The Deputy Chief of the Public Services Division position at the National Library of Medicine is now open on USAJOBS and will close on Monday, May 20, 2013. This brief posting period is because of the federal government’s interest in accelerating the hiring process and should not be interpreted as an indication that someone has already been selected.

Supervisory Librarian (MP):  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/343179200

MP stands for merit promotion. Applicants for MP announcements must be qualified current or former federal employees.

Supervisory Librarian (DE):  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/343180100

DE stands for delegated examining. Typically, candidates who are entering Federal service for the first time from the private sector will need to apply for delegated examining positions.

The position is for a Supervisory Librarian GS-1410-14, with a salary range from $105,211 to $136,771 including locality pay per annum.

The selected candidate will serve as the Deputy Chief of the Public Services Division (PSD), a division of 70 staff members within the National Library of Medicine. The Public Services Division provides a range of services for accessing the Library’s collection and information resources.

The Deputy Chief assists the Division Chief in managing the Division, and is responsible for:

• Establishing and interpreting policies;
• Analyzing programs and assessing resource requirements;
• Formulating long-range plans for the division;
• Overseeing  budget and staffing requirements; and
• Representing NLM to various professional and government organizations.

PSD is responsible for contributing to the National Library of Medicine’s mission of providing biomedical research and health information worldwide through a variety of programs and activities, including:

• Providing quality consumer health information through MedlinePlus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/);
• Providing reference and web services;
• Supporting NLM’s digitization program;
• Ensuring the Library’s collection remains accessible and useable; and
• Providing access to library materials held in the Library’s collection onsite and electronically.

In addition to an interesting, challenging work environment, NLM has a great location on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.  It is a short Metro ride from Washington D.C. and a short walk from Bethesda’s thriving restaurant and retail district.

Please contact Martha Fishel, Chief, Public Services Division at 301.496.5501 or fishelm@mail.nlm.nih.gov with questions.

Emerging Technologies Librarian
The College of New Jersey

The Library at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Emerging Technologies Librarian. The successful candidate will be responsible for effective librarianship, scholarship, and service. Specific responsibilities will include:

Emerging Technologies: Identify, evaluate, and promote current and emerging best practices in the application of web and digital technologies; take a leading role in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of innovative web and digital services and resources to improve teaching and learning effectiveness at TCNJ Library (e.g., virtual reference, social media, mobile computing, content management systems, open source applications, interaction design). Foster initiatives by providing expertise and guidance for library staff as they integrate web and digital technologies into new services and operations. Work collaboratively with others on the design and support of the Library’s web site and web services using the most up-to-date web design and applications technology. Work collaboratively with librarians to develop, test, and implement instructional tools and other digital library initiatives. Promote and support usability testing and assessment of new and existing services.

Additional Responsibilities: As liaison to the Interactive Multimedia Program and possibly other subject areas, depending on library needs and applicant’s expertise, provide in-depth reference, subject-specific instruction, and collection development. Provide general reference and Library instruction. Some evening and weekend duties required. Plan and carry out a sustained and respectable body of scholarship as outlined in the Library Disciplinary Standards. Serve on Library and institutional committees.

Qualifications:

Required: Master’s degree accredited by the American Library Association and awarded by the time of appointment. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of web design and development, including applications and scripting languages, such as the Adobe suite, HTML5, or PHP. Working knowledge of a content management system, such as WordPress. Working knowledge of other library-related technologies, such as streaming media and digitization, and current programming languages, such as XML or SQL. Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Initiative, flexibility, and a strong service orientation essential.

Preferred: Experience creating enhanced services through implementation of innovative user-centered solutions, and integrating technologies such as social networking, virtual reference, mobile technologies, and other Web 2.0 applications. Advanced degree or equivalent experience in instructional technology, digital art, or interactive multimedia. Professional experience in an academic library setting. Reference and instruction experience.

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Emphasizing a residential experience for its nearly 6,000 undergraduates, TCNJ is one of Barron’s 75 “Most Competitive” American colleges, and U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 public institution of its kind in the northern region of the country. The College also offers focused graduate programs in nursing, education and English. TCNJ was awarded, in 2006, a Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ’s seven schools-Arts & Communication; Business; Culture and Society; Education; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning.

TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of NYC and Philadelphia. The College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. TCNJ has 39 major buildings, including a library recently rated the 4th-best in the nation by the Princeton Review. TCNJ Library is a five-story, 135,000 square-foot facility that serves as an intellectual, cultural, and social center for the College. In addition to housing traditional library collections and services, the building provides 26 group study rooms, two instructional computer labs, a cafe’, a late-night study area, and a 105-seat multi-purpose auditorium. The Library’s collections consist of approximately 600,000 volumes that have been selected by faculty and subject specialist librarians to support course offerings of the college and to provide a broad representative collection of titles across many disciplines. The library has access to over 60,000 periodical titles, which are available in a variety of formats: print, online, and microfilm/microfiche.

Appointment will be at the rank of Librarian III or Librarian II, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary ranges: Librarian III (Instructor in the Library) $53,149-82,388; Librarian II (Assistant Professor in the Library) $64,605-100,154. Full benefits package including TIAA/CREF. This position is available July 1, 2013.

Contact Information

To apply, please send a letter describing how your credentials meet the needs described in this ad, a current copy of your curriculum vitae, and contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses) for four references to Maureen Gorman, Chair, Emerging Technologies Librarian Search Committee. Applications should be sent to: libjobs2@tcnj.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but must be received by June 5, 2013, in order to receive full consideration.

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply

Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Medical Librarian – Virtua Health, Mount Laurel, NJ

Description
Manage, implement, and administer electronic and print healthcare information resources and research services.

Provide expedited evidence-based research in response to requests from clinicians.

Evaluate, select, budget for and negotiate existing and new information technologies and resources in line with both Clinical Quality and Patient Safety and Resource Stewardship STAR standards.

Member of multidisciplinary clinical rounding teams, system-wide practice councils and committees.

Develop, oversee, and maintain electronic resources via VINE intranet pages and troubleshoot connectivity problems.

Develop individual research profile based on patrons’ information needs.
Principal contact with print and electronic resource vendors and state group licensing consortia.

Provide specialized educational opportunities in evidence-based resources.
Market information resources and represent Virtua at local, regional and national healthcare information conferences and community events.

Requirements
Prior library and research experience.
Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science

http://virtuacareers.com/new-jersey/learning/jobid3591368-medical-librarian-jobs
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Christine Davidian, MS

Electronic Resources Librarian
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4170 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-871-6432 | 215-871-6478 fax

The week of May 13^th, there will be an announcement on USAJOBS.gov for the Deputy Chief of the Public Services Division position at the National Library of Medicine. The position will be listed as a Supervisory Librarian GS-1410-14, with a salary range from $105,211 to $136,771 including locality pay per annum. The announcement will be posted for five days. This brief posting period is because of the federal government’s interest in accelerating the hiring process and should not be interpreted as an indication that someone has already been selected.

The selected candidate will serve as the Deputy Chief of the Public Services Division (PSD), a division of 70 staff members within the National Library of Medicine. The Public Services Division provides a range of services for accessing the Library’s collection and information resources.

The Deputy Chief assists the Division Chief in managing the Division, and is responsible for:

• Establishing and interpreting policies;
• Analyzing programs and assessing resource requirements;
• Formulating long-range plans for the division;
• Overseeing  budget and staffing requirements; and
• Representing NLM to various professional and government organizations.

PSD is responsible for contributing to the National Library of Medicine’s mission of providing biomedical research and health information worldwide through a variety of programs and activities, including:

• Providing quality consumer health information through MedlinePlus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/);
• Providing reference and web services;
• Supporting NLM’s digitization program;
• Ensuring the Library’s collection remains accessible and useable; and
• Providing access to library materials held in the Library’s collection onsite and electronically.

In addition to an interesting, challenging work environment, NLM has a great location on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.  It is a short Metro ride from Washington D.C. and a short walk from Bethesda’s thriving restaurant and retail district.

Please contact Martha Fishel, Chief, Public Services Division at 301.496.5501 or fishelm@mail.nlm.nih.gov with questions.

Librarian – Fox Chase Cancer Center, Phila PA

Description

TALBOT RESEARCH LIBRARY seeks full-time librarian for active, service-oriented information center serving the research, clinical and administrative staff of Fox Chase Cancer Center. The librarian will be involved in many of the library’s core operations. Specific responsibilities include: reference service, user assistance and user instruction, internet and online bibliographic database searches, assist the Director in marketing and evaluating library services and resources, provide maintenance and support for library technologies and assist in collection management.

Requirements

• Master’s in Library Science (ALA accredited) along with at least one year working (or volunteering) in a medical, scientific or academic library.
• Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology, excellent internet and online searching skills, excellent communication skills (written and oral), excellent instructional and teaching skills, proficient technology skills and an ability to figure out solutions to tech problems.
• A strong commitment to service and the ability to work in a team as well as independently. Excellent work habits and a professional attitude.
• Must possess a proficient knowledge of online databases and internet searching, and an understanding of collection management.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills in relation to the diversification of job responsibilities. Ability to dissect a problem, devise alternative approaches, and persist until it is resolved.
• Bibliographic instructional skills, prior experience or coursework in online instructional tools, or a teaching background preferred. Marketing skills a plus.
• Must have good time management skills and an ability to evaluate priorities.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Need to be able to successfully communicate with technical support personnel either within Fox Chase or outside the institution.
• Must be able to clearly explain technical information. Should keep supervisor apprised of progress with job tasks.

Requisition Number 13-0087
https://re2o.ultipro.com/fox1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*290849B52297DD0D

·        Health Sciences Librarian Fellow:  A one-year fellowship designed to prepare a recent library school graduate for a career in health sciences information services:  http://hsl.med.nyu.edu/jobs/health-sciences-librarian-fellow

·        This is a new position in the library's growing Division of Knowledge Informatics.  Responsibilities include developing a repository of controlled terminologies and concepts that will impact the education, research, and patient care missions of the NYU Langone Medical Center:  http://hsl.med.nyu.edu/jobs/ontology-manager

The Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine located on Long Island, NY seeks a qualified candidate for an Education and Liaison Librarian who will have primary responsibility for our information literacy program, expert literature searches, web content development, and support for medical education research.

Required:  ALA- accredited master’s degree in library or information science, and a minimum of two years’ library experience. Demonstrated expertise in searching and teaching of the biomedical literature.

Salary:  Minimum of $60,000.  For full description and to apply please visit:  http://www.hofstra.edu/About/Jobs/jobs_popup.cfm?id=9470

Research & Knowledge Management Liaison Librarian – University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Duties

The University of Pennsylvania Libraries seek a dynamic, service-oriented librarian to proactively provide outreach services to Penn’s biomedical research community. The position will be instrumental in assessing research needs and creating a set of services in support of the research life cycle at Penn, ranging from development of a guide to data management resources to implementing tools to enhance research collaboration (VIVO and Symplectic Elements). The broad goals of the position are to integrate the Biomedical Library into the arena of the overlapping fields of e-science, data storage and curation, bibliometrics (citation tracking and analysis), scholarly communication and research collaboration, as well as genomic and biological data, and to establish the Libraries as a clearinghouse for research resources.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Biomedical Library. The position will be a member of the Biomedical Library Information Services Team. It is based in the Biomedical Library while working closely with colleagues throughout the Penn Libraries.

Qualifications

An ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science and a minimum of 2 years of professional library experience in an academic library or research center or equivalent combination of education and experience; and a demonstrated interest and expertise in informatics and/or relevant scientific field.

Coursework in or equivalent knowledge and experience with metrics and statistics. Ability to work independently as well as operate within a collegial framework of faculty, staff, students and administrators to deliver desired outcomes. A self-starter with relationship building skills a must.

Apply by 05-31-2013

jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=197281

Christine Davidian, MS

Electronic Resources Librarian
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4170 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-871-6432 | 215-871-6478 fax

Position Title

Government Documents and Data Librarian/ Librarian I – Tenure Track

Vacancy #

V-763

Department

Library Technical Services/Government Documents

Division

Academic Affairs

Job Description

Manages and administers all aspects of the Library’s Government Documents Department as a selective federal repository and as a participant in the New Jersey State documents repository program. Provides leadership and expertise in developing library services related to the discovery, use, storage, preservation, and management of locally and externally available datasets particularly in the social sciences and sciences. Establishes policies and procedures in compliance with the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and the New Jersey State Library Depository Program; Manages a Library Assistant, who is responsible for coordinating and processing the physical Government Documents collections in all formats and conducts performance assessment reviews; Prepares the budget for the Government Documents Departments in consultation with the Library administration and monitors expenditures;

Provides in-depth reference service and consultations for all government information with an emphasis on U.S. federal government information sources; Serves as the MSU liaison to the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and participates in the discussion of policy; Collects and prepares appropriate statistics and assessment reports; Provides assistance to researchers who are writing grant-required data management plans; Participates in library user outreach and information literacy programs and in library staff training with special emphasis on promoting government information in a digital environment;

Coordinates with Collection Management/Acquisitions and Cataloging, Metadata & Archives Services departments on policy issues related to the processing of government documents in all formats; Establishes and maintains good communication and cordial work relationships with Library colleagues as well as with the University administration, faculty, students and the general public to achieve Library objectives; Actively pursues partnerships with departments and external institutions that enhance the Library’s Government Documents holdings and services;

Serves as the Library Liaison to one or more departments or units; Serves as Library representative to appropriate campus committees; Participates in Library, University, and other professional activities; Keeps informed of trends and issues in higher education, research, librarianship, and technology; and Performs other duties as assigned.The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

o BA/BS from an accredited college or university.
o Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library program.
o Second master’s degree in another subject area or 6th year certificate.
Experience
o Five (5) years’ evidence of successful maintaining, preserving, and weeding government information;
o Excellent leadership abilities; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills;
o Initiative, flexibility and creativity;
o Experience with statistical information software, such as Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and numeric data resources, such as Roper datasets and the Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) datasets and tools.
o Strong service orientation background.
o Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
o Grant writing experience is desirable.
o Knowledge of general and discipline-specific research resources and participation in information literacy instruction is desirable.
o Reading competence in one foreign language is desirable.
Professional Activities
o Record of disseminating professional expertise through such activities as having an article appear in a nationally recognized professional journal; publishing a book; serving on a panel; presenting a paper or a poster session at a professional conference; reviewing books and other literature and/or media; grant
Activity; providing service as an expert or member of a team of experts; and commitment to future professional development.
o Record of contributing to the advancement of the profession by holding office in a professional organization at the local, regional or national level and/or serving as chair or otherwise demonstrating leadership on library and/or professional initiatives and commitment to future professional development.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

Salary Range

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Anticipated Start Date

July 1, 2013

Send cover letter and resume to
(include vacancy # V-763)

Dr. Judith Lin Hunt, Dean of Library Services
Harry A. Sprague Library
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
Box C316-V-763
Montclair, New Jersey 07043

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Open Until Filled

Organizational Marketing Statement:

With a proud history and a vibrant future, Montclair State University is one of New Jersey’s most diverse and dynamic institutions of higher education.

Located 14 miles west of New York City on a 246-acre campus which boasts modern, state-of-the-art facilities complemented by green spaces, public plazas, and early twentieth-century architecture, the University offers a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum with a global focus; a broad variety of superior graduate programs through the doctoral level; and a talented and diverse faculty and student body.

The University’s six colleges and schools offer more than 300 undergraduate and graduate majors, minors, concentrations, and certificate programs, and with more than 120 student organizations and 17 varsity sports for men and women, Montclair State offers students the total college experience.

EEO/AA Statement:

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the MSU website at www.montclair.edu.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION

https://oit-app2.montclair.edu/xf/hr_jobpostings/details.php?id=324

Systems Librarian (The New York Academy of Medicine, New York)

Division Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health.

The Center for the History of Medicine and Public Health is NYAM’s newest Center and is made up of the main Library, Rare Book and Historical Collections and Conservation Laboratory. Summary and Description We are looking for an energetic and creative librarian to implement and manage our e-resources, Integrated Library System (ILS), and web 2.0 based projects. We are looking for an individual up to date with the rapidly changing digital environment with excellent teamwork and communication skills.   For more information and to apply, please visit the career section of our website: www.nyam.org.

The New York Academy of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.