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Metadata Librarian
Van Wylen Library, Hope College
posted Thursday, 4 February 2010

Hope College (Holland, MI) seeks a service-oriented Metadata Librarian to connect users with collections in a position that will blend emerging metadata applications with traditional cataloging. Responsibilities include creating descriptive and subject access to print, media, and digital materials using current cataloging and metadata standards; providing guidance on cataloging and metadata procedures; implementing new workflows in response to the Library's needs; overseeing catalog and digital collections maintenance, including authority control; and maintaining and improving the use of software for the description and access of library materials. For a complete description and application instructions see http://www.hope.edu/lib/mdlibrarian/ . Applications received before April 1, 2010, will be given first consideration.

Education: MLS

Closing: 05/15/2010

Contact:

Kelly Jacobsma
Director of Libraries
Hope College
PO Box 9012
Holland, MI 49422
616-395-7790
fax 616-395-7965
E-mail: carlsonp@hope.edu

The City of Brentwood (population 36,000) located in the Nashville Metropolitan area (population 1.4 million) is accepting applications for the position of Library Director. The Brentwood Library is recognized as the premier community library in the State of Tennessee with a state-of-the-art facility and technology, an extensive collection totaling 160,000 items, and a focus on innovative programs and services.

The Brentwood Library operates as an integral department of City government with the Director reporting to the City Manager. The annual operating budget is $2.05 million with over 90% of the funding provided by the City. The Library is opened 66 hours, 7 days a week. There are 12 fulltime and 50 part-time positions. The Director also reports to and works closely with support groups including the Library Board, the Library Foundation and the Friends of the Library.

The City is looking for someone with effective leadership and communication skills and the vision to move the Brentwood Library forward with continuous improvement so that the Library remains relevant to the intellectual needs of the community ten years from now. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in using the available resources cost effectively, motivating subordinates to achieve objectives, implementing new technology and programs, and providing responsive service.

At a minimum, candidates must have a Master's Degree in Library or Information Science with at least five years of progressively responsible service in a library including activity oversight and development, supervisory experience, fiscal oversight, etc. The starting annual salary is $65,000 to $81,000 depending on experience.

Additional information on the position including a job application and a detailed job description and on the Library facility and programs can be found at www.brentwood-tn.org/library.

Education: Master's Degree in Library or Information Science

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible

Salary: Start range $65-$81 DOQ

Closing Date: Feb. 26, 2010

Contact:
City of Brentwood
Director of Human Resources
P. O. Box 788
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027

All information submitted for this job opening is subject to the Tennessee Open Records Law. The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Rocky River Public Library is seeking an innovative and dynamic leader. RRPL is located in Rocky River, Ohio, 10 miles west of Cleveland. The library is a financially secure system that serves a population of 21,000 with a 45,000-squarefoot, single-site library that was renovated in 2007. RRPL has a 2010 operating budget of $4.2 million, annual circulation of approximately 850,000 items, a patron base of 34,000 and 59.5 full-time-equivalent employees.

The Rocky River Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a director with three to five years of library management experience (MLS preferred) and excellent people skills. The successful candidate will be sensitive to how the library fits into the unique community of Rocky River and will work respectfully with both staff and patrons.

The ideal director will value and support staff members, uphold library standards, communicate with people easily, be an effective listener, appreciate the library's and community's history and traditions, and have strong leadership skills. The Rocky River Public Library houses the unique Cowan pottery collection, and the director will be instrumental in helping to leverage that asset to the library's advantage. The director also will work closely with the library's three support organizations, which are very active on the library's behalf.

The board seeks a director who is consistent in policy matters but also creative and flexible in his or her thinking.

Excellent benefits. Salary range: begins at $75,000, and is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Education: MLS Required

Experience: at least 5 years

Salary: begins $75,000

Closing: February 26, 2010

Contact: Lynda Murray

Applications will be accepted until February 26, 2010. Please send (1) a cover letter describing how your skills and experience meet the job qualifications outlined in this job posting, (2) a detailed resume, and (3) the names, addresses, and contact information of three professional references to:

Rocky River Public Library Director Search Committee
Ohio Library Council
1105 Schrock Road, Suite 440
Columbus, Ohio 43229

The Board of Trustees of the Six Mile Regional Library District seeks an energetic leader to serve as District Director.

The Six Mile Regional Library District serves the communities of Granite City, Mitchell, and Pontoon Beach. Located approximately 10 miles from downtown St. Louis, MO with a population of 46,088, Granite City provides the quality of life and sense of community usually found only in a small town, with the convenience of a larger metropolitan area.

The Director will be expected to:

• Improve on an already high level of public library service.
• Provide superior leadership, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Be committed to participating in local community activities and events.

This opportunity requires an individual with the following attributes:

• Demonstrated passion for public library service.
• Superior fiscal, planning, and organizational skills.
• Personal integrity and a strong work ethic.

Additional Qualifications

• High-level administrative experience with financial (budget) responsibilities.
• Familiarity with Illinois Library Statutes.
• Understanding of current and emerging library technology and trends.

A Master of Library Science degree, from an ALA accredited school, is required. Library experience should be in an administrative or supervisory position with emphasis on fiscal management.

Experience with managing union staff and grant writing would be highly desirable

Salary is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits and retirement package.

To apply, please submit the following by February 15, 2010:

1. Letter of application
2. Detailed resume
3. Three professional references

Please send to Deborah Von Nida, Board President, Six Mile Regional Library District, 2001 Delmar Avenue, Granite City, IL 62040.

Are you a creative, energetic, customer-oriented librarian who loves kids? Are you ready for a library that will grow along with your talents and skills? Do you like leading by example? Then this is the job for you! Plainfield Public Library District continues to grow in service, with all statistical counts booming, including over 3,500 kids and teens enrolled in Summer Reading last year! Job responsibilities include all of the usual stuff: kids' reference, programming, readers advisory, collection development, etc. You'll oversee a staff of 6 FTE, serving patrons from birth through grade 12. You MUST have an ALA/MLS with 3 years work experience and 1 year supervisory experience. This full-time position includes evenings and weekends. Salary: $54,800 DOQ. Generous benefits package, IMRF. Send a letter of application, resume, and names and phone numbers of three current references.

Education: MLS

Experience: 3 years, 1 supervisory

Salary: $54,800

Closing: Open until filled

Contact:

Jill McInerney, Human Resources Coordinator
Plainfield Public Library District
15025 S. Illinois Street
Plainfield, IL 60544

Dominican University's Rebecca Crown Library seeks an innovative and user-oriented Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. The successful candidate works both independently and collaboratively to manage the Archives and Special Collections unit of the Crown Library, including acquisitions; collection maintenance, technical services (as required), reference, outreach, policy creation and instruction. As the Library's primary expert in Archives management and the history of Dominican University, provides specialized assistance in these subject areas and promotes library services. Creates finding aids, conducts collection inventories and maintains the Special Collections Web site and oversees copyright permissions. Ad-hoc preservation officer for the library. This position is also responsible for the maintenance of a server dedicated to online journal management, the migrating and archiving of content and liaison to journal editors. Maintains digital archives and participates in the planning and implementation of other library digital projects and initiatives. Hires, supervises and trains students and interns and volunteers. Responsibilities also include providing reference service, conducting relevant instruction sessions, and serving as liaison to one or more academic departments. This is a tenure-track faculty position. For more information on this position, requirements and application process, go to http://www.dom.edu/library/leo.html.

Dominican University's Rebecca Crown Library seeks an innovative and user-oriented Web Services Librarian. The successful candidate works both independently and collaboratively to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of existing and future web resources and online services. These resources include the Library's web site, portal, electronic subscriptions and other resources as required. Responsibilities also include providing reference service, participating in the Library instruction program, and serving as liaison to one or more academic departments. This is a tenure-track faculty position. For more information on this position, requirements and application process, go to http://www.dom.edu/library/leo.html.

Seeking a full-time professional to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Library. Areas of responsibility to include: planning and evaluating services, overseeing the public relations output for the Library, technology and managing buildings, grounds and maintenance staff. Serves as Acting Library Director in the absence of the Library Director. Overall knowledge of public library operation, policies and procedures. Works closely with other Department Heads as a member of the Management Team. Must have knowledge of current computer technology, including the Internet, library automation systems and a wide variety of electronic resources.

Education: MLS from ALA accredited institution or equivalent

Experience: 5 yrs. exp, 3 yrs. Dept. Head, 2yrs LAN

Salary: $56,700.00 DOQ

Closing: 2/12/10

Additional info.: Located in Chicago's western suburbs. Must have effective interpersonal and communication skills. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Occasional evenings and weekends. Excellent Benefits which include health/life insurance and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Contact: Fran Venegas, Carol Stream Public Library, 616 Hiawatha Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188-1616
Phone: 630-653-0755
Fax: 630-653-6809
E-mail: fvenegas@cslibrary.org

Naperville Public Library is seeking an energetic Adult Services Supervisor for the 95th Street facility. Prior management/supervisory experience, excellent communication & interpersonal skills, strong analytical & collaborative skills are critical. ALA accredited Master of Library Science Degree is required.

Critical Skills Required:

• Collaborative Skills
• Demonstrated Supervisory Skills
• Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Analytical Skills

For more information visit: www.napervillelib.info/atl/job/job.asp

Education: ALA-MLS Degree

Experience: 3 to 5 yrs

Salary: $23.27

Additional info.: Employment application, cover letter, resume, copy of ALA accredited MLS Degree (diploma and/or transcripts) and three professional referral contacts should be submitted to Corinne Brombosz-Human Resources Associate-Recruitment by Thursday, February 4, 2010.

Corinne Brombosz
Human Resources
2035 S. Naper Blvd.
Naperville, IL 60565
Phone: 630-637-2227
Fax: 630-637-2237

The Brentwood Public Library, located in the heart of Saint Louis County, Missouri, is seeking an energetic full-time director. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to work in a small, yet progressive, public library for a town that loves its library. Forward thinking innovators are encouraged to apply. Brentwood Public Library is proud to be one of nine independent community libraries in St. Louis County that constitute The Municipal Library Consortium of St. Louis County (MLC).

The applicant must be able to enthusiastically promote the library's mission, excel at building partnerships with all stakeholders, and effectively implement and apply current and emerging library technologies.

The Library Director will be responsible for staff supervision and development, budget management and the planning, direction, development and evaluation of library policies, services and procedures. The Director will also represent the library through public contact, including regularly working at a public service desk.

This opportunity requires an individual with a demonstrated passion for public library service, superior fiscal, planning, and organizational skills. A Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited graduate program is required; at least three years of public library experience, including some administrative experience is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Administrative experience with financial (budget) responsibilities
• Familiarity with Missouri Library Statutes
• Understanding of current and emerging library technology and trends
• Excellent communications skills
• Grant writing experience

This position will be available as of 2/1/2010. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Excellent benefits. Library district residency is not required.

Send cover letter, detailed resume, a short synopsis of your management style and community relations philosophy, and three professional references to: Director Search Committee, Brentwood Public Library, 8765 Eulalie, Brentwood, MO 63144 or e-mail bwdpl-directorsearch@usa.net Review of applications will begin January 15, 2010. Job posting will remain open until the position is filled.