From jpiazza at UFL.EDU Wed Jun 2 12:13:34 2021 From: jpiazza at UFL.EDU (Piazza,Joseph Charles) Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 16:13:34 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] New Staff Job Opening - Access and Resource Sharing Program Manager, University of Florida Libraries Message-ID: Please post and share this staff opening at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries. - Thank you POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Access and Resource Sharing Program Manager Library Associate 3 University of Florida George A Smathers Libraries The University of Florida's, George A. Smathers Libraries seek an Access and Resource Sharing Program Manager that will promote service enterprises that support research endeavors and educational programs at the University of Florida. This position provides staff development opportunities to the Libraries by offering outreach workshops on interlibrary loan services, and works with high level of authority and independence. It oversees and administers policies and procedures concerning workflows and workloads to accomplish efficiency within the unit and refines procedures to meet productivity goals. This position maintains working relationships with OCLC (ILLiad), Rapid, the National Library of Medicine's interlibrary loan (ILL) request routing system DOCLINE, Medical library Association (MLA) Electronic Fund Transfer System (EFTS) vendors, to resolve system issues and improve procedural operations. The search will remain open until June 24, 2021, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries staff recruitment webpage at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://library.ufl.edu/pers/StaffPositions.html__;!!PhOWcWs!lY9uMa1dSFLHSscnwDTBUi3vNeWZDN9tPK25EPzGBtc7KMv49tEkBDInVxi7ARDEHAE-mw$ . 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. Address inquiries to Tina M. Litchfield, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: tlitchfield at ufl.edu. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jpiazza at UFL.EDU Fri Jun 4 15:51:40 2021 From: jpiazza at UFL.EDU (Piazza,Joseph Charles) Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 19:51:40 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Faculty Job Opening - Natural Language Processing Specialist (AI), University of Florida Libraries Message-ID: Hello, Please share this faculty opening at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries. The search has remained open to allow for more applications. - Thank you Natural Language Processing Specialist (AI) Assistant University Librarian or Associate University Librarian University of Florida George A Smathers Libraries The University of Florida's, George A. Smathers Libraries seek a creative, collaborative, and services-oriented candidate to enhance research support in the areas of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Digital Sciences. As part of UF's partnership with Nvidia and the university's AI Initiative (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ai.jobs.ufl.edu/__;!!PhOWcWs!jjGjluToOegejwtxpALK0yvIHr1fvywd6aLGLDsAVFl5N9W0ZQ_uujRG9VXphbagpkKYtA$ ), this position leads the Smathers Libraries' commitment to "AI for everyone". The NLP Specialist (AI) is a year-round (12 month) tenure-track faculty position with primary responsibilities in instruction, consultation, and project work in NLP, text mining, predictive text, and related areas. The position works with library colleagues, researchers, and educators from throughout the University of Florida community to create, identify, and evaluate learning resources in the areas of NLP and Digital Sciences; advocate for the role of the Smathers Libraries in supporting related education and research; and build effective, inclusive, collaborations across the campus community. As a member of the Academic Research Consulting and Services (ARCS) department, the NLP Specialist synergizes with existing specialists who provide expertise in bioinformatics analysis, data management, informatics, rigor and reproducibility, systematic reviews, and related areas (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://arcs.uflib.ufl.edu/__;!!PhOWcWs!jjGjluToOegejwtxpALK0yvIHr1fvywd6aLGLDsAVFl5N9W0ZQ_uujRG9VXphbZ8zj_X1w$ ). ARCS is strategically expanding its support to AI education, research, equity, and outreach, with this position formally liaising to other expert faculty hired through the university's AI Initiative. The NLP Specialist sets a foundation in NLP for UF students from all majors, and faculty and staff interested in incorporating NLP technology and techniques to their discipline-specific teaching and research. The search will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed as received.. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://library.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html__;!!PhOWcWs!jjGjluToOegejwtxpALK0yvIHr1fvywd6aLGLDsAVFl5N9W0ZQ_uujRG9VXphbak5UgTxA$ . 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. Address inquiries to Tina Marie Litchfield, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: tlitchfield at uflib.ufl.edu. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From savila at ucf.edu Mon Jun 7 09:17:10 2021 From: savila at ucf.edu (Sandy Avila) Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2021 13:17:10 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Great Job Opportunity at University of Central Florida Message-ID: *** Excuse any cross-posting *** Social Sciences and Education Librarian The University of Central Florida invites applications from enthusiastic individuals to serve as liaison to identified areas in Social Sciences and Education. Areas of focus within the Social Sciences and Education will be determined based on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. This position is situated in the Research and Information Services department and reports to that department head. The incumbent will be the library's primary point of contact with faculty, staff, and students within assigned departments, and will support general reference services, in both virtual and face-to-face settings. The position plays a key role in the educational mission of UCF by providing high quality library services to students and faculty. The liaison librarian will develop creative strategies to understand the information needs of faculty, staff, and students in assigned areas, and actively engage in outreach to sustain strong, consistent, and effective communications between the library, its affiliated programs, and assigned areas. Primary responsibilities * Proactively develop relationships with faculty, staff, and students in assigned areas to understand and support their diverse teaching, learning, or research needs; * Ensure awareness of library services and collections through active outreach and engagement; * Conduct one-on-one and small group research consultations for faculty and students; * Design and deliver instruction, including online instructional materials, and provide other curricular support; * Create and maintain guides, tutorials, and other resources; * Build and maintain relevant print and electronic collections to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of students and faculty in assigned subject area; * Provide reference support, both face-to-face and virtually; * Work collegially with other liaison librarians, other library departments, and related University units to promote and deliver library services; * Engage in research, scholarship, or creative activity through publication, presentation, and other outlets; * Serve the institution and the profession through involvement in professional organizations and through cooperative efforts with other professionals and institutions. Qualifications Required: * Master's degree from an American Library Association-accredited institution. Preferred: * Academic background or advanced degree in the social sciences or education; * Knowledge of social science and education information sources and data services; * Academic library experience; * Experience or coursework on instructional methods; * Experience with analysis of subject-area library collections and resources in support of accreditation visits, periodic academic program reviews, or new academic degree proposals; * Demonstrated interest in and ability to work in a diverse environment and meet the learning needs of a diverse student body; * Experience with pertinent software and applications, including Canvas or similar LMS, LibGuides, spreadsheets, and tutorial software; * Demonstrated aptitude for teamwork and history of collegiality; * Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; * Evidence of ability to engage in research, publication, and service. Environment: With more than 71,000 students, the University of Central Florida is the largest university by enrollment in Florida and one of the largest universities in the nation, offering 103 bachelor's, 91 master's, and 34 doctoral programs. UCF is proud to be recognized as one of the most ethnically and culturally rich college campuses in the United States. Nearly a quarter of UCF undergraduates are first in their family to attend college, and nearly half of the students are from underrepresented groups. UCF is one of only 14 universities nationwide that has both the Carnegie Classification of very high research and the United States Department of Education designation as a Hispanic-serving institution. The UCF Libraries houses a collection of more than 2.1 million volumes, 220,000 e-books, and 54,000 serials and is a partial depository for government documents and patents. The library materials budget is approximately $7 million. Full-time staffing of 110 includes forty-six faculty librarians. For more information about the UCF Libraries see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://library.ucf.edu__;!!PhOWcWs!jnbflnskNv3Q5vFE04aP87byVotJiUjhoqQ1_6p2ofvFGodxT5Jlpwb6oLoMKVDprj90ig$ Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with insurance and retirement benefits, paid annual and sick days, holidays, and no state income tax. To Apply: UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources website https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jobs.ucf.edu/cw/en-us/job/500542__;!!PhOWcWs!jnbflnskNv3Q5vFE04aP87byVotJiUjhoqQ1_6p2ofvFGodxT5Jlpwb6oLoMKVAlYYhioA$ Completion of the online application for job number 500542 is required by the close date of July 1, 2021. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a signed cover letter, a full curriculum vitae, and contact information for three current professional references. Questions regarding this search may be directed to the search chair, Rich Gause, richg at ucf.edu . Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf__;!!PhOWcWs!jnbflnskNv3Q5vFE04aP87byVotJiUjhoqQ1_6p2ofvFGodxT5Jlpwb6oLoMKVCYJXXD-w$ As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. Sandy Avila, MA, MLIS Science Librarian University of Central Florida Libraries 407-823-1218 Email: savila at ucf.edu https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://library.ucf.edu/staff/avila-sandy/__;!!PhOWcWs!jnbflnskNv3Q5vFE04aP87byVotJiUjhoqQ1_6p2ofvFGodxT5Jlpwb6oLoMKVDxC41M0A$ https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://works.bepress.com/sandy-avila/__;!!PhOWcWs!jnbflnskNv3Q5vFE04aP87byVotJiUjhoqQ1_6p2ofvFGodxT5Jlpwb6oLoMKVDzFH3mrg$ To schedule a Research Consultation Appointment: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ucf.libcal.com/appointments/main__;!!PhOWcWs!jnbflnskNv3Q5vFE04aP87byVotJiUjhoqQ1_6p2ofvFGodxT5Jlpwb6oLoMKVAdP996tw$ Please note: Florida has a very broad open records law (F.S. 119). Emails may be subject to public disclosure. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From whitec at cookman.edu Tue Jun 8 18:57:17 2021 From: whitec at cookman.edu (Clarissa West-White) Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 18:57:17 -0400 Subject: [Fla-facrl] FACRL 2021 Call for Proposals Now Open | Please Share In-Reply-To: References: <1.26e9d6fce055991edfa6@live-mail-2> Message-ID: ***Please excuse any cross-postings*** 2021 Call for Proposals Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in the Academic Library The Florida Chapter of ACRL (FACRL ) believes it is important to affirm the Association?s commitment *to acknowledge and address historical racial inequities; challenge oppressive systems within academic libraries; value different ways of knowing; and identify and work to eliminate barriers to equitable services, spaces, resources, and scholarship. * We are currently seeking proposals for presentations and poster sessions for the 2021 FACRL Virtual Annual Conference , held online on Friday, October 15, 2021. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) initiatives and practices have been at the forefront of library services for years. It is time to ask ourselves, are they working? How often are IDEA initiatives and plans revisited? Assessed? Updated? Which ones require further development? Retired? Is the impact of such efforts visible in your communities? Libraries? Campuses? This year?s CFP encourages librarians and leadership to explore, share, and discuss IDEA practices. Proposals should focus on themes of diversity, accessibility, equity, and inclusion in academic libraries. We welcome submissions from library staff, students, and faculty. Topics might include but are not limited to: - Bias, racism, and sexism in library collection development, cataloging, acquisitions, or archives, - Writing equitable and inclusive policies, - Celebrations of equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility, - Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse library workforce, - Events or displays in the library addressing racism, violence, bigotry, xenophobia, or division, - Confronting racism in your campus' past, - Services for neurodivergent patrons, - Best practices for creating and implementing welcoming, inclusive and accessible environments for all users (e.g., in person, online (LMS, conferencing platforms, etc.)), - Partnerships across campus with student groups, departments such as a Disabilities Resource Center, LGBTQIA+ centers, and other student support services, and - Trends in inclusive teaching practices and library instruction for diverse populations. Proposals for presentations, posters, and lightning round presentations are due by July 9, 2021, and can be submitted using the online submission form . Selected presenters will receive free registration to the virtual conference. Presentations should be a total of 45 minutes in length, which would include time provided for questions. Posters will be shared during a virtual poster session during the conference. Lightning round presentations are 5 minutes in length. Please follow this link to the rubric that will be used to score all proposals. Acceptance emails will be sent on or before August 15, 2021. Presentations and posters of superior quality may be considered for future publication in The Reference Librarian , a major refereed journal published by Taylor and Francis. Consider reviewing the Instructions for Authors to learn about the expectations of content and writing for this peer-reviewed journal, which utilizes APA 7th edition style.Please contact co-editors Lauri Rebar and Steve Black (lrebar at fau.edu, seblack at colgate.edu) with any questions. New and established authors are welcome! Inquiries may be sent to the FACRL Conference Program Committee Co-chairs, John Reynolds (jxr1327 at med.miami.edu) & Clarissa West-White ( whitec at cookman.edu). Online Submission Form -- *Dr. Clarissa West-White* *Research Librarian, Carl S. Swisher Library* Bethune-Cookman University | 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard | Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 | (386)-481-2198 | Personal Webpage | Library's Website *Need a librarian?* *Schedule a meeting using Calendly* 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Renee.Gould at saintleo.edu Fri Jun 18 13:02:32 2021 From: Renee.Gould at saintleo.edu (Renee Gould) Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:02:32 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Working from Home During a Pandemic Study Message-ID: Dear Colleague, We are conducting a study on library employees working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are looking for participants who worked in libraries throughout the United States during the time period of March 1st through June 1st, 2020, and for those library employees who stayed with the same company during that time frame. We really appreciate your participation and distribution of our survey invitation to those you feel may be interested. Click on the following link to participate in the survey: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://saintleo.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1IjYYiqLBNSByiV__;!!PhOWcWs!grxJH-QT0D_Sf1aOJ0Weq7oPhMEiuoSUdrlRaiMKphf9joUZbTePVwPHKzP9qZHmlhxpLw$ Please note: Procedures: You will be asked 25 questions relevant to working from home during the pandemic. Benefits: There is no direct benefit to you, but the results from this study will help develop new policies and incentives going forward. Risks: None greater than those of daily life. Costs/incentives: Participation in this study will cost nothing beyond 15 minutes of your time in filling out this survey. Confidentiality: No information that can identify you personally will be collected as part of this research. The research is completely anonymous. The data you share will be saved in a password-protected file, ensuring its safety Use of information: Findings from this study will be used to benefit the library community via means of publications in scholarly journal(s) and conference(s). Voluntary Participation: Participants may withdraw from the study at any time or decline to participate without any penalty. Thank you for your time, Ren?e Gould, Marissa Smith, Michelle Joy, Amy Harris, Audrey Koke, and Delaney Rose Saint Leo University Cannon Memorial Library - MC2128 33701 State Road 52 Saint Leo, FL 33574 You'll love the person you become here -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jpiazza at UFL.EDU Fri Jun 25 12:24:14 2021 From: jpiazza at UFL.EDU (Piazza,Joseph Charles) Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:24:14 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] New Staff Job Opening - Assistant Director of Development, University of Florida Libraries Message-ID: Please post and share this staff opening at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries. ? Thank you POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Assistant Director of Development University of Florida George A Smathers Libraries The Assistant Director will be responsible for creating and implementing a strategy for identifying, engaging, and developing relationships with donors to support the mission and goals of the Libraries and will fundraise for the Libraries through personal contacts and the facilitation of programs and events that assist the development effort. This individual will identify and cultivate prospects to close both annual and mid-level gifts (up to $25,000).?The Assistant Director is also responsible for the Libraries two annual giving societies through the identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors and prospects.?Additionally, this person will develop project timelines and maintain data demonstrating project successes and needs in coordination with the Director of Development and External Relations. The Assistant Director of Development reports directly to the Director of Development and External Relations for the George A. Smathers Libraries and, through the Director, to the Dean of University Libraries and the Senior Director of Advancement, University Initiatives, at the University of Florida Foundation (UFF). The search will remain open until July 26, 2021, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries staff recruitment webpage at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-staff-positions/__;!!PhOWcWs!gg70ZxEyBt28MJ-bH7dwcvy2sLyib7PfJWB_CzY7egjEDtyxjW40J36jS5urwDEGx3fZlw$ . 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. Address inquiries to Tina M. Litchfield, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: tlitchfield at ufl.edu. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: