Head of Access Services - Tisch Library, Tufts University (MA)

<strong>Head of Access Services</strong> - <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Tisch Library, Tufts University</strong></span>. The Tisch Library at Tufts University seeks a collaborative, innovative, and user-oriented librarian to provide leadership for the Access Services Department, including circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, consortial resource sharing, and stack management. Tisch Library supports Tufts’ School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering. The Head of Access Services will develop, implement, manage, and evaluate a department that anticipates and responds to changing user needs and emerging technologies. The person in this position will be committed to a culture of assessment, using data assessment tools to understand user needs, and will proactively promote services. The successful candidate will have a passion for staff development and a commitment to creating a culture of learning among staff. Tisch Library is in the initial stages of planning for the renovation of key user spaces; the Head of Access Services will play a major role in that planning and in the re-visioning of public services at Tisch. The department head will work closely with the Head of Research & Instruction to ensure seamless customer services and to integrate library services into Tufts’ Learning Management System. This is a senior leadership position that serves on the Library Management Council; works collaboratively with other senior managers to carry out Tisch Library’s strategic goals; and coordinates access services policies with other Tufts libraries. Reporting to the Associate Director of Research, Instruction, and Information Resources, the Head of Access Services oversees a department of 8.5 full-time staff and 4 academic year staff, with 5 direct reports. Position Requirements: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program; at least 5 years supervisory experience in an academic library; hands-on expertise using an integrated library system; demonstrated collaborative and team building skills; knowledge of emerging technologies in resource sharing; evidence of a strong service orientation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Innovative Interfaces; proven record of change management, innovation, and commitment to staff development; data assessment skills; experience in promotional initiatives; understanding of information seeking behaviors and search strategies; experience with copy/print/scan services; knowledge of copyright and fair use; familiarity with Learning Management Systems such as Sakai. PLEASE READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY ONLINE AT: <a href="http://www.tufts.edu/hr/jobs" target="_blank">www.tufts.edu/hr/jobs</a>. Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Head of Access Services - Tisch Library, Tufts University (MA)

Head of Access Services - Tisch Library, Tufts University. The Tisch Library at Tufts University seeks a collaborative, innovative, and user-oriented librarian to provide leadership for the Access Services Department, including circulation, reserv…

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Substitutes, Circulation - Wethersfield Library

<strong>Substitutes, Circulation</strong> - The <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Wethersfield Library</strong></span> is seeking substitute workers for its busy circulation desk. Duties include checking out and discharging materials using 3M's RFID technology and SirsiDynix Workflows 3.4.1. Excellent customer service skills, a pleasant telephone manner, and a willingness to work with new technologies are required. Candidates should have current expertise with CONNECT Libraries SirsiDynix Symphony ILS. Knowledge of 3M RFID and Cassie print management system are pluses. Hours include weekdays, evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. $16.55/hr. To apply, download the municipal application at <a href="http://wethersfieldct.com/government/permits-and-forms/human-resources" target="_blank">http://wethersfieldct.com/government/permits-and-forms/human-resources</a>. Mail application and letter including your availability and email contact information to: Collection Services Manager, Wethersfield Library, 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109. AA/EOE/M/F.

Substitutes, Circulation - Wethersfield Library

Substitutes, Circulation - The Wethersfield Library is seeking substitute workers for its busy circulation desk. Duties include checking out and discharging materials using 3M's RFID technology and SirsiDynix Workflows 3.4.1. Excellent customer ser…

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Library Director - Town of Middlebury

<strong>Library Director</strong> - The <span style="color: #48286d;"><strong>Town of Middlebury</strong></span> is seeking a Library Director to organize, supervise, evaluate, and review the library’s resources, personnel, facilities, services and programs to respond to the needs of the community. The Director will administer library services in compliance with all applicable laws and will manage a staff of paid employees and volunteers. The Director operates under the executive direction of the publicly-elected, 6-member Library Board of Trustees. The library is funded by local taxes. Recent budget constraints require a dynamic leader with fresh ideas. Duties and Responsibilities: Develops, implements and monitors the library’s annual budget; provides monthly reports and budget updates to the Library Board of Trustees; attends all meetings of the Board of Trustees and of other Town departments, as required; maintains financial and statistical records; approves all requests for equipment and services; oversees collection development; hires library staff; oversees maintenance of library building and equipment; keeps current with new developments in the library field; promotes public relations with the community; acts as liaison with Town and school officials, students and residents; performs routine library duties and tasks as needed; develops and implements services; sets goals and objectives; supports the professional development of library staff; participates in fundraising, grant writing, and developing donor relations to benefit the library. Qualifications: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional library experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA- accredited program. Excellent managerial, financial, planning and analytical skills. Ability to handle critical incidents and resolve conflicts involving customers, staff, materials, or facilities. Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills. State of Connecticut driver’s license. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Anticipated Job Opening: July 16, 2012. Subject to probationary period of six (6) months. Reply by <span style="color: red;">May 15, 2012</span> to: Claudia Greenfield, Town Hall, 1212 Whittemore Rd., Middlebury, CT 06762; <a href="mailto:cgreenfield@middlebury-ct.org">cgreenfield@middlebury-ct.org</a>; Fax 203-577-4176. AA/EOE.

Library Director - Town of Middlebury

Library Director - The Town of Middlebury is seeking a Library Director to organize, supervise, evaluate, and review the library’s resources, personnel, facilities, services and programs to respond to the needs of the community. The Director will …

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How to work with Dropbox

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dropbox is a fantastic programme that gives you 2GB free if you install it on your computer. If you invite others you can get masses more free space. It really is worth downloading and installing Dropbox on to your computer. Once installed it makes a folder in your Documents folder. Whatever you place in this new Dropbox folder is aautomatically backed up on the web and can be accessed from anywhere. </span><span style="font-size: small;">So just to have an online backup for your important documents is wonderful.</span><span style="font-size: small;">The other marvelous part of Dropbox is that once you have an account, you can install Dropbox on all the computers you use and it keeps them perfectly synced. No more flash drives needed!  I have compiled some ideas of how to use Dropbox in this Slideshare.</span></div><div id="__ss_12697293" style="width: 425px;"><b style="display: block; margin: 12px 0 4px;"><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/fionabeal/the-ins-and-outs-of-using-dropbox" target="_blank" title="The ins and outs of using Dropbox">The ins and outs of using Dropbox</a></b> <iframe frameborder="0" height="355" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/12697293" width="425"></iframe> <br /><div style="padding: 5px 0 12px;">View more <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/thecroaker/death-by-powerpoint" target="_blank">PowerPoint</a> from <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/fionabeal" target="_blank">fionabeal</a> </div></div></div>

Resources Slideshare Tutorials Web tools How to work with Dropbox

Dropbox is a fantastic programme that gives you 2GB free if you install it on your computer. If you invite others you can get masses more free space. It really is worth downloading and installing Dropbox on to your computer. Once installed it makes a…

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