From shane.roopnarine at gmail.com Tue Feb 7 10:00:00 2023 From: shane.roopnarine at gmail.com (Shane Roopnarine) Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500 Subject: [Fla-facrl] 2023 RUSA Achievement Awards - Call for Nominations (Due Feb. 17, 2023) Message-ID: Hello all, sharing on behalf of Jason Coleman, Chair of RUSA's Achievement Awards and Grants Committee. Please contact Jason with any questions: coleman at ksu.edu --- RUSA?s Achievement Awards and Grants Committee continues to seek nominations for three awards and applications for two grants (see descriptions below). If you know of an individual or library that has made a significant contribution to reference or library services for adults, please consider nominating them for one or more of the awards. And if you have a proposal for a new service or program to support individuals living with dementia or an idea for a research project to better connect people to resources, information services, or collections, please consider applying for one of the grants. The deadline for nominations for awards and applications for grants is* February 17th, 2023.* *RUSA Award for Excellence in Reference and Adult Library Services sponsored by Data Axle Reference Solutions* A citation and $1,500 monetary award presented to a library or library system for developing an imaginative and unique resource to meet patrons' reference needs presented to a library or library system for developing an imaginative and unique resource to meet patrons' reference needs. *More information...* *RUSA Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award sponsored by EBSCO* Presents a $5,000 monetary prize and a citation to an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to reference librarianship. *More information ...* *RUSA Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award sponsored by NoveList* $1,250 and a citation presented to a librarian who has made significant contributions to library adult services. *More information...* *RUSA Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia* Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia presents two grants of $2,500 each and a citation to two libraries to support the creation of new services and/or new programming to directly serve those living with dementia *More information?* *RUSA Gail Schlachter Memorial Research Grant* Awarded annually in the amount of $5,000 to financially support an individual or collaborative group conducting research into reference or user services whose research projects aim to better understand or answer key questions related to connecting people to resources, information services, and collections. *More information?* If you have any questions about the awards, grants, or the nomination or application process, please contact the committee?s chair, Jason Coleman, coleman at ksu.edu. Jason Coleman Chair, RUSA's Acheivement Awards and Grants Committee Academic Services Librarian (Science Team) Associate Professor Hale Library, Room 216 Kansas State University Libraries Manhattan, KS 66506 785-317-4959 coleman at k-state.edu Achiever | Learner | Intellection | Input | Ideation -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jpiazza at UFL.EDU Wed Feb 8 16:14:18 2023 From: jpiazza at UFL.EDU (Piazza,Joseph Charles) Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2023 21:14:18 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Open Faculty Position - Chair, Academic Research Consulting and Services at the University of Florida Libraries Message-ID: [UF Signature] Please share this faculty opening at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries. - Thank you POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Chair, Academic Research Consulting and Services (ARCS) Chair and Associate/Full University Librarian University of Florida George A Smathers Libraries The George A. Smathers Libraries seek an innovative and collaborative candidate to apply for its Chair, Academic Research Consulting and Services (ARCS) position. The ARCS department is central to library-based, discipline-agnostic research support for the University of Florida community. The ARCS Chair will utilize their experience in and enthusiasm for research to lead the department in these efforts: develop key relationships across campus; enhance the role of the Smathers Libraries as a center for research support; and build highly effective, inclusive, and innovative teams. The ARCS team is strategically expanding to meet campus needs, with a new emphasis on supporting artificial intelligence through deep engagement in education, research, equity, and outreach. ARCS also provides expertise in bioinformatics analysis, data management, digital humanities, informatics, rigor and reproducibility, systematic reviews, and related areas (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://arcs.uflib.ufl.edu/stories__;!!PhOWcWs!2aEUKi60sHrmsX-OEOadZo2peXfxZB_8QL408wiM1wM6PadZuhG4mE3NmVoVLt2Ss9O_N6tbS7vYYrf40Bx6q7o$ ). The ARCS department works alongside ARCS affiliates in scholarly communication and publishing and subject-specific liaison librarians to support researchers throughout the research life cycle via consultation services, training opportunities within and outside the curriculum, and outreach strategies to constituencies campus-wide. The ARCS Chair is a year-round (12-month), tenure-track faculty position providing leadership and vision for the ARCS team and direct supervision of ARCS departmental faculty. ARCS faculty are key partners in advancing the research enterprise, leading and supporting initiatives to grow infrastructure and services that enhance UF's diverse research portfolio, which includes over $1 billion annually in research expenditures. The search will remain open until March 6, 2023, and applicants will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-faculty-positions/__;!!PhOWcWs!2aEUKi60sHrmsX-OEOadZo2peXfxZB_8QL408wiM1wM6PadZuhG4mE3NmVoVLt2Ss9O_N6tbS7vYYrf4JDdxrIY$ . 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 Joseph Piazza, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: jpiazza at ufl.edu. SALARY $73,625 minimum salary at the Associate University Librarian rank $80,059 minimum salary at the University Librarian rank The Smathers Libraries offer a salary commensurate with experience and credentials -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Reporting to the Associate Dean for Digital Strategies, the Head will be responsible for developing, advancing, and promoting services for scholarly identity management, research visibility, research impact, scholarly output, and research citation metrics. The Head will design and deliver consultative services and other instructional programs to researchers related to scholar visibility and impact metrics. The Head will compile publication data reports to meet requests from campus administrators and academic units; they will also work with librarian colleagues to support their work with assembling researcher output and assessing impact. The Head will oversee the growth and day-to-day operations of Scholarship at Miami, which serves as the authoritative and institutionally managed record of the research output and creative work of University of Miami scholars. The Head will lead a team which includes a Scholarly Communications Librarian for the Performing Arts & Humanities, Data Scientist, and Digital Publishing Specialist. Close collaborators include colleagues from the University of Miami Calder Medical Library, the Marine, Atmospheric & Earth Science Library, Data & Visualization Services, the Research & Assessment Librarian, and the Research Navigator from the Office of Research & Scholarship. Key duties and responsibilities for this position will include: Performance * Provide vision and direction for the Libraries' research analytics and impact services; strengthening existing services and developing new services; * Develop, promote, and provide consultative services and training to researchers on the use of research metrics, including guidance around citation analysis, disciplinary differences in publishing and metrics, methodologies used to construct research impact indicators, and the use of bibliometric and altmetric resources; * Provide expert advice to researchers on scholarly identity management and visibility; * Compiles and/or coordinates the production of bibliometric data reports to meet requests from campus administrators and academic units; * Develops training for librarians and others to develop a deeper understanding of research analytics and metrics; * Manage the day-to-day operations and development of Scholarship at Miami; coordinate work to support researcher disambiguation and the harvesting of research output; * Serve as a resource for scholarly communication issues including open access, open data, APCs, and public access policies, as they relate to federal grants, i.e.: NIH, NSF, NEH; provide information on publication venues; * Manage and foster the day-to-day work and professional development of a team that includes a scholarly communications librarian, data scientist, and digital publishing specialist; * Stay abreast of trends, tools, and technologies related to research information management and research impact; effectively communicate their implications to library and campus stakeholders; * In pursuit of the Libraries' and University's strategic objectives, models the University's "DIRECCT" values (diversity, integrity, responsibility, excellence, compassion, creativity, and teamwork). Service * Network, collaborate, and actively participate in local, regional, national, or international organizations focused on research information management systems; research identity management, open scholarship, and scholarly communication; * Represent and promote the University of Miami Libraries in local, state-wide, regional, national, or international organizations as appropriate; * Serve/participate in University organizations, committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate; * Lead library-level committees, taskforces, and/or special projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: * ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree or relevant advanced degree; * Knowledge of emerging trends in research impact and assessment; * Experience with metric data sources, such as Dimensions, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, and/or Journal Citation Reports; * Knowledge and understanding of bibliometric indicators such as citation counts, publication counts, journal metrics, and altmetrics; * Broad knowledge of scholarly communications issues within higher education; * Experience with advancing and promoting new programmatic areas and engaging community stakeholders in these developments; * Able to provide effective research and consultation services to a broad range of constituents; * Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively within collaborative environments; * Able to problem solve; ability to manage multiple projects and/or requests simultaneously. Preferred: * Minimum of two years professional experience working within the fields of research information management, assessment, data analysis, and/or scholarly communications; * Experience with research information management systems, such as Esploro, Pure, VIVO, etc.; * Able to leverage APIs to consume data from multiple sources for the purposes of assembling, sharing, and reporting; * Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools; * Experience working with bibliographic metadata; * Experience supervising a team; * Demonstrated ability to identify, test, and evaluate new tools and technologies; * Record of promoting equity, inclusion, and awareness of diversity by including individuals of diverse identities and perspectives in research, teaching, and other initiatives. THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common mission of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making the University a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 16,000 faculty and staff from all over the world. THE LIBRARY: The University of Miami Libraries (UML) rank among the top 50 research libraries in North America with a collection of over 4 million volumes and 123,652 current serial subscriptions. UML comprises six libraries across the University's three campuses. UML locations on the Coral Gables campus include: the Otto G. Richter Library (the central, interdisciplinary library); the Paul Buisson Architecture Library; the Judi Prokop Newman Business Information Resource Center; and the Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library. The downtown Miami campus hosts the Louis Calder Memorial Library. The Virginia Key campus hosts the Rosenstiel Marine and Atmospheric Science Library. Libraries at the School of Law and the Department of Ophthalmology in the Medical School are administered independently. The University of Miami Libraries provide support and services for 11,307 undergraduates, 6,504 graduate students, and 16,846 full and part time faculty and staff. UML employs 103 professionals (including 70 librarian faculty), 78 support staff and 90 student employees. UML is a member of and contributor to the Association of Research Libraries, Association of Southeast Research Libraries, Association of Academic Health Science Libraries, Council on Library and Information Resources, OCLC Research Library Partners, International Federation of Library Associations, Center for Research Libraries, International Association of University Libraries, Library Publishing Coalition, Digital Library Federation, Hathi Trust, Academic Preservation Trust, Consortium of Southern Biomedical Libraries, Florida Collaboration of Academic Libraries of Medicine and Southeast Florida Library and Information Network. UML licenses electronic resources through the Northeast Research Libraries and Lyrasis consortia. UML is a member of the Rosemont Shared Print Alliance, Scholars Trust and Florida Academic Repository (FLARE). Salary and Benefits: Compensation will be competitive and will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the person selected. This is a non-tenure track faculty appointment at the Associate Librarian Professor rank. The University of Miami offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 403b retirement plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; life, disability, and long-term care insurance available; tuition remission; thirteen paid holidays; and twenty-two days annual vacation. Additional employment benefits available include credit union; Employee Assistance Program; bookstore and sporting event discounts; and optional fee-based membership in a state-of-the-art wellness center. Moving allowance is available. No state or local income taxes. Applications: For first consideration, please submit your application by March 20th, 2023. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. Materials should be combined in one .pdf file and uploaded when prompted for one's Resume/CV (5MB max). The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. The university has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Faculty John Reynolds, MLIS Librarian Associate Professor Louis Calder Memorial Library University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (305) 243-5439 https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6744-3517__;!!PhOWcWs!2NLfusW5KMP21qy0FE-4JjCDAkkCFj4jDo8G8F9Xkbp2AAluOcRy0dhtILVQ3tPN9IrHDp5uJu_hSYoO2zCOowsSg_M$ jxr1327 at med.miami.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Rachel.Mulvihill at ucf.edu Thu Feb 9 13:01:14 2023 From: Rachel.Mulvihill at ucf.edu (Rachel Mulvihill) Date: Thu, 9 Feb 2023 18:01:14 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Job posting: Department Head, Research and Information Services at UCF In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Join our Research and Information Services Department! To apply: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Associate-Librarian-or-Librarian-and-Department-Head--Research-and-Information-Services_R103375-1__;!!PhOWcWs!0j28EV0blzAHPLP8Kyig66kG5AvWSKDgMOL6Z5sTDncw70r_3tQ92K25sZXf6naxwCIfchSHcerDC7-7Fxj1ykhgqVWHsu2ONxE$ Unleash Your Potential With Us As a next-generation public research institution, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world?s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you become an integral part of our mission to become a university for the future. You?ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. The Opportunity The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries seeks an experienced and dynamic full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month department head for Research and Information Services to provide vision and leadership for the unit. This position plays a leading role in developing and implementing innovative solutions to research and information services and other library initiatives that support the scholarly, teaching, and learning goals of the university and its communities. Salary and rank will be determined commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position reports to the associate dean for Academic Engagement and manages 11 full-time faculty librarians, three full-time staff, and several adjunct librarians and student workers. The department staff includes liaison librarians assigned to academic programs and learning communities, research consultation and instruction services, patent and trademark services, government information, and engagement with key campus partners. The department head for Research and Information Services is expected to be collaborative, strategic, and innovative. Professional service and scholarly contributions are expected. Responsibilities: * Oversee the units of Research and Information Services, the Patent and Trademark Resource Center, and Government Information, along with the subject librarian program. * Works collaboratively with other departments across the UCF Libraries. * Establishes department goals, objectives, and outcomes that are aligned with library and campus strategic priorities. * Fosters a supportive culture that encourages teamwork. * Inspires, enables, and empowers library faculty and staff to collaborate, create, and innovate. * Represents the UCF Libraries through collaboration in a wide range of consortia and partnerships at the university, state, regional, and national levels. * Other responsibilities as assigned. The UCF Libraries includes the John C. Hitt Library, the Curriculum Materials Center, and the Special Collections and University Archives on the Orlando main campus; branch libraries on the Rosen College and Downtown campuses; and partnerships with DirectConnect state colleges. The Libraries offers a collection of more than 2.2 million volumes, is a partial depository for government documents and patents, and manages the institutional repository STARS. We are members of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), and HathiTrust. Since 2015, the Libraries, in collaboration with faculty and campus partners, has facilitated use of open and library-sourced course materials, in turn potentially saving students over $9 million. The UCF Libraries has 155 full-time staff comprised of 46 faculty librarians, 59 support and administrative staff, and 50+ student employees dedicated to serving UCF faculty, staff, students, and the greater Orlando community. For more information about the UCF Libraries see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://library.ucf.edu__;!!PhOWcWs!0j28EV0blzAHPLP8Kyig66kG5AvWSKDgMOL6Z5sTDncw70r_3tQ92K25sZXf6naxwCIfchSHcerDC7-7Fxj1ykhgqVWHhreToms$ . Minimum Qualifications: * Master?s degree from an ALA-accredited institution. * Experience in an academic or research library. * At least five years post-MLS professional experience. * Supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of emerging trends in academic libraries. * Supervision of units and librarians responsible for instruction, research consultation, and outreach and engagement services. * Understands and values diversity and the importance of inclusion as demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an organization and institution. * Evidence of professional service, and a record of publications and presentation at a national level. Additional Application Materials Required: UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/__;!!PhOWcWs!0j28EV0blzAHPLP8Kyig66kG5AvWSKDgMOL6Z5sTDncw70r_3tQ92K25sZXf6naxwCIfchSHcerDC7-7Fxj1ykhgqVWH9XJG7v4$ . In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials. NOTE: 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. Questions regarding this search may be directed to: Rachel Mulvihill, Department Head of UCF Downtown Campus Library, at Rachel.mulvihill at ucf.edu. Special Instructions to the Applicants: This is a twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position. Job Close Date: 03/09/2023 Are Benefits Important to You? Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers: * Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program. * Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays. * Retirement savings options. * Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions. * Education assistance. * Flexible work environment. And more?For more benefits information, go to ?Prospective Employees? on the UCF Human Resources website (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hr.ucf.edu/__;!!PhOWcWs!0j28EV0blzAHPLP8Kyig66kG5AvWSKDgMOL6Z5sTDncw70r_3tQ92K25sZXf6naxwCIfchSHcerDC7-7Fxj1ykhgqVWHVZJ0bj4$ ) Who Are We? Founded in 1963 to fuel the region?s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It?s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation?s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF?s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. Additional Requirements related to Research Positions Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions. Department University Libraries (Research and Information Services) Work Schedule Varies Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary Negotiable Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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!0j28EV0blzAHPLP8Kyig66kG5AvWSKDgMOL6Z5sTDncw70r_3tQ92K25sZXf6naxwCIfchSHcerDC7-7Fxj1ykhgqVWHjpSnpFQ$ As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From judy.kuhns at ucf.edu Fri Feb 10 09:07:49 2023 From: judy.kuhns at ucf.edu (Judy Kuhns) Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:07:49 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] JOB POSTING: Technical Services Librarian- University of Central Florida Message-ID: Technical Services Librarian - Two Positions University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries Unleash Your Potential With Us As a next-generation public research institution, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world's most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you become an integral part of our mission to become a university for the future. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. The Opportunity We invite you to join the University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries in the Division of Collection Services and Resource Management (CSRM) which includes Cataloging Services, Acquisitions and Collection Services, and the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery departments. CSRM provides essential services to the infrastructure of library collections: acquiring, managing, cataloging, and providing access to materials for all UCF Libraries locations. The UCF Libraries recently migrated to the cloud-based Alma Primo VE (Ex Libris) as part of the 40-member statewide consortium FLVC. We are currently seeking two curious and resourceful full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month technical services librarians to work in monographic cataloging and electronic resources management. The primary work location is the John C. Hitt Library on the UCF main campus in Orlando, Florida. Salary and rank will be determined commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidates will work in some of the following areas: original and complex copy cataloging of regular and special collection monographs; acquisitions of electronic resources and serials in all formats; resolving complex access and discovery issues; managing electronic resources using the Alma-Primo ILS, LibGuides, OpenAthens authentication, and numerous vendor systems; and lead collection maintenance projects such as deaccessioning, serial renewal, or reclassification. Both positions will supervise, train, and evaluate staff members. The UCF Libraries includes the John C. Hitt Library, the Curriculum Materials Center, and the Special Collections and University Archives on the Orlando main campus; branch libraries on the Rosen College and Downtown campuses; and partnerships with Direct Connect state colleges. The Libraries offer a collection of more than 2.2 million volumes, is a partial depository for government documents and patents, and manages the institutional repository STARS. We are members of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), and HathiTrust. Since 2015, the Libraries, in collaboration with faculty and campus partners, has facilitated use of open and library-sourced course materials, in turn potentially saving students over $9 million. The UCF Libraries has 155 full-time staff, including 46 faculty librarians, 59 support and administrative staff, and 50+ student employees dedicated to serving UCF faculty, staff, students, and the greater Orlando community. For more information about the UCF Libraries see https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://library.ucf.edu__;!!PhOWcWs!04fOUqtCoHcX7nzXf79t_-OR3zSH_Jh8SiMKqmupMOSVwxMyWBb2vc6dM8NBinVWnOOiHn80Ja2tBytXpwcSocgopuI$ . Minimum Qualifications: * Master's degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution. * A minimum of one year of experience in cataloging and/or electronic resources. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience using Ex Libris' Alma-Primo VE ILS in a consortia environment, especially technical services functions. * Experience cataloging library materials using MARC21, RDA and/or AACR2, Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings, LC Classification numbers, and LC name authority headings. * Experience cataloging rare books, manuscripts, and/or other specialized materials using appropriate standards. * Knowledge of electronic resources, serials, and/or cataloging standards and tools, such as KBART, OpenAthens, OCLC Connexion, or Open Refine. * Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment independently and collaboratively. * Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities. * Proficiency in a foreign language, preferably Spanish. * Experience in an academic library with strong user focus. * Supervisory and/or training experience. * Record of ongoing professional development and scholarship. * Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills. * Positive contribution to building workplace diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Additional Application Materials Required: UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website at R103498 In addition to the online application, candidates should clearly indicate the nature of their technical services experience and interests, upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references. The selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials. NOTE: 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. Questions may be directed to the search chair, Sara Duff, Acquisitions and Collection Assessment Librarian, at sara.duff at ucf.edu. Special Instructions to the Applicants: These are twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty positions. Work Schedule: Varies Job Close Date: Open until filled Type of appointment: Regular Expected Salary: Negotiable Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position. Are Benefits Important to You? Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers: * Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program. * Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays. * Retirement savings options. * Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions. * Education assistance. * Flexible work environment. And more...For more benefits information, go to 'Prospective Employees' on the UCF Human Resources website (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hr.ucf.edu/__;!!PhOWcWs!04fOUqtCoHcX7nzXf79t_-OR3zSH_Jh8SiMKqmupMOSVwxMyWBb2vc6dM8NBinVWnOOiHn80Ja2tBytXpwcSXSUOl64$ ). Who Are We? Founded in 1963 to fuel the region's talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It's one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation's top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 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!04fOUqtCoHcX7nzXf79t_-OR3zSH_Jh8SiMKqmupMOSVwxMyWBb2vc6dM8NBinVWnOOiHn80Ja2tBytXpwcS-oTjPLw$ As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. Judy Kuhns, M.S.I.S. Public Services Librarian Universal Orlando Foundation Library UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management University of Central Florida Office: 407.903.8003 judy.kuhns at ucf.edu library.ucf.edu/rosen 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 moreyh at cookman.edu Tue Feb 14 12:39:58 2023 From: moreyh at cookman.edu (Helen Morey) Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:39:58 -0500 Subject: [Fla-facrl] idea for a FACRL interest group- Academic Librarians at Private Instutitions Message-ID: Hello everyone, I attended yesterday's FACRL meeting and there was mention of submitting ideas for starting an interest group. I was thinking we could start an interest group for academic librarians from private institutions. We do have some unique concerns and interests. We could first work on developing the scope, purpose, and a list of initial members, as mentioned in the Guidelines for Interest Groups (IG) , and then this information would be forwarded to the President, and later the Board for their review and approval. Overall, the IG would provide librarians at private institutions with an opportunity to share experiences and strategies on many issues, including promotion guidelines, professional development opportunities, and funding for resources and services, to name a few areas of concern. Interested? Please respond to the mailing list or privately to me at moreyh at cookman.edu. Thanks very much, Helen Helen Morey Faculty Senate Parliamentarian/Historian Library Representative, Faculty Senate Liaison to the School of Education Collection Development /Acquisitions Librarian Carl S. 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Subject Librarianship ? Collaboration ? Collection and Funding ? Instruction ? Technology ? Innovation Share your experiences ? both successes and learning opportunities ? with your colleagues. We will accept a maximum of two proposals per presenter (including individual and panel discussions). No presentation may have more than five presenters. *Submit Your Proposal* Proposals should be original work that has not been previously published. Special attention is given to proposals that: ? Demonstrate new and innovative thinking; ? Generate ideas or report research that contribute to ongoing discussion about the future of academic libraries; ? Contribute ideas that position academic libraries to be leaders both on campus and in their surrounding communities; ? Present strategies for implementing new ideas and technology; and ? Encourage learning among conference attendees. See the conference rubric for more information on scoring. *SESSION FORMATS:* ? *Panel Discussion:* 40-minute discussion with 10-minute Q & A. Panelists will provide multiple diverse perspectives on a topic or theme, followed by 10 minutes of question and answer for the audience. Proposal abstracts should highlight practical takeaways of attendees. ? *Presentation:* 40-minute talk with 10-minute Q & A. Presenter(s) will speak with the audience for 40 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of question and answer for the audience. Proposal abstracts should highlight practical takeaways of attendees. ? *Interactive Workshop: *50 minutes. Presenters will engage attendees in active, hands-on learning. Proposal abstracts should present a clear description of the activity as well as highlight the practical takeaways for attendees. ? *Roundtable:* 50 minutes. Attendees are encouraged to participate in informal group discussions on topics of interest. Proposal abstracts should include sample questions that facilitators can plan to use. ? *Pre-recorded Presentation:* 5 minutes. Presenters will record a short presentation that will be available to conference attendees on demand. *Submit Your Proposal* Please direct any questions to Regina Burgess . We are excited for this fifth annual conference and hope you will join us! [image: IMLS Logo] *This project was funded either under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Library Cooperative Grant program. Florida's LSTA and LCG programs are administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services. For FY2023, 71% of the total costs for the PLAN Continuing Education program ($218,429) is supported by federal money, and 29% of this program ($90,351) is supported by state money. The total budget of the project is $308,780.* [image: Facebook]? [image: Twitter]? -- *Nancy Schuler, MLIS (she/her/hers)* Assistant Professor, e-Resources & Collection Development Librarian, Eckerd College Library 727.864.8357 Schedule appointment Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 [image: Eckerd College logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lakeshia.darden at gmail.com Wed Feb 15 10:09:26 2023 From: lakeshia.darden at gmail.com (LaKeshia Darden) Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:09:26 -0500 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Job Posting: Access Services Librarian-Warren Library-PBAU Message-ID: Please post on the listserv. Thank you! Best, *LaKeshia Darden, Ed.D* Associate Librarian Reference and Instruction Warren Library| Palm Beach Atlantic University ORCID: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2776-1454__;!!PhOWcWs!1RHRtQPWFtpPpxQyBnP-a8E1-wpCzfDSDWfISp2ZcYGW1VOFTR5dRuZqofSUYQA9J3QlH0-vparkX1Al59Ff7wnxio_HBcgh$ Coretta Scott King Book Awards Jury Chair, 2019-2021 American Library Association EDI Speakers Bureau lakeshia.darden at gmail.com Access Services Librarian-Warren Library-Palm Beach Atlantic University TYPE: Full-time, Exempt LOCATION: West Palm Beach Campus SUMMARY: Manage the operations of the library?s primary access, service desk, and stack maintenance. Actively seeks to improve local and system-wide processes and services; participates in reference and instructional services by teaching information literacy; and, participates in evening and weekend duties as necessary. RESPONSIBILITIES: Access Services ? Manage daily library operations and front desk activities including, room reservations, mailings, ordering office supplies, and overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of office equipment ? Serve as a first point of contact for all inquiries, providing top level service to all patrons. ? Supervise the processes of circulating library collections according to policies. ? Coordinate the maintenance of all physical library collections, including re-shelving, shelf reading, organizing, and intermittent stack inventory. ? Administer course reserves as requested by faculty. ? Interpret library policies to students, faculty, and other patrons. ? Recruit, oversee, evaluate, and schedule all staff and student assistants serving in access services. ? Maintain data utilization and record management of library resources and services to improve upon user experience and develop needs assessment activities. ? Manage data collection for annual reporting and survey responses including: gather, review, evaluate; and synthesize data submitted by library personnel. Reference and Instruction ? Provide in-person and online reference service and consultation in areas of research to the learning community. ? Collaborate with faculty to promote information literacy and provide patrons library instruction sessions onsite or virtually through the University?s course management system. ? Design and lead workshops in the Library?s instruction classroom. ? Participate in the provision of evening and weekend reference assistance on a rotating basis as scheduled. Research, Scholarship, Creative Activity ? Create tools designed to give general and course-specific library resource guidance to students and faculty, to include LibGuides and other online tools. ? Engage in an active life of scholarship appropriate to the instructional and service role of the academic librarian. ? Provide collection development services in one or more subject disciplines. ? Participate as a member of the University Faculty, including serving on University and Library committees as assigned. ? Participates actively in regional, state, and/or national professional organizations. ? Engages in professional development activities to increase knowledge and skills in areas of primary responsibility by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing a personal network. QUALIFICATIONS ? Ability to think critically and act independently to solve problems. ? Strong commitment to service excellence with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, shift priorities, multi-task when competing needs surface, and meet deadlines. ? Ability to process information to make innovative applications of ideas and demonstrates a strong aptitude to learn new technologies. ? Proven ability to interact effectively, respond quickly and sensitively to patrons, discern how to best meet their needs, and contact the appropriate individuals for assistance. ? Familiar with traditional print resources. ? Proficient in the general research skills required in academically rigorous and technologically sophisticated libraries ? Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in the English language; ability in the Spanish language is desirable. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master?s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution. An additional advanced degree within a discipline of the University?s academic program is preferred. 5+ years? experience working in an academic library along with teaching information literacy. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jhornick at flsouthern.edu Wed Feb 15 12:14:12 2023 From: jhornick at flsouthern.edu (Hornick, Julie N) Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:14:12 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] idea for a FACRL interest group- Academic Librarians at Private Instutitions In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I think this is a great idea and would definitely be interested in participating. Julie N. Hornick (she/her) | Senior Instructional Services Librarian Florida Southern College | Roux Library For appointments: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://calendly.com/jhornick-roux__;!!PhOWcWs!xZqkATMaQ95KLrXA5BvwpJ1sr1nKfO72SMLOZZJmFnHSWtMcTOvzvGJfPYDD-mWi4mfWS3TnXIGDjnFubIJNx5KvluJ77g$ From: Helen Morey Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:40 PM To: fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu Subject: [Fla-facrl] idea for a FACRL interest group- Academic Librarians at Private Instutitions Hello everyone, I attended yesterday's FACRL meeting and there was mention of submitting ideas for starting an interest group. I was thinking we could start an interest group for academic librarians from private institutions. We do have some unique concerns and interests. We could first work on developing the scope, purpose, and a list of initial members, as mentioned in the Guidelines for Interest Groups (IG), and then this information would be forwarded to the President, and later the Board for their review and approval. Overall, the IG would provide librarians at private institutions with an opportunity to share experiences and strategies on many issues, including promotion guidelines, professional development opportunities, and funding for resources and services, to name a few areas of concern. Interested? Please respond to the mailing list or privately to me at moreyh at cookman.edu. Thanks very much, Helen Helen Morey Faculty Senate Parliamentarian/Historian Library Representative, Faculty Senate Liaison to the School of Education Collection Development /Acquisitions Librarian Carl S. 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Hornick (*she/her*)* | Senior Instructional Services Librarian > > Florida Southern College | Roux Library > > For appointments: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://calendly.com/jhornick-roux__;!!PhOWcWs!1f7oHrzc07rMBOdCm0w1xYfWeHFx_-6rspdjmBaIsY4j-y1yrpIhgEQUXukV1dLn0vGu2lvb60rgCjXH31klwuTXhrk$ > > > > > *From:* Helen Morey > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:40 PM > *To:* fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu > *Subject:* [Fla-facrl] idea for a FACRL interest group- Academic > Librarians at Private Instutitions > > > > Hello everyone, > > > > I attended yesterday's FACRL meeting and there was mention of submitting > ideas for starting an interest group. I was thinking we could start an > interest group for academic librarians from private institutions. We do > have some unique concerns and interests. > > > > We could first work on developing the scope, purpose, and a list of > initial members, as mentioned in the Guidelines for Interest Groups (IG) > , and > then this information would be forwarded to the President, and later the > Board for their review and approval. Overall, the IG would provide > librarians at private institutions with an opportunity to share experiences > and strategies on many issues, including promotion guidelines, professional > development opportunities, and funding for resources and services, to name > a few areas of concern. > > > > Interested? Please respond to the mailing list or privately to me at > moreyh at cookman.edu. > > > > Thanks very much, > Helen > > > > *Helen Morey* > > Faculty Senate Parliamentarian/Historian > > Library Representative, Faculty Senate > > Liaison to the School of Education > > Collection Development /Acquisitions Librarian > > Carl S. Swisher Library, Bethune-Cookman University > > 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099 > > phone:386-481-2417 | email: moreyh at cookman.edu > _______________________________________________ > Fla-facrl mailing list > Fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu > https://lists.fsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/fla-facrl > You may unsubscribe from the FLA mailing list at: > https://lists.fsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/fla > -- *Nancy Schuler, MLIS (she/her/hers)* Assistant Professor, e-Resources & Collection Development Librarian, Eckerd College Library 727.864.8357 Schedule appointment Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 [image: Eckerd College logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ddinkins at stetson.edu Wed Feb 15 14:18:00 2023 From: ddinkins at stetson.edu (Debbi Dinkins) Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:18:00 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] idea for a FACRL interest group- Academic Librarians at Private Instutitions In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Agreed. Please count me in as well. Great idea, Helen. Debbi Dinkins ________________________________ From: Fla-facrl on behalf of Nancy Schuler via Fla-facrl Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:16 PM To: Hornick, Julie N Cc: fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu Subject: Re: [Fla-facrl] idea for a FACRL interest group- Academic Librarians at Private Instutitions CAUTION - External Email - Hi Helen, You can count me in as well. Best, Nancy On Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 12:14 PM Hornick, Julie N via Fla-facrl > wrote: I think this is a great idea and would definitely be interested in participating. Julie N. Hornick (she/her) | Senior Instructional Services Librarian Florida Southern College | Roux Library For appointments: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://calendly.com/jhornick-roux__;!!PhOWcWs!1Ot3OtfTxwk67AuhPw1ylf3nU2bhIC9hdNCEq8JijQk_Y7RQJWSY7WItfVcZ1us2ARR63AE_tztT289feI9xeFeN4FE$ From: Helen Morey > Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:40 PM To: fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu Subject: [Fla-facrl] idea for a FACRL interest group- Academic Librarians at Private Instutitions Hello everyone, I attended yesterday's FACRL meeting and there was mention of submitting ideas for starting an interest group. I was thinking we could start an interest group for academic librarians from private institutions. We do have some unique concerns and interests. We could first work on developing the scope, purpose, and a list of initial members, as mentioned in the Guidelines for Interest Groups (IG), and then this information would be forwarded to the President, and later the Board for their review and approval. Overall, the IG would provide librarians at private institutions with an opportunity to share experiences and strategies on many issues, including promotion guidelines, professional development opportunities, and funding for resources and services, to name a few areas of concern. Interested? Please respond to the mailing list or privately to me at moreyh at cookman.edu. Thanks very much, Helen Helen Morey Faculty Senate Parliamentarian/Historian Library Representative, Faculty Senate Liaison to the School of Education Collection Development /Acquisitions Librarian Carl S. Swisher Library, Bethune-Cookman University 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099 phone:386-481-2417 | email: moreyh at cookman.edu _______________________________________________ Fla-facrl mailing list Fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu https://lists.fsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/fla-facrl You may unsubscribe from the FLA mailing list at: https://lists.fsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/fla -- Nancy Schuler, MLIS (she/her/hers) Assistant Professor, e-Resources & Collection Development Librarian, Eckerd College Library 727.864.8357 Schedule appointment Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 [Eckerd College logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jhornick at flsouthern.edu Thu Feb 16 16:29:56 2023 From: jhornick at flsouthern.edu (Hornick, Julie N) Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:29:56 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] JOB POSTING: Resource Sharing Librarian - Florida Southern College Message-ID: Greetings from Lakeland! Florida Southern College Roux Library is currently seeking a Resource Sharing Librarian to join our team. About this position The Resource Sharing Librarian is a non-tenure track position with faculty status responsible for facilitating patron access to material not owned by the College through interlibrary loan (ILL) services and document delivery. The Resource Sharing Librarian participates in the instructional mission of the library through reference assistance and library instruction, and in the daily operation of circulation services. Librarians hold faculty rank and may be expected to teach on occasion. Librarians are eligible for vacation, holiday, and sick benefits as detailed in the Employee Handbook for 12-month full-time, employees. Review of applications will begin on March 13, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Education, Work Experience, and Requirements * ALA-accredited MLS degree. * Proficiency in the use of OCLC's WorldShare. * Working knowledge of print and electronic reference resources. * Proficiency with online database searching. * Knowledge of copyright and electronic licensing issues related to interlibrary loan. * Familiarity with integrated library systems, including library automation issues and procedures. * Interest in personal and professional development. * Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and helpful manner. * Ability to organize work and time. * Ability to work closely with library colleagues and faculty. * Ability to work independently and with others on library projects. * Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and verbal and written skills. * Proficiency with personal computing applications. About Florida Southern College The College's health and wellness plans along with generous paid time-off benefits are in addition to rewarding employee benefits such as the tuition grant and 403(b) plan. The employee tuition grant is a remarkable benefit that covers the cost of 100% of the College's tuition for dependent children of faculty and staff who have been employed with the college full-time for one year. Employees can also take advantage of the benefit for themselves. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan is a 403(b) plan in which the college automatically contributes 7% of the eligible employee's earnings into a retirement fund whether the employee chooses to participate or not. The account has a comprehensive investment portfolio and allows the employee to control their investment choices. At 6 years of service, the employer contribution amount is elevated to 10%. Employees can choose to participate through pre-tax payroll deductions when ready! Florida Southern College is committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring, campus life, and intellectual engagement and welcomes applications from all interested candidates. The college actively seeks a wide variety of candidates and enthusiastically looks to diversify our workforce. Florida Southern College has a strong commitment to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The college recruits, hires, trains, transfers, promotes, and compensates individuals and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law. Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state. The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30 NCAA Division II National Championships. Florida Southern is ranked at #8 among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022 "Best Colleges" guide and is included in The Princeton Review's 2022 Best 387 Colleges guide and the "Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022." The 2021-2022 Colleges of Distinction guidebook praises Florida Southern's AACSB accredited Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise alongside the College's School of Education and its Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Poets&Quants, U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, and The Princeton Review further laud the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise and the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences as foremost programs in the nation for business and nursing education. Home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, FSC has appeared on The Princeton Review's top 20 "Most Beautiful Campus" national listing for 12 consecutive years. Connect with Florida Southern College. For more information and to submit an application, please go to the position listing at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://portal.flsouthern.edu/ICS/Employment_App/__;!!PhOWcWs!2OId5PccXHzjes2U1aLx_6HSnvQNI7MzlQjeHF3pYq26ZqI37wHXsq60PjvSgdmpcFsk7aeW3C3vMYaHNYsj7dOSLNPbWQ$ Julie N. Hornick (she/her) | Senior Instructional Services Librarian Florida Southern College | Roux Library For appointments: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://calendly.com/jhornick-roux__;!!PhOWcWs!2OId5PccXHzjes2U1aLx_6HSnvQNI7MzlQjeHF3pYq26ZqI37wHXsq60PjvSgdmpcFsk7aeW3C3vMYaHNYsj7dPGTG0sWw$ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jcorbin1 at stetson.edu Thu Feb 16 21:53:13 2023 From: jcorbin1 at stetson.edu (Jennifer Corbin) Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:53:13 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Survey invitation: Invitation literacy videos and tutorials Message-ID: Hello, If you provide information literacy instruction and use online videos and/or tutorials to deliver information literacy content to undergraduate students, I invite you to participate in a study about LibWizard and Niche Academy. The data collected will be included in a poster session, "Information Literacy Tutorials: LibWizard or Niche Academy? Or Both?" at the ACRL Conference. The anonymous survey asks about your library's use of tutorials and videos to support information literacy learning. You will also be asked to share your perceptions about Niche Academy, LibWizard, and other tutorial software. You will have opportunities to share additional information about tutorials and videos and their use in information literacy instruction. I expect the survey to take about 15 to 20 minutes. If you have questions about the survey, contact Jennifer Corbin, jcorbin1 at steston.edu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Corbin Director of Public Services & Associate Professor duPont-Ball Library, Stetson University Unit 8418, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32723 jcorbin1 at stetson.edu | 386-822-7178 Ask A Librarian | Schedule a Research Consultation -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Jennifer Corbin Director of Public Services & Associate Professor duPont-Ball Library, Stetson University Unit 8418, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, FL 32723 jcorbin1 at stetson.edu | 386-822-7178 Ask A Librarian | Schedule a Research Consultation -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jpiazza at UFL.EDU Tue Feb 21 08:52:26 2023 From: jpiazza at UFL.EDU (Piazza,Joseph Charles) Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2023 13:52:26 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Extended - Faculty Job Opening - African American Studies Librarian, UF Libraries Message-ID: Please share this faculty opening at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries. The search has been extended to allow for more applications- Thank you POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT African American Studies Librarian 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 candidate for the African American Studies Librarian position, who will be responsible for the overall development and management in all formats of the African American Studies collections in Library West, with a focus on the humanities and social sciences disciplines. This position also serves as a key partner, collaborating with and advising Special and Area Studies Collections (SASC) on related African American collections and programming. This is a year-round (12 month) tenure-track library faculty position. The position supports the African American Studies Program, as well as related interdisciplinary programs offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in areas such as the Departments of English and History. Responsibilities include analyzing the University's programs in and related to African American studies, collaborating with librarians and academic faculty to establish collection profiles and selection guidelines, and evaluating existing collection strengths and current collecting intensities. The position collaborates with other employees, providing support in the broader areas of the humanities and social sciences, especially overlapping, interdisciplinary areas; provides general and specialized subject area reference services, research assistance, and library instruction; and participates in branch and libraries-wide outreach programming. The search will remain open until March 16, 2023, 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. 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URL: From CASEYA3 at erau.edu Mon Feb 27 08:58:33 2023 From: CASEYA3 at erau.edu (Casey, Anne M) Date: Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:58:33 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Job Op -- Associate Director for Technical Services Message-ID: The Hunt Library, located on the Daytona Beach, Florida, Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), is recruiting for an Associate Director for Technical Services, a professional administrative position. As a member of the library Management Team, the successful candidate will lead the Technical Services department, which is responsible for the acquisition and provision of online and physical materials and services in support of residential and distance learning campus programs. Duties include: * Leading the Technical Services department, with responsibility for a staff of seven. * Directly supervising two unit heads. * Managing staff and processes that ensure the acquisition of and access to library information resources required by the residential and distance learning campuses. * Leading the Hunt Library Ex Libris Systems Team. * Participating in library administration. Required qualifications: * ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science * Minimum of two years library management experience * Experience supervising library professionals * Experience in at least one of the department's cross-functional areas (collection management or cataloging) * Experience working in an integrated library system, preferably Ex Libris' Alma platform * Ability to work in a diverse environment and interact and collaborate with individuals of different backgrounds * Excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred qualifications: * Academic library experience * Ability to work collaboratively with organizational partners * Experience leading in a team environment * Experience with project management and initiating new services and programs. The Hunt Library values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring staff who share these values. For more information, reference requisition R305340 and apply online at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://careers.erau.edu__;!!PhOWcWs!2Tbz5rMSyK6JV_T1wQVIQr5a6RfiBcI-BtpcEviuCzVU_C62N2Yc72TNDSy1N908mjO6wFLcsteuRC5qK3qB6gQ$ . Please upload a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae or resume, and a list of three professional references (including email addresses). A review of applications will begin on March 27, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Anne Marie Casey, PhD (she/her) Hunt Library Director Library Daytona Beach Campus 1 Aerospace Boulevard Daytona Beach, FL 32114 386.226.6593 caseya3 at erau.edu Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Florida | Arizona | Worldwide -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: