South Dakota Library Positions

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Northern State University

Position Reference and Instruction Librarian
Location Aberdeen
Salary Not Listed
Deadline

March 16, 2009

Posting Number: 0001319  
Working Title: Reference and Instruction Librarian  
Position Classification Title: Instructor-Assistant Professor  
Institution: Northern State University  

City: Aberdeen, SD

Department: 5LIBR1-Dean or Director of Libraries  

Appointment Type: Regular  

Duration of the Term: 11 months  

Salary:  

Closing date: Open Until Filled If open until filled, review date: 03-16-2009  

Posting Text: Reference and Instruction Librarian, full-time, 11 month, Instructor/Assistant Professor.

Qualifications: An ALA-accredited M.L.S. or equivalent is required, as are at least two years appropriate professional experience. Supervisory, cataloguing, or circulation experience is highly desired. Aleph 500 experience is an asset, as are web page creation skills and knowledge of Library 2.0 applications.

Responsibilities: 1) participating in the library's information literacy program, reference, and training services; 2) conduct outreach activities on campus and in the community

Application: Review of applications will begin March 16, 2009 and continue until the position is filled; start date for the position is as soon as possible.  

Department Description and Cultural Expectations Setting:
Northern State University, a South Dakota Board of Regents institution, boasts an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students from 36 states and 20 foreign countries. NSU's challenging multifaceted curriculum offers 38 majors and 42 minors, as well as 6 associate, 8 pre-professional and 9 graduate degree areas. The University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and by NCATE.  

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Application materials can be submitted via the SD BOR webpage: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu

In addition to the on-line application, applicants MUST attach or mail the following materials: a letter of application, vita, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

Mail materials to:

J.P. Mulvaney, Ph.D.
Library Director
Northern State University

1200 South Jay Street
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401-7198
 

 

Northern State University

Position Director/Dean Library 
Location Aberdeen
Salary Not Listed
Deadline

February 27, 2009

Posting Number: 0002029 

Working Title: Director/Dean Library 

Position Classification Title: Director/Dean Library 

Institution: Northern State University 

City: Aberdeen 

Department: 5LIBR1-Dean or Director of Libraries 

Scope of Search: External (includes Internal) 

Appointment Type: Regular 

Duration of the Term: 12 months 

Appointment Percent:    100 

Posting date: 01-21-2009 

Closing date: 02-15-2009

Posting Text: Position: Library Director

Qualifications: Master's of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, PhD preferred. Seven years of increasing responsibility in academic library; prior experience as an academic library director preferred. Record of scholarly and professional involvement required. Desire a proven leader with excellent oral and written communication skills and a strong background in technology. Skills include budgeting, planning, and ability to work collegially and collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues across the state.

Responsibilities include:

· Working collaboratively with administration, faculty, and students to ensure the highest levels of professional instruction services and academic excellence.

· Work collaboratively with others in the State Library system to ensure seamless delivery of library services.

· Provide leadership to librarians and staff.

· Maintain the library as a friendly, welcoming place, conducive to study and learning; to meet effectively the needs of distance education students; and promote the active use of the library facilities and resources.

· Maintain a strong library assessment and evaluation environment and lead library strategic planning activities.

· Encourage collaboration within the South Dakota University System to maintain professional integrity for the library. 

Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The Director of the Beulah Williams Library reports to the Provost/VP for Academic Affairs and is directly responsible for all aspects of library administration: collection development and management, reference services, staff recruitment and supervision, budget planning and administration, technology enhancement, facilities planning, and public interactions. The library has a total of 9 professional and support staff and an annual budget of more than $900,000. 

http://www.northern.edu/hr/employment.html

Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to the online application, applicants MUST attach or mail the following materials: a cover letter, resume, curriculum vita, copies of transcripts (original required upon acceptance of position), names and contact information for at least 3 references. Mail materials to:

Mr. Steve Rasmussen

University College

Northern State University

1200 South Jay Street

Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401-7198 

 

University of South Dakota

Position Archives and Special Collections Librarian
Location USD Libraries/Vermillion
Salary $55,000 or higher depending on experience
Deadline

Review of applications will begin February 15, 2009, and continue until position is filled.

Archives and Special Collections Librarian

Hiring Range DOQ: $55,000 or higher depending on experience

Deadline for Filing: Review of applications will begin February 15, 2009, and continue until position is filled.

DEFINITION OF POSITION:

The University of South Dakota (USD) seeks an experienced and innovative archivist to lead all aspects of the Archives and Special Collections Department in the I.D. Weeks & Lommen Health Sciences Libraries. USD is a research institution with quality standards in research and publication. Faculty librarians excel in librarianship, conduct library-related research, publish, and engage in service to the profession. The archivist librarian is responsible for planning; collection development; donor relations; processing, organization, records management, maintenance, and preservation of collections; reference; instruction; and outreach.

DUTIES:

Specific responsibilities include: Partnering with faculty to integrate scholarly and primary information sources (including USD’s unique materials) into teaching, learning, and research; Promoting USD archives and special collections to all potential audiences; Participating actively in campus, state, and regional digitization, digital library, and institutional repository projects; Guiding campus digitization initiatives, including establishing standards, workflows, and policies for such projects; Collaborating and partnering on local, regional, and national levels to address issues and challenges facing archives and special collections departments; Establishing, promoting, and sustaining an institutional records program; Serving as liaison to one or more academic departments; Providing reference and research assistance using all communication means (desk, phone, email, letter, IM, consultations); Participating in instructional and information literacy services, including teaching classes and designing web-based, instructional materials; Preparing successful grant proposals and administering grants; Advising on, designing, and mounting physical and virtual exhibits and events; Serving on relevant library and campus committees; Reports directly to the Dean of USD Libraries; Supervises 1.85 library staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program (earned by hire date), including significant coursework in archives and/or special collections management; academic background in music, history, and/or another discipline in the humanities; reading knowledge of one or more languages in addition to English; experience in an academic library, museum, or archives, including processing archival collections and preparing finding aids; demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice; public service orientation and expertise, including experience providing reference and instruction; aptitude and interest in mastering emerging technologies; ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively with faculty, students, staff, donors, and the public; ability to guide the work of others; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to meet university standards in research, publication, and professional service commensurate with tenure requirements.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced degree in music or history; experience writing and supporting grants; experience creating, maintaining, or administering digital library projects; knowledge of national and international standards and best practices in the arrangement and description of primary source materials (DACS, EAD, MARC21, etc.); experience creating online finding aids, exhibits, guides, metadata, and EAD mark-up; supervisory experience; and a record of scholarly publication.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply on-line at www.yourfuture.sdbor.edu by submitting a curriculum vita, statement addressing required qualifications, and complete contact information of at least 3 professional references.

Affirmative Action Statement: The University of South Dakota is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

Additional Information: http://www.usd.edu/library/

 

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