*3 NEW* Job Postings: The Ave Maria School of Law, Naples, FL:
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES LIBRARIAN
Overview: The successful candidate for this full-time, non-tenure track position reports to the Head of Law Library Public Services. The Emerging Technologies Librarian provides technology (software applications, Web 2.0 applications, iPads, mobile and other apps, and other technologies) and research database (primarily legal) training to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others users of the Ave Maria School of Law Library. The Emerging Technologies Librarian takes the lead in implementing new technologies and databases for the Library.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
- Identifying, customizing, implementing and evaluating current and emerging technologies.
- Monitoring virtual reference, mobile services, and instructional technologies trends.
- Working with Technical Services staff to maintain and improve ERM information
Job Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
Required:
- J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school or substantive knowledge of American law equivalent to successful completion of the first year of an ABA accredited full-time JD program;
- MLS, MLIS, or ILS from ALA accredited library school (will consider those who are within 10 credits of completing the MLS);
- 1-2 years of experience working in a fast paced library environment.
Preferred:
- Experience with providing access to electronic resources (licensing, access, troubleshooting, etc.) and authentication methods (including EZproxy software);
- Experience incorporating new technologies to promote and enhance library resources, including web resources;
Salary: $55,000
See the AMSL website for information: www.avemarialaw.edu/Campuslife/Employment
The Ave Maria School of Law, providing legal education enriched by the Catholic faith, seeks employees whose education, experience, and beliefs are consistent with its mission. Ave Maria School of Law complies with federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity.
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EMERGING DIGITAL RESOURCES, TECHNICAL SERVICES, & SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN (3/4 time)
Overview: The successful candidate for this permanent, non-tenure track, 30 hour a week (3/4 time) position reports to the Associate Dean for Law Library and Information Services. This librarian is responsible for the integrated library system; overseeing content management, cataloging, and metadata control over the library’s print and electronic collections, packages, databases, etc.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
- Administering, customizing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the library’s integrated library system; currently Innovative Interfaces, Inc. Millennium;
- Training staff on system modules and new releases, writing relevant documentation;
- Overseeing the processing of serials in all formats, managing the processing of and access to electronic resources (subscription databases, e-journals, eBooks), and setting processes in place to maintain license and other information in the library’s local ERM;
- Performing original cataloging, classification, and authority control – when necessary – using LC standards.
Job Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
Required:
- MLS, MLIS, or ILS from ALA accredited library school and 1-2 years of experience working with integrated library systems in a client/server environment;
- Demonstrated experience administering an ILS and working on the server;
- Familiarity with Excel, especially for table and chart creation for reporting purposes;
- 2-3 years of experience in records management and in cataloging and classifying materials;
- Solid technology background, including Microsoft Office Suite software, and familiarity with trends in delivery of electronic information;
- Experience with providing access to electronic resources.
Preferred:
- Project and process management skills;
- Experience incorporating new technologies to promote and enhance library resources, including web resources;
- Experience working with Innovative Interfaces ILS modules and system.
Salary: $55,000
See the AMSL website for information: www.avemarialaw.edu/Campuslife/Employment
The Ave Maria School of Law, providing legal education enriched by the Catholic faith, seeks employees whose education, experience, and beliefs are consistent with its mission. Ave Maria School of Law complies with federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity.
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TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Overview: The successful candidate for this half-time, position reports to the Emerging Digital Resources, Technical Services, and Systems Librarian. The Library Assistant is responsible for a variety of technical procedures, including carrying out library acquisition procedures, elementary cataloging, entering materials in automated database, resolving problems in procedures, and assistance in file and records maintenance. This position is also invested with making routine library technical assistance decisions.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
- Serials and acquisitions ordering, verification, system input, and processing;
- Elementary descriptive cataloging using the Library’s automated bibliographic database;
- A variety of library clerical tasks, as assigned, including updating serials and other databases.
Job Qualifications include, but are not limited to:
Required:
- A two-year degree from a recognized college in library technology or a related field plus some library technical experience, OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on the basis of one year of experience for each year of education;
- Working knowledge of standard office and library machines;
- Working knowledge of automated systems as they apply to book processing;
- Ability to maintain library records and carry out library procedures;
- Ability to pay attention to detail.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of current computer applications;
- Experience in an academic law library;
- Experience working with Innovative Interfaces ILS modules and system.
Salary: $15.00/hour
See the AMSL website for information: www.avemarialaw.edu/Campuslife/Employment
The Ave Maria School of Law, providing legal education enriched by the Catholic faith, seeks employees whose education, experience, and beliefs are consistent with its mission. Ave Maria School of Law complies with federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity.
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