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Jobs in Library and Information Technology

Midwestern Region

The Midwestern Region includes Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.


Current Postings:

Information Processing Consultant, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

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Web Services Coordinator and Reference/Instruction Librarian, Columbia College Chicago, IL

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Head of Digital Library Services, Columbia College Chicago, IL

Columbia College Chicago is an undergraduate and graduate college in downtown Chicago whose principal commitment is to provide comprehensive educational opportunities in the arts, communications and public information, within a context of enlightened liberal education. Columbia is the fifth largest private educational institution in Illinois, with an enrollment of more than 12,000 students, including approximately 650 graduate students. It is the country's largest and most diverse private arts and communications college. Most of Columbia's 1,250 faculty members work in the professions about which they teach. Class sizes are small and instruction is hands-on.

The Library seeks an energetic, creative and outgoing individual to lead and manage the Library’s information technologies and digital projects and to play a lead role in support of digital initiatives across campus. The Head of Digital Library Services will, in coordination with the Library’s strategic plan, establish goals and priorities for the department.  The Head of DLS is a member of the Library Management Team (composed of the Library Director and other Department Heads), the Library’s body for policy formulation, strategic planning, and management of operations.

Requirements:

  • ALA-accredited MLS
  • Five years professional experience in a digital project management
  • Experience digitizing film, video and sound recordings
  • Knowledge of XML, CSS and other web technologies
  • Demonstrable knowledge of metadata standards and digital archiving practices and preservation.
  • Knowledge of and experience working in networks and technology infrastructures
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and support staff
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Budgetary experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a culturally rich and diverse college environment.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and names and addresses, postal and email, of three current references, electronically at: libraryjobs@colum.edu

Columbia College Chicago encourages qualified female, GLBT, disabled and minority classified individuals to apply for all positions.

For more details, see our full position description at http://www.colum.edu

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Coordinator of User Experience, North Central College
Naperville,  IL

DESCRIPTION:  Tech-savvy librarian responsible for serving as webmaster and lead designer for the Library Services Web
site and overseeing information and reference services.  QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's degree in Library and Information
Science from ALA-accredited institution, experience with web page development, XHTML and CSS, and knowledge of web
 standards required; reference experience and knowledge of reference resources and services required.  ENVIRONMENT:
 A private, four-year comprehensive liberal arts college; highly selective; primarily residential; primarily undergraduate; affiliated
with the United Methodist Church.  Founded in 1861.  Campus: 59 acres of beautifully kept grounds in the heart of the
Historic District of Naperville, IL. SALARY: Salary to be determined.  Benefits include TIAA-CREF retirement plan; health,
dental and vision insurance; flexible benefit plan; life insurance; tuition remission; mass transit spending account; and direct deposit.
 DEADLINE: Review of candidates will begin on August 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. INSTRUCTIONS:
 Applicants should send cover letter, resume with names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: North Central College,
Office of Human Resources, 30 N. Brainard St., Naperville, IL 60540.   EOE APPLY TO: Sandy Nusko, Administrative Secretary,
Office of Human Resources  FURTHER URL: http://www.northcentralcollege.edu/x44980.xml ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Librarian I , City of Lawton
Lawton,  OK

 DESCRIPTION:  Surveys and analyzes public needs and demands in order to assess and select print and non-print materials for the library. Checks in, organizes, distributes and inventories items for special collections such as federal documents, state documents, vertical files and microfiche.  Administers and monitors a portion of the book budget.  May conduct library tours, story hours, internet classes and special workshops.  Plans, coordinates and implements special library programs.  Analyzes research problems, interprets and evaluates the data in order to make recommendations for further research.  Supervises staff and is responsible for building, contents and function of library on nights, weekends and other designated times. Works public reference desk and oversees library computer lab for a portion of each work day. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an MLS degree and at least one year of experience in library operations.  Valid Oklahoma driver’s license or a valid driver’s license from state of residency.  DESIRED:  At least one year of experience in a public library reference department is preferred.  Knowledge of systems administration functions a plus.  ENVIRONMENT:  Public Library population 100,000+ Some weekends and evenings required.  BEGINNING SALARY: $1500.80 Bi-Weekly plus benefits  DEADLINE: 5:00 pm July 20, 2008 INSTRUCTIONS:  Copy of college transcript must be provided with application. Application are avaliable
 on line at www.cityof.lawton.ok.us 

APPLY TO:  City of Lawton Human Resources
1405 SW 11th Street
Lawton OK 73501
580-581-3392

 FURTHER URL:  http://www.cityof.lawton.ok.us

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Cataloging & Metadata Librarian , Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI
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Director of  SWAN Services , Metropolitan Library System
Burr Ridge,  IL

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Electronic Resources and Collections Librarian, Maryville University- St. Louis
St. Louis, MO

DESCRIPTION: Maryville University is accepting applications for an 11-month tenure track faculty position with
responsibility for maintaining and enhancing the University Library’s web services and electronic resources, including
 the development of new electronic services for patrons.  The successful candidate will assist the Dean in planning for
all aspects of Library technology and will participate in information literacy instruction and individual patron research assistance.


Qualifications:
ALA accredited Master’s Degree or equivalent; experience in patron research assistance with electronic
 and print resources in a library setting (academic library preferred); experience with web page design including javascript and
 CSS; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work in a collegial fashion; strong interpersonal skills; ability to
organize and prioritize tasks.

DESIRED:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following: Innovative Interfaces’
Webopac customization, Perl, PHP, SQL, AJAX, ILLiad, Microsoft Access and Excel, Adobe Flash design, interactive tutorial
design, group training especially in a higher education context, Web 2.0 technologies and communication environments such
 as RSS, blogs and vlogs, Second Life, Facebook, etc.  ENVIRONMENT: Founded in 1872, Maryville University is an independent, student-centered university focused on offering top flight professional education grounded in the liberal arts.  Ranked among the
 top 29 comprehensive universities in the Midwest, Maryville enrolls approximately 3,400 students in day, evening, weekend and
graduate programs.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Send cover letter, resume, list of three professional references and completed Faculty Application (download at www.maryville.edu/hr) to:

Dr. Mary Ellen Finch
Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs
Maryville University
650 Maryville University Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141

Maryville University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
We encourage applications from minority and female candidates.
FURTHER URL:  http://www.maryville.edu
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Web Developer, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Topeka, KS
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MidAtlantic Account Executive,  Serials Solutions
 KY,OH,PA,VA,WV,NJ,DE,DC,MD

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Head of Special Collections,  University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City,  MO

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Systems Administrator,  Ohio University Libraries
Athens,  OH

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MidAtlantic Account Executive,  Serials Solutions
 KY,OH,PA,VA,WV,NJ,DE,DC,MD

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