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URL: From nea_announce at newenglandarchivists.org Tue Jul 19 08:18:00 2016 From: nea_announce at newenglandarchivists.org (NEA Announcements) Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 08:18:00 -0400 Subject: [Neasis-l] MA Cultural Resources at Risk Message-ID: While today?s news included a historic appointment at the Library of Congress, it also included local news that the New England Archivists believes demands immediate action. The good news first. The library that has served our Congress and has acted as our national repository is now to be led by Dr. Carla D. Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress, as well as the first woman and first African American to hold the post. Our libraries are reflections of their communities, and it is critical that American communities see themselves in the collections and spaces that our libraries, archives, and museums provide. Now the bad news. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker vetoed the Legislature's proposed Massachusetts Cultural Council budget and slashed arts funding by 55%. This cut would fund the creative community at $6.5 million, a level not seen since 1994. Last Friday, Governor Baker also vetoed 100% of spending on Massachusetts Center for the Book in FY2017, effectively shutting its doors. We need to send a strong message quickly to our Governor that the cuts will directly impact our collective efforts to represent and document all people, including those whose stories are often left out of the record. *We can do this today by writing to our representatives (see links below) or appealing to the Governor directly.* Governor Baker?s vetoes include Massachusetts Center for the Book line item: http://massbook.org/wpcontent/uploads/2016/0/MassCenterfortheBook.veto_.override.7.12.16-2-1.pdf Governor Proposes Devastating Cuts to Arts & Culture via Veto: http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/news/Governor_Veto_FY17.asp Let's override Gov. Baker's arts veto ? MASSCREATIVE Action Center: https://www.votervoice.net/MAARTS/campaigns/47339/respond I have no doubt that the pressure on the Governor to support critical infrastructures across the Commonwealth led to these decisions. Yet, the arts and our cultural heritage resources, including our libraries, archives, and museums, are essential to our communities and for creating an inclusive and anti-racist world. Here is a personal story of how archives and museums and libraries do this. Two weeks ago I went to the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island, New York. There I could learn about, see, and feel what some of our immigrant ancestors went through to gain entry into this country. Through the photographs, oral histories, and letters, preserved and on display, I could grasp the justices and the injustices, as some were granted access that others were denied. With anguish, I also saw the barriers that prevented some from ever stepping foot on American soil. As today?s refugees seek safety and opportunity, and our own contemporary multicultural world sometimes forgets why, and how easily, humans institutionalize unjust barriers to liberty, it is our libraries, archives, and museums that remind us?that provide the vital evidence to inform our narrative of the past and for the future. Our cultural heritage institutions are the foundation of our democracy. Please help the New England Archivists support the Library of Congress? new leadership, and encourage our government to fund crucial access to information, and history. Yours in earnest, Jennifer Gunter King, President New England Archivists New England Archivists Communications Committee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From erdmann.ann at gmail.com Fri Jul 29 11:21:47 2016 From: erdmann.ann at gmail.com (Annie Erdmann) Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:21:47 -0500 Subject: [Neasis-l] 5 Great MIT job openings Message-ID: This post comes from our wonderful previous Chapter Chair, Olimpia Caceres- Brown at MIT. She says that at the MIT Libraries they have a new director and they are hiring! http://careers.mit.edu/ Project Manager/ Business Analyst Grants Development Officer Human Resources Assistant Teaching and Learning Program Manager and Liaison Librarian Director of Digital Projects Sorry for the long list of job descriptions, but please share them with anyone and everyone. This is what was sent over to me. Annie Erdmann NE-ASIST Chapter Chair *************************************************************************************** PROJECT MANAGER/BUSINESS ANALYST Technology Planning, Integration, and Experience (TPIE) *(Administrative Staff)* The MIT Libraries are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic project manager/business analyst to help enhance the Libraries? project and portfolio management processes and capacity across the organization. The successful candidate will join the TPIE department, working to optimize library technologies, services and spaces for maximum value to the MIT and global communities through project and portfolio management, user experience, and web services. *RESPONSIBILITIES: *The Project Manager/Business Analyst will report to the Head for TPIE and have major responsibility in the areas of project management and planning; team building and coordination; process management and improvement; business analysis and quality control; and, portfolio management. The PM/BA manages the full project delivery process including scope development, assessing the impact of change, budget preparation, work plan development, and day-to-day management. S/he plans, directs, and coordinates project team activities to design, deliver and maintain high quality systems and solutions and provides leadership to teams in determining project requirements and translating them into operational plans. The PM/BA identifies, monitors, and reviews all project economics and risks, and assembles the appropriate blend of resources to meet project requirements. S/he collaborates with MIT Libraries and other campus service providers to evaluate and improve business processes, systems, and services and ensures that appropriate knowledge is transferred to IT, Libraries? stakeholders, and end users. The PM/BA is responsible for managing concurrent projects, blending traditional project management principles and practices with an Agile development approach to deliver an appropriate balance of agility and predictability. S/he helps manage the organization?s portfolio of work, ensuring transparency and effective communication. The PM/BA supports the intake of projects through a transparent and inclusive IT governance process. S/he identifies improvement opportunities, assesses the impact of change, captures and documents requirements, and ensures IT subsequently delivers promised value while supporting the organization through the process. S/he coordinates/leads training efforts for enterprise applications. The PM/BA also helps to manage project and portfolio artifacts, decisions, communications, metrics, and reporting. Examples of MIT Libraries? IT projects may include the implementation of locally developed open source software or vended systems such as: implementing tools to manage publications under MIT?s Open Access policy, leveraging API?s for digital library or repository services on the DSpace and Fedora platforms, enhancements to the library search and discovery ecosystem, and the implementation of systems, tools and practices for comprehensive digital preservation. *REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS *include some combination of: Bachelor?s degree or equivalent experience. At least five years direct work experience in a project management/business analysis capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution. Expert knowledge of both Agile/Scrum and traditional project management principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to align project management approaches with individual project needs, to blend PM methodologies to meet project requirements, to manage competing demands, and to adapt to shifting priorities and timelines. Evidence of business analysis skills, e.g. requirements gathering, impact assessment, user acceptance testing, use case development, gap analysis. Demonstrated familiarity with project portfolio management methods, e.g. project intake, prioritization, resource demand planning, communication. Experience managing software development projects and implementation, configuration, and customization of commercial and open source applications. Sufficient technical background to provide credible leadership to IT/development teams and to accurately and objectively evaluate complex project risks and issues. Proven ability to build partnerships and encourage collaboration between individuals and teams and success in working with cross functional teams comprised of both technical and non-technical individuals. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills and adeptness at conducting research into project-related issues and products. Excellent oral and written communications skills, including influencing and negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal skills including mentoring, team building and conflict negotiation. *Preferred* ? Advanced degree. PMP certification. PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent. Experience in higher education. *SALARY AND BENEFITS:* Estimated hiring range is $95,000-$110,000. Actual salary will depend on qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance, and fully subsidized MBTA passes for local bus and subway service. The MIT Libraries afford a flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional growth of staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings. *APPLICATION PROCESS: *Apply online at: http://careers.mit.edu/. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 22, 2016. Application must include cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates. *================================* *Robin M. Deadrick* Human Resources Administrator MIT Libraries 77 Massachusetts Ave. Room 14S-324 Cambridge MA 02139-4307 617.253.9322 Grants Development Officer Libraries? Development Office The MIT Libraries seek an ambitious and collaborative individual with excellent writing and communication skills to identify potential funding opportunities and produce strategies and proposals for the Libraries and MIT Press. This position is part of a small development team and will have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive grants program for a dynamic research library and world-class university press. The Grants Development Officer will work in in collaboration with the Director of Development and key staff of the Libraries and MIT Press to develop a comprehensive grants management program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ? Increasing awareness and engagement in grant opportunities and outcomes across Libraries and Press. ? Identifying relevant funding opportunities (foundation, corporate, and government) and developing and coordinating proposal submission process. ? Building strong working relationships with staff within the MIT Libraries, MIT Press, the Office of Foundation Relations, and the Office of Sponsored Programs. ? Keeping leadership informed of current and pending grants within the Libraries and Press, as well as developments and trends across MIT and the broader grant funding landscape. ? Working closely with Office of Sponsored Programs staff to ensure efficient and timely review and submission of all proposals (when appropriate) and tracking and monitoring all Libraries/Press proposal activity (funded and not funded). ? Assisting in reporting process for awarded grants, including periodic and final reports and renewal applications submitted to funders. *REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS *include some combination of: - Bachelor?s degree required; advanced degree preferred. - Three to five years of experience in grant writing, including familiarity with researching funding opportunities and application pipeline processes. - Outstanding persuasive writing skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex topics and funding priorities. - Demonstrated success securing foundation, corporate, and government grants. - Demonstrated ability to set priorities, organize workload, manage competing demands, meet deadlines, and set and follow through on ambitious goals - Demonstrated ability to interact comfortably and productively with staff, key leadership, and external constituents at all levels. - Experience with organizational and program budgets to assist and advise on project budgets. - Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. *SALARY AND BENEFITS: *Estimated hiring range is $80,000-$90,000; actual depending upon qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, tuition assistance and fully-subsidized MBTA passes for local bus and subway service. The MIT Libraries afford a flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional growth of staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings. *APPLICATION PROCESS: *Apply online at: http://careers.mit.edu/; applications must include cover letter and resume. Priority will be given to applications received by August 22, 2016; position open until filled. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates. Human Resources Assistant Administrative Services *(part-time)* The MIT Libraries seek a highly-organized, self-motivated individual to provide high-level administrative support to the Libraries? human resources and staff development functions. This position provides an excellent opportunity to support the staff and daily activities of a dynamic academic research library system. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Human Resources Assistant will provide direct support to the Libraries? Human Resources Administrator and the Director of Community Support and Staff Development. Participating heavily in the Libraries? search process, the Assistant will post job ads, manage applicant correspondence, and schedule search committee activities, including managing a complex interview process. The Assistant will also contribute to the intern and fellowship programs, managing postings, tracking responses, maintaining files and databases, etc. In support of staff training and other events, the HR Assistant will schedule and manage logistics which includes reserving rooms, ordering food, arranging AV, etc. Other duties include responding to general inquiries regarding Institute and Libraries? policies and procedures; submitting HR actions; maintaining and updating internal websites and wikis; and tracking and ensuring annual forms and/or activities are completed by appropriate staff members. The HR Assistant will contribute to other services and projects in Administrative Services as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of three years direct/related experience. Strong computer skills in Windows environment and software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Web browsers, e-mail, and calendar software as well as willingness and ability to learn additional programs/systems as needed. Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities. Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems and to follow-through on tasks and projects. Ability to work independently and resourcefully with minimal supervision and with frequent interruptions. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion and to understand and respect issues of a confidential nature. Excellent interpersonal skills, patience and diplomacy, and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Desirable: College degree. Work experience in the academic environment; MIT experience a plus. Experience with SAP. SCHEDULE: 17.5 hours per week between 9:00 a.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Monday ? Friday. Schedule to be determined. HOURLY RATE AND BENEFITS: $22.00/hour minimum. Actual based on qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and fully subsidized MBTA passes for local bus and subway service. The MIT Libraries affords a flexible and collegial working environment and provides opportunities for training and skill development. APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply online at: http://careers.mit.edu. Applications must include cover letter and resume. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic minority candidates. *================================* *Robin M. Deadrick* Human Resources Administrator MIT Libraries 77 Massachusetts Ave. Room 14S-324 Cambridge MA 02139-4307 617.253.9322 *[Please share this posting with appropriate lists or colleagues who may be interested and/or contact me if you know of potential candidates we may want to recruit. The posting will be available later today or tomorrow on both the Libraries? and MIT sites. ?Robin]* *Teaching and Learning Program Manager* *and Liaison Librarian* Liaison, Instruction and Reference Services *(Librarian I or II)* The MIT Libraries seek a program manager to advance a next-generation instruction program that is aligned with MIT educational initiatives, innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship, and the ?learn by doing? culture at MIT. In an era in which the success of almost every endeavor requires expert use of information, and solving global problems may require revising knowledge practices across many disciplines, academic libraries can make a unique contribution. The T&L Program Manager and Liaison will collaborate with partners throughout the MIT Libraries and across campus to advance the abilities of scholars to work effectively in the evolving networked information landscape as well as help shape it. Program management responsibilities: ? Systematically integrate knowledge about teaching and research at MIT into an evolving library instruction program. ? Lead the development of a library T&L program that builds the teaching skills of library staff, supports faculty who are teaching with technology, and brings research into practice. ? Align the Library?s instruction program with major MIT initiatives, such as online and blended learning, as well as pedagogical approaches being developed in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities. ? Develop collaborative relationships with programs and offices that are constructing the future of education at MIT. ? Assist library colleagues supporting all disciplines to implement high-impact teaching plans for both in-person and online learning. ? Establish a sustainable assessment regimen for the instruction program that gives insight on program impact and drives continuous improvement. ? Use knowledge of national and international trends in T&L to inform local planning. Liaison responsibilities: ? Serve as liaison to interdisciplinary programs in the humanities and social sciences, primarily Comparative Media Studies/Writing (CMS/W). ? Support those communities through outreach, instruction, reference and collections work. ? Connect liaison work and relevant CMS/W scholarship with the instruction program, instructional technology projects and instructional design. The incumbent will be part of the Department of Liaison, Instruction and Reference Services (LIRS), working closely with the e-learning librarian and with other library units. Participation on committees and in system-wide initiatives to enhance the quality and impact of library services is a responsibility of all MIT library professionals. Professionals who enthusiastically embrace the empathy, courage, self-reflection and respect essential in a multicultural, diverse and inclusive workplace, and who strive to incorporate those values in public service work, research, and program development are encouraged to apply. Required qualifications: ? Master?s degree in information and library science or other relevant field. ? Experience teaching in higher education. ? Successful program development and evaluation. ? Experience working with faculty to integrate technology in face-to-face, blended and online teaching environments. ? Facility, mastery, and independent exploration of a range of technologies and pedagogical practices relevant to teaching and learning. ? Ability to work effectively in a shared decision-making environment: appropriately taking initiative or seeking guidance, working independently or collaboratively, coordinating projects, leading teams, and helping others succeed. ? Excellent skills for sharing information appropriately in multiple contexts. ? Evidence of successful coordination and collaboration across organizational boundaries. ? Evidence of potential to lead change and implement new services and work methods. Preferred qualifications: ? Advanced degree or coursework in learning sciences, instructional design or other relevant field. ? Experience with educational research. ? Participation in course design and/or efforts aimed at assessing student learning. ? Project management experience or education. SALARY AND BENEFITS: $55,000 is minimum entry-level salary. Actual salary and appointment classification (Librarian I or II) will depend on qualifications and experience. MIT offers excellent benefits including a choice of health and retirement plans, a dental plan, tuition assistance and a relocation allowance. The MIT Libraries afford a flexible and collegial working environment and foster professional growth of staff with management training and travel funding for professional meetings. Apply online at: http://careers.mit.edu/. Applications must include cover letter and resume. Priority will be given to applications received by July 25, 2016; position open until filled. MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and minority candidates. The MIT Libraries support the Institute's programs of research and study with holdings of more than 2.9 million print volumes and 3.1 million special format items, and terabytes of MIT-owned digital content. In addition, rare special collections, Institute records, historical documents, and papers of noted faculty are held in the Institute Archives and Special Collections. Library resources and services are accessible to students and researchers through the Libraries? website ( http://libraries.mit.edu/), and library spaces are widely available for both collaborative work and quiet study. Library resources are supplemented by innovative services for bioinformatics, GIS, metadata, social science and other research data. Through a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration, the MIT Libraries are redefining the role of the 21st century library ? making collections more accessible than ever before, and shaping the future of scholarly research. Library staff, at all levels, contribute to this spirit of innovation and to the mission of promoting learning, discovery and the advancement of knowledge at MIT and beyond. The Libraries maintain memberships and affiliations in ArchivesSpace, arXiv, Association of Research Libraries, the BorrowDirect, DDI Alliance, DuraSpace, HathiTrust, CLIR/Digital Library Federation, Coalition of Networked Information, Coalition of Open Access Policy Institutions, EDUCAUSE, National Digital Stewardship Alliance, NISO, North East Research Libraries, OCLC Research Library Partnership, ORCID, and TRAIL. The Libraries utilize Ex Libris? Aleph for its integrated library system and have recently deployed EBSCO?s Discovery Service. DSpace at MIT, a digital repository developed over the past ten years by the MIT Libraries, serves to capture, preserve and communicate the intellectual output of MIT's faculty and research community. Other MIT repositories include: Dome, a second DSpace instance, providing access to a sizable image collection and other digital collections owned by the MIT Libraries; the MIT Geodata Repository for a diverse collection of GIS Data; and MIT?s DataVerse for licensed social science datasets. *================================* *Robin M. Deadrick* Human Resources Administrator MIT Libraries 77 Massachusetts Ave. Room 14S-324 Cambridge MA 02139-4307 617.253.9322 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: