F/T - Library Director - Suffern Free Library (NY)

Library Director
Suffern Free Library, Suffern, NY

The Board of Trustees of the Suffern Free Library in Rockland County, New York, seeks a highly motivated, innovative professional to continue its commitment to quality public library service.  The director will provide vision and direction and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the staff and the community to further the mission of the Library by developing new opportunities for community involvement, staff development and forward-oriented library services.

About the Library:
The Library serves the Ramapo Central School District a community of 28,600.  It is an architecturally award winning, 37,000 square foot building situated in a picturesque, suburban community 30 miles northwest of New York City, 12 miles west of the Hudson River, bordering Bergen County, NJ.  The annual budget is in excess of $3 million with a staff of 52, (13 full-time).

Desired Qualities:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and technological skills
• Ability to encourage staff development, full performance and high morale
• Able to maintain and enhance a welcoming and customer service oriented environment
• Experience working with diverse community

Key Responsibilities

• Experience in budget development, financial management, human resources, and facilities management
• Spokesperson for the Library and its principal liaison to the community, government, media, and professional organizations
• Administer personnel policies and maintain personnel records according to accepted practices and legal requirements including recruiting, hiring, supervising and evaluating Library personnel

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution
• Have or be eligible for a NYS Public Library Certification
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience, including at least 2 years administrative experience in a public library

Compensation:

• The starting Salary level $90,000+ commensurate with experience and qualifications
• The Library offers competitive health benefits and a 403(b) Benefit Plan

The Suffern Free Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to apply:  please send a meaningful cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references in confidence via U.S. mail to:

Search Committee
Library Board President
Suffern Free Library
210 Lafayette Ave.
Suffern, NY 10901
Or
via email to suffernlibrarysearch@gmail.com
No calls please.
Position will be available on or about September 1, 2012.
Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

F/T - Web Specialist - Prudential (NJ)

Web Specialist

Prudential

The Web Specialist role in the Retirement business is responsible supporting multi-channel (mobile/web/social) operations, leading and executing projects, managing new and evolving webmaster functions, spearheading cost saving template creations and web application development.  He/she will report into the Retirement e-Strategy function with a focus on digital marketing operations.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Executing concurrent web development projects and the full lifecycle build of mobile, web, email and print on demand solutions.
Develop, maintain and coordinate digital multi-channel web content with expert content authorities such as marketing communicators, strategists, planners and campaign managers.
Collaboration with creative design and editorial personnel regarding online branding, content compliance process and editorial guideline alignment.
Ongoing systems and site administration of multiple websites and digital multi-channel campaign tools.
Custom web presentation development, deployment and maintenance as well as configuration and use of web content management systems (WCMS) and on-line social media sourcing.
Maintain systems and data warehousing integrity, and online workflows.
Technical development and project execution of workflow connectivity points of application and service tool kit.
Optimizing internal work group procedures including: manuals, project plans, test plans, standard operating procedures, status reports, etc. as appropriate.
Content management of web-to-print digital assets.
Qualifications

Qualifications include:
Minimum of 2-4 years experience in Retirement or related industry with significant digital technology experience.
Proven results in building and administering web applications
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross functional team structures
Track record of successful collaboration with technicians and marketers
Relevant experience in information technology and systems analysis
Strong interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills.
Bachelors degree required; concentration in liberal arts and/or computer science is preferred.

Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services.
We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.
Prudential and its affiliates, Newark, New Jersey are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers and are committed to diversity in our workforce.
Note that this posting is intended for individual applicants. Search firms or agencies should email Staffing at staffingagencies@prudential.com for more information about doing business with Prudential.

Job Function Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations/Corp. Communications
Primary Location United States-New Jersey-Iselin
Schedule Full-time


To Apply
See: https://pru.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=MAR0003I&media_id=24806&src=Indeed

F/T - Sr Associate Librariann - Morrison and Foerster (NY)

Senior Associate Librarian

Morrison & Foerster

Job ID:  22588 
Location:  New York 
Full/Part Time:  Full-Time 
Regular/Temporary:  Regular 
Department  Library (Research & Intelligence) 
Reporting Relationship Information Resources Manager (NY) 
 
Responsibilities 
Guided by department objectives and priorities, works as part of a firmwide team to provide substantive, senior research expertise for client work and business development efforts. Demonstrates strong skills and background in corporate, securities, and business intelligence research. Ensures client service and satisfaction are attained in all areas of the position. 
 
Essential Functions 
Departmental Client Service and Leadership
1. Ensure exemplary client service to all internal and external clients; consistently promote and model the Firm’s Client Services Principles in leadership, work product, and personal interaction. 
2. Promote client service throughout department; work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure client service is accomplished individually and through teamwork.

Professional Expertise
1. As part of a firmwide research team, provide senior level research expertise to support the firm’s practice areas. Demonstrate strong skills in corporate and securities research, especially for the financial markets, private equity, and related practice areas.
2. Provide advanced market and business intelligence research, synthesis, and analysis to support the business development efforts of the firm.
3. Demonstrate strong writing skills and the ability to distill and present research work product in a concise, professional manner.
4. Proactively and independently assess research requests and ensure that research meets stated and anticipated needs.
5. Ensure that library services are effectively promoted to attorneys and timekeepers.
6. Assess information needs of practice groups and proactively recommend resources and solutions to practice group needs.
7. Educate and advise attorneys and paralegals on sources and strategies for research.
8. Provide guidance in collection development and maintenance and library space utilization.
9. Demonstrate project management skills as a part of a larger team. Participate in projects that increase the value of library services to clients, timekeepers, and the Firm.
10. Track and record billable and non-billable time spent providing research services to library clients according to the Firm’s library billing policy.

Professional Development
1. Remain current in industry trends in library services, practice group resources, and the legal profession.
2. Ensure expertise in technology relevant to the position; proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and efficiency.
Confidentiality
Ensure compliance with the Firm's Confidentiality Policy, including safeguarding confidential and personal information, and reporting any suspected breach appropriately and immediately.
Safety Practices
Adhere to the Firm’s General Safety Practices and any unique safety practices for department and building. 
Other Duties 
Other duties as assigned. 
 
Qualifications 
Education and Experience
1. Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science or equivalent degree strongly preferred plus a minimum of 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
2. In-depth knowledge of the legal materials and databases used to support the Firm’s practice areas and research needs for client work and for business development efforts.

Teamwork and Applied Skills
1. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective internal and external client relationships.
2. Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to analyze problems logically and methodically and to absorb and synthesize large amounts of information into practical intelligence.
3. Ability to exchange information and to present ideas, report facts and convey information clearly and concisely.
4. Ability to effectively apply independent judgment.
5. Strong motivation to apply skills and knowledge proactively.
6. Ability to follow complex instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
7. Advanced analytical and information-gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive, detailed data.
8. Ability to independently assess client needs and to develop responsive solutions.  
9. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with all levels of personnel and to succeed in a teamwork environment.
10. Excellent planning and organizational skills. 
11. Strong reference and research skills.
12. Extensive database/computer/web knowledge and skills. 
13. Demonstrated leadership ability.
14. Proficient in Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and PowerPoint. 
 
Availability 
Available Immediately.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 
 
How to Apply 
Only Online Applications will be considered. You will receive a confirmation of your application via email. No phone calls please.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Morrison & Foerster is not accepting resumes or referrals from agencies. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Morrison & Foerster hires the candidate. 
Recruiting Contact 
Staff Recruiting
Morrison & Foerster LLP
425 Market Street
San Francisco, CA  94105 
EEO Statement 
Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

See: https://recruiting.mofo.com/psc/CandidateGateway/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=22588&

F/T - Library Associate II - Douglass Library/Chang Science Library/Rutgers Univ (NJ)

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE II

(Represented by URA-AFT)
Position Number 12-001870  
Posting Date 06/21/2012
Department Rsrch & Instruct Svc-Libraries
Campus Douglass
Salary Grade 03 
Retirement System ABP 
Funding State funded
Work Week 37.5 hrs non-exempt
 

Job Description 

Reports to the Library Access Services Supervisor I. Provides circulation and information services at the Douglass Library and Chang Science Library and through the Ask a Librarian email service. Coordinates resource sharing services at Douglass and Chang libraries. Processes requests for materials, scans and ships items. Coordinates collection management activities at Chang and serves as a backup at Douglass Library. Re-shelves items accurately, reports materials in poor condition, and shifts materials on the shelves to provide for space and improve accessibility. Assists with the course reserve service at Chang. Contributes to the development of systemwide access services through participation in access services working groups and by participating in departmentwide projects. Performs basic problem solving regarding user and check-out records and applies fines and fees. Reports to management statistics on users, collections, and services.
 

Job Requirements 

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates general knowledge and understanding of basic library science/library operations. Also requires excellent communication skills and computer literacy. Must be able to work independently. Requires ability to lift and carry books and packages weighing no more than 50 lbs. Two years of library experience and familiarity with the Rutgers University Libraries and the Library Catalog are preferred. Familiarity with scanning hardware and software, including Adobe Acrobat and knowledge of the Library of Congress classification system is highly desirable. 

To Apply

See: http://uhrapps.rutgers.edu/jobs/JobDetail.aspx?pst_num=12-001870&&sn=Indeed&?mode=apply&iis=Indeed&iisn=Indeed

F/T - Bibliographic Assistant IV - Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library/Columbia Univ (NY)

Bibliographic Assistant IV

Job Code Title    
Job Requisition Number  066428   
Department  781-AVERY-FINE ARTS LIB   
Location  Morningside   
Job Type  Support Staff Full-Time Regular   
Bargaining Unit  1199 Clerical      
Job Family  Libraries   
Salary Grade  154   
Salary Range  $17.26 per hour   
 
Advertised Summary Job Description  
The Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library seeks a Bibliographic Assistant IV to:
1. Assist n pre-indexing (preliminary cataloging) periodical issues to be indexed by Avery Indexers. Creates preliminary Avery Index records by transcribing and entering into Avery Index Voyager production System: author, title, descriptive information, and journal citation information from architectural articles in European and English languages, for journals/articles selected by Avery indexers. The work is done by creating and using a variety of templates within the Voyager cataloging system or successor systems. Makes corrections to Avery Index records as directed by indexers and General Avery index Editor. Maintains Avery Index Periodical sorting shelving and routing. (60%)
2.Assist, train and review student assistants who assist with pre-indexing periodical issues to be indexed by Avery indexers(15%)
3. Using Voyager acquisitions, cataloging, and circulations clients has secondary responsibility for checking in over 1,700 periodical titles in many scripts such as Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, East Asian and Middle Eastern. Distributes periodical issues to Avery Indexers and Bibliographers. Maintains monthly statistics for these activities.(5%)
4.Working with Marked item report search CIO, OCLC etc. to identify and claim missing issues (10%)
5. Perform pre-order book searching tasks(3%).
6.Perform other duties as assigned(7%)
 This position is Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm   
 
Minimum Qualifications for Grade
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant  High School Diploma or GED   
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant  Excellent communication skills and computer skills needed.
Knowledge of one European foreign language is required   
Preferred Qualifications  Library experience, and knowledge of serials and periodicals highly preferred. Knowledge of an Integrated Library System, such as Voyager, highly preferred.   
Special Instructions    
Special Indications
This position works with:    
HIPAA Compliance training required  No Response   
Participation in Medical Surveillance required  No Response   
What type of posting? Is this a waiver request?  Standard Posting   
Requisition Open Date  06-21-2012   
Requisition Close Date  
 
To Apply
Quick Link  jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=130958   
EEO Statement  Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.   
Local Hiring  Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

F/T - Acquisitions Librarian - College of Staten Island (NY)

Acquisitions Librarian

College of Staten Island,
Staten Island, New York
 
Salary: $42,873 to $74,133 
Status:Full-time
Posted:06/20/12 
Deadline:08/19/12


Description
The Department of the Library, at the College of Staten Island, seeks applicants for appointment to a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor - Acquisitions Librarian beginning October 2012. 

The successful candidate will coordinate and manage the library acquisitions budget to acquire library materials in all formats, including print and electronic monographs, online databases, serials, multimedia, furniture, and supplies; track expenditures for all fund sources; and maintain and compile statistics for assessment surveys and quarterly budget reports. The Acquisitions Librarian will serve in a leadership role in collection development activities including assessment, selection, resource trials, and outreach to faculty; monitor long-term collection development commitments such as approval plans, serial subscriptions, patron-driven acquisitions, and electronic purchases vs. leasing programs. 

This individual will establish and maintain effective vendor relations and will serve as the liaison to the College's Purchasing and Accounts Payable departments. In addition, this position is responsible for working with the Office of Institutional Advancement to facilitate the receipt of gifts to the Library, including occasional off-campus review and collection of materials. The successful candidate is expected to provide reference and research assistance to library users and to pursue an active and productive academic agenda through scholarly publication, grant writing, and participation in professional conferences.

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline. A second graduate degree in addition to the MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school is required for a position as Assistant Professor. Preference will be given to candidates with basic knowledge and experience in the evaluation and acquisition of standard financial practices (e.g. budget reconciliation, fiscal year budgeting). Applicants should demonstrate: knowledge of trends and services in academic libraries with proficiency in the use of acquisition modules of library management systems (i.e. Aleph, OCLC); strong presentation, interpersonal, and negotiating skills; experience working in an academic library; and the ability to work individually and as a team member in a dynamic environment on a variety of projects simultaneously. 

Salary range: $42,873 - $74,133; commensurate with qualifications. For more information on the Department of the Library, please visit our website at: http://www.library.csi.cuny.edu/about.

The Search Committee is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity of the academic community. Women and applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply
Please go to www.cuny.edu; select "Employment" - "Search Job Listings" - "More Options to Search for CUNY Jobs" - then enter the Job ID# 6015 in the "Job Opening ID" field.  In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, as well as the contact information for three professional references. Complete applications must be received by August 19, 2012.

See: http://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/Acquisitions-Librarian/20247.cfm

F/T - Publications Svcs Science Librarian - Cold Spring Harbor Lab (NY)

Publications Services Science Librarian

Functional Area Library
Requisition Number 00076-E
Opening Information
Job Status Full Time
Education Required Graduate Degree
Experience Required 1 - 3 Years
 
Position Description 
The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Library and Archives is currently seeking the ideal candidate for the Publications Services Science Librarian position. This is an opportunity to work with and provide information to the scientific community of our institution. The responsibilities of this position will include serving as liasion to our research laboratories by forging relationships with faculty and students and creating innovative information resource management tools that respond to trends in scientific research. The candidate will also manage the Institutional Repository of scientific publications and other data produced by our researchers.

Position Requirements 
An interest in current Life Sciences research and experience in science communication.
The ideal candidate will be expected to work on tasks requiring creativity and independent thinking along with a proven understanding of fundamental research and computer principals.
Advanced degree in a Life Science required.
MLS or experience in scholarly publications or a science library desired.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsincluding Excel and Access.
Knowledge of medical, biological, chemical and allied subjects.
Knowledge of bibliographic databases such as PubMed, etc.
Excellent interpersonal, multitasking, verbal and written communication skills are required.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is a private, not-for-profit research and education institution at the forefront of molecular biology and genetics. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
 
To Apply
If interested, please apply for this position online:http://cshl.peopleadmin.com/postings/4626
Position # 00076-E
Website: www.cshl.edu
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
See: https://cshl.peopleadmin.com/postings/4808?source=Indeed.com&sourceType=PREMIUM_POST_SITE