November 16, 2009
- Usability Consultant, Bentley University, Waltham, MA
- Systems Librarian, Babson College, Babson Park, MA
- Digital Library Manager, Northeaster University, Boston, MA
- Digital Lab Manager, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
- Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Usability Consultant, Bentley University, Waltham, MA
QUAL: This person will report to the Director of the Center. Successful candidates must possess:
- An advanced degree in cognitive psychology, human computer interaction, human factors, or related field
- At least five years of consulting experience
- Expertise in a wide variety of user-centered design techniques, including those listed above
- Demonstrable project management experience
- Strong written and oral communication skills and experience presenting to clients
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact successfully with end users, clients, and the general public
- Strong business development skills with measurable results
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Experience publishing and presenting at professional or academic conferences
- Experience in healthcare is highly desirable
- Willingness to train and mentor graduate students
- Willingness to travel on occasion
DUTIES: The Design and Usability Center (DUC) at Bentley University (www.bentley.edu/usability) seeks a full-time usability consultant. The DUC is a world-class, state-of-the-art facility providing user-centered research, and usability testing services for clients around the world. The DUC also supports Bentley's graduate program in Human Factors in Information Design and related research efforts in the field of human computer interaction.
As a usability consultant, the successful applicant will work on a wide variety of products in various industries, ranging from ecommerce websites and web-based business applications to consumer products and medical devices. Projects will involve a range of research techniques including: field methods, task analysis, personas, focus groups, eye tracking, card sorting, expert reviews, usability testing, accessibility evaluations, and surveys. Bentley University is an equal opportunity employer building strength through diversity. We welcome applications from nderrepresented groups.
SALARY: Salary is commensurate with experience and industry standards.
TO APPLY: Please visit jobs.bentley.edu to apply online.
DEADLINE: For best consideration, apply before November 20, 2009. Candidates will be considered until the position is filled.
Systems Librarian, Babson College, Babson Park, MA
QUAL: Master's Degree in Library Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association. 5-7 years of post MLS academic library experience as system's administrator of an ILS system. Additional Required Skills and Abilities:
- Requires experience with and knowledge of integrated library systems, networks, hardware and software as they relate to the delivery of library services; familiarity with emerging trends and standards in information technology.
- Demonstrated experience realizing the full potential of technology to serve library staff and users.
- Working knowledge of library business processes and procedures managed by an Integrated Library System (ILS), including circulation, acquisitions, cataloging and online public access catalog management.
- Requires web development and database skills using industry standard tools, applications, and languages; proficiency of digital library standards for description, access, delivery and preservation of digital objects (e.g. XML, XSL, HTML, MARC) and awareness of best practices.
- Strong project management experience.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in providing reference support.
- Competencies:
- Communication
- Customer Service Orientation
- Teamwork
- Continuous Improvement
- Technology
- Conceptual Thinking
- Self-Management
- Leadership
- Empowerment
- Business Management
DUTIES: Responsible for the operation, support, upgrade, integration, maintenance, and administration of the Millennium (III) Integrated Library System and other library technologies, including hardware, specialized library application and web services.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plans, implements, and administers library systems and technologies, including but not limited to integrated library system, content management system, library web site, ILL and Reserves systems.
- Explores, evaluates, implements, and supports library technologies and systems, planning for integration with or migration from existing technologies.
- Maintains knowledge of all modules of integrated library systems. Assists staff in incorporating systems requirements/upgrades into workflow procedures. Assists in implementation of new and enhanced modules of library system.
- Collaborates and coordinates with IT support personnel (desktop technicians, systems administrators, developers, etc.) regarding library systems related initiatives.
- Maintains the functionality of the library website and participates in the development and deployment of web-based initiatives in support of teaching, learning and scholarship activities.
- Supports creating a virtual environment to foster successful independent user community.
- Collaborates with staff within the Library and the College to ensure customer easy access to resources and collections.
- Collaborates with Library Research & Instruction Team to ensure coordination and alignment of online instruction vehicles on website.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates use of Web 2.0 tools for library.
- Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
- Supervises: Student employees
SALARY: Not Stated
TO APPLY: Apply online at: https://www.ultirecruit.com/bab1000/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*D450BC1F18CD3C4E
DEADLINE: Not Stated
Digital Library Manager, Northeaster University, Boston, MA
QUAL: Master's degree or equivalent in Library Science, Information Science or Computer Science.
Requires 5-7 years progressively responsible experience with the concepts and software/hardware applications used in organizing and presenting digital information.
The candidate will also have demonstrated project management experience with demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and implement effective programs, complex projects, and services.
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle complex analytical and detailed work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex environment. Knowledge of current digital technologies, standards, and best practices.
The ideal candidate will present a string combination of demonstrated experience and knowledge across the areas of metadata and associated functional standards, including METS, XML/XSLT.
DUTIES: Reporting to the Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources, the Digital Library Manager will build an integrated digital library program, providing vision and leadership in the creation and delivery of digital content and the infrastructure to sustain it. A newly-created position, the Manager will work closely and collaboratively with senior administrators, Archives and Special Collections, technical services and systems staff, and others to ensure fast-paced development of digital library initiatives which build on existing success, respond to the needs of the University community, and align with collections and preservation priorities. These include the digitization of special collections and other library and campus materials in text, image and video formats, the further development of digital repository systems to preserve and make accessible the intellectual output of the University, and the implementation of discovery tools related to these initiatives. The successful candidate will bring to the position a combination of successful digital projects experience and an understanding and vision for building great digital collections. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. The University's distinctive cooperative education program, where students alternate semesters of full-time study with semesters of paid work in fields relevant to their professional interests and major, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions. For more information, please visit www.northeastern.edu.
About the University Libraries at Northeastern University
Snell Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life. The Library holds 986,000 volumes, 119,000 e-books, 31,000 electronic journals, and welcomes over one million visitors a year. The Library provides award-winning research and instructional services, a pioneering multi-media content creation space, a very popular Meet the Author series, and is home to internationally-recognized special collections that document social justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. The Library has an ambitious vision to expand its digital initiatives, building on its institutional repository and digitization of special collections. Snell Library continues to break new ground in scholarly communications, interdisciplinary research, and the emerging field of transliteracy— the ability to read, write, and interact across multiple media formats. Snell Library leads the way in redefining library service in the 21st century. www.library.neu.edu.
SALARY: $ 62,278 - $102,942
TO APPLY: To apply, visit: https://psoft.neu.edu/psc/neuhrprdpub/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/NEU_HR.NEU_JOBS.GBL, where more details of the position's responsibilities, the University's outstanding benefits, and of the salary range associated with this position are also available. For more information on the position, and to nominate candidates, contact Will Wakeling, Dean of University Libraries, w.wakeling@neu.edu
DEADLINE: Applications received by December 1, 2009 will receive first consideration, though applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Digital Lab Manager, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
QUAL: Master's degree or relevant specialized technical training, required. Additional Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of relevant, in-depth technical experience, preferably in an academic setting. Strong administrative background with experience supervising/directly managing complex projects, fiscal, operational issues and multiple staff members. Solid understanding of the role and potential of technology for the design and delivery of information resources and services. Familiarity with extending digital resources into social networks. Strong project management skills and experience, including ability to plan assignments and monitor performance for collaborative projects that cut across organizational boundaries, Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills. Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with a track record as a leader, manager, and strategist in a complex organizational environment.
DUTIES: The Harvard Law Library is seeking a creative and experienced innovator to provide strategic and operational leadership as the Manager of our Digital Lab. The Digital Lab is the Library's focal point for a wide range of activities, including developing internet tools to promote and enhance access to legal information and coordinating the library's digitization efforts. Reporting to the Associate Director for Collection Development and Digitization, the Manager of the Digital Lab leads the design, creation, and distribution of technological tools for delivering content and services in support of learning and research at the Harvard Law School and beyond; manages the Library's digitization projects, including those produced onsite and those outsourced to the University's Digital Imaging Group or other external entities; develops and implements division policies, plans, goals, and procedures; ensures appropriate staffing levels, staff skills, and output. The Manager will supervise a current full time staff of five; two Development Programmers, a Web Development Librarian, a Digital Preservation Librarian, and a Digital Projects Assistant, as well as project fellows.
SALARY: Not Stated
TO APPLY: http://www.jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=42473
DEADLINE: Not Stated
Associate Dean for Scholarly Resources, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
QUAL: A graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent in required; additional advanced degree desirable.
At least 7 years of experience in successful leadership in progressively more demanding technical services, digital project, and collection management roles in research libraries is required.
Demonstrated vision for providing information services, and supporting scholarly communications in a research environment, responsive to current trends and anticipating future needs.
Broad knowledge and proven expertise in collection development and assessment in a medium or large research library context, including understanding of selection and assessment techniques and the organization and distribution of both print and digital resources.
Broad knowledge and proven expertise in technical services operations in a medium or large research library, including demonstrated knowledge of acquisition and metadata-related operations, and of established and emerging national and international standards relating to acquisitions, metadata, classification. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with cooperative programs, consortial initiatives, and operational workflow analyses.
Knowledge of trends and issues in academic libraries, scholarly communications, higher education, publishing, preservation, and emerging technologies.
Excellent leadership, planning, analytical, interpersonal, communication, supervisory, project management and organizational skills.
Ability to work internally and externally with a wide variety of individuals at all levels, a strong service orientation, and a demonstrated commitment to staff development and diversity in the workplace.
DUTIES: As the head of a newly-redefined Library division, the Associate Dean will provide leadership in a crucial area of the Library's rapid ongoing development, as it adapts to the University's enhanced research mission in a complex and changing information environment. The successful candidate, working under the direction of the Dean of University Libraries, will be responsible for creating and implementing a new integrated vision for the management, delivery, and preservation of the University's information resources and collections. In shaping the new Scholarly Resources division, combining technical services, collection development, scholarly communications, and digital initiatives, the Associate Dean will be expected to bring a strong strategic and fiscal understanding, together with dynamic leadership skills and a proven ability to foster a culture of innovation and responsiveness to customer needs. The Associate Dean is a member of the Dean's Administrative Group, and works in a collaborative mode with senior colleague both in the Library and on campus to develop policies, deploy resources, set priorities, and shape overall strategy for the Library. About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. The University's distinctive cooperative education program, where students alternate semesters of full-time study with semesters of paid work in fields relevant to their professional interests and major, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions. For more information, please visit www.northeastern.edu.
About the University Libraries at Northeastern University
Snell Library is at the hub of campus intellectual life. The Library holds 986,000 volumes, 119,000 e-books, 31,000 electronic journals, and welcomes over one million visitors a year. The Library provides award-winning research and instructional services, a pioneering multi-media content creation space, a very popular Meet the Author series, and is home to internationally-recognized special collections that document social justice efforts in the Greater Boston area. The Library has an ambitious vision to expand its digital initiatives, building on its institutional repository and digitization of special collections. Snell Library continues to break new ground in scholarly communications, interdisciplinary research, and the emerging field of transliteracy— the ability to read, write, and interact across multiple media formats. Snell Library leads the way in redefining library service in the 21st century. www.library.neu.edu. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.
SALARY: $ 87,344 -$144,302
TO APPLY: To apply, visit: https://psoft.neu.edu/psc/neuhrprdpub/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/NEU_HR.NEU_JOBS.GBL, where more details of the position's responsibilities, the University's outstanding benefits, and of the salary range associated with this position are also available. For more information on the position, and to nominate candidates, contact Will Wakeling, Dean of University Libraries, w.wakeling@neu.edu
DEADLINE: Applications received by December 1, 2009 will receive first consideration, though applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
