Library Jobs in Alaska

Updated: Monday, 05-May-2008 14:57:53 MDT

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Library Jobs in Alaska (MLIS)
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This is a listing of library-related jobs that are available in Alaska. If you are interested in one of these positions, please contact the agency directly. AkLA is unable to forward application materials. To Submit a job announcement for publication on the AkLA site send an email message to webdeveloper@akla.org

For official information about relocating to Alaska check the State of Alaska relocation site.

*Disclaimer: Efforts are made to maintain a current job announcements page, however, it is the applicant's responsibility to check with institutions advertising positions with open review dates prior to submitting applications.

Library Jobs in Alaska (MLIS)

Public Services Librarian- University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK - posted May 5th

Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications: ALA accredited MLIS or equivalent degree; experience with circulation and integrated library systems; supervisory experience in a library or educational setting, and experience providing academic reference service and/or library instruction.

The ideal candidate will: Demonstrate a strong commitment to user-centered library services for students, faculty, and community members from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds; participate in library-wide planning; be familiar with relevant emerging technologies and the principles of information literacy; possess strong inter-personal skills; excellent written and oral communication skills, and engage in professional and scholarly activity sufficient to meet requirements for promotion and tenure.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in one or more science disciplines; ability to create and publish library promotional/instructional materials in an online environment, and experience with the SIRSI Unicorn ILS.

POSITION DUTIES: Circulation/Reserves/Stacks
1. Stay current and implement improvements related to circulation and reserve activities within a consortial integrated library system.
2. Work with circulation staff to implement procedures that support library policy.
3. Supervise two paraprofessional staff.
- Lead circulation hires; assist with student hires.
- Prepare staff evaluations and assist with student evaluations.
4. Compile statistical circulation and reserves data, completing reports as needed.
5. Maintain stacks including coordination with librarians on weeding, acquisitions and space utilization; work with circulation staff on shifting projects.
6. Help interpret copyright law with regard to course reserves, digital rights management, e-resources, digital copyright and interlibrary loan; participate in the campus effort to define institutional intellectual property rights policy.

Reference
1. Perform instructionally focused reference service in a broad range of academic subject areas.
2. Use initiative, creativity and resourcefulness in preparing informational materials to promote library services and facilitate use of the library.
3. Hire, supervise and evaluate temporary reference librarians; coordinate staff training in library resources and services.
4. Collaborate with other library faculty to assess the quality and currency of the reference collection and services.
5. Implement new services that respond to the changing needs of faculty and students.
6. Serve at the reference desk, including occasional nighttime and weekend hours in rotation with other librarians.

Instruction
1. Deliver effective library instruction within liaison areas and more generally to the campus community.
2. Partner with colleagues within the library and campus to develop instructional materials that integrate information literacy into the curricula.
3. Engage in assessment of student learning.

Campus Outreach
1. Plays an integral role in proposing and developing new marketing strategies to extend the library's public service programs; works harmoniously and effectively with all segments of the University community.

Liaison to Academic Programs in Natural Sciences and Career Education
1. Foster a close working relationship between faculty in liaison-area disciplines and the Library management team.
2. Serve as a collection development subject specialist for print and electronic resources in liaison areas.

University/Public Service/Professional Development
1. Meet professional and scholarly criteria required for retention, promotion and tenure. http://www.uas.alaska.edu/facultyhandbook/evaluation/evaluation-criteria/UNAC-library-faculty-criter ia.html
2. Remain current with trends in reference and information literacy services.
3.Participate in faculty governance and campus/community service.
4. Participate in professional organizations such as the Alaska Library Association, American Library Association, etc.

$45,000 minimum, commensurate with experience and qualifications and includes an excellent benefits package. Potential for 1-3 month extension. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position. Position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Review of applications begins June 9, 2008 and continues until the position is filled.

UA Online application at www.uakjobs.com-must include the following documents Reference Posting #0055283.

1. Letter of Application
2. Current vitae
3. Copies of educational transcripts
4. Names and contact information for three professional references, prepared to comment on your abilities and experience.
(UAS no longer accepts hard copy applications)

Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment offer.
Application Information
Contact:Yolanda Cordero
Personnel Services
University of Alaska Southeast
Phone: (907) 796-6263
TDD: (907) 796-6001
Online App. Form: http://www.uakjobs.com

More Information on University of Alaska Southeast Home Page

Person(s) hired by the University of Alaska must comply with the provisions of the Federal Immigration Reporting and control Act of 1986 and must possess a valid social security card. All Nonresident Aliens must provide proof of eligibility to work. The University of Alaska is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and screening process should contact the local human resources office.

Employment offer will be contingent upon receipt of official transcripts.

Head Librarian - (City of Valdez)
re-posted April 17th

Job Title: Head Librarian

Salary: $46,472 - $59,345/annually DOQ plus excellent benefits.

The City of Valdez is soliciting applications for a full-time Head Librarian. The successful candidate will direct the functions and staff of the Valdez Consortium Library, a joint public and college library. You’ll also develop and monitor the library budget; select and purchase library materials; and work closely with the Prince William Sound Community College administration and staff in program planning and delivery of library services for the college.

Complete job description and applications are available at City Hall or . Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or related field and five (5) years library work experience including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program is preferred. The position is open until filled with the first review date on April 28, 2008. For more information contact Valdez Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Director at 835-2531.

Library Director
Haines Borough Public Library - posted 04/18/08

The Haines Borough Public Library seeks a creative administrator to lead an award-winning organization. Winner of the 2005 Best Small Library in America, Cavendish, Spirit of Youth, and many other awards, this innovative library offers the right leader great flexibility, with support from a large community of volunteers and a creative staff to make your visions come alive. This small, rural Alaskan community has been listed as one of Outside Magazine’s 20 Best Places to Live and Play, and one of National Geographic Adventurer’s Nine Tempting Towns.

MLS preferred, minimum 2 years public library management experience required. Competitive pay and benefits. Deadline: 5/5/08 5 p.m. for details contact Borough clerk, 103 Third Ave. S, Haines, AK 99827 or www.hainesborough.us www.haineslibrary.org

School Library Coordinator
Alaska State Library - Posted 03/12/08

The permanent position of School Library Coordinator for the Alaska State Library is now re-posted on the Workplace Alaska site.

If you are seeking an interesting position that involves travel to all corners of the state and working with a great bunch of school librarians, and you have experience working as an elementary, secondary, or K-12 school librarian and hold a masters degree in library science or a related area, please visit:

http://notes5.state.ak.us/wa/MainEntry.nsf/WebData/HTMLJob+Posting+Board/?open

This job is cross posted under Librarian III (Anchorage) and School Library Coordinator. (Please note that there is another Librarian III (Juneau) posting for a Digital Librarian open until 3/21/08.) Be sure to apply for the position that most fits your skills, experience, and interests.

At the present time, the School Library position is open to in-state applicants only. After 10 days, it will be open to all applicants.

The job is posted now, but it can begin after working school librarians have completed their academic year contracts.

Sue Sherif
Head of Library Development
Alaska State Library
344 West Third Avenue Suite 125
Anchorage, AK 99501

907-269-6569 Fax: 907-269-6580

800-776-6566 (Toll-free in Alaska)

Library Jobs in Alaska (Paraprofessional)

Sorry, no paraprofessional positions available at this time.

Library Jobs in Alaska (Student)

Hiring for student assistants is an ongoing process on the three university campuses (University of Alaska Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Southeast)

Listings Outside Alaska

Pacific Northwest Library Association job site: http://www.pnla.org/jobs/

Washington Library Association's job site: http://www.wla.org/liblinks.html#jobs