Northern Virginia Community College

Job Title: Library Specialist II (Position AGG), Part-time.

Location: Alexandria Campus Library, Northern Virginia Community College, 3001 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA

Open until filled.

Provide reference assistance two evenings per week, possibly occasional Saturdays. Help students with research, answer reference and directional questions, demonstrate use of library catalog, databases and web searching, provide assistance with printing, copying, basic Microsoft Office software, audio-visual equipment use. Provide excellent customer service. Be able to do light lifting, standing, reaching, bending, walking and climbing stairs. Required: Bachelor’s degree and library reference experience. Desired: Master’s degree in library science or MLS coursework, excellent communication skills.

$15.38-$18.75/hour, 8 hours per week. Work hours: two evenings per week, 8 hours per week total.

For more information, contact Sylvia Rortvedt at 703.845.6020, srortvedt@nvcc.edu

To apply, go to http://www.nvcc.edu/hr/employment.htm

Marymount University - Arlington, VA

POSITION: Reference Librarian, Assistant/Associate Professor

LOCATION: Marymount University - Arlington, VA

DEAD LINE: Open until filled

DESCRIPTION: Library and Learning Services-Education Services Group invites applications for a full-time Reference Librarian, Assistant/Associate Professor. Responsibilities include sharing responsibility with the Reference and Instruction Teams for providing assistance and instruction to users in identifying, locating, evaluating and using information in or about Library and Learning Services collections and services.

REQUIREMENTS: MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited school. 3 Years of full-time reference experience in an academic library and intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

TO APPLY: For details and to apply, please visit the Job Opportunities Section, Position 05163, at www.marymount.edu/hr.

Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. AA/EEO

American University

MUSIC/PERFORMING ARTS LIBRARIAN

American University Library invites applications for a tenure track Music/Performing Arts Librarian at the rank of Assistant Librarian.

Seeking an innovative, energetic, and service-oriented music/performing arts librarian to provide leadership to facilitate excellence in teaching and learning through the development of comprehensive and broad-ranged collections in music and to provide teaching, learning, and research opportunities commensurate with Department of Performing Arts and other academic programs.

Responsible for the overall management of the Music Library and collections. Perform administrative and management tasks, including formulating and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in consultation with constituents served by the facility; setting priorities; allocating financial, staff, and space resources. Manage print and electronic database collections and audio delivery system. Manage a staff of 3 FTE support staff. Administer the Music Library collection development activities including the solicitation of gifts. Manage the music manuscript collections. Serve as bibliographer for printed music and special materials. The head of the Music Library traditionally catalogs scores and recordings.
Position is responsible to the University Library and the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Performing Arts (CAS, DPA) and reports primarily to the Assistant University Librarian for Collections Services.

Library faculty participate in library governance activities. The Music and Performing Arts librarian also participates in regular faculty meetings and other governance functions of the Department of Performing Arts and consults regularly with the director of music and the chair of the department. Library faculty are expected to develop professionally, to contribute to creative and scholarly research, and to participate in campus-wide activities. Requirements : ALA accredited M.L.S.; advanced degree in music, preferably musicology or performing arts to include dance, theatre or music performance. Three years experience in a music or performing arts library, preferably at an academic or research institution. Demonstrated managerial and collection development experience. Substantial knowledge of music repertory, music bibliography, and music acquisitions. Awareness of current concerns and developments in music librarianship. Evidence of potential for scholarship and ongoing professional development. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Strong public service ethic; collaborative skills. Ability to shift priorities in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to work across a broad-based constituency and to communicate a positive library image.

Review of applications will begin November 7, 2005 and continue until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, resume, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Michele Mikkelsen, Library Personnel Officer American University Library 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20016-8046

American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

University of the District of Columbia

Job title: Assistant or Associate Professor (Archivist)

Location: University of the District of Columbia
Learning Resources Division
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008

Deadline: Open until filled

Plans and develops archival collection, including participating in the establishment and implementation of policies & standards for the archives. Acquires and preserves official University publications, describes, analyzes and arranges materials. Advises and assists users in response to reference requests, etc.

Requirements: Master's degree in Library or Information Science with one year of experience in archival administration or a Master's degree in History with an emphasis on archival organization, appraisal and description as well as historical research methodology. Some professional experience in archival science or in a directly related field of work such as history that involved the collection, appraisal, analysis or synthesis of information having historical or archival values.

Salary range: $35,668 - 67,333

See full job announcement at http://www.lrdudc.wrlc.org/Archivist.pdf

Montgomery County MD Public Libraries

JOB TITLE: LIBRARIAN I - ADULT
Montgomery County MD Public Libraries
LOCATION: Olney Library and Special Needs Library
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Duties: Employees will be assigned to the general information desk (either single service or one located in a specialty area). This requires overall knowledge of library resources and reference services. The majority of contacts are with patrons for the purpose of assessing needs and providing information. Public service and assistance is provided by employees on a short-term, on-going basis, and typically involve questioning patrons to determine the nature of assistance required.

Education: A Master's degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.

For more information and to apply on-line, visit montgomerycountymd.gov and click on Careers.


Montgomery County Public Libraries
Business Office
99 Maryland Avenue
Rockville MD 20850