, eReserves, and library-licensed databases and streaming media.

In providing online services and remote access to library resources, CCV librarians work outside of a traditional library setting. The location is flexible within CCV centers.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Reference & Teaching Resources librarian provides reference services to faculty and students, develops and curates content for the library in a liaison structure, partners with relevant college departments to enhance online instruction and use of open educational resources, provides robust information literacy curricular integration, and helps faculty promote lifelong learning and 21^st century career skills.

Essential Functions:

Provide leadership and collaborate in the planning, coordination, and delivery of the library’s information literacy education and outreach activities.
Provide faculty outreach related to instructional materials and manage information literacy and academic research instruction and consultations online and virtually.
Lead project work with other VSCS librarians to create digital learning objects, including online research guides and video tutorials, and assist faculty in adapting and embedding these instructional tools in Canvas, the learning management system.
Work with VSCS Library Director to develop and maintain effective policies and procedures for virtual reference and instruction.
Provide reference service and research support to remote students and faculty via live chat and email.
Serve as a subject matter expert in the navigation and maintenance of LibGuides content management system (CMS) for online research guides in addition to other Springshare products.
Contribute to the creation of information literacy and library instructional content, across a number of platforms.
Collaborate with other librarians on future e-reserves initiatives and faculty outreach related to instructional materials, including maintenance of guides dedicated to Open Educational Resources and Textbook Alternatives.
Serve on system-wide library committees. Serve as a liaison to CCV Curricular Committees and contribute to collection development efforts in assigned subject areas.
Support course development initiatives, in collaboration with faculty, curricular committees, and other VSC stakeholders.
Conduct and facilitate faculty professional development in use of open-access educational resources in teaching and learning.
Assist faculty in finding and incorporating library resources that support DEI learning objectives and equity-based curriculum.
Promote library information and news via cross-campus communications.
Keep abreast of current developments and trends in librarianship and instructional technologies.
Other duties as assigned.

For more information and to apply:

https://recruiting.ultipro.com/VER1019VTSC/JobBoard/20d4a078-7636-4829-8831-6c7facde2d41/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=8aa19afb-3bfd-45a7-aea4-a80c6d556c5b

– Posted 8/30/24

Library Access Services Specialist – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

The Library Access Services Specialist provides a wide range of access, collections, and patron services in the Feldberg Business and Engineering Library, part of the Dartmouth Libraries system. As a co-lead of Feldberg’s access services team, the position manages student employees. The Library Access Services Specialist provides interlibrary loan and document delivery services, coordinates support for Feldberg equipment and technology and works closely with, cross-trains, and provides back-up for their access services team partner.

Bring your unique skills, grow them through professional development and engagement, and help us empower students by unlocking their individual potential.

Those aspirations are to:

Empower students by unlocking individual potential
Accelerate advanced research
Elevate scholarship with powerful research tools and methods and
Amplify Dartmouth’s impact across the scholarly ecosystem

Interested?

You can learn more about the position and apply at: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/75335

Hiring range: $21.50/hr- $24.50/hr

Do you have questions?

Contact: Alex (Elisandro) Canada, Alex.Cabada@dartmouth.edu

Review of applications will begin September 3rd and will continue until the position is filled.

– Posted 8/21/24

Library Director – Sterling College’s Brown Library (Craftsbury Common, VT)

Overview

The Library Director is the primary librarian for Sterling College’s Brown Library. The Director manages the library collections, oversees the library facility, and supervises student Library Assistants in the Work Program. The Library Director reports to the Dean of Academics.

This position is a part-time role (0.5 FTE), with specific working hours flexible and negotiable but required to meet the needs of the college. Start date is as soon as possible.

Position Responsibilities

Collection Development: Evaluate, purchase, and catalog print and digital resources, accepting recommendations and requests from faculty and students.
Systems Management: Manage Koha, an integrated library system, and EZproxy, a web proxy server. Work with CLOVER, the statewide interlibrary loan system. Contribute to updates of the library’s website.
Budget: Prepare and manage an annual library budget.
Reports & Evaluation: Submit an annual report for the library. Analyze statistics and database usage reports.
Services: Assist and instruct library patrons in accessing and using print and electronic resources, and library equipment. Support circulation services and provide interlibrary loan for additional books and articles.
Library & Research Instruction: Conduct library orientations for new students and faculty and support use of library resources by classes upon request. Work individually with students and faculty on research needs.
DEI Culture: Support the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts at the library, making positive contributions to a culture of inclusion and respect.
Work Program: Participate in the Work College program as a supervisor of 2 to 3 Library Assistant students.
Committees & Councils: Participate in Faculty Council as an ex officio member, and other faculty teams, committees, and task forces as necessary.
Professional Development: Maintain relevant and current knowledge of library best practices through professional development and attendance at conferences and workshops. Participate in organizations such as the Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries (VCAL) and the Vermont Library Association (VLA). Attend required college-wide professional development.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in either Library Science/Information Science, or in a subject relating to Sterling College’s curriculum,
Previous experience in librarianship and commitment to pursuing professional development in library studies and information science.
Commitment to the Sterling mission of ecological thinking and action
Demonstrated commitment to pedagogy that integrates multicultural perspectives in the curriculum and promotes inclusion in the classroom
Strong IT skills and experience with the use of digital resources to support student learning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills, including financial and statistical record-keeping techniques

Preferred Qualifications

MLS in Library Science or related field
Experience with Koha, Interlibrary Loan, and other integrated library systems
Experience with adoption of new technologies to support greater access to library resources and other learning assets.

What We Offer:

This is a half-time, exempt, at-will position, with a projected annual salary of $24,000 – $26,000, based on experience. Benefits include:

Paid sick leave
Paid vacation days (0-3 years of service -14 days, 3+ year of service – 21 days)
Paid holidays
Parental leave
Paid bereavement
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic term life Insurance
Long-term disability Insurance
Travel accident insurance
Retirement contribution
Eligibility for tuition-free course enrollment based upon length of employment and space availability.

Application Process

The position will remain open until an appointment has been made, but application review will begin immediately. Candidates should send the following materials electronically: cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references familiar with your work and capabilities associated with this position. References will not be contacted without candidate permission. The finalist must be willing to submit a driving record and criminal pre-employment screening.

Application materials should be addressed to the Hiring Committee and emailed as a single PDF file to: employment@sterlingcollege.edu

Sterling College is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. Sterling College prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

– Posted 8/14/24

Cataloging and Metadata Librarian – University of Vermont Libraries (Burlington, VT)

The University of Vermont Libraries seeks an experienced, enthusiastic and creative cataloger, well-versed in the rapid evolution of cataloging practices, to provide original and complex copy cataloging and to lead the cataloging team in the UVM Libraries. Working collaboratively with colleagues throughout the Libraries, this full-time faculty member leads in establishing cataloging practices and priorities; oversees the creation, modification, and selection of records and metadata for print and digital materials; coordinates with consortial colleagues on shared cataloging work and priorities; and ensures prompt access to newly acquired resources. We seek candidates who are positive, motivated, familiar with best practices, and eager to innovate.

For further details about this position (including salary information) and to apply online, please visit our website at: https://www.uvmjobs.com and reference posting number F3142PO. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than August 26, 2024.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

– Posted 8/5/24

Library Support Senior – UVM Howe Library (Burlington, VT)

Library Support Senior

University of Vermont Howe Library

538 Main Street, Burlington, VT

802-656-2023

Anticipated Pay Range: $20.50/hr – $23.60/hr (plus a shift differential for hours worked after 4:30pm)

Benefits information for Non-represented and Staff United Employees can be found at: https://www.uvm.edu/human-resources/benefits

Current Staff United contract can be found at: https://www.uvmstaffunited.org/current-contract

Job Description:
Provide supervision of student employees and oversee security and safety during evening and weekend hours for the Howe Library. Supervise public service points, assist Library users with problems and access issues, enforce library policy, oversee stacks maintenance, and coordinate projects with other Library and university staff. This is a 9 month position, Sunday through Thursday evening shift (4pm-12am) during the academic year.

Weekend work required, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining unit position, 2nd Shift (Shift differential applies.), This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience):

High School diploma, two years college coursework and three years of library or customer service experience required. Working knowledge of computer systems and standard application software required. Effective interpersonal and communication skills required.

Initial employment is contingent upon successful completion of physical screening: Must be able to lift 10 lbs. frequently and 53 lbs. occasionally floor to waist level. Must be able to lift 10 lbs. frequently and 30 lbs. occasionally waist to shoulder level. Push/pull 20 lbs. Must be able to carry 53 lbs. occasionally. Climb ladders and stand/sit for prolonged periods of time. Repetitive forward reaching required.

Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience in libraries and supervision of student employees desirable.

Applications can be submitted online at https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/74524

– Posted 7/22/24