New England Jobline - Special Library Position Archive

NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, all positions require an ALA accredited MLS. Send a letter of application, resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. When applying for positions, please mention the jobline.

There is no Jobline listing for May 2, 2008.

This listing is for the week ending April 25, 2008

4/25/08 Boston, MA, Special Collections Librarian, Boston Historical Society.

QUAL: The Special Collections Librarian should have:

An ALA-accredited MLS;
A knowledge of archival standards and best practices in the care of rare books and special collections;
A familiarity with methods of historical scholarly research;
Strong organizational, writing, interpersonal, and communications skills;
A commitment to service and to professional growth and development;
A minimum of one year professional experience with increased responsibility in library or archives administration;
A proficiency in dealing with digital technologies, as well as web design and development;
A knowledge of American and Boston history (strongly preferred).

DUTIES: The Boston Historical Society seeks candidates for the position of Special Collections Librarian, who will have primary responsibility for the operation of a small research library and archives devoted to Boston's history.

The Special Collections Librarian is the public face of the Society in its contacts with scholars, researchers and other local cultural institutions. The position encompasses library and archival work, and includes reference assistance, historical research, collection development, cataloging, preservation, access facilitation, and outreach. The library and archives comprise a wide range of textual and visual media, including books, photographs, architectural drawings, maps, manuscripts, ephemera, and scrapbooks. They complement materials maintained elsewhere in the Society's collections by staff with which the Librarian must maintain a close working relationship. The Special Collections librarian is responsible for the Society's institutional collection and oversees its records management schedule.

Primary responsibilities - The Special Collections Librarian:

Ensures timely responses to each research request, by using efficient reference methods;
Schedules appointments and provides support for on-site researchers and for research fellows using the library and archives;
Manages the research, selection, payment, and permission process for the use of reproductions of images from the Society's collections;
Manages the use of technology to preserve and to increase accessibility to the collections;
Champions digitization of collections, and the on-going preservation of digital records.
Manages the preservation and conservation needs of book and archival materials;
Supervises volunteers and interns, as needed;
Manages the accession and deaccession of materials in the library and archives;
Serves as staff representative for the Library Committee of the Society's board of directors;
Conducts research and provides material for other parts of the institution, including the historic markers program, exhibitions, and the newsletter;
Supports the efforts of the Director of Development in securing funding for the library and archives.

Starting: May 2007

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: Send a letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references to: Linda Atlas, Director of Human Resources and Finance, at latlas@ bostonhistory.org. No telephone calls, please.

DEADLINE: Not stated.

4/25/08 Boston, MA, Part-Time Law Librarian, AccuFile Incorporated.

QUAL: Not stated.

DUTIES: AccuFile Inc., a professional library services firm in downtown Boston is looking for a part-time experienced Law Librarian to work in downtown Boston law firms for approximately 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities may include:

Book selection/collection evaluation - advise clients on acquisition of titles regarding practice areas, upon request. Circulate advertisements to individual attorneys based on their specific practice areas.
Track and maintain trial offers from publishers
Acquisition paperwork - order processing and follow up.
Receive and log new materials - log into a kardex system, notebook system or automated program as provided by client.
Provide fiscal data/cost analysis - annual expenditures for the library.
Route periodicals and resource summaries - Establishing and/or maintain a routing system of various periodicals and summaries of updates to be filed.
Re-shelving - re-shelve all titles within the library area.
Invoice processing - approve invoices of titles received and forward to appropriate individuals for payment. Handle any invoicing problems that arise from a publisher.
Organize loose-leaf filing - set aside for AccuFile filing staff.
Training of loose-leaf filers.

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: Please email/fax/send a cover letter stating your goals and your resume to:
AccuFile, Inc.
75 Central Street
5th floor
Boston, MA 02109
Ph: 617-728-3500
Fax: 617-728-3511
Email: Librarian@accufile.com

DEADLINE: Not stated.

This listing is for the week ending April 18, 2008

4/18/08 Boston, MA, Librarian, Boston Historical Society.

QUAL: The Librarian should have:

An ALA-accredited MLS;
A knowledge of archival standards and best practices in the care of rare books and special collections;
A familiarity with methods of historical scholarly research;
Strong organizational, writing, interpersonal, and communications skills;
A commitment to service and to professional growth and development;
A minimum of one year professional experience with increased responsibility in library or archives administration;
A proficiency in dealing with digital technologies, as well as web design and development;
A knowledge of American and Boston history (strongly preferred).

DUTIES: The Boston Historical Society seeks candidates for the position of Librarian, who will have primary responsibility for the operation of a small research library and archives, parts of the Society's larger collection of materials devoted to Boston's history.

The Librarian is the public face of the Society in its contacts with scholars, researchers and other local cultural institutions. The position encompasses library and archival work, and includes reference assistance, historical research, collection development, cataloging, preservation, access facilitation, and outreach. The library and archives comprise a wide range of textual and visual media, including books, photographs, architectural drawings, maps, manuscripts, ephemera, and scrapbooks. They complement materials maintained elsewhere in the Society's collections by staff with whom the Librarian must maintain a close working relationship. The Librarian also oversees the management of institutional records for the Society, and is responsible for its institutional records.

Primary responsibilities - The Librarian:

Ensures timely responses to each research request, by using efficient reference methods;
Schedules appointments and provides support for on-site researchers and for research fellows using the library and archives;
Manages the research, selection, payment, and permission process for the use of reproductions of images from the Society's collections;
Manages the use of technology to preserve and to increase accessibility to the collections;
Works collaboratively with other staff members on the continued digitization of collections;
Manages the preservation and conservation needs of book and archival materials;
Supervises volunteers and interns, as needed;
Manages the accession and deaccession of materials in the library and archives;
Serves as staff support person for the Library Committee of the Society's board of directors;
Conducts research and provides material for efforts in other parts of the institution, including the historic markers program, exhibitions, and the newsletter;
Supports the efforts of the Director of Development in securing funding for the library and archives.

Starting: May 2007

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: Send a letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references to: Linda Atlas, Director of Human Resources and Finance, at latlas@bostonhistory.org. No telephone calls, please.

DEADLINE: Not stated.

This listing is for the week ending April 11, 2008

4/11/08 Burlington, MA, Content Analyst, Acquire Media.

QUAL:

College Degree (B.S./B.A) or similar experience
Prefer some experience as a business/technical analyst or similar
Understanding of the software development lifecycle
Understanding of technologies such as FTP, XML, Text Editors
Experience with managing small projects
Must be able to work in a team environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Skills Matrix:
Financial Management: None
Customer Relations: Medium
Technical: Medium
People Management: None

DUTIES: This individual will be responsible for managing the entire life cycle for content working with both internal and external teams. He/she must become highly knowledgeable in the content offerings of the company ranging from data transmission format to delivery method and frequency. The position requires a detailed oriented individual with excellent oral and written communication skills who can juggle many tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

Manage the implementation life cycle process to consistently meet scheduled milestones
Initiate and lead kick-off meetings with the content provider and the licensing manager
Write and maintain requirements documentation
Assist in roll-out of software projects
Oversee development staging/testing environments
Support data center escalations
Support sales and account management with content related queries
Provide customer support for content escalations

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: To apply or ask any questions, please send resume and salary requirements to Jonathan Goldberg at jgoldberg@acquiremedia.com

DEADLINE: Not stated.

This listing is for the week ending April 4, 2008

4/4/08 Cambridge, MA, Assistant Client Manager, Ingenta Inc.

QUAL:

Ideally a graduate with experience in a customer-facing role.
Background knowledge of content formats (PDF, XML), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
Detail oriented, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Professional approach, exceptional customer service essential.
An excellent communicator and team player.

DUTIES: We are looking to recruit a full-time Assistant Client Manager in the Boston area to join our busy and dynamic Client Management team. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with proven organizational and administrative skills. The ideal candidate will be customer focused and web savvy with the ability to juggle a busy and varied workload.

Key areas of focus within this role are to:

1) Provide first line support to Client Managers.
2) Maintain and develop relationships with Ingenta's publisher customers as a secondary point of contact for a defined customer list.
3) Provide excellent customer service to ensure customer retention.

Fielding content and subscription related queries from a range of external and internal contacts.
Troubleshooting queries and bugs using a range of internal tools.
Managing the process for the online display of content, logos and related information.
Provision of Quality Assurance support for a range of projects.
Close liaison with co-workers in the UK to ensure common practices and processes are used across the company.
Provision of training and ongoing support to publishers on the use of web based tools/systems.
Publisher education on the format and supply requirements for content and subscription files.
Attendance and input at internal Client Management team meetings and external publisher meetings as required.
Provision of regular updates, reports and metrics.

Company overview:

Founded in May 1998, Ingenta (a division of Publishing Technology, http://www.publishingtechnology.com) is a leading provider of technology and services to the publishing and information industries.

Ingenta provides a comprehensive suite of services for publishers of all types of content, including data conversion; secure online hosting, access control, distribution, information commerce and marketing services. The IngentaConnect platform (http://www.ingentaconnect.com) provides access and visibility to over 10,000 titles published by some 260+ publishers. In addition Ingenta develop and support standalone, publisher branded websites such as SourceOECD and the World Bank e-library.

The Assistant Client Manager role is pivotal to the support of Ingenta's publisher clients spanning IngentaConnect and the standalone websites.

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: Candidates wishing to obtain further information or apply for this vacancy should forward a request or their resume and covering letter to holly.rondeau@ingenta.com.

4/4/08 Cambridge, MA, Business Librarian, Fuld and Company.

QUAL: Applicants must:

Be well organized
Have excellent skills with database searching and Internet research
Have expertise with Windows Office products
Have superior writing abilities
Have business experience
Be knowledgeable in the pharmaceuticals/ healthcare fields
Be available to work on Fridays
Be able to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines

Experience with Factiva and Dialog is a must; experience with pharmaceutical databases is a plus. Applicants must enjoy juggling diverse projects while ensuring quick turnaround.

DUTIES: Fuld and Company (www.fuld.com), the leading Competitive Intelligence Consulting Firm headquartered in Cambridge, MA, seeks high energy, self-motivated Business Librarian.

This part time position, which requires working in our Cambridge headquarters, will be responsible for researching information and data in various industries including business and financial services, healthcare and life sciences, technology and manufacturing, in support of the consulting practices.

Major responsibilities involve business reference assistance and literature searching using a variety of commercial databases and Internet resources.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining and editing the Internet Intelligence Index (www.fuld.com/i3) and the Pharma-Healthcare I3 (http://www.fuld.com/ fuld-bin/f.wk? fuld.pdoc.gen+ @TARGET=RXI3) portions of the Fuld website. Tasks include identifying useful Internet resources for the site, writing reviews, and verifying older resources posted to the site. Additional responsibilities include administrative work and special projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain greater expertise with commercial databases, pharmaceutical tools and business resources on the Internet while experiencing the world of competitive intelligence.

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: Please send resumes to careers@fuld.com. Fuld is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DEADLINE: Not stated.

4/4/08 Boston, MA, Chief Librarian/Director of Library Services, The Boston Athenæum.

QUAL: The ideal candidate will be an adaptable, analytical, and strategically oriented individual who combines administrative skills, a strong management background, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of library users, visitors, scholars, and staff members.

Candidates should have knowledge of and experience working within circulating collections as well as specialized research materials; they must also be able to lead technology initiatives that enhance the Athenæum's ability to provide outreach, education, and information electronically. Space-planning experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLS degree or the equivalent; substantial professional experience in the public, academic, or special library field; at least five years of successful senior-level leadership in a major library setting; familiarity with best practices and emerging trends in information technology.

DUTIES:

Provide general leadership for all library programs and functions
Develop and manage the library department budget of $1.7 million
Supervise 15 FTE/ 7 PT staff members
Provide leadership concerning the changing roles of libraries, including such areas as publishing, technology, and the future of the book
Oversee the implementation and monitoring (at an institutional level) of the 2007 strategic plan
Implement and execute all library-related strategic plan initiatives and goals
Initiate library-related publications, events, exhibitions, and other programs
Develop an overall plan for the appropriate digitization of the library's collections
Investigate (and possibly initiate) revenue-producing digitization projects
Act as senior bibliographer, coordinating and shaping the growth of the circulating and special collections
Develop plans for the use of additional space for offices and collections as these opportunities are clarified
Take responsibility for the placement of collections within the building and decisions concerning placing materials in remote storage
Directly supervise the heads of cataloging and reader services, the chief conservator, the curator of rare books, and the acquisitions librarian
Work closely with the other senior managers to coordinate the Athenæum 's programs and goals
Represent the library at appropriate local and national meetings

The Athenæum seeks a dynamic and experienced library professional to serve as Chief Librarian/ Director of Library Services. This new position, created as part of an intensive strategic-planning process, will report to the Director. He or she will have chief administrative responsibility for the operation and management of library and information services consistent with the Athenæum's strategic goals for sustaining library accessibility, relevance, and vitality in the twenty-first century.

Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenæum is one of the oldest and most distinguished independent libraries in the United States; it is also the largest membership library in North America. Today its collections comprise over half a million volumes, with particular strengths in Boston history, New England state and local history, biography, English and American literature, and the fine and decorative arts. The Athenæum supports a significant art collection and exhibition program, and sponsors a variety of events including lectures and concerts. It also serves as a stimulating center for discussions among scholars, bibliophiles, and a variety of community interest groups.

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: E-mail résumé and cover letter to humanresources@ bostonathenaeum.org. The Athenæum is an AA/EOE. More information at www.bostonathenaeum.org.

DEADLINE: Position available immediately.

This listing is for the week ending March 28, 2008

3/28/08 Concord, NH, Business Information Specialist, Wilson|Alan, LLC.

QUAL: Our small, successful specialty executive development consulting firm is seeking to hire a Business Information Specialist to provide dedicated research support on business and management issues and industry trends. For the right candidate, this represents a tremendous professional growth opportunity, working directly alongside senior partners in creating value for our clients and in contributing to the growth of our firm. We are seeking a unique individual who can be a self starter, creative and an independent thinker, while still working collaboratively with, and taking guidance from, the firm's senior partners. Research projects at times may be loosely defined, and may require the incumbent to add further value and definition as the work progresses.

Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Be innately curious and interested in learning about new companies, business issues, industry trends, etc.
Be self-motivated with proven ability to effectively work with diverse personalities
Be an effective communicator: PowerPoint, informal meetings, email, etc.
Be comfortable working in a small office environment, where "everyone does everything," and on small client project teams
An MLS or equivalent degree is highly desirable.
3+ years business research and solid familiarity with business concepts is essential.

DUTIES: The person in this position will be responsible for conducting industry, company and competitive research; collecting and extracting insight from client and third party data; and, as appropriate, working with client managers to identify and capture critical information.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide timely and accurate research in response to broad based research project direction
Research, analyze, and synthesize information from diverse and sometimes conflicting sources
Effectively summarize research results into clear findings.
Effectively package research results into appropriate client-ready formats, typically including Powerpoint and/or Excel
Maintain careful and detailed source references and paper trail
Develop knowledge of information sources for the industry sectors of our firm's clients.

SALARY: We offer attractive compensation, an informal work environment, and we are amenable to candidates who require flexible work hours or are seeking a part time position (~30 hours).

TO APPLY: Send resume in confidence to: recruiting@wilsonalan.com

DEADLINE: Not stated.

This listing is for the week ending March 21, 2008

3/21/08 Framingham, MA, Records Analyst, Bose Corporation.

QUAL:

MLS or related degree required.
Minimum of 1-3 years experience as a records professional, or in a related industry.
Recent graduates with Records Management experience will be considered as well.
Experience in researching and applying regulatory, statutory, and industry requirements in support of retention scheduling initiatives, is a plus.
MNST A basic knowledge of professional practices governing the definition, retention, and disposition of records.
Experience in conducting records inventories, creating records schedules, or facilitating records destruction.
A basic knowledge of records management and archival management principles and methodologies.
An awareness of current technology trends in regards to information management.
An ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with Bose employees.
An ability to work as part of a team.

The ideal candidate must:

Be able to take direction and prioritize sometimes competing responsibilities.
Have outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Be self-motivated and disciplined.
Have excellent attention to detail.
Be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.

DUTIES: Not stated.

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: Rachel Williams, Staffing Coordinator, Bose Corporation, The Mountain, Framingham, MA 01701
p: (508) 766-1719
f: (508) 766-9470

DEADLINE: Not stated.

3/21/08 Waltham, MA, Research Analyst, McKinsey & Company.

QUAL: We value diverse academic and work experience backgrounds, with minimum
expectations being:

An undergraduate degree, from a respected institution, with demonstrated research experience is required. Concentration or advanced work in library and information science (e.g. MLIS) is a plus. For those without related work experience, an advanced degree is required.
At least 2 years of industry or business experience in a research or library setting is required for candidates who do not have an advanced degree.

Desired Skills:

We seek candidates who are passionate about, and have experience in business research and information gathering. Specifically we are looking for candidates that meet the following criteria:
Passion for conducting business research work in a dynamic environment, where you can expect to address diverse topics including company and industry facts, demographics, economics, the regulatory and legal environment, and the public sector on a daily basis
Deep understanding of a broad spectrum of business information sources and tools, along with the resourcefulness to identify and engage external experts for primary research on broad business issues Intellectual curiosity and a passion for research, along with excellent problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
Superb people skills, strong team-orientation, and a professional attitude
First rate written and verbal communication skills in English.
Fluency in French is a significant advantage for Canada focused analysts
Ability to interact effectively at all levels of a large organization

DUTIES: McKinsey & Company is looking for Research Analysts to join a business research team of 8-10 analysts. The position will be based at the North American Knowledge Center (NAKC), located in Waltham, MA (20 minutes west of Boston). The United States and Canada team conducts research, focused in those geographies, across a wide variety of topics, as they apply to business decision making.

Description of position:
The primary job responsibilities for Research Analysts are to support the research needs of consulting teams, and to contribute to the development of McKinsey's internal knowledge. Consulting team support. As a Research Analyst, you will work with consultants to understand, disaggregate, and prioritize their research and information needs. You will identify the key issues for the team and determine the most appropriate solution, effectively balancing quality, availability, timeliness, and cost factors. By leveraging broad information source knowledge and your understanding of McKinsey's global network of knowledge professionals, you will efficiently collect, summarize, and synthesize the relevant facts. Research end products delivered to consulting teams include charts, tables, frameworks, written summaries and fact packs. Where appropriate, you will guide consultants in the use of online knowledge resources and systems. Knowledge development. You will be expected to develop a broad knowledge of US and/or Canadian information sources, and are likely to begin to develop one or two industry or functional spikes, depending on the needs of the team. You will also share your knowledge with colleagues and help to build their expertise. You will contribute to the continuous task of building and managing a state-of-the art knowledge infrastructure by reviewing and selecting information sources, establishing links to external experts, and developing and maintaining relevant library materials and databases. In addition to developing your knowledge, you will share it actively with your colleagues and thus contribute to the overall professional growth of more junior colleagues and to that of peers in your specific area of expertise.

SALARY: Remuneration will be in line with industry standards. Relocation allowance is offered.

TO APPLY: Visit our website to learn more about research at the Knowledge Center and about this opportunity. You MUST apply online with your resume and cover letter detailing your interest and experience for this position. Email submissions are not accepted.
http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/knowledge_center/opportunities/

DEADLINE: Not stated.

This listing is for the week ending March 14, 2008

3/14/08 Concord, NH, Business Information Specialist, Wilson|Alan, LLC.

QUAL: We are seeking a unique individual who can be a self starter, creative and an independent thinker, while still working collaboratively with, and taking guidance from, the firm's senior partners. Research projects at times may be loosely defined, and may require the incumbent to add further value and definition as the work progresses.

The successful candidate will:

Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Be innately curious and interested in learning about new companies, business issues, industry trends, etc.
Be self-motivated with proven ability to effectively work with diverse personalities
Be an effective communicator: PowerPoint, informal meetings, email, etc.
Be comfortable working in a small office environment, where "everyone does everything," and on small client project teams
An MLS or equivalent degree is highly desirable.
3+ years business research and solid familiarity with business concepts is essential.

Provide timely and accurate research in response to broad based research project direction
Research, analyze, and synthesize information from diverse and sometimes conflicting sources
Effectively summarize research results into clear findings.
Effectively package research results into appropriate client-ready formats, typically including Powerpoint and/or
Excel
Maintain careful and detailed source references and paper trail
Develop knowledge of information sources for the industry sectors of our firm's clients.

Our small, successful specialty executive development consulting firm is seeking to hire a Business Information Specialist to provide dedicated research support on business and management issues and industry trends. For the right candidate, this represents a tremendous professional growth opportunity, working directly alongside senior partners in creating value for our clients and in contributing to the growth of our firm.

SALARY: We offer attractive compensation, an informal work environment, and we are amenable to candidates who require flexible work hours or are seeking a part time position (~30 hours).

TO APPLY: Send resume in confidence to: recruiting@wilsonalan.com

DEADLINE: Not stated.

3/14/08 Great Barrington, MA, Librarian, American Institute for Economic Research (AIER).

QUAL: Required work skills: The ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of managing a one-person research library, familiarity with online databases, web resources in economics and statistics as well as the industry and its organizations, and knowledge of Inmagic's GENIE or comparable collection management systems. This position requires excellent organizational, management, marketing and communicaiton skills. The Librarian must be proactive in dealing with staff and have a proven ability to work within time-constraints and adhere to deadlines. The ideal candidate will be self-directed,motivated, and pay close attention to detail.

Required education and experience: An MLS degree is required, with at least five years experience working on all phases of library operations in a business, non-profit or consulting firm environment.

DUTIES: AIER's Librarian will manage the day-to-day operations of the E.C. Harwood Library and provide research and other information services to staff, members, visiting scholars and researchers, and summer fellowship program faculty and students. AIER seeks a candidate who will carry the newly constituted library into the future and who will explore new ways to promote the success of the Institute through increased access to information on the web, other online sites, databases and feeds, as well as traditional sources of information in the field of economics. The Librarian reports to AIER's Director of Operations and Development.

Overview: American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), founded in 1933, is a non-political, nonprofit organization engaged in scientific economic research. AIER's E.C. Harwood Library was established in 1962 to house the Institute's holdings and support ongoing research initiatives. The library is undergoing a year-long redevelopment of resources, including streamlining the book and serial collections, upgrading electronic capabilities and digitizing 75 years of AIER research. There is still significant work required to complete this project. www.theorganizedlibrary.com.

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter and resume to judith@theorganizedlibrary.com.

DEADLINE: Not stated.

This listing is for the week ending March 7, 2008

3/7/08 Waltham, MA, Information Engineer, The Stowe Group.

QUAL:
Required skills:

Must be a high energy person
Solid Data Analysis skills to identify viable data sources
Solid technical skills and ability to write sql or perl scripts to format data

Desired:

Library science
Ex/current blogger

DUTIES:
Big Picture/Project Description:
Our client provides text-driven business intelligence solutions that provide the analytical bridge between unstructured text and enterprise data. They focus on natural language processing (NLP). They recently introduced a web service, based on this NLP toolkit, and are in the process of enhancing the service's capabilities by incorporating open data and commercial data resources such as Wikipedia and others. They need an information/data analyst on a contract basis to help.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

Locate open-data and commercial reference databases that may be available
Analyze those databases for potential incorporation into the product set
Be self supporting in writing scripts/programs to download and reformat data, possibly basic statistics in SQL or Perl

Help develop or select a dictionary / lexicon / ontology / metadata maintenance system.

Length of assignment:
6+ month contract with permanent employment an option after initial contract

SALARY: Hourly Rate: Our client is asking us to help them establish what the market will support

TO APPLY: Call Dave Bolognese at 617-440-2025, or email him at dbolognese@thestowegroup.com

DEADLINE: 3/14/08

3/7/08 Newton, MA, Verde/DigiTool Implementation Librarian, Ex Libris.

QUAL:

Requirements:

A keen interest in, and enthusiasm for, developments in Library and Information Science
Ability to travel 25-50% across North American with occasional international travel
Three or more years experience in a library or information services environment
One or more years experience configuring, maintaining, or supporting library software
One or more years experience developing and providing training, both web-based and face-to-face
Experience working with digital repositories and/or electronic resources management
Familiarity with metadata standards used in the library and information markets, particularly MARC 21, Qualified Dublin Core, METS, Z39.87-2002, and OAI-PMH
Experience with UNIX (basic), HTML , CSS, and XML
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and effectively
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively
Bachelor's degree mandatory; Master's Degree in LIS, or equivalent, highly desirable

Also Desirable:

Familiarity with relational databases, especially Oracle and SQL
Programming and/or scripting experience, especially Perl
Experience with data analysis, data conversion, and troubleshooting
Experience with online teaching and/or distance learning
Familiarity with web server administration and web proxy servers
French and/or Spanish language competency

Working knowledge of other Ex Libris products (SFX, MetaLib, Aleph, Primo)

DUTIES: Ex Libris is seeking a Verde/DigiTool Implementation Librarian to join the team responsible for helping customers in North America learn and implement our electronic resource management and digital library software products. This position will be responsible for developing and delivering Verde and DigiTool training, managing initial stages of new Verde and DigiTool projects, and working as member of the Implementation Services Team to develop new approaches to training and implementation across our family of e-products.

For more information on our e-products (Verde, DigiTool, SFX, MetaLib, and Primo) please see the Ex Libris, Inc. Web site: http://www.exlibrisgroup.com.

Responsibilities:

Train customers in Verde or DigiTool onsite, by internet, and by phone
Work with colleagues to develop and improve training materials distributed worldwide
Work with colleagues to improve the quality and efficiency of training and implementation
Perform initial software configurations on customer servers, and provide first-line support to customers during the first phase of implementation
Assist customers with data loading, testing, and conversion
Assist customers with configuring Verde or DigiTool for their local environment and needs
Analyze and troubleshoot customer issues, problems, and requests
Perform QA for new software releases and versions
Review and contribute to documentation packages for customers
Other duties as required

The position is based in our Boston (Newton), MA office or our Chicago (Des Plaines), IL office. The Boston office is strongly preferred. Travel will be required to customer sites in North America and, potentially, to our corporate headquarters in Jerusalem, Israel or to other international sites.

SALARY: Not stated.

TO APPLY: If you are interested, please send an email to hr@exlibris-usa.com

DEADLINE: Not stated.

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