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Current Job Openings:

Central Florida Community College
- Coordinator for Library Access Services
- Library Reference Specialist
Florida Institute of Technology Evans Library
- Catalog and Electronic Resources Librarian
George College & State University
- Associate Director for Instruction & Reference Service
Mobile (AL) Public Library
- Librarian I
- Librarian I
University of Central Florida Libraries
- Associate Director for Collections and Technical Services
University of Florida Libraries
- Associate Dean for Technology and Support Services
- Head, Price Library of Judaica

Also, check the State Library for openings at http://floridalibraryjobs.org

This page last updated 05-Sep-2008

Central Florida Community College (2 positions)

Coordinator for Library Access Services

Anticipated Start Date: October 2008

Location: Central Florida Community College Learning Resources Center, Ocala, Florida

Description of Duties: Supervise Library Access Services area employees and functions. Support the instructional program by assisting students, faculty and staff in the use of the library, including reference service and library instruction, both on-site and online.

Educational Requirements: ALA-accredited Masters in Library Science required.

Years of Experience in the Field: Minimum of two years of professional experience in a learning resource center or library facility required. Additionally, one year of supervisory or management experience preferred. Experience using an automated library management system is required, including familiarity with electronic databases, integrated automation systems and the Internet.

Skills or Abilities: Positive human relations skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and faculty. Proficiency in written and oral communications skills. Ability to work independently and with others in a changing environment. Commitment to the community college learning resources program concept. Evidence of initiative, resourcefulness, and adaptability.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Screening will begin mid-August 2008.

Starting Salary: $34,855 - $43,569 (The college offers a competitive benefits package.)

Application Procedures: Application and transcripts must be submitted.

Mail application and transcripts to:
Human Resources
Central Florida Community College
P. O. Box 1388
Ocala, FL 34478-1388

The position vacancy may be viewed at http://www.cf.edu/departments/admin/hr/vacancy.htm and applications may be downloaded from http://www.cf.edu/departments/admin/hr/application.htm.

For more information, contact Joanne Bellovin, Dean of Learning Resources (352-854-2322 x1347 or bellovij@cf.edu).

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Library Reference Specialist – Part Time (10-15 Hours per week including Saturdays)

Location: Central Florida Community College Learning Resources Center, Ocala campus

Description of Duties: Support the instructional program by assisting students, faculty and staff in the use of the library, including references service and library instruction, both on-site and online. Responsibility includes a flexible schedule, with varied evening and weekend duty.

Educational Requirements: Masters in Library Science or equivalent required.

Years of Experience in the Field: Minimum one year experience preferred. Experience using current information technologies strongly desired, including familiarity with online databases, integrated automation systems, instructional technology and Internet resources.

Skills or Abilities: Positive human relations skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and faculty. Proficiency in written and oral communications skills. Ability to work independently and with others in a changing environment. Commitment to the community college learning resources program concept. Evidence of initiative, resourcefulness, and adaptability. Strong knowledge of information technology.

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Screening will begin August 19, 2008.

Hourly Rate: $16.25/hr

Application Procedures: Application and Transcripts must be submitted.

Mail Application and Transcripts to:
Human Resources
Central Florida Community College
P. O. Box 1388
Ocala, FL 34478-1388

The position vacancy may be viewed at http://www.cf.edu/departments/admin/hr/vacancy.htm and applications may be downloaded from http://www.cf.edu/departments/admin/hr/application.htm.

For more information, contact Joanne Bellovin, Dean of Learning Resources (352-854-2322 x1347 or bellovij@cf.edu).

Florida Institute of Technology Evans Library

Catalog and Electronic Resources Librarian

The Evans Library of Florida Institute of Technology (www.lib.fit.edu) invites applications for the position of Catalog and Electronic Resources Librarian from professionals who enjoy cataloging and who have experience in providing access to electronic resources. This is a new position added in response to the library needs of a growing number of online students. The Catalog and Electronic Resources Librarian will work with Evans Library colleagues to provide access to both digital and physical materials.

Responsibilities: Florida Institute of Technology, an accredited, nationally recognized university, offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in many fields and continues to expand its online learning programs. Students and faculty in these programs, regardless of their geographic location, require access to all of the Libraryʼs resources. The Catalog and Electronic Resources Librarian will be primarily responsible for providing catalog records for all types of materials to support these programs with emphasis on electronic and digital resources. S/he will help determine the best methods and policies for making electronic resources accessible through the Libraryʼs online catalog. S/he will assist in the planning and implementation of local digitization projects. S/he will keep abreast of the rapidly changing areas of metadata, digitization, and bibliographic control and assist in their implementation within the Library. Other duties will include participation in all activities of the cataloging unit, such as original and complex copy cataloging, database maintenance, and other projects as needed.

Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Experience cataloging electronic and print resources. Knowledge of AACR2, MARC, LCRI, LCSH, LC classification, OCLC and integrated library systems. Ability to work independently and as a team member, with excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred: Cataloging experience in an academic library setting, experience with the Sirsi/Dynix integrated library system, knowledge of metadata and emerging bibliographic standards.

Appointment: Available immediately. Full-time, 12-month, faculty position. Florida Tech offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Application Process: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates are urged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Send/email cover letter outlining qualifications, resume, and three references with contact information to:

Jean Sparks
Catalog Librarian
Evans Library
Florida Institute of Technology
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne , FL 32901
jsparks@fit.edu

Georgia College & State University

Associate Director for Instruction & Reference Services

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) invites applications for the position of Associate Director for Instruction & Reference Services. This management/supervisory position coordinates instruction, government documents, collection development, and reference. The Associate Director also serves on the Library and Instructional Technology Centerʼs (LITC) Management Council and provides advice to the Dean/University Librarian and the Council in the overall administration of the LITC.

How to Apply: Please visit www.gcsujobs.com for application instructions and a complete list of job duties and requirements. GCSU is a unit of the University System of Georgia and is an AA/EEO institution.

Apply for this job through the following link: https://www.gcsujobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1213293603055

The Golf Channel

Media Services Cataloger (Regular Part-Time 20-29 Hours/Week)

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Media Services

Overview: Media Services Catalogers view and catalog videotaped golf tournaments and other golf-related video footage, using the Media Services database software. They also assist with library customer service, tape recycling and other technical duties as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Catalog video tapes and other media using computer software system
• Provide reference and circulation services to Library customers
• Recycle video tapes
• Shelve returned library materials
• Create and apply labels to media resources, using computer labeling program
• Perform various technical duties as needed

Minimum Requirements:

• MLS candidates preferred
• Video tape cataloging experience preferred
• Evening and weekend availability
• Ability to work independently
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Database experience in a PC-based Windows environment
• Knowledge of golf history, game, and players a plus

Interested candidate must apply at our website – www.golfchannel.com and click on Employment at the bottom of the page.

Mobile (AL) Public Library (2 positions)

Librarian I

Are you looking for a progressive, dynamic library system in which to spend your days? Do you want to work where you have the ability to exercise your creative talents? Do you want to work in a climate with an annual average temperature of 67.5 degrees and in a city that is overflowing with rich history and culture?

The Mobile Public Library is for you….

The Mobile Public Library in Mobile, Alabama (through the Mobile County Personnel Board) is currently accepting applications for Librarian I. A Librarian I performs professional library work in reference, children’s services, technical services or other specialized divisions.

Minimum qualification requirements include a master’s degree in library science or closely related field. The salary range for the Librarian I is $27,936 - $43,344 per year. Starting salary will be $27,936 - $30,804, depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits package, including Alabama State Retirement, 10 days annual vacation, with accrual up to 280 hours, 10 days sick leave per year with unlimited accrual, 12-14 holidays per year, BC/BS health and dental available, paid life insurance, employee credit union, periodic 5% increases based on merit, tax deferred compensation programs, dependent care spending account, health care spending account.

The Mobile Public Library is comprised of our Main Library in downtown Mobile and eight additional locations, located throughout Mobile County. Five of our eight branch locations opened, relocated or were built within the last four years. In downtown Mobile, the Main Library is undergoing an extensive renovation with completion expected in spring 2007 and our Parkway Branch has just recently been expanded to a much larger space.

Applications must be obtained from and returned to the Mobile County Personnel Board, 251-470-7727, 1809 Government Street, P.O. Box 66794, Mobile AL 36660. You may also visit the Personnel Board website at www.personnelboard.org for application forms and information.

For further information or questions, call Liana Barnett, Human Resources Officer, at (251) 208-7107 or email her at hrmanager@mplonline.org. For more information about the Mobile Public Library, visit our website, www.mplonline.org.

About Mobile Public Library

The Mobile Public Library, with an annual circulation rate of 1.8 million and attendance of 1.2 million is located in the extreme southwest corner of Alabama, just minutes from Mobile Bay and about an hour from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Mobile is the home of the original Mardi Gras and is known as the Azalea Capital of the World.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Librarian II

The Mobile Public Library is for you….

The Mobile Public Library currently has an opening for Librarian II, which may function as a manager or assistant manager of a branch library or in a specialized division and will perform a variety of professional and administrative library duties.

At the current time, MPL is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager for the West Regional Branch. This is a busy suburban branch with over 400,000 visitors and with circulation of more than 800,000 items per year. The Assistant Branch Manager is the Head of Reference, reports to the Branch Manager/Librarian III and supervises the branch in the absence of the Branch Manager.

Minimum qualification requirements include a master's degree in library science or closely related field and a minimum of three year's experience in professional library work.

The salary range for Librarian II is $32,352 - $50,184. Starting salary will be $32,352 - $35,664, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package, including Alabama State Retirement, 10 days annual vacation, with accrual up to 280 hours, 10 days sick leave per year with unlimited accrual, 12-14 holidays per year, BC/BS health and dental available, paid life insurance, employee credit union, periodic 5% increases based on merit, tax deferred compensation programs, dependent care spending account, health care spending account.

Application packets may be obtained from and must be submitted to the Mobile County Personnel Board at 1809 Government Street, P.O. Box 66794, Mobile, AL 36660-1794, (251) 470-7727. Contact the Mobile County Personnel Board at (251) 470-7727 or www.personnelboard.org.

For further information, call Liana Barnett, Human Resources Officer, Mobile Public Library, at 251-208-7107 or email her at hrmanager@mplonline.org. If you want more information about the Mobile Public Library, visit our website anytime at www.mplonline.org.

About Mobile Public Library

The Mobile Public Library is comprised of our Main Library in downtown Mobile and eight additional locations, located throughout Mobile County. Five of our eight branch locations opened, relocated or were built within the last four years. In downtown Mobile, the Main Library is undergoing an extensive renovation with completion expected in 2007 and our Parkway Branch has just been expanded to a much larger space.

Join MPL and experience the growth with us. Our employees value our customers and we value our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando

Associate Director for Collections and Technical Services

The University of Central Florida Libraries is seeking an innovative and experienced leader to facilitate the identification and implementation of best practices in acquisitions, cataloging, and collection management. The successful candidate should have significant experience with one or more of these areas as well as strategic planning, project management, process analysis and integrated library management systems. The position requires strong analytical and decision making skills, an orientation toward new and developing practices, and an ability to achieve concrete results by motivating and empowering staff and colleagues. A record of professional participation, knowledge of issues and trends, and the ability to represent the Libraries at all levels is essential. As a member of senior management this Associate Director reports to the Director of Libraries and plays a leadership role in library-wide planning, policy making, and development and evaluation of services.

Responsibilities: Plans and leads implementation of traditional, digital, and future services in acquisitions, cataloging and metadata, serials management, electronic resources licensing, and collection management; enhances service quality and operational efficiency; leads two department heads, nine faculty librarians, and twenty support staff; fosters effective working relationships with all constituents; contributes to system-wide planning and policy making; represents the Libraries in a wide range of consortia and partnerships at the state, regional, and national levels.

Qualifications: Required: Masters degree from an ALA-Accredited institution and a minimum of five years post-MLS experience managing or supervising in an academic library. Preferred: knowledge of and substantial operational experience in technical services, collections, and budgeting; knowledge of appropriate information technology applications such as Ex Libris, (ALEPH, SFX, MetaLib); knowledge of collections and technical services automation, issues, and trends; substantial academic library experience in progressively more responsible positions; experience administering a major unit within a research library; demonstrated ability to effect change; supervisory experience and a management style that empowers others; ability to work well with a diverse community in a collegial manner; strong analytical and decision-making skills; experience with programming related to library management systems; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to represent the Libraries within the University and to external audiences at the state, regional, and national levels; record of scholarship and professional activities.

Environment: The University of Central Florida is the nations 6th largest university, enrolling over 49,000 students and offering 95 bachelors, 97 masters, and 28 doctoral programs. The main UCF library and branches have a collection of 1.8 million volumes, subscription base of 17,000 serials, and serve as a partial depository for government documents and patents. The total library materials budget is $5.7 million. Full-time staffing of 130 includes 53 faculty. For more information about the UCF Libraries see http://library.ucf.edu.

Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with generous insurance benefits and employer-funded retirement options, 22 paid annual days, 13 sick days, 9 holidays, and no state income tax.

To Apply: Review of applications will begin October 3rd and continue until the position is filled. Submit electronically a letter of interest, resume, and names of at least four professional references to Frank R. Allen, search chair and Associate Director for Administrative Services, University of Central Florida Libraries; e-mail: fallen@mail.ucf.edu.

SEARCHES ARE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA SUNSHINE REGULATIONS. UCF IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

University of Florida Libraries (multiple positions)

Associate Dean for Technology and Support Services

RANK: Associate Dean and Associate University Librarian or Associate Dean and University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Sr. Associate Dean of Libraries
SALARY: Anticipated starting salary is $110,000. Commensurate with selected applicant’s qualifications.
REQUISITION #: 0705757
DEADLINE DATE: Search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicant submissions will be reviewed beginning July 14, 2008.

Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials (see below: APPLICATION PROCESS). Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed, may result in your application not being considered.

JOB SUMMARY:
The duties of this position include:
• Provides effective administrative leadership for a team of functional managers in the areas of acquisitions; preservation; cataloging and metadata; interlibrary loan, electronic reserves and copyright services; digital services; information technology; and facilities.
• Provides leadership in strategic planning, administration and resource allocation.
• Maintains ongoing engagement with faculty and staff to define needs, set priorities, and develop policies and establish goals, objectives and budgets.
• Works with faculty and staff to identify and prioritize areas for which external support is needed.
• Fosters grant initiatives.
• Keep abreast of developments in the administration of academic research collections.
• Organizes and maintains a program of regular contact with appropriate academic faculty, staff and benefactors.
• Manages services that support the university’s curriculum and research needs.
• Fosters an atmosphere of collegiality and innovation.
• Builds upon the Libraries’ leadership role within the campus community.
• Represents the Libraries in appropriate local, state, regional and national bodies.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Masters degree in relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in resource allocation and budget preparation.
• Experience in developing and evaluating library or comparable services.
• Success in integrating varied and disparate library or comparable services to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in human resource management, including the ability to lead and engage staff through the process of organizational improvement and change.
• Knowledge of current trends in academia and scholarly resource management.
• Broad understanding of current and emerging information technologies and patron services in academic libraries.
• Experience in team-oriented project management.
• Excellent analytical, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to staff development and cross department collaboration and communication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digitization practices and technology applications.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent.
• Demonstrated record of leadership and achievement in librarianship, including mentoring, scholarly work, and professional/institutional service.
• Qualifications to be considered for tenure upon appointment. (For a description of tenure for library faculty please see the Smathers Career Development Handbook.)

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of approximately 50,000. UF is Florida's largest university, the nation's fourth-largest, and traces its beginnings to a small seminary in 1853. Since 1985, UF has been a member of the Association of American Universities, the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. The University offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.

The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), the Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC) and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technology/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.

The newly created and currently evolving Technology and Support Services Division of the George A. Smathers Libraries consists of the following functional areas: Acquisitions & Licensing, Cataloging & Metadata, Preservation & Conservation, Access Support (Inter Library Loan, Electronic Reserves and Copyright services), Digital Services, Information Technology, and Facilities. The mission of the Technology Services and Support Services Division is to make the library's technology infrastructure work in support of the information needs of the University of Florida community and provide vital infrastructure services to all library units, thus ensuring the Smathers Libraries serve as a catalyst for research and discovery. The Technology and Support Services division is the result of a merger of two previous library divisions: Technical Services and Support Services. This merger will consolidate planning and decision making and coordinate the work processes of these varied but similarly oriented functional operations. The information provided via the following links should be helpful for potential candidates:

COMMUNITY: Gainesville, Florida and the surrounding community are home to approximately 240,000 people. Gainesville is also home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe Community College. Situated just over an hour from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, Gainesville is surrounded by over 40 nature parks including many spring fed lakes and rivers. Gainesville has numerous cultural institutions and is a haven for sports fans. In 2007, Gainesville was ranked as the “Best Place to Live and Work” by Frommer’s Cities Ranked and Rated and as one of the “Best Places to Live and Play” by National Geographic Adventure. Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee, and St. Augustine are all within a two hour drive of Gainesville.

BENEFITS: Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax. Prospective employees should review the information about employment at UF available at http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/neo/default.asp.

APPLICATION PROCESS: The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. As part of the application process, applicants are invited to complete an on-line confidential and voluntary demographic self-disclosure form which can be found at: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/datacard.htm. This information is collected by the University of Florida's Faculty Development Office to track applicant trends and is in no way considered by the Smathers Libraries in the selection process.

Please submit application materials via e-mail. Send, as attachments (PDF or MS-Word format), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position, your current resume. Please include a document describing your experience with the effective use of technology and innovation in enhancing and supporting the delivery of library services. While the search will remain open until the position is filled, applicant submissions will be reviewed and screening will begin July 14, 2008. Send all required application materials to Brian W. Keith, Smathers Libraries Financial and Human Resources Officer, at: brikeit@uflib.ufl.edu.

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Head of the Price Library of Judaica

RANK: Assistant University Librarian or Associate University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Chair of Special and Area Studies Collections
SALARY: Minimum anticipated salary for appointment as an Assistant University Librarian: $47,000. Actual salary and appointment rank will reflect the selected professional's experience and credentials.
REQUISITION #: 0705841
DEADLINE DATE: Search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicant submissions will be reviewed beginning August 1, 2008.

Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the submission of application materials (see below: APPLICATION PROCESS). Failure to submit all of the required documents as instructed may result in your application not being considered.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the overall management and collection development of the Price Library of Judaica. Responsible for selection of library materials, reference service, research consultations, and bibliographic instruction in support of the Jewish Studies program. Promotes a public awareness of the Price Library of Judaica’s mission and resources and determines needs and priorities to enhance appropriate library support. Collaborates with librarians and the academic faculty to establish collection management policies. Participates in defining public service, technical service, and collection management goals, objectives, strategies, performance criteria, and materials budgets. Assigns, trains, monitors, and evaluates staff assigned to the Price Library of Judaica. Participates in the Library’s publications, fund raising, and bibliographical control programs. The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and, consequently, the head of the Price Library of Judaica may be asked to serve on various departmental and library-wide committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
As the bibliographer for Jewish Studies, maintains and integrates the following responsibilities:
• Maintains contact with the faculty and students utilizing the Price Library of Judaica to ensure that the collections and services provided by the Library support needs. Informs this clientele of relevant library issues.
• Develops collection management policy and approval plans for the Price Library of Judaica. Stays informed of relevant Jewish Studies resources available in other libraries and collections.
• Reviews notification slips, trade and national bibliographies, advertisements, catalogues, and similar sources so as to initiate current and retrospective acquisition orders in all formats enhancing the Judaica collections in support of the academic program. Selects appropriate materials received by gift; reviews approval plan profiles and receipts for Judaica, and advises the Acquisitions and Licensing Dept. on sources of supply.
• Works with the library Gifts and Exchange programs to solicit and review gift collections and to establish exchange programs for Jewish Studies.
• Establishes cataloging and preservation priorities for Judaica materials. Makes storage, transfer, and deselection decisions for Judaica materials.
• Participates in the reformatting and digitization programs to ensure conversion of important items in jeopardy.
• Assists the Cataloging and Metadata Dept. in the copy cataloging of Hebraica and selection of materials for outsourcing of cataloging services.
• Provides consultative services to the faculty and advanced graduate students in Jewish Studies, usually by referral from public service areas or by specific arrangement with the academic program area faculty.
• Develops and maintains a professional relationship with other Judaica bibliographers, providing leadership at the national level in various organizations.
• Participates in the Special and Area Studies Collections departmental strategic planning process.
• Prepares collection assessment studies and defines resource needs.
• Participates in the Library’s development program.
• Participates in the Library’s exhibition program.
• Participates in the Library’s research and publication program.
• Serves on Library and departmental consultative bodies as appropriate.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• Thorough knowledge of one Jewish language and a working knowledge of one additional Jewish language
• Strong familiarity with Jewish history and culture
• An ALA accredited MLS degree (or foreign equivalency) or graduate degree in the bibliographic subject area or related field
• A minimum of three (3) years experience in an academic or research library, with experience in managing and enhancing library collections, including those supporting Jewish Studies or other relevant and equivalent professional experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English
• Familiarity with information and digital-based technologies and automated library systems
• Strong potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion.

Preferred:
• Earned graduate degree in a relevant subject field with a thorough knowledge of the research literature of Jewish Studies
• A demonstrated record of bibliographic instruction, scholarship, public outreach, and development
• Working knowledge of two modern European languages
• Working knowledge of a Semitic language other than Hebrew
• Experience as a catalog librarian in an automated environment
• Experience in an academic library that awards tenure to librarians
• Demonstrated supervisory experience

Special and Area Studies Collections encompasses two units: the Area Studies Collections and the Special Collections of the University of Florida. The Area Studies Collections are the Latin American Collection; the Africana and the Asian Studies collections; and the Price Library of Judaica. Special Collections include Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, the Belknap Collection for the Performing Arts, the P.K. Yonge Library of Florida History, the General Manuscript Collection, the Rare Book Collection, and the University Archives. The Price Library of Judaica, with holdings exceeding 90,000 volumes, is a regional library of excellence in Jewish studies in the Southeast. The Library is built on the core collection of Rabbi Leonard C. Mishkin of Chicago. At the time of its acquisition by the Smathers Libraries in 1977, it was the largest personal library of Judaica and Hebraica in the United States. Formally dedicated in March 1981 to support the teaching and research missions of the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida, the Library is named for Isser and Rae Price, whose sons, Jack and Samuel Price of Jacksonville, Florida, established a fund to support sustained development of its collections. The Price Library of Judaica is a well-balanced Jewish studies collection of notable depth and scope. Its diversified holdings of uncommon research materials in English and other languages support scholarship in virtually every aspect of the Jewish experience. Materials relevant to the ancient, medieval and modern periods await advanced students, visiting scholars and casual readers who possess a curiosity about a creative people with 4,000 years of recorded history.

Please reply by e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word format preferred), a cover letter detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position, resume and list of three references. Include address, telephone and email information for references. Please include a 250-word document expressing your opinion on the topic, “What is the future of a separate Jewish Studies Library within a larger academic research library”. While the search will remain open until the position is filled, applicant submissions will be reviewed and screening will begin August 1, 2008. All inquiries and submissions of required application materials should be sent to Brian Keith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Officer, at: brikeit@uflib.ufl.edu

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Program Assistant

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary is $16.15 per hour.
REQUISITION #: 0800427
DEADLINE DATE: Search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicant submissions will be reviewed beginning August 28, 2008.

JOB SUMMARY: The George A. Smathers Libraries Administrative Office is recruiting for the position of Program Assistant. This position is one of three staff members in the George A. Smathers Libraries Administrative Suite. The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and secretarial/clerical support for the Libraries Senior Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Answers and distributes telephone calls, receives and distributes mail, composes and types routine office correspondences and items requiring action, makes copies, files and provides other general office duties as required. Updates Public Services handouts on an as needed basis. Processes travel authorizations and travel expense reports on an as needed basis. Maintains office supplies budget and orders/distributes office supplies for Administration.
• Assists with the collection, collation, and management of the library’s statistics program.
• Records, formats, and distributes meeting minutes as requested by the dean/directors.
• Assumes responsibility for the appropriate section of the library Web pages, including editing, updating, and adding content as required.
• Provides support on an as needed basis to the Development Office and the Grants Office.
• In coordination with Executive Secretary develops and maintains Procedures Guidebook for all job functions.
• Participates in staff development training activities as required to broaden and improve skills and to become familiar with technological innovations within the libraries.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and four years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to type letters, memoranda, reports, standard office forms in correct format.
• Ability to compose office correspondence.
• Knowledge of techniques for using automated equipment (including computers, fax machines, copiers, scanners) and major software packages, e.g., word processing, desktop publishing, web page software, graphics and spreadsheet applications, electronic mail, etc.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive matters.
• Knowledge of techniques for interacting effectively in person and on the telephone.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, grammar usage, and business math.

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
The University of Florida is a large, land grant, public educational research institution with a faculty of approximately 4,000 and a student body of 48,000. It ranks third nationally in size of student body and eighth nationally in the number of merit scholars enrolled in the freshmen class. The University is a member of the Association of American Universities and offers the Ph.D. in more than 90 fields and the Master's degree in more than 120 fields. For more information please consult the UF homepage at http://www.ufl.edu.

The University of Florida Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians, technical/clerical staff and student assistants. For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.

BENEFITS: Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid holidays, and thirteen days sick leave annually; retirement plan options; insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax.

APPLICATION PROCESS: If you are interested in this position please apply online at http://jobs.ufl.edu referring to requisition number 0800427.

For further details about this position please contact Tina L. Pruitt at (352)273-2595.

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