Job Posting: Agricultural and Biological Sciences Liaison Librarian (Fort Collins)

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Agricultural and Biological Sciences Liaison Librarian (Fort Collins)

Job Type:Full-time

Description Institution: Colorado State University Libraries
Position Title: Agricultural and Biological Sciences Liaison Librarian
Job Location: Fort Collins, CO
Description:
Colorado State University Libraries
Position Description
Science Liaison
Librarian: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

POSITION:
This tenure-track faculty position is the primary liaison between the Colorado State University Libraries
and the selected departments of the College of Agricultural Sciences, and of the College of Natural
Sciences. It is in the College Liaisons unit of the Scholarly Communications Division and reports to
the Coordinator, College Liaisons.

The Colorado State University Libraries is a technologically sophisticated environment designed around an Information Commons concept with extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries has recently reorganized and is aligned with campus Academic Computing. The Vice President for Information Technology is also the Dean of Libraries. CSU is making a strong and strategic investment to ensure a vital role for our academic libraries that meets the needs of the institution now and in the future. This position presents exciting opportunities for a librarian who is innovative, flexible and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment, technologically literate, and interested in exploring new options for providing proactive services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This tenure-track faculty position is responsible for developing, implementing and assessing effective subject-based instructional programs and research services for students, faculty, researchers, and administrators in the assigned departments.

This assignment includes collection development and faculty liaison responsibilities for academic departments with an emphasis on expanding access to digital resources.

This position serves as the liaison to the academic departments of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Soil and Crop Sciences, the Colorado State University Extension, and the Agricultural Experimentation Station within the College of Agricultural Sciences; and as liaison to the academic departments of Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology, and Biology within the College of Natural Sciences. Liaison Librarians at Colorado State University work collaboratively as a group to increase visibility of library services at the college level. Collaborating with academic faculty in the design of innovative library and classroom instruction and creating expanded programs for library services is emphasized. Outreach activities to the campus are a major emphasis for college liaisons, and this position involves working closely with a variety of campus constituencies to promote research services, digital projects, institutional repositories, and grant activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited degree program. Experience working with scientific resources; demonstrated public service or customer service experience; excellent oral and written communication skills; knowledge of and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies for libraries; experience or interest in exploring innovative options for new services; experience working effectively in a team or collaborative environment as well as managing priorities and projects independently; excellent presentation skills; and ability to meet tenure and promotion requirements.

Preferred: Degree major or minor in a science area; instruction experience; research/reference services experience, experience with databases, collections, and other information resources in the agricultural or biological sciences; experience with the application of technology in libraries; experience working cooperatively and effectively with library constituents.

RANK AND SALARY: Faculty status and responsibilities. Twelve-month tenure-track appointment with contract reviewed annually until tenure is granted. Rank is dependent upon qualifications. Insurance benefits are available. Faculty may select from several options for medical, dental, life, and personal disability insurance, as well as retirement plans. Full-time faculty earn 24 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave annually.

Optional deferred compensation. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and
qualifications.

UNIVERSITY DESCRIPTION: Colorado State University was established as the land-grant institution of the State of Colorado in 1870. Student enrollment is approximately 25,000, and the University employs 1,400 academic faculty, 1,900 administrative professionals, and 2,000 classified staff. Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 135,000, and situated 65 miles north of Denver, at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Averaging 300 days of sunshine per year, with low humidity and moderate winters, Fort Collins is ideally located for a variety of recreational, cultural, and family activities. The University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and has a comprehensive online presence at
http://lib.colostate.edu.

TO APPLY: To apply, send a letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position, plus a current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references, to Sande Slack, Colorado State University Libraries, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1019
Application and nominations will be considered until the position is filled; however, to ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by November 1, 2010, at 5:00pm. The search may be extended if a suitable candidate is not identified.

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Business Beat for September 2010

Making college degrees easier to read from the Chronicle Blog

I don't believe that surveying industry to determine the types of courses a student should take to clarify a transcript's arcane notation is a solution to the problem. This proposal sounds like a one-size-fits all degree which may make it hard for people to transfer their skills into other related positions.

And just who will be surveyed to determine the necessary skills? What if you can't get them in your current school (i.e. no classroom management/student herding seminars, so you can't become a children's librarian?) this sounds like a bigger headache than a person learning how to articulate their skills on their resume or during an interview.

Cleavage career guides

I have a weird tag for some of the business/career books that I come across that are written for women, but seem to have more to do with how much cleavage we show (toe or otherwise) than our skills and capabilities. Reading these books make me all nostalgic for the day the the boys discovered bra straps and a new way to bully girls. Next up, slut shaming, in which all participate.

I want to say no one depends on their boobs to get ahead, but Pamela Anderson springs to mind. And not all boobs (or biceps, for that matter) mesmerize equally: there is usually some cunning and social engineering involved on the part of the person attached to the sexy flesh.


Some of these books may have some good advice interspersed with Wonder Bra and cosmetic surgery ads. So, I call them cleavage career guides and let you make up your own mind.

Recently, there was a some chatter about a tip sheet that was supposed distributed within Citibank, adopted from a book called Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office. Jezebel spurned it. Cynical Girl (former Punk Rock HR) wrote a sorta defense of Citibank and the book.

The problem is this: masculine and feminine behaviors are perceptions, which means they exist in our minds, either as we project them or receive them. This doesn't mean that we turn off our biological sex, but people project some of their perceptions on to us and we roleplay back. These behaviors are also dependent on culture. You might think you are a feminine cheesecake in North America, but you may seem pretty beefy beyond these borders.

My hearty handshake and aggressive humor do not make me a male--but some people perceive these behaviors as masculine. If they are really smart, they will skip the category. The brisk handshaking does come with bored hair twirling.

Do we really need rules about how to behave and where to put our eyeballs? Sometimes, because we are creatures that need rules. But they should be applied fairly to individuals, not to categories.

Hiring Outlook Positive (for graduating class) according to NACE

According to NACE the outlook for new college grads is better than last year, based on the data for their 2011 survey. Their numbers of survey respondents are low, but the amount of hiring that these respondents do is impressive, so it is good news, if only a forecast.

Young, childless women make more than men

This came my way via BNET, but that article had a weird analysis with suggesting how to appeal to these young womens' wallets.

The firm that conducted the research, Reach Advisors, provides more of the popular press reaction to their study.

Gallery of Best Resumes for People Without a Four-Year Degree by David F. Noble

Part of a series of Gallery of...resume and cover letter resume writing advice, Gallery of Best Resumes for People Without a Four-Year Degree is written for people who have extensive industry experience, who have an associate or two-year degree, or who are competing for a position where a four-year degree isn't necessary and they may have some other type of certification. Students who are transitioning from high school to college or if they are looking for an internship will also find useful advice in this book. There are plenty of jobs, as Noble rightly points out, where a four-year degree is not necessary (such as paralegal) and the assumption shouldn't be made that everyone who uses this book is a college drop out. Samples include senior and mid- level administrators, law enforcement and emergency services professionals, real estate and construction professionals to name only a few of the industries represented in this book.

The book also includes unusual examples, such as the sample resume for a two-person team that worked as apartment managers. This is the first of this type of resume that I have ever seen, but I am sure that in this industry there are many "teams" of managers that could advertise their services on the same document.

There is also basic resume formatting and grammar advice for cover letters presented in a simple point-by -point style. The resume writers that submitted resumes are all identified in the back of the book so the reader can check them out for additional information or to engage their resume writing services if they wished.

Systems and Digital Resources Librarian

This one is from the American Association of Law Libraries Career Center. It popped up in my Tweetdeck auto search for librarian AND job

Systems and Digital Resources Librarian
Department: Law Library Center (208)
Department Number: 208
Location: Morningside
Summary Description: The Arthur W. Diamond Law Library of Columbia University invites applications and nominations for the position of Systems and Digital Resources Librarian.This position has primary responsibility for leading the selection, migration and implementation of a new, preferably open source, library system while managing the effective use of the library's current electronic resources, services and systems.

Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, the Systems and Digital Resources Librarian will:

• Lead the selection, migration and implementation of a new library system.
• Ensure the effective administration, coordination and provision of support for all aspects of existing library automation and operating technology.
• Continue development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure accurate acquisitions and monitoring of electronic resources.
• Coordinate the continued development and maintenance of a library website that responds to the needs of library patrons for the dynamic delivery of library content and services.
• Educate and assist the Law Library staff in implementing appropriate technology to enhance fulfillment of its mission.

One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of New York City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth and breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership.

We offer a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits including 100% Columbia tuition exemption for self and family and assistance with University housing. Columbia will also pay 50% tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at another accredited college or university.
School/Institute/Unit: Libraries
Minimum Degree Required: MLS or PhD or equivalent

Minimum Qualifications:

All applicants MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered for the position. The ideal candidate for this position will be an enthusiastic, well-organized librarian with the experience and ability to work in a large, academic law library environment with staff at many different levels of technical capability. In addition, he or she will have an ALA-accredited MLS, or equivalent combination of education & experience; knowledge of electronic legal information sources; the ability to manage an ILS migration and the library's electronic resources services; strong background with technology including experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl or Ruby; knowledge of library metadata , including harvesting and repurposing of existing data; excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional work experience in an academic law library;
• experience building web applications;
• familiarity with open source content management such as Drupal;
• knowledge of electronic resources management and its integration into workflow;
• JD or equivalent experience with the unique content and research needs of the law school community.

Additional Information:
Posting Date: 09-13-2010
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Great Myth of the Librarian Grays

The Guardienne of the Tomes has a great post on the myth of the librarian grays, or how the graying of the profession would lead to new and exciting (and many) jobs for new library school grads.

I also really appreciated her comment that librarians can leave the library--you can come back later or you can look for work that isn't in public or academic libraries. IMHO library schools give short shrift to librarians that work outside of these two realms, outright ignoring special librarians or self-employed librarians. I think library schools should place more emphasis on "non-traditional" library jobs or self-employment options.

New Spice: Study like a scholar

And...welcome to September.

ALA-APA Salary Survey: Librarian - Public and Academic released

ALA-APA Salary Survey: Librarian - Public and Academic released and the ALA press release about the data.

Yeah, so I missed it. It's September; sue me.

Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson

Rework is a business inspiration book by the founders of 37signals. Rework examines some of the basic tenets of entrepreneurship and running a business and the authors give their own suggestions about why some of these tenets don't work or why the assumptions are false. Some of their ideas include starting a business while keeping your day job, starting a business with your own capital and not turning to the bank or outside funders, and committing to your idea, rather than building a company with the expectation that the sale of the company will allow you to retire--and someone else will profit immensely, or dismantle, your idea.

I really enjoyed the essays in the book, since they were short, punchy and not filled with data and numbers. The essays are about what they feel worked for them and their company, and what they think will help entrepreneurs (ahem, starters) in building their own business. The book is also free of jargon and about using common sense and less hierarchy and delegation to get tasks done. It also about trying new things, learning how to revise and not second guessing every possible outcome without even testing a hypothesis or new technique.

I think I will employ some of their ideas. For example, I love their idea about lists where they suggest that long lists and/or prioritization does not help a list get done. They suggest breaking down lists into much smaller digestible parts, such as a list of one hundred into a list of ten--so when you cross off one item on the list, 10% is completed. And you also get the charge out of completing a major portion which encourages you to tackle the rest. I also liked the "hire great writers" since you know that they can think and communicate clearly--though we know great thinking, like great writing, may need more than one draft or some time to reflect. Putting the back office on the front lines is also another extremely good idea since it can decrease miscommunications and help the "management" understand the clients and their concerns.

This is a good book for a person who needs the courage to start or sustain their own sideline work or for a new manager who just wants some ideas about how to run their ship, especially if they believe that less management is better.

Rework