[Libs-Or] Jobline - 7/9/10

[April Baker]

Oregon State Library Jobline

An Electronic Jobline from the Oregon State Library....... July 9, 2010


Closing Dates

07/09/10 Librarian, Vancouver, WA
07/09/10 Librarian I, Hillsboro, OR
07/10/10 Library Development Consultant, Columbia, South Carolina
07//15/10 Open Source Software Development Contract Position, location is indepedent
07/16/10 Librarian I, Eugene, OR
07/16/10 Law Reference Librarian, Eugene, OR
07/17/10 Library Assistant II, Canby, OR
07/25/10 Social Sciences Librarian, Portland, OR
07/25/10 Collection Development Librarian, Portland, OR
07/25/10 Manager of Library Technologies, Portland, OR
07/25/10 Head, Historical Collections & Archives, Portland, OR
07/26/10 Law Librarian, Eugene, OR
07/30/10 Director, Madras, OR
08/09/10 Library Clerk, Scappoose, OR
08/11/10 Executive Director, Anchorage, AK
12/15/10 Temporary Librarian Pool, Portland & Eugene, OR
Job Announcements


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Posted: 7/2/10
Librarian
Closes: 7/9/10 (or until filled)
Vancouver, WA

If you know who Jan Fearnley or Patrick Carman is, we may have the job for you.  Fort Vancouver Regional Library District is looking for an energetic and dynamic librarian who has a passion for excellent customer service, particularly to children, and who believes that an engaging library collection is essential. Click on the following link and discover an opportunity to make a difference in child's life.

http://www.fvrl.org/aboutus/jobs.cfm

The first review date is July 9, 2010. Position is open until filled.

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Posted: 6/25/10
Librarian I
Closes: 7/9/10
Hillsboro, OR

The Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is accepting applications for a full-time Bilingual English/Spanish Librarian.

Duties & Responsibilities: In association with the Outreach Program Supervisor, WCCLS team members and associated libraries, this position is responsible for providing library outreach to the Latino population.

Qualifications: A Master's level education in Library Science from an ALA accredited program is required. Extensive experience in a professional-level librarian position may substitute for the degree requirement. Knowledge of Spanish language, spelling, grammar and punctuation is required.  Applicant must possess skill in writing Spanish accurately, the ability to speak Spanish fluently, and the ability to communicate in Spanish, both orally and in writing.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. General schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm, with fairly frequent need to work evening and weekend hours.

Salary & Benefits: $3,713 - $4,512 / monthly. Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package.

For a full job description and/or to apply, please visit Washington County's Job Opportunities page online: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cowashingtonor/default.cfm

For questions regarding the hiring process, please feel free to contact:
Dennis Stichman, HR Analyst
Washington County Human Resources
Phone: (503) 846-3738
E-mail: dennis_stichman at co.washington.or.us<mailto:dennis_stichman at co.washington.or.us>

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Posted: 6/10/10
Library Development Consultant
Closes: 7/10/10 (or until filled)
Columbia, SC

Vacancy at the South Carolina State Library
Library Development Consultant
Full-Time
Located in Columbia, SC
Detailed information at: http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/index.php?option=com_jobline&Itemid=1244&task=view&id=147

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Posted: 7/9/10
Open Source Software Development Contract Position
Closes: 7/15/10
Location is independent

Open Source Software Development Contract Available (Evergreen ILS)

Eastern Oregon University, Pierce Library would like to engage the services of a programmer to develop specific functionality for the open source Evergreen ILS software.  The successful bidder will be responsible for making the Evergreen ILS interoperate with OCLC's WorldCat Navigator.  The required interoperability includes the following capabilities: Essential item availability conveyed to Navigator via Z39.50 or other means, place holds, check in/out, generate paging slips that can be used for routing through the Orbis Cascade Alliance courier system.

Tasks include, but are not limited to, designing, coding and testing software. The successful candidate will use and contribute to the eXtensible Catalog's NCIP toolkit as necessary to achieve the place holds as well as check in/out functionality. Coordination with both OCLC and Orbis Cascade representatives will be necessary to achieve interoperability. The total value of the contract is $20,000; the contract is available immediately and the expectation is that the work will be completed before December 31. The well-qualified candidate will be able work remotely.

Required Qualifications: Demonstrated experience using the following: Linux, Perl, Java, RDBMS, preferably Postgres. Strong preference will be given to candidates demonstrating they are capable of developing an NCIP interface adequate for WorldCat Navigator purposes.

Preferred Qualifications: Evergreen experience, Open Source software development, ILS and library operations knowledge, knowledge of library standards, and knowledge of NCIP.

To apply: Please send an email addressing relevant qualifications for the position, a resume, and the names and contact information for three references to Beth Longwell, Sage System Administrator, at blongwel at eou.edu<mailto:blongwel at eou.edu>.  The first review of applications will take place July 15th.

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Posted: 7/2/10
Librarian 1, Adult Services
Closes: 7/16/10
Eugene, OR

Salary: $41,912-$52,166.40/Annually

Duties: Performs entry-level, professional library duties in the Adult Services section of the Eugene Public Library including reference, reader's advisory, collection development, and Adult programming.

Required: Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university; some library experience and Spanish speaking highly desirable. Must pass criminal records check prior to employment.

Schedule: Must be available to work anytime between the following hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm and Friday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Schedule will be discussed at interview.
Apply Online: www.eugene-or.gov/jobs<http://www.eugene-or.gov/jobs>   Only on-line applications will be accepted. Closes: 7/16/10, 5:00 pm, PDT

Questions? Please contact Human Resources, 777 Pearl Street, Room 101, Eugene OR 97401, (541) 682-5061, or email application.requests at ci.eugene.or.us<mailto:application.requests at ci.eugene.or.us>.

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Posted: 6/4/10
Law Reference Librarian
Closes: 7/16/10
Eugene, OR

Duties & Responsibilities: The person in this position works collaboratively with three law-trained reference librarians and several student reference assistants to provide extensive reference, instructional and research services for a research-oriented law faculty and students in a technologically advanced information environment. Participates in reference desk rotation (including weekends and possibly evenings) and on-call shifts. Uses specialized subject knowledge and expertise to perform faculty liaison, teaching, and collection development activities. Participates in departmental planning and administrative duties. Meets professional development criteria for promotion and retention. Other related duties as assigned. Reports to the senior Law Reference Librarian.

Qualifications: Required: MLS/MLIS and JD degrees from accredited institutions. Candidates should have knowledge of current information technologies and publishing formats, database and Internet searching proficiencies and a mastery of basic legal research sources and techniques using both print and electronic materials. Preferred: Reference, access services, and/or collection development experience in an academic law library. The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong service orientation, interest in working with an active research-oriented faculty, interest in new and emerging technologies, a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation and the ability to work in a collegial and cooperative environment. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

Salary & Benefits: $42,000 minimum; salary commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers generous health and retirement benefits, see http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received by July 16, 2010 will receive priority consideration. Informational interviews will be conducted at the annual meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries, July 10-13 in Denver, Colorado.

The complete announcement may be found at: http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/unclassified.php?subtype=administrative

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Posted: 6/17/10
Library Assistant II
Closes: 7/17/10 (or until filled)
Canby, OR

Library Assistant II/Bilingual (English/Spanish. Open until filled.

Full time, Tues-Sat. A proactive and positive approach to customer service is critical. Assist library patrons at the circulation desk, online, and over the phone. Help select Spanish-language materials for the library's collection. Undertake a variety of outreach and communications activities focused on serving Canby's Spanish speaking community. Must have a demonstrated proficiency in speaking and writing Spanish, as well as knowledge of/and experience with the traditions, values and customs of the Hispanic/Latino community. Must demonstrate the ability to alphabetize and understand the Dewey Classification system. Experience with a library computerized circulation system desirable. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Physical requirements include the ability to bend and to lift piles of books weighing up to ten pounds. http://www.ci.canby.or.us/Jobs/jobopenings.htm

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Posted: 6/25/10
Social Sciences Librarian
Closes: 7/25/10 (or until filled)
Portland, OR

Social Sciences Librarian, Portland State University Library. Open until filled. Portland, OR

General Description: The Social Sciences Librarian provides reference and information services for the University's students and faculty as well as members of the general public, participates in a dynamic instructional program, consults and collaborates with scholars in specific academic units, including classroom and online instruction, and possibly for-credit courses, and selects information resources to support the instructional and research needs of a diverse institution. Some evening and weekend reference duty and/or instruction is required. Portland State expects its tenured faculty to contribute to faculty governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in community and professional service, and pursue an active publication and research agenda, seeking grants as appropriate. This full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services. All faculty members must adhere to University and Library policies and procedures, including Portland State University's Professional Standards of Conduct. The Library expects all librarians to adhere to the current Reference and User Services Association's (RUSA) Guidelines for Behavioral Performance of Reference and Information Service Providers.

Full job announcement can be found at: http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/hr_posting_lib_017.pdf

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Posted: 6/25/10
Collection Development Librarian
Closes: 7/25/10 (or until filled)
Portland, OR

Collection Development Librarian, Portland State University Library. Open until filled. Portland, OR

General Description: The Collection Development Librarian provides work related to the selection, processing, evaluation, and assessment of library resources; assists in the development and implementation of collection development policies and procedures; and performs some reference, liaison, and instructional duties. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant Professor in the Resource Services and Technology (RST) unit. This position is expected to work very closely with the Associate University Librarian, to whom the position reports, as well as to collaborate with the Head of Acquisitions, the Head of Electronic and Continuing Resources, and subject liaison librarians. The incumbent contributes to the profession through professional service and scholarly activities, and participates in faculty governance activities within the Library and University.

Full job announcement can be found at: http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/hr_posting_lib_016.pdf

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Posted: 6/25/10
Manager of Library Technologies
Closes: 7/25/10 (or until filled)
Portland, OR

Manager of Library Technologies, Portland State University Library. Open until filled.

General Description: The Manager of Library Technologies at the Portland State University Library provides a key role in the leadership of the Library's information technology infrastructure and services, including supervision of the Library Technologies team's activities and staff.
This position oversees library technology projects and systems, and works with system vendors, programmers, librarians, staff, and public end-users to develop, evaluate, implement, and support a variety of systems. Services and systems currently include: the Library's integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces' Millennium system), the Library's multiple Web sites, servers, and interfaces; major applications for interlibrary loan and course reserves operations, the PSU digital repository, instructional technology, and provision of staff and public computing. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified, excluded, unranked position. This position reports to the Associate University Librarian.

Full job announcement can be found at: http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/hr_posting_lib_018.pdf

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Posted: 6/25/10
Head, Historical Collections & Archives
Closes: 7/25/10
Portland, OR

The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland seeks a creative, dynamic and technologically innovative Head, Historical Collections & Archives, who is excited about the challenges offered by managing a growing collection with a vigorous program of outreach and education. This position offers opportunities for professional growth serving an active community of scholars in all disciplines of the health sciences.  The Historical Collections and Archives features a medical museum collection, an Oral History Program, a Lecture Series, an award-winning blog and regular columns in internal and external publications.  Minimum salary $55,000. See http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/education/library/about/jobs.cfm for further information.

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Posted: 7/9/10
Law Librarian
Closes: 7/26/10
Eugene, OR

Lane County Law Library

Lane County is seeking an experienced and energetic law librarian to manage the county's public law library in Eugene, OR. This is a full-time position, with benefits, supervising 1.25 FTE. The Law Librarian is responsible for the overall administration of  library operations, including budgeting, reference services, management of electronic resources and contracts, website maintenance, collection maintenance, and supervision of clerical staff.

Qualifications: Degree in Library Science, minimum of three years professional experience as librarian, with supervisory experience, experience with legal materials and electronic resources, including Westlaw, Lexis and Shepards Online.

A complete listing of required and preferred qualifications and a job description are available here.<http://jobs.lanecounty.org/CustomEmployment.asp?SectionID=ALL&JobID=295>

Applications can be submitted online from this location, as well as a supplemental questionnaire which applicants are asked to complete. Application materials must be received by 5:00, July 26, 2010.

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Posted: 6/25/10
Director
Closes: 7/30/10
Madras, OR

Brief description of position: Leading the independent Jefferson County Library District is an exciting opportunity for a library director who wishes to make a difference. Serving 17,000 residents, the library is "just the right size;" small enough that staff build personal relationships with appreciative library patrons, but large enough to provide quality, professional library service. The Library district also has the good fortune of operating with a permanent tax base with annual revenues of $475,000. The Board is looking for a leader who can oversee the building of a new facility, continue the cooperative agreement with Deschutes Public Library, support library services for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and continue the positive team approach to staff and public service.
Salary range: $48,000 - $60,000.

Link to the full job announcement: http://www.jcld.org/Jobs.html

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Posted: 7/9/10
Library Clerk
Closes: 8/9/10 (or until filled)
Scappoose, OR

The Scappoose Public Library District is accepting resumes for a Part-Time Library Clerk. 24 hours per week, including day, evening and weekend hours. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Primary duties include working at the circulation desk, shelving, and computer instruction. Must demonstrate the ability to alphabetize and understand the Dewey Classification system. Computer skills are required and experience with a library computerized circulation system desirable. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Physical requirements include the ability to bend and to lift piles of books weighing up to forty pounds. Pay is $10.00/hr. Successful candidate must pass background check. Open until filled. EOE.

E-mail or mail cover letter and resume to:

Dan White
Director,
Scappoose Public Library District
PO Box 400
Scappoose, OR 97056
Email: dwhite at scappooselibrary.org<mailto:dwhite at scappooselibrary.org>
Phone: 503-543-7123

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Posted: 6/4/10
Executive Director
Closes: 8/11/10
Anchorage, AK

The ALN Board of Directors sets overall direction and establishes budgets and policies. The ALN Executive Director works closely with the Board and makes recommendations on plans, programs, and policies. The ALN Executive Director is responsible for managing the operations of the organization and implementing decisions of the Board. The ALN Executive Director prioritizes activities, identifies problems and opportunities, and implements solutions. The ALN Executive Director works in a collaborative problem-solving mode consulting with the directors of the member libraries and with the State Library staff. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, have strong planning and organizational skills, sound fiscal management abilities and be an effective communicator. As the hiring institution, the University of Alaska Anchorage applies for grant funding for the ALN Executive Director position. The ALN Executive Director will hold a term faculty appointment at UAA. The supervisor of record is the Dean of UAA/APU Consortium Library. Currently there is no other staffing employed by ALN.

Salary: Minimum $55,000 annually; health and life insurance, tuition waiver benefits; represented by bargaining unit.

Requirements of the job: Master's degree from an accredited college in library or information science, media services, or closely related field.  Two years minimum of professional library experience at the manager level. Working knowledge of current library technologies.

Preferred Experience: Experience working with library consortia and/or other collaborative projects. Experience working with a policy-making board. Background in financial management of non-profit organizations. Working knowledge of grant administration.

Closing Date: The screening committee will begin reviewing applications August 11, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the recruitment is closed. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the review date to receive full consideration.

Posting Number: 0059918. For the entire announcement, see: https://www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=70662

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Posted: 6/25/10
Temporary Librarian Pool
Closes: 12/15/10
Portland and Eugene
Closes: 12/15/10

The UO Libraries are building a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary, short-term appointments. Positions would be of a limited duration not to exceed one year or 20 hours/week without a further competitive search. Assignments vary in location and function, depending on need. Duties may include but are not limited to: reference service in the Knight Library or branch libraries delivering instructional sessions, technical processing, collections management, and digital library development projects. Currently, the Libraries are seeking applications to fill a general need in the UO Portland Library and Learning Commons, located in the White Stag building in downtown Portland, in addition to ongoing needs at UO Libraries on the Eugene campus.

Qualifications Required: ALA-accredited MLIS degree or foreign equivalent; professional experience and/or graduate coursework in specific areas of library service relevant to the temporary need (e.g. reference, library instruction, etc.); the successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and the pool will remain active through December 15, 2010. Screening of applications will take place as positions become available and continue until positions are filled.

To Apply: Send cover letter (please indicate you are applying for TEMPORARY LIBRARIAN POOL) and résumé to Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299. E-mail submissions are strongly preferred; send with Word or pdf format to: libapps at uoregon.edu<mailto:libapps at uoregon.edu>.

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