Artificial Intelligence Research Data Science Specialist – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

This position works as part of the Dartmouth Libraries Research Data Services team to support research, curricular, and applied artificial intelligence work on campus. The person in this role will bring data science skills together with necessary expertise in information curation and knowledge management to support a variety of generative artificial intelligence applications, such as semantic search, retrieval augmented generation, and information/data retrieval application development. Working alongside campus partners engaged in data science and generative artificial intelligence work, this role will focus on database creation, data ingestion, information preprocessing and embedding, vector database management, and system optimization. This position is hybrid work location eligible.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77026

– Posted 1/14/25

Senior Research Data Science Specialist – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

This position works as part of the Dartmouth Library Research Data Services team to develop and deliver a robust suite of research data services to meet and advance research and curricular needs at Dartmouth. The person in this position will coordinate, develop, and provide computational research project support, with a focus on advanced computing environments and collaborations, and assist in the development and implementation of research data infrastructure across Dartmouth. This role serves as the artificial intelligence lead for the Dartmouth Libraries, guiding Research Data Services efforts, collaborating with key campus partners on AI development, and providing guidance on uses of artificial intelligence across the libraries. This is a hybrid work location eligible position.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77029

– Posted 1/14/25

Library Facilities Manager – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

Are you passionate about creating, adapting, and maintaining physical spaces to foster learning, scholarship, and research? Dartmouth Libraries invites you to join our collaborative team dedicated to enhancing the experiences of our colleagues, library users, and visitors throughout our spaces. Be part of a dynamic environment where your efforts will help accelerate, engage, elevate, and amplify academic endeavors at Dartmouth and beyond.

In this role, you will:

Manage facilities, security, and emergency planning for multiple library locations in collaboration with and support from institutional departments
Partner with Libraries and campus colleagues to develop and refine physical spaces through innovative space design.
Oversee renovation and construction projects as the Libraries’ project manager.
Keep library staff and stakeholders informed about facility-related changes and projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years experience with facilities management, procedures, and principles
Proven experience in space planning or related fields
Strong collaborative and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Apply now to join us in creating a stimulating environment that promotes excellence in scholarship, research, and learning.
Full Position Description: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77032/
Hiring range: $61,900 to $77,300
Contact: Jennifer Taxman (jennifer.r.taxman@dartmouth.edu), Associate Dean of Libraries, Research & Learning

Dartmouth Libraries value diversity in all forms and believe that each employee brings a set of diverse experiences and identities to the workplace that makes us stronger, encourages innovation, and enhances our collective contributions. We encourage candidates to evaluate and explore our department as they move through our interview process. We continue to develop our hiring process to ensure our candidates are empowered to bring their whole selves to the interview process, and encouraged to learn about our workplace.

We do this by:

Making all efforts to avoid scheduling interviews on religious or cultural days of observation.
Requiring all search committee members to be trained on understanding and reducing implicit bias.
Providing employees opportunities to learn, grow, and be challenged.
Fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment.

Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world’s greatest academic institutions. The Dartmouth Libraries are 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 Libraries are supported by a highly committed staff of about 145. The Dartmouth Libraries a member of the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation, the Association of Research Libraries, CRL, NERL, HathiTrust, CLIR/DLF, and the Library Publishing Coalition.

Dartmouth 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 1/7/25

Library Operations Administrative Coordinator – College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA)

Reporting to the Director of Library services, this position acts as an operations administrative coordinator for the libraries and to the Director and staff, with communications responsibilities. Overseeing key financial, operational, facilities, and communications functions, this position will respond to complex challenges through independent thinking and creative decision-making. Acting as the library’s primary liaison to other academic and administrative offices across the College, this position will help coordinate information transfer, solutions to business and operational concerns, and events and activities for and utilizing library spaces.

Provide advanced, independent, and complex administrative support for the Director of the Library and library staff.
Develop goals and objectives that improve and make more efficient the business and administrative operations of the Library based on strategic data and assessment. Conceive, develop, and implement innovative and creative solutions leading to continuously improved services.
Utilize data and feedback to help inform and drive change and sustain standard practices while evolving the culture, policy and procedures of the Library.
Assist with library data collection including pulling and aggregating usage data from e-resource vendors and maintain spreadsheet of annual statistics to support ACRL and IPEDS reporting. Report IPEDS data.
Manage multiple budgets totaling $4.8m, including revenue, restricted, endowment and operating funds. Create projections and creative solutions to maximize outcomes.
Manage and address financial responsibilities for the library including generating vendor paperwork, negotiating purchases, invoices, and payments, and creating and maintaining financial records.
Manage extensive and complex business operations for the four libraries.
Employ a range of assessment, programming, and communication strategies to engage the campus community to expand and promote the reach of Library services.
Develop outreach activities and communication to promote library programming, resources and services
Coordinate and generate correspondence, mailings, and library documentation, and assist in developing promotional and operational materials in direct collaboration with graphic arts and communications including designing drafts of materials for review.
Act as primary point of communications with other campus offices, faculty, students, and the public about library operations, activities, and concerns, including managing the social media presence of the Library and its staff.
Manage all library facilities independently responding to issues including taking and recommending proactive steps in response to challenges. Initiate, create and coordinate work orders and follow to completion. Provide creative solutions to problems and concerns expressed by staff and users of the Libraries.
Process payroll for non-exempt staff and enter time off for exempt staff.
Schedule appointments for the Director. Keep apprised of Director’s calendar so that meetings and appointments are scheduled without conflicts.
Coordinate meetings for library committees. Participate in College and library committee work and attend meetings when appropriate.
Coordinate and manage multiple often complex department sponsored special events, meetings and author events each year including, but not limited to, coordinating with internal and external people and organizations, making room reservations, identifying expenses, ordering food, creating multiple work orders and diagrams for Facilities, handling special requests, and making accurate and timely arrangements with sufficient lead time.
Book meeting rooms and computer lab at the Library in support of administrative and academic department usage of Library spaces; maintain and post schedules of events that take place in Library.
Responsible for maintaining inventory of office supplies for the 4 branch libraries.
Professionally greet and assist all visitors, faculty, staff, and students.
Assist, as needed, with opening/closing the building and processing of digital files.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working in a complex office environment; in a library; and/or higher education preferred;
Bachelor degree preferred.
Experience working independently
Strong service orientation
Excellent organizational skills; able to work across multiple tasks.
Ability to provide high-level written and verbal communication.
Budget or financial experience
Ability to work with data
Ability to work with diverse populations
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize diverse tasks
Experience utilizing social media

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a full time, non-exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

Tuition benefits
Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace. To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College’s mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to diversity and inclusion. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.

For more information, please visit the following website: http://holycross.edu/diversity.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5817458

Library Access Services Specialist – Feldberg Library, Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH)

Position Purpose
Provides a wide range of access, collections, and patron services in Feldberg Business & Engineering Library as a co-lead of Feldberg’s access services team. Manages student employees. Provides interlibrary loan and document delivery services. Provides and coordinates support for Feldberg equipment and technology. Works closely with, cross-trains, and provides back-up for access services team partner as needed.

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
· 2 plus years of work experience in public service, and a strong public service ethic.
· Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively with library patrons and work collaboratively with staff.
· Able to work independently and with good judgement, and to set and modify work priorities.
· Proficient with standard computer equipment and office productivity software.

Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with library public services and technical services operations.
· Facility in learning and adopting new technologies.

Full time position, $21.50/hr – $24.50hr

For more information and to apply online, go to: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/76294

– Posted 11/6/24

Catalog Librarian – Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT)

Description: Provides original and complex copy cataloging and metadata services for library materials to ensure discoverability and robust access to the items in the library’s collections. Directs necessary database maintenance, resolves difficult cataloging problems, provides statistics, and performs related catalog-management activities to help ensure the library’s records and those supplied by other vendors meet local and national standards.  Provides training and guidance to library staff members who work in the online catalog.

This is a full time, benefits eligible, salaried position with a hiring range of $63,009-$78,787 per year.
https://apply.workable.com/middleburycollege/j/4CDC7E6320/

Core responsibilities:

Performs original and complex copy-cataloging of all formats of library materials according to national and local standards in English and non-English languages, working in both the library catalog and national databases
Develops cataloging policies and addresses cataloging priorities
Resolves complex problems, including headings conflicts and other discrepancies,  associated with bibliographic, authority, item, and holding records
Reviews and enhances vendor-supplied MARC records for batch-loading into the library catalog
Supervises Senior Catalog Associate
Provides statistics to library leadership and outside professional organizations as requested
Staffs the Research Desk and teaches Research and Information literacy skills in the classroom and in one-on-one meetings as needed, modeling best practices from instructional design and the science of learning.
Develops appropriate web guides and other learning and outreach materials that highlight library resources and exhibit universal design principles for accessibility

Requirements:

Graduate degree in library or information science from an accredited institution, or its equivalent, required
Minimum of 3 years previous library experience, required – including experience with cataloging/metadata procedures, library catalogs, and library systems – including minimum 1 year previous experience with ExLibris’ Alma/Primo library services platform

Familiarity with national library cataloging/metadata standards, e.g MARC 21 Format for Bibliographic Data and Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Subject Headings, etc.
Complex problem-solving and research skills involving the analysis and interpretation of information; strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently, required
Ability to work independently; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; attention to detail
Working knowledge of one or more languages taught at Middlebury, required

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.

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 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