Outreach Archivist (Independent Contractor) – New England Yearly Meeting of Friends (NEYM) (Worcester, MA)

New England Yearly Meeting of Friends (NEYM), the denominational organization of Quaker congregations in the six New England states, is seeking applicants for the part- time independent contractor role of Outreach Archivist. The NEYM Archives and Historical Records Committee—which will work closely with and be supported by the Outreach Archivist—is responsible for both encouraging meetings (local congregations) and other groups within the Yearly Meeting organization to adopt good practice to preserve and donate their records to the New England Yearly Meeting Archives held by the Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) at the W. E. B. Dubois Library at UMass Amherst.

Responsibilities
The Outreach Archivist will work with the Archives Committee and SCUA to reach out to meetings within New England Yearly Meeting to ensure that they are creating, gathering, and transferring permanent records to SCUA. This work will include identifying meetings and committees whose records are not complete and, where possible, working with those groups to find and transfer those records. The Outreach Archivist will also provide workshops and consultation to groups within New England Yearly Meeting on both record-keeping and helping to identify what should be transferred to the Archives at SCUA. The Outreach Archivist will provide reference consulting to Meetings regarding
both locations of existing records as well as support in what and how they should archive Meeting records.

The Archivist will meet regularly with the Archives Committee and will need to be able to travel and meet with groups such as quarterly meetings (regional sub-groups of congregations), to offer information sessions or workshops at Yearly Meeting Sessions (annual conference), as well as local meetings throughout New England.

Qualifications
Required or preferred qualifications include:

Knowledge of Quaker history and organizational structure and/or experience with other religious records
Knowledge of archival best practice
Experience as both a practicing Quaker and a practicing archivist
An interest in working closely with a wide range of people
Experience in planning and leading workshops
The ability to travel with a personal vehicle
The ability to occasionally work nights and weekends

It is anticipated that this consulting position will require 125 to 200 hours per year. The hourly rate will be based on experience and professional qualifications, within a range of $50.00 to 65.00 per hour. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for any required travel. The hours worked are expected to be invoiced at least quarterly by the consultant. These invoices will include description of services provided as well as hours worked and mileage accrued.

Please submit resume and cover letter of interest to archives@neym.org.

– Posted 6/6/23

Supervisory Technical Information Specialist – National Agricultural Library (Remote)

Position: Supervisory Technical Information Specialist GS13
Library Name: National Agricultural Library
Location: This position is a remote position.
Contact Info: USAJOBS – Job Announcement
Salary: GS-13 Office of Personnel Management – Salaries & Wages

Description:
The National Agricultural Library has an opening for a GS13 Supervisory Technical Information Specialist (Nutrition & Food Safety). This position is a remote position. The selectee is not required to report to a government office, however, the option to work in one of the Agency offices may be available. You can view USDA’s telework FAQs here Telework and Remote Work FAQs | USDA.

This vacancy announcement closes 4/18 or when the applicant cap is reached.

USAJOBS – Job Announcement

Duties

Proactively seeks opportunities for partnerships that encourage the development of integrated and advanced information services and systems to enhance access to content and support information discovery.
Directs and oversees the development and management of FNIC, FSRIO, and Nutrition.gov programs across the full range of subject areas associated with food, nutrition, and food safety.
Leads in the development and implementation of new training and information programs, products, and services critical to the researcher, practitioner, and consumer community.
Coordinates the implementation of advanced IT solutions to optimize the provision of specialized Web-based information programs, products and services.
Employs evidence-based management to demonstrate value and continually improve information sources and services.
Identifies and translates strategic issues, concerns, trends, and policies into effective information programs and partnerships.
Provides authoritative guidance and leadership for special initiatives involving collaborations with other federal departments and government agencies, scientific organizations, and other members of the food, nutrition and food safety communities.
Conducts regular outreach and evaluation activities with customers, partners, and stakeholders to more effectively and serve the worldwide body of users.
Promotes, publicizes, and explains services and activities through Web-based communications, formal presentations, personal contacts and other means of communication.

Specialized Experience:
The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-13 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience planning, evaluating, and implementing nutrition programs; developing and providing food or nutrition information to the public; supporting research literature reviews or evidence reviews across various topics related to food or nutrition; and developing and implementing strategies and management guidelines.

– Posted 4/12/23

Electronic Resources and Systems Management Librarian – Vermont State Colleges System (VT/hybrid/remote)

Grade 13 FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining unit: UP-PAT

BASIC FUNCTION

The Electronic Resources and Systems Management Librarian monitors and supports all library systems operations, including the integrated library system and other electronic systems and products. In addition, this position provides leadership in the acquisition and management of licensed and subscribed content for discovery and access. ERSML will successfully manage operations for acquiring, licensing, and accessing, all electronic resources and serials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the full life cycle of library electronic resources and serials including maintaining relationships with vendors, setting up trials, negotiating licenses and subscription costs for electronic resources and serials, creating purchase orders for new and/or recurring databases and serials, submitting invoices for payment, listing resources on the library website, setting up and troubleshooting off-campus access, system administration for several database platforms, and generating statistical data on library database usage.
Manage and support the libraries’ discovery layer (EBSCO Discovery Service – EDS), link resolver (EBSCO Full-Text Finder – FTF), and single-sign-on authentication system (Open Athens). Maintain database packages, update configurations and interfaces, and work with vendors to troubleshoot and resolve discovery and access issues (e.g., holdings issues or full-text linking problems.)
Manage integrated library system (Koha) and make all system changes or upgrades to authorized values, parameters, and global system preferences including circulation rules. Create reports and monitor regular record ingestions/deletions from Koha to the discovery layer (EDS).
Serve as system administrator for the library’s interlibrary loan platform (Tipasa) and provide backup for interlibrary loan processing one day a week and on an as-needed basis.
Participate fully in library assessment projects.
Communicate information regarding collection management recommendations and decisions to liaison librarians and staff.
Collaborate with VSCS System IT and local campus IT to facilitate seamless access to library digital resources.
Maintain understanding and current knowledge of developments in the field of librarianship.
Serve on institutional and regional committees, and in other capacities. Regularly, take part in professional development activities.
Represents the library at state, regional, or national meetings and conferences as assigned.
Serves as liaison to one academic department with responsibility for outreach, instruction, research consultation, collection development, and development of learning materials.
Develops and maintains library guides and other online self‐directed learning materials for unit and outreach areas.
Participates in reference services, including in‐person, phone, chat reference, and on‐call.
Performs related duties and functions as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direction from the VSCS Library Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No supervision of staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
1-3 years of public service and/or technical library experience or equivalent combination
Knowledge of integrated library systems, database management, content management systems (e.g. Springshare products), common operating systems, and multimedia training tools.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in an academic library.
Knowledge of acquisition processes related to electronic resources, and familiarity with selection, budgeting, vendors, and content providers.
Knowledge of evaluation, assessment, and planning methods and strategies related to electronic resources and other systems, including compiling, and managing usage statistics.
Commitment to developing own professional knowledge regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice and how it informs practices within area of expertise
Excellent organization and follow-through skills to ensure achievement of objectives within established timeframes, working independently and as a member of a team.

Abilities:

Commitment to equitable access to expertise, support, and resources, for all constituencies (students, faculty, staff, visitors).
Ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives, cultures, and an inclusive environment
Ability to use absolute discretion when dealing with sensitive, confidential materials.

Location: This position may be based on any of the Vermont State Colleges System’s campuses and opportunities for hybrid remote work also exist.

Vermont State Colleges System (VSC) values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSC strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact Sarah Potter for assistance with accommodations at Sarah.Potter@vsc.edu.

This general outline illustrates the type of work that characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

Link: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/VER1019VTSC/JobBoard/06c15f89-c0e8-40fd-9477-9f41de684a57/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=cbef0393-7854-4c85-a622-4b6c721d8324

– Posted 10/27/22

Library & Information Services Project Manager – Remote, USA or Canada

LAC Group seeks candidates for a Library and Information Services Project Manager position within our organization. The main focus of the position will be to oversee and assist with the coordination of law firm library accounts, and to help assigned firms move forward with innovative and effective best practices in research workflow support, eResource management, database training, and general library administrative functions. The manager of library and information services will be directly client facing, and will work across departments internally. We are seeking a well rounded, customer service oriented, information professional with direct law firm library and information services experience. This position can be worked from any location in the US or Canada.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the success and management of client relationships, and serve as the point of contact for new and existing Firm initiatives and projects;
Collaborate with other Firm managers and administrators on special projects;
Conduct library orientation for new attorneys and professional staff;
Participate and build upon best practices for a streamlined research workflow;
Ensure client metrics are being captured, reported, and delivered according to specifications;
Offer ideas and insight into best practices in collection management, invoice processing, and training support;
Work with Firm stakeholders to maximize cost recovery efforts;
Assist with management of contracts and relationships with online research vendors, print content, print management, and library administration;
Develop standards for collection development and cost recoveries, with a focus on print to digital transformation;
Serve as LAC ambassador for distributed colleagues at assigned Firms and across service lines;
Oversee enhancement of the Firm’s use technologies to promote and disseminate information for legal, business research, and marketing purposes;
Work with, promote, and progress Library Services function within organization, collaborating with fellow legal information professionals serving in various capacities;

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree (JD, MBA, MLIS).
At least 5 years of experience with law library administration, vendor management, database and web technology within a law or business library and preferably at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledgeable in integrated library management systems with proficiency in online research, legal databases and collaboration platforms (Microsoft SharePoint preferred).
Expert knowledge of law library administration and information management with demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends and issues applying information technology to libraries and law practice.

To apply, visit: http://lac.gp/3kGxPFg

– Posted March 3, 2021