Job Opportunities
Outreach Librarian
Union University, Jackson, TN
This position is responsible for enhancing library services and access to academic resources through extensive outreach, instruction and reference activities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to build strong faculty relationships and serves as an ambassador from the library to the Union University community of library users.
Essential job functions include:
Develop and implement an outreach plan including the coordination of marketing and outreach efforts, developing publications, organizing events, displays, exhibits, blog postings, social networking and liaison relationships.
Initiate and coordinate library outreach services that are focused on engaging and supporting students and faculty.
As part of the Public Services team, participate in both reference and teaching responsibilities.
Create instructional and information materials such as online tutorials, surveys and guides.
Work with Library Director and other coworkers to strategically and successfully reach target groups.
Regularly assess the effectiveness of outreach efforts using both formal and informal measurement techniques.
Contribute to the planning, development and provision of instruction and reference services.
Focus on emerging technologies and resources. Use library staff meetings and other venues to routinely inform coworkers regarding emerging technologies and resources.
Serve as a librarian liaison to assigned university departments.
Assist Library Director and other campus leaders with library-related community outreach efforts.
Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a complex, changing environment.
Responsible for ongoing professional development such as continuing education, publishing, etc.
Deadline:
Fall 2010
Manager, Reference Services
Drexel University
This position has overall responsibility and coordination for the Internet Public Library’s (ipl.org) online reference service. Specific primary duties include overseeing the daily management of the service; monitoring the performance of students and volunteers in the IPL reference question answering service, both locally and remotely. Reviewing students’ and volunteers’ practice questions and providing feedback. Working with instructors to prepare for student participation in the IPL.
Taxonomy engineer
SmartBrief, Washington, D.C.
Duties will include creating and modifying industry taxonomies for SmartBrief editorial team, creating processes for the effective building and extending of taxonomies. The ideal applicant will have excellent knowledge of knowledge management, Boolean search, and the ability to optimize based on precision and recall scores.
We will avoid using words like “dynamic” and “fast-paced” if you promise to show us all of the great ideas you have in your head. Impress us with your work ethic, amaze us with your creativity, and inspire us with what keeps you entertained - when you’re not working.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Creation of new taxonomies based on sample data and interviews.
• Collaboration with both Editorial and Technology teams.
• Creation and management of taxonomy error detection/system improvements.
• Ability to meet frequent deadlines.
• Perform other duties as needed.
Desired candidate attributes include:
• Expert knowledge of keyword search techniques, including Boolean operators.
• Expert knowledge of taxonomy best practices.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of working experience.
• Ability to learn and work independently.
Please e-mail resumes to jobs@smartbrief.com. Place the following in the subject line:
Taxonomy Engineer - iS