| Head, Reference and Web Services Section, National Library of Medicine Head, Reference and Web Services Section, National Library of Medicine ($102,721-133,543)Join the management team at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in Bethesda, Maryland. We're part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and located just outside Washington, D.C.We are looking for a manager with experience managing library web and information services providing health information to a variety of clients to serve as the Head of the Reference and Web Services Section.The Head of Reference and Web Services directs a staff of 20, as well as contract staff, responsible for 1) Managing and implementing improvements for MedlinePlus.gov, a national health information resource for the public, patients, families and professionals; 2) Providing centralized reference, customer service, and referrals for all of NLM's products; 3) Supporting and improving NLM websites and related technologies; 4) Providing and managing electronic and print reading room collections; and 5) Carrying out these programs in coordination with other government agencies, national organizations, libraries, and international organizations.Join the federal government and receive great benefits while contributing to NLM's mission, to provide biomedical information to users throughout the United States and the world.If you have never worked for the U.S. government, follow the instructions and use USAJobs to apply to announcement number HHS/NIH-2010-0301. If you currently or have previously worked for the government, you can apply to announcement number HHS/NIH-2010-0303. Salary range is $102,721-$133,543 USD per year and you must be a US citizen to apply. Posting closes at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, Wednesday, December 2, 2009.Questions? Contact Susan Burns at burnss@mail.nih.gov or 301-496-3661  |
| SENIOR CONSULTANT: SYNDICATED CONTENT Iconitel has an immediately opening for a Senior Consultant: Syndicated Content. This position provides leadership for the process of investigating, negotiating and licensing electronic resources in a team environment where the life cycle of electronic resources is managed. Responsibilities include analyzing and comparing vendor products and offers, establishing and maintaining effective vendor relations, negotiating and documenting license terms, enhancing selections or awareness of access alternatives and issues, documenting status of electronic subscriptions, and collaborating in the management of the Electronic Resource Management System (AREUS). RESPONSIBILITIES: · Effectively negotiates and monitors digital resource license agreements, including cost/access arrangements and renewals. · Maintains documentation on licenses and related agreements. · Coordinates order arrangements and communication as part of the licensing and acquisition process; communicates effectively with those who manage related and subsequent steps of the acquisition and access work. · Actively communicates licensing and acquisition best practices to assigned companies to improve their understanding of selection issues related to digital resources. · Works with technology specialists in preparing analytic management reports in support of collection development needs. · Communicates at all levels of management within the Customer or Vendor organization REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ? Accredited MLS or equivalent relevant degree ? Two years professional experience with online resources and services. The candidate should possess extensive knowledge and understanding of issues and practices related to research use, management, and preservation. Excellent understanding of underlying technical aspects of electronic resources design, access and use, including user interfaces, browser technologies, authentication technologies, and link resolvers. ? Basic understanding of publisher's licensing and business models. ? Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. ? Capacity to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. ? Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent and innovative services in an Corporate setting or research library. ? Knowledge of copyright policies and intellectual property issues DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: ? Demonstrated experience in licensing of electronic resources including reviewing, negotiating, analyzing, or drafting digital resource license agreements. ? Knowledge of copyright and fair use issues raised in licensing of all research data, media resources, including video, audio, images. ? Law degree or legal background/experience desired SALARY: $45k - $55k depending on experience and qualifications If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume via email to contact@iconitel.com. You can learn more about iconitel by visiting us at www.iconitel.com.  |
| AGNIC Librarian Position at NAL Here is a link for the full description: http://tinyurl.com/ctvxe6 Job Summary: Find Solutions to Agricultural Problems that Affect Americans Every Day, From Field to Table This position is located at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, MD, Office of the Director. The NAL, the largest agricultural library in the world, has been serving agriculture since 1862. Established by Congress, its mission, stated simply, is 'to ensure and enhance access to agricultural information for a better quality of life'. NAL's work in collecting, preserving, and making agricultural information available is fundamental to the continued well being and growth of U.S. agriculture, and the development of food supplies for the nation and the world.  |
| UNC-Charlotte is seeking a Business Reference Librarian The J. Murrey Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a Business Reference Librarian to provide general, comprehensive information and specialized business-related information, in various formats, to the UNC Charlotte community. Responsibilities:
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| Research Analyst/Consultant Raleigh, NC We are currently seeking an experienced information professional to join our Research Services team. The Research Analyst/Consultant will work within a group of experienced pharmaceutical and business researchers who conduct in-depth research in support of important internal initiatives and external projects. In this role, the Research Analyst/Consultant will interpret information requirements based on an understanding of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries; identify appropriate information resources; design and execute complex search strategies; analyze and summarize findings; and present the results in a variety of formats as required. This position requires demonstrated expertise conducting online searches of commercial and publicly accessible information resources relevant to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. These include pharmaceutical pipeline databases, such as ADIS R&D Insight and Pharmaprojects, and medical literature databases, such as Medline and EMBASE. A thorough knowledge of business information resources is also required. The successful candidate will have a strong customer service orientation, the ability to manage shifting priorities and competing deadlines, and the flexibility required to work in a very demanding and fast-paced environment. An ALA-accredited master's degree in library science is required. Three to five years of relevant work experience, preferably with a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, is required. Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel is highly desirable. Please send resume to Lisa.Minahan@infocurrent.com Tesse Santoro, MLS Recruiter 1156 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 212 642-4321 212 391-7809 (fax) tesse.santoro@infocurrent.com http://www.infocurrent.com/  |
| Learning Resources Center Manager -Strayer University - Raleigh, NC Learning Resources Center Manager (LRC)/FT/North Raleigh, NC Strayer University is seeking a responsible, customer-service oriented individual for the position of Learning Resources Center Manager to ensure the proper functioning of the Learning Resources Center (LRC) and Computer Lab(s) for the North Raleigh Campus. Duties include, promoting information literacy, assisting students in library/research activities, handling initial career services needs, maintaining a career development area, administering placement tests, and managing LRC/Computer Lab staff. To peform this job successfully, individual for this entry-level position should have well-developed oral and written communication skills; be able to work independently; be detail oriented and customer service focused; possess a thorough knowledge of library services and be technologically proficient with basic computer networking and major desktop programs knowledge. A Bachelor?s degree is required with an English or Library Science major preferred. We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 90% tuition discount, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are seeking a growing organization, and the opportunity to exercise your creativity to meet the changing needs of a dynamic company, come join our team today by emailing your resume and letter of interest, including salary requirements to:helen.oliver@strayer.edu or fax to (919)878-6625 Attn: Campus Dean. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of the email or fax. No phone calls, please. EOEDeadline:2/25/08  |
| City and Regional Planning Librarian, UNC-Chapel Hill CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING LIBRARIAN University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill F. Stuart Chapin, Jr. Planning Library Posted February 14, 2008 Job Category: Libraries, Administration Internal ID: 2008-1085 POSITION: City and Regional Planning Librarian AVAILABLE: April 1, 2008 DESCRIPTION: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an innovative, collaborative, service-oriented, and knowledgeable individual for the position of City and Regional Planning Librarian. = The City and Regional Planning Librarian has administrative and programmatic responsibility for the F. Stuart Chapin, Jr. Planning Library and supports and facilitates teaching, learning, and research by directing public service initiatives for student, faculty, and scholarly and community users of the Planning Library; developing and maintaining collections; serving as faculty liaison for the City and Regional Planning department and faculty users of the Planning Library; participating in the University Library?s instruction program; and providing specialized research services and outreach to faculty, students and scholars. = The Planning Librarian will also serve as liaison to the Maps and GIS units in the main library, emphasizing outreach and user education for faculty and students in the Department of City and Regional Planning who are in need of cartographic and geospatial resources. = The individual in this position will help define and shape the future of GIS library services in close collaboration with the GIS Librarian and other reference and subject librarians. = This position reports to the Head of Undergraduate and Branch Libraries. Responsibilities: = Manage day-to-day operation of the Chapin Planning Library including staffing, services, collections and facilities. = Develop and maintain the Chapin Planning Library collection in the multidisciplinary field of city and regional planning including subject areas such as land and water use, transportation, environmental planning, public administration and policy, sustainable development, coastal zone management, hazard mitigation, and economic development. Collection management encompasses both traditional materials selection as well as participating in liaison collection management activities with both UNC librarians and faculty. = Deliver high quality outreach and instructional services to faculty, students and scholars by assisting in the development, implementation, promotion, assessment and incorporation of new and emerging information literacy principles in assigned academic disciplines to support the discovery, use and integration of the library?s collections into research and the curriculum. = Oversee and provide general and specialized public service and reference services. Supervise one support staff member and graduate assistants, work-study and student workers. = Participate in a team effort to provide GIS user services library-wide. Work with teaching faculty to implement GIS modules in courses. Prepare datasets to support course assignments. = Provide vision and direction in the development of innovative GIS services, including supporting faculty in the use of GIS software including but not limited to ArcView, ArcGIS, Arc2Earth, Erdas Imagine, and Google Earth. = Contribute to library-wide initiatives and interdepartmental communication through participation in strategic planning activities and interaction with branch libraries and other library units. Qualifications: Required: = ALA-accredited MLS. = Demonstrated subject background in city or regional planning, urban studies, public administration or policy, or a related discipline. = Minimum three years of relevant professional experience including managerial and/or supervisory experience. = Experience with GIS applications. = Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues, students, faculty, and researchers. = Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility, as well as willingness to adjust job duties as changes in technology and user needs dictate. = Demonstrated instruction skills. = Strong commitment to public service. = Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: = Knowledge of principles in library collection development; familiarity with methods of scholarly research in city and regional planning. = Graduate study in a GIS-related field. = Ability to provide effective instruction and training in the use of geospatial information and GIS tools to faculty, students and staff. = Experience in GIS project management, data management, and GIS needs assessment. The University and The Libraries The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country?s oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) and SOLINET. The TRLN libraries, including the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, have combined collections of over eleven million volumes. The Region: The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day?s drive from Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Salary and Benefits: This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are represented on the faculty council. Deadline for Application: Review of applications will begin on March 3, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To Apply: Send a letter of application, a resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Planning Librarian c/o Tiffany Allen, Personnel Librarian The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill CB #3932, 213 Davis Library Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890 Email: Tiffany_Allenatunc.edu The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting: http://www.unc.edu/epa-job/?p=436  |
| Knowledge Management Analyst-Campbell Alliance-Raleigh, NC Knowledge Management Analyst Campbell Alliance,Raleigh, North Carolina Salary: Not Specified Status: Full-time Posted: 01/14/08 Deadline: 03/01/08 We are currently recruiting for a Knowledge Management Analyst to join our growing Knowledge Management team in our Raleigh, North Carolina, headquarters. The Knowledge Management Analyst will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and maintaining Campbell Alliance?s intellectual property. Working with users of highly specialized information in a fast-paced business environment, this person will have three primary areas of responsibility: ? Knowledge librarianship: This person will serve as an on-call resource for consulting team members seeking to benefit from best practices and lessons learned in previous client engagements. ? Capturing project knowledge: Working with project managers, this person will collect, organize, classify, and archive project materials at the end of client engagements. This person will also manage the corporate taxonomy. ? Preserving intellectual property: This person will have a role in translating Campbell Alliance deliverables into reusable materials for future projects. In addition, the Knowledge Management Analyst will play a key strategic role in Campbell Alliance?s drive to promote and foster a knowledge-sharing culture. This person will also contribute to the firm?s understanding of how information is accessed, shared, and used across departments and with external clients. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, be highly comfortable with document management software (Documentum preferred), be customer-focused, and have the ability to manage work flow, think creatively, and prioritize. Experience with taxonomies, metadata models, and information architecture is highly desirable. To qualify, candidates must possess an ALA-accredited master?s degree in library or information science and have a minimum of one year of relevant work experience. Highly relevant work experience in a fast-paced business environment, in addition to a bachelor?s degree in an applicable field, may suffice in lieu of the master?s degree. TO APPLY: Please send your resume to jobs@campbellalliance.com. IMPORTANT: To be considered, you must also complete Campbell?s candidate questionnaire at www.campbellalliance.com/careers/candidate.cfm. Apply for this job  |
| Librarian-ITT Technical Institute-Morrisville, NC Librarian ITT Technical Institute-Morrisville, NC http://www.itt-tech.edu/ Job Description At ITT Educational Services, Inc., we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, healthcare, criminal justice, and business. The Librarian is responsible for all Learning Resource Center (LRC) operations while ensuring the LRC is established as and remains an integral part of the college. Key Responsibilities -Supervises personnel directly involved with the LRC. -Develops, coordinates and delivers user training courses/materials as well as prepares and distributes user documentation and aids. -Responsible to design and deliver database tutorials and instruction materials for users and assists them in search strategies and advanced information needs. -Meets regularly with education staff to coordinate LRC hours and policies, procedures, select books and other media needed for the LRC. -Responsible for the cataloging, in/out processing, storage repair and maintenance of books and other LRC equipment. -Assists students with questions regarding the LRC and assists instructors with the Career Success Program. -Responsible for maintaining ongoing professional industry knowledge and skills of library/information science. Required Skills -Masters degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education in Library Science from and ALA accredited school. -1-2 years experience working in a library environment. -Excellent oral communication skills. -Ability to assess student progress and changes needed in tutorial programs -Ability to work with all levels of faculty and all types of students. Job Location Morrisville, NC, US. Position Type Full-Time/Regular To apply go to http://tinyurl.com/2not8d  |
| UNC Chapel Hill - Head of Public Services, North Carolina Collection ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY UNC Chapel Hill University Library POSITION: Head of Public Services, North Carolina Collection AVAILABLE: March 1, 2008 DESCRIPTION The North Carolina Collection of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?s University Library seeks an energetic and resourceful individual to coordinate the Collection?s public services. The Head of Public Services has primary responsibilities for planning and directing reference services; coordinating access to and use of materials; scheduling reference desk coverage; maintaining reading room security, and overseeing stacks maintenance. The position coordinates staff responses to off-site inquiries, including interlibrary loan, correspondence, telephone, fax, and email requests. The Head of Public Services also promotes use of the Collection by assisting researchers directly at the desk, by responding to outside inquiries, and through presentations to classes, professional organizations, and other groups. The Head of Public Services also develops reference guides for in-house use and for inclusion on the Collection?s website and assists in planning and implementing digital projects as assigned. The position directly supervises two full-time assistants, undergraduate student workers, and occasional graduate assistants. The position coordinates services and oversees cooperative projects with other library special collection departments and public service points. All librarians in the University Library are expected to be active participants in library and campus committees, professional organizations, and the greater academic community. The North Carolina Collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of library materials related to a single state. Its holdings include more than 250,000 books, pamphlets, government documents, newspapers, periodicals, maps, and audiovisual materials. It also holds more than 1.3 million photographs and 15,000 artifacts. The Collection is widely known for its distinguished Thomas Wolfe and Sir Walter Raleigh collections. Open seven days a week, the Collection is used by undergraduate and graduate students, University faculty and staff, scholars from other institutions, professional writers, and the general public. QUALIFICATIONS Required: ALA-accredited MLS or Master?s degree in American history/studies or related discipline; employment experience in a special collections and/or archives; public service experience; supervisory experience; familiarity with North Carolina history and culture; excellent communication and writing skills. Preferred: Two or more years of professional library/archives experience; knowledge of the history of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; knowledge of online reference tools relevant to the Collection?s subject focus; experience developing electronic reference guides to promote use and access to a library/archives collection. THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 5.9 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities. The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural and intellectual activities. The mountains and the seashore are each less than a half-day?s drive from Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. SALARY AND BENEFITS This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are represented on the faculty council. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. TO APPLY Send a letter of application, a resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Head of Public Services, North Carolina Collection c/o Tiffany Allen, Personnel Librarian The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill CB #3932, 213 Davis Library Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890  |
| NC ECHO Project Manager - State Library of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC NC ECHO Project Manager State Library of North Carolina,Raleigh, North Carolina Salary: Not Specified Status: Full-time Posted: 01/11/08 Deadline: 02/06/08 NC ECHO Project Manager This position is the NC ECHO (North Carolina Exploring Cultural Heritage Online) Project Manager. Plans, coordinates & implements a statewide program to encourage the use of digital technologies to provide access to the State?s cultural heritage resources; establishes & maintains partner relationships with cultural heritage entities statewide; consults & provides technical assistance to partners on digitization & online presentation of cultural heritage resources, with consultation on issues of collection, preservation, processing, & description where appropriate; works with libraries, archives, museums, historic sites & interested parties statewide & beyond to encourage best practices & use of standards in digitization; assists in managing statewide grant programs designed to support digitization of cultural heritage resources; oversees continuing education initiatives; supervises 4 project staff; serves a convener of statewide project advisory committee. Some overnight travel required. Applicants should have a vision for developing broad & effective digital access to statewide cultural heritage resources. Applicant should have knowledge of: program management & evaluation; use of digital technologies to provide access to information; metadata standards including MARC, Dublin Core, EAD, TEI, & METS; continuing education program development & administration; budget management; grant program development, grant writing & review; strategic & long-range planning; public outreach & marketing. Applicant should have the ability to communicate effectively with library, archives & museum professionals as well as others with little or no expertise. Applicant should have excellent skills in time management, multitasking, teamwork, critical thinking & analysis, written & oral communication, & public presentation. A Master?s degree in Library Science and three years experience as a librarian including two years in a supervisory capacity, or as a librarian consultant; or graduation from a four-year college or university supplemented by 30 semester hours in library science and five years experience as a librarian including three years in a supervisory capacity or as a librarian consultant; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer additional directly related education, training, & experience as specified in the above description. Application and contact information is provided at this link: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4804-0100- 0004-104&printit=no  |
| Corporate Records Manager - Syngenta - RTP, NC Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Syngenta employs some 19,000 people in over 90 countries. Delivering innovation is the focus of scientists at Syngenta's centre of excellence for Biotechnology R&D (SBI), employs some 300 people, in beautiful Research Triangle Park, NC. Corporate Records Manager: The purpose of this role is to ensure that the records created by R&D staff at SBI are managed efficiently and effectively, in order to best support the needs of the business for knowledge / information sharing and intellectual property protection. In addition, as part of the global R&D IS initiative to manage Syngenta?s information assets across sites, the job holder will be required to engage Records Managers from global R&D sites to develop, implement and monitor a consistent set of policies and processes related to these records. Accountabilities: - Supervise the creation, operation and maintenance of records databases at SBI. - Apply strategic oversight and direction to the major business functions in applying retention requirements to all record types at SBI. - Manage the review and improvements to the company's retention schedules for maintaining documents in all environments. - Assist all company departments located at SBI in applying retention schedules, document management principles and information security principles. - Promote records management and information security within the company to all employees. Provide training and education on records management and information security elements and related compliance requirements to all employees. - Locally support document collection and retention efforts in connection with litigation and regulatory purposes. - Audit compliance with the company's retention and information security policies. - Ensure all company records required for regulatory purposes and litigation are complete, well indexed, secured and available to authorized persons as necessary. - Support document collection for the non-GLP archives and off-site record center. Coordinate the transfer and retrieval of records from on or off-site storage. - Manage archive areas, file room, in-active records sites for proper maintenance of company records. - Assist with document migration projects, training and support for the R&D document management system. - Manage local projects assisting repository managers and knowledge managers in requirements collection and business needs analysis. Knowledge, Skills, & Experience Masters in Library or Information Science (or equivalent experience) and 3-5 years in archives and records management. CRM and/or CA certification, awareness of Intellectual Property and the importance of documents to support this process, as well as a background (Qualification or experience) in a Life Sciences organization are highly desirable. Other critical experiences include a broad working-knowledge of archival and records management theory and methodology, as well as Project Management skills / experience. ? Ability to develop, implement and monitor compliance with policies? Excellent verbal and written communication skills ? Strong PC / IT skills? Influencing and change management (to gain commitment for following policies and best practice) Additional Information ? All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. ? Ability to lift 40 Lbs.? Travel requirements - Two trips to Europe per year. To Apply; submit your resume and cover letter to linda.cancelli@yoh.com To learn more about Syngenta and view many exciting opportunities, go to www.syngenta.com  |
| Law Firm Reference Librarian - Part Time - Raleigh, NC Alston & Bird, LLP, is looking for a part-time reference librarian for their Raleigh, NC location. Qualified candidates should have an ALA accredited M.L.S. degree and 2 years of professional library experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in patent searching and/or thebiotechnology, biological, medical, pharmaceutical or health sciences. Law firm experience is not required, but is a plus. Applicants from the academic and special library fields are welcome to apply. In addition toproviding reference services, the librarian also will oversee a filing service, will maintain the physical collection, and provide assistance to other offices when needed. Outstanding opportunity for right candidate. E-mail resume to Pamela Sachs, Administrator at pam.sachs at alston.com or fax to (919) 862-2540. If you have questions, contact: Rebecca J. Olson Library Manager Alston & Bird LLP 704-444-1111 rebecca.olson at alston.com  |
| NC AHEC Digital Library Librarian - UNC Health Sciences Library (Part-time) NC AHEC Digital Library (ADL) Librarian Health Sciences Library University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill EPA Librarian .5fte, one year appointment with possibility for reappointment The Health Sciences Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a NC Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), ADL librarian to participate in the ongoing development of the innovative AHEC Digital Library (ADL). As a member of the ADL development team s/he will provide effective outreach, promotion and resource development for the NC AHEC?s statewide system of libraries for health professionals. Effective outreach and promotion will be provided by designing, developing, and implementing print and electronic media and communication strategies to extend the ADL?s reach to primary target audiences statewide. ALA-accredited Master?s degree in Library and Information Science, or Master?s degree in Public Health, or other Health Sciences graduate degree, and education or experience in Internet-based health information and/or health education is required. This position is a one year, half time appointment with a possibility for reappointment. For more information see full job ad: http://www.hsl.unc.edu/AboutLib/employment/ADLlibrarian.cfm Minimum salary $23,400; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer  |
| Corporate Records Manager - Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Syngenta employs some 19,000 people in over 90 countries. Delivering innovation is the focus of scientists at Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. (SBI) in beautiful Research Triangle Park, NC. We are currently looking to recruit the following position: Corporate Records Manager The purpose of this role is to ensure that the records created by R&D staff at SBI are managed efficiently and effectively, in order to best support the needs of the business for knowledge / information sharing and intellectual property protection. In addition, as part of the global R&D IS initiative to manage Syngenta?s information assets across sites, the job holder will be required to engage Records Managers from global R&D sites to develop, implement and monitor a consistent set of policies and processes related to these records. Accountabilities: ?Supervise the creation, operation and maintenance of records databases at SBI. ?Apply strategic oversight and direction to the major business functions in applying retention requirements to all record types at SBI. ?Manage the review and improvements to the company's retention schedules for maintaining documents in all environments. ?Assist all company departments located at SBI in applying retention schedules, document management principles and information security principles. ?Promote records management and information security within the company to all employees. Provide training and education on records management and information security elements and related compliance requirements to all employees. ?Locally support document collection and retention efforts in connection with litigation and regulatory purposes. ?Audit compliance with the company's retention and information security policies. ?Ensure all company records required for regulatory purposes and litigation are complete, well indexed, secured and available to authorized persons as necessary. ?Support document collection for the non-GLP archives and off-site record center. Coordinate the transfer and retrieval of records from on or off-site storage. ?Manage archive areas, file room, in-active records sites for proper maintenance of company records. ?Assist with document migration projects, training and support for the R&D document management system. ?Manage local projects assisting repository managers and knowledge managers in requirements collection and business needs analysis. Requirements Experience & Qualifications: Masters in Library or Information Science (or equivalent experience) and 3-5 years in archives and records management. CRM and/or CA certification, awareness of Intellectual Property and the importance of documents to support this process, as well as a background (Qualification or experience) in a Life Sciences organization are highly desirable. Other critical experiences include a broad working-knowledge of archival and records management theory and methodology, as well as Project Management skills / experience. ?Ability to develop, implement and monitor compliance with policies ?Excelent verbal and written communication skills ?Strong PC / IT skills ?Influencing and change management (to gain commitment for following policies and best practice) Additional Information for this position: ?All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. ?Ability to lift 40 Lbs. ?Travel requirements - Two trips to Europe per year To apply visit http://www.syngentacareers.com/en/Site/home.aspx  |
| Knowledge Services Specialist - IntraHealth - Chapel Hill IntraHealth?s Knowledge Management (KM) Unit works across the organization to provide leadership in moving IntraHealth towards having a culture of shared accountability about capturing, organizing and sharing information and resources ? a culture where knowledge management is the seamless context of how we work. The Knowledge Services (KS) Specialist will provide major training, logistical, content and management support for this initiative. One way the Unit currently supports internal KM is via Sharepoint, an online archive and collaborative workspace. The KS Specialist will provide hands-on technical support to continually improve the usability of Sharepoint as well as on-demand and proactive trainings and consultations with staff. There is also a content management role including keeping the homepage content fresh; surveying portal pages for adherence to content management protocols; and working with page owners and users to strengthen their implementation of the protocols and their skills as knowledge leaders. The Specialist will also contribute to an exciting initiative underway that will expand the archival and search functions of Sharepoint. The IntraHub initiative will support user searches that call for the integration of information across projects, offices and time. The position will be involved in related administrative tasks as well as the design and use of the IntraHub system. A key challenge the Specialist will help the KM Unit address is implementing KM standards throughout our field offices to build a more integrated global network within the IntraHealth. The Specialist will occasionally visit field offices to conduct KM assessments, training and provide technical assistance. S/he will also have responsibility for coordinating many of the day-to-day functions and services of the IntraHealth Resource Center. Specific functions include supporting IntraHealth staff in the effective use of SharePoint including providing trainings and one on one consultations; maintaining content on key SharePoint Portal pages, including updating home page content on a weekly basis; liaising with SharePoint Portal Page owners to review roles and responsibilities and respond to user feedback; actively participating in the SharePoint Advisory Group; supporting the development and use of the IntraHub knowledge management system, including some administrative tasks and implementing a retrospective archive effort; training & capacity building of staff to effectively archive, retrieve and use information, (e.g. training staff on effective web searching, bibliographic databases, submitting documents on SharePoint or data to the IntraHub, etc.) Includes visits to field offices; performing or oversees the day to day functions of the Resource Center, including responding to reference questions, cataloging, ordering and processing materials, creating displays, conducting orientations and circulation; performing thorough web and literature searches for IntraHealth staff and provides research briefs summarizing the findings; current awareness monitoring; submitting USAID deliverables to USAID?s online Development Experience Clearinghouse; creating monthly library usage reports (will be implement-able with new software); maintaining Resource Center SharePoint Team Site and Portal Page; supporting field staff by acquiring and disseminating materials for field offices in appropriate language; updating or creating documentation for Resource Center policies and procedures as needed; supporting various knowledge management activities as needed; and, completing administrative tasks as needed. Requirements include a Master?s Degree in Library or Information Science preferred (or BA Degree with relevant experience); excellent internet searching skills; database searching skills; excellent communication skills (written and verbal); experience in instruction or teaching, preferably in the use of technology; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; experience using Microsoft SharePoint or demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly; experience with or interest in learning to use RSS feeds, blogs, wikis and emerging technologies; ability to work independently and manage multiple projects; strong customer service orientation; familiarity with the day to day services and procedures of a library, including circulation, cataloging and reference; experience or demonstrated interest in international health development; experience with developing information architecture, website usability and the use of content management systems a plus; fluency in French or Spanish a plus. This position is with IntraHealth International in Chapel Hill, NC. For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@intrahealth.org. IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Sarah Issermoyer Human Resources Specialist Intrahealth International sissermoyer@intrahealth.org 919.313.9163  |
| Manager, Health Resource Library - Forsyth Medical Center Share the satisfaction and pride of working for one of the leadinghealthcare organizations in North Carolina ? Novant Health. Novant Healthis a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in North Carolina thatserves over 3.5 million people in 34 counties, reaching from southernVirginia to northern South Carolina. This position is also located in oneof the most attractive cities in the nation. Two hours from the mountainsand four from the beach, Winston-Salem is a family-oriented community with avariety of cultural and recreational opportunities, offering big-city appealyet maintaining a lower cost of living and small-town charm. The Sara Lee Center for Women?s Health at Forsyth Medical Center inWinston-Salem, NC ( a signature Novant Health facility) seeks an energeticand enthusiastic individual to provide consumer-health library services toits customers and the community. Reporting to the Center?s executivedirector, this position will be responsible for administering all aspects oflibrary operations for the newly-created Health Resource Library. Keyemphasis will be on proactively working with the public as well as with thestaff of the Sara Lee Center?s Community Health Outreach Department toprovide consumer-related health information and programming. The Sara Lee Center for Women?s Health was created to provide individualizedcare for women in all life stages, and the Center?s commitment to excellencein the services provided to patients and their loved ones has earned it asuperior reputation as a leader in women?s healthcare in the Triad region ofNorth Carolina. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS; 3-5 years library experience,preferably in a health-care setting. Experience with: health-relatededucational programming activities; digital resources; collectiondevelopment; cataloging principles and practice; library start-ups;reference services and database searching; and budgeting. Strong interestin interacting daily with public/consumers. Excellent planning, teaching,and presentation skills; knowledge of medical terminology. Must possessability to work collegially in a diverse environment and as part of a team.Bilingual/Spanish a plus. SALARY: Excellent salary/benefits package. TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply online atwww.novanthealth.jobs<file://www.novanthealth.jobs>. EOE. Margaret Cobb, ManagerForsyth Medical Center LibraryWinston-Salem NC(336) 718-5995mlcobb@novanthealth.org  |
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