January 9, 2013

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS/AMHERST

PROFESSIONAL POSITION AVAILABLE.

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION LIBRARIAN/LIBRARIAN II OR III

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position

of Undergraduate Education Librarian. As the largest public academic research

library in Massachusetts, we are a key partner in teaching, learning, and research

at UMass Amherst and in the Commonwealth. By combining the latest information

technology with excellent public service, the staff builds and maintains a rich

information environment, facilitates access to it, and creates a place that

functions as a hub of campus and community scholarly activity. The Undergraduate

Education Librarian will provide leadership in planning, promoting, and assessing

the Libraries Information Literacy Program. Lead the Information Literacy Team in

creating innovative and effective approaches to strengthening subject librarian

skills to design curriculum, tools and learning experiences that enhance critical

thinking and information and digital media literacy. Provide information and

digital media literacy instruction and individual consultations for subject areas

and liaison responsibilities. Provide administrative and programming supporting

for the Teaching Commons.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree in library science – or equivalent degree – from a program

accredited by the American Library Association, or its appropriate

equivalent in librarianship from another country, or have appropriate

equivalent experience.

2. Minimum of 2 years of information literacy experience.

3. Demonstrated understanding of the concept of information literacy in

academic libraries and its applications, especially for undergraduate

populations.

4. Working knowledge of the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education.

5. Fluency with emerging technologies and ability to use them effectively to

create and deliver instructional content. Required: Working knowledge of

HTML5/CSS, plus familiarity with one or more of the following: screen

casting software (e.g. Captivate, Camtasia); digital audio/video

production; Web 2.0 tools (blogs, wikis, RSS, etc.). Ability and

willingness to learn new technologies on an ongoing basis.

6. Strong service orientation.

7. Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing academic environment.

8. Proficiency with Microsoft office and productivity software.

9. Experience with instruction, training and assessment.

10. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.

11. Proficiency in teaching or public speaking in a large audience setting.

12. Familiarity with core library resources and collections for undergraduates,

including major reference sources, open education resources, and research

databases.

13. Ability to think critically and evaluate information resources and

services.

14. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships and deal

with the public graciously.

15. Ability to work and coordinate activities as part of a team that promotes

collaboration and sharing of knowledge in a diverse educational

environment.

Preferred:

1. Classroom teaching experience

2. Familiarity with basic usability principles for online information

delivery.

3. Experience or education which demonstrates knowledge of information and

digital media literacy competencies and standards, learning theories, and

best practices in library instruction.

4. Experience with or coursework in instructional design principles.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by January 25,

2013. Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three professional

references, to: Undergraduate Education Librarian Search, Library Administrative

Office, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 154 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst,

MA 01003-9275 or email us at libadm@library.umass.edu.

For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the official job

description, see our web site: http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs

January 9, 2013

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS/AMHERST

PROFESSIONAL POSITION AVAILABLE

DIGITAL IMAGE METADATA LIBRARIAN, IMAGE COLLECTION LIBRARY

LIBRARIAN I OR II

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position

of Digital Image Metadata Librarian, Image Collection Library. As the largest

public academic research library in Massachusetts, we are a key partner in teaching,

learning, and research at UMass Amherst and in the Commonwealth. By combining the

latest information technology with excellent public service, the staff builds and

maintains a rich information environment, facilitates access to it, and creates a

place that functions as a hub of campus and community scholarly activity. The

Digital Image Metadata Librarian will collaborate with faculty, librarians and

information technology staff to develop, deliver and integrate digital images and

other objects into the curriculum. Provide user support for generation,

classification, retrieval, and use of images through on-site consultation, print

resources, and online documentation. Catalog materials in a variety of formats,

with emphasis on electronic and visual image resources. Advise on the application

of appropriate current and emerging metadata schema and file standards to facilitate

access to digital image resources and other collections. Train others on metadata

creation and management; and work closely with staff throughout the Library to

provide access to the Image Collection Library’s collection. Provide information,

research, and reference assistance to library users at appropriate service points to

facilitate retrieval and use of images

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in library sciences - or equivalent degree – from a program

accredited by the American Library Association, or its appropriate equivalent in

librarianship from another country, or have appropriate equivalent experience.

2. Experience with one or more of the following metadata standards: VRA Core 4.0,

Dublin Core, CDWA, METS/MODS, OpenURL, OAI-PMH, EAD, XML, TEL or others

3. Familiarity with AACR 2^nd ed. Rev., Cataloging Cultural Objects, Library of

Congress Subject Headings, MARC 21 format, and the OCLC cataloging system.

4. Knowledge of digital asset management systems, such as the Luna Imaging Software

Suite, Fedora, Dspace, CONTENTdm.etc.

5. Awareness of the latest trends in academic librarianship.

6. Strong commitment to excellent service and the ability to interact effectively

and work productively and collaboratively with a wide variety of library staff

and users.

7. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills, as well as

initiative, flexibility and willingness to engage in continual learning.

8. Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement projects.

9. Ability to distinguish colors as they relate to the color correction processing

of digital images.

10. Advanced computer skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Office Suites,

Photoshop and other productivity tools.

Preferred:

1. Knowledge of visual literacy concepts, digital media literacy techniques and

learning management systems.

2. Experience with creation and/or management of digital objects in various image,

text, sound, and/or video formats.

3. Knowledge of how digital image collections and electronic objects are used in an

academic setting.

4. Academic degree in Visual Arts and working knowledge of French, and/or German,

Italian, or Spanish.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH ADVERTISED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by January 25,

2013. Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three professional

references, to: Digital Image Metadata Librarian, Image Collection Library Search,

Library Administrative Office, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 154 Hicks Way, University of

Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9275 or email us at libadm@library.umass.edu.

For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the official job

description, see our web site: http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs

January 9, 2013

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS/AMHERST

PROFESSIONAL POSITION AVAILABLE

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST/LAB MANAGER, COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This professional position will entail speech language pathology (SLP) clinical

research services as well as grant management. The SLP/Lab Manager will be

responsible for all aspects of recruiting, scheduling, testing, treating, and

following up with chronically aphasic and healthy control study participants and

managing a four-year NIH grant. S/he will be involved in data collection and

management, creating and training participants to use computer-aided home practice

programs. S/he will assist with preparation and management of grants and IRB

protocols and will assist with training and managing part-time and temporary

personnel, including graduate and undergraduate research assistants, and student

volunteers. S/he will assist the PI with publications and preparation of

presentations for scientific meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree and ASHA CCC-SLP along with current MASS License as a Speech-

Language Pathologist or eligibility.

2. Ability to work with a culturally diverse community and students.

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficiency with word

processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

4. Three years’ experience as a licensed professional SLP; one year of experience

working with adults with neurogenic language disorders; and prior experience

testing and treating individuals with aphasia, including standardized tests of

aphasia, are required.

5. Ability and willingness to travel to multiple testing and recruitment sites

throughout Massachusetts and to work on weekends during testing periods is

required, as is a proven track record of maintaining confidential records.

6. An ability to learn new computer programs is desirable.

Hiring Salary Range: $48,800 - $61,200; Normal Starting Salary: $48,800-$55,000

This position is a temporary grant-funded position. Funding for this position is

expected to continue through January 31, 2017.

PROFESSIONAL STAFF SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM POSITION LEVEL 26.

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The University of Massachusetts is committed to a policy of equal opportunity

without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression,

age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military

status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in

academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who

provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, the

University of Massachusetts is further committed to a program of affirmative

action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase

opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities,

women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of

the University of Massachusetts to comply with the applicable federal and state

statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative

action.

Application Process: Applicants should mail a letter of application, CV and three

letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin January 22, 2013 and

will continue until the position is filled.

ON CAMPUS APPLICATIONS ONLY: Send application materials to: Attn: Jacquie

Kurland, Communication Disorders, 358 North Pleasant Street, Amherst,

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.

On-Campus applicants are defined as Amherst Campus non-student employees

OFF CAMPUS APPLICATIONS ONLY: Send application materials to: Search # R30318,

Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Administration Building, University of

Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-8170.

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January 9, 2013

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS/AMHERST

PROFESSIONAL POSITION AVAILABLE

HEAD OF LIBRARY HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position of Head of

Library Human Resources and Organizational Development. As the largest public

academic research library in Massachusetts, we are a key partner in teaching,

learning, and research at UMass Amherst and in the Commonwealth. By combining the

latest information technology with excellent public service, the staff builds and

maintains a rich information environment, facilitates access to it, and creates a

place that functions as a hub of campus and community scholarly activity. Provide

leadership, consultation and management of Human Resources and Organizational

Development services and functions for the University Libraries’ librarians and the

professional, paraprofessional and student staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education and training) in Business, Human

Resources or a related field..

2. Minimum five years of diverse experience in human resources and personnel

administration.

3. Strong interpersonal communication skills which demonstrate proactive

relationship building and customer-focused problem solving.

4. Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills.

5. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation

skills.

6. Ability to take initiative, work independently, manage multiple priorities,

follow through and meet deadlines.

7. Proven competence with spreadsheets, word processing, electronic calendars,

and central data systems.

8. Ability to exercise extreme discretion and judgment in matters of a sensitive

or confidential nature.

9. Commitment to inclusion and awareness and understanding of diverse thought,

cultures, race, gender and other differences.

10 Commitment to staff development and engagement.

11. Knowledge of best practices in compensation and performance management.

12. Working knowledge of current human resources best practices and state/federal

employment laws.

Desired:

1. Master’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Human Resources or related

discipline.

2. Reasonable knowledge of library policies and procedures.

3. Experience with organizational development and staff training.

4. Experience working in a unionized environment

5. Understanding, appreciation of and experience with the goals of higher

education.

6. Certification from Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) as

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human

Resources (SPHR).

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $48,800 –$61,200. NORMAL STARTING SALARY: $48,800 - $55,000