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The Learning Resource Center (LRC) on the Klamath Falls campus of Oregon Tech invites applications for a full-time, 12-month University Librarian, to start on or around July 1, 2024.

The University Librarian reports to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. The University Librarian facilitates and provides dynamic and engaged leadership by working closely with the faculty, staff, students, and other key internal and external stakeholders. The University Librarian is expected to elevate the level of excellence of Oregon Tech’s renowned high quality, hands-on, and profession-oriented education nurturing our students to be career-ready professionals.

Under the supervision of the Provost, the University Librarian is the chief administrator of the Libraries of Oregon Tech. This includes the libraries at the Klamath Falls campus, the Portland-Metro campus, and the Shaw Historical Library. The University Librarian provides strategic leadership for the libraries in collaboration with other academic units and consortia partners in support of the mission of the University. The University Librarian develops and maintains positive relationships and active partnerships with students, faculty, staff, the community, and library consortia.

Additional responsibilities include service as the Library advocate and liaison at the institutional, statewide, and national levels. The University Librarian will represent the Oregon Tech Library on the Orbis Cascade Consortium Council and other related Alliance committees and teams. The successful incumbent will prioritize necessary maintenance, renovations, and updates to the library facility.

Annual Salary:  105,000 - 120,000 commensurate with education and experience

Posting link: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/6277

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Notice of Vacancy:  Director of Development, WSU Libraries

Full-time, 12-month, permanent, Administrative Professional position located in the Washington State University Libraries in Pullman, Washington. This position co-reports to the Jay Starratt, Dean of Libraries, and Elizabeth Ryan, Director, Gift Planning.  

The Opportunity:

-        In this position you will be responsible for supporting unit fundraising goals by planning and conducting outreach that is designed to promote constituent understanding of a unit’s activities and research with the aim of cultivating donors and raising money. These efforts may include, but are not limited to annual giving, major gift development of $25,000 or more, and planned gift identification and advancement. You will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 donors, secure 5-15 major gift pledges, open/plan a minimum of 15 solicitations, and have an annual fundraising goal between $250,000 and $750,000. Extensive travel in Washington State, the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere and evening and weekend work is required.

80% (E) Major Donor Cultivation, Solicitation and Stewardship

• Plan, articulate and execute a solid fundraising plan for the WSU Libraries.
• Work with the Development Director Senior, Libraries’ Dean, other Advancement staff, volunteers, faculty and others as appropriate to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects in support of the academic priorities of the Libraries. A major gift is defined as $25,000 or more. This position will enhance and support all stewardship activity as necessary as well as provide stewardship in recognition of these gifts.
• Manage a portfolio comprised of at least 200 donors (150+ qualifications, 50-100 relationships rated $25K+).
• Secure 5-15 documented major gift pledges ($25K+)/yr. Raise $250,000-$750,000/yr.
• Open and plan a minimum of 15 solicitations/yr.
• Make 140-160 strategic contacts each year.
• Prepare and submit timely contact reports: prepare and submit written proposals, background reports and other development materials for use during donor cultivation and solicitation and ensure that all gifts are processed according to WSU Foundation policy.
• Identify key donors/WSU alumni/influencers to enlist help with development initiatives.
• Establish among supporters a shared vision of and investment in successful implementation of the Libraries’ Strategic Plan and campaign priorities.
• Prepare volunteers to participate in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts.
• Collaborate with the WSU Foundation Gift Planning Office in helping to advance major/planned gift arrangements that require tax or estate planning and with WSU Foundation Corporate & Foundation Relations Office in helping to advance major gift and/or sponsorship opportunities with corporate and foundation prospects.
• Consult with and provide guidance to individual faculty members regarding philanthropic grants and gifts.

15% (E) Unit Specific Responsibilities

• Work with the Dean, Foundation personnel, and support staff to plan and develop informative, inspirational, timely and appropriately spaced communications with internal and external constituencies in support of development objectives.
• Assist with events when appropriate, partnering with Development Events staff. Develop and utilize communication plan to regulate constituency contacts.
• Develop Libraries’ marketing and branding materials with unit public communications.
• Represent the Libraries and the University when meeting friends and alumni of the institution. Prepare volunteers to participate in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of gifts.
• Support other Libraries’ fundraising priorities.

5% Other Duties as Assigned

Classification Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which includes one year of full-time fundraising experience of successful face-to-face gift solicitation of $50,000 or more, or equivalent experience; equivalent experience includes experience in sales; marketing; public relations; and/or advancement experience which has involved direct face-to-face contact with clients, customers, prospective customers and members of the public. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

Position Specific Qualifications

-        Experience demonstrating strong interpersonal skills in establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships.

-        Demonstrated ability to cultivate, develop and steward client/donor relationships.

-        Understanding of proposal development and writing, fundraising and/or client development principles and techniques; project management skills; and relevant event planning/ management.

-        Demonstrated success in proposal writing and submission.

-        Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of ability to plan and execute a fundraising project from conception to realization.
• Experience engaging faculty and translating their research into layman terms for prospective donors.
• Experience with alumni/donor database applications.

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Access Services Coordinator at OHSU Library (Portland, OR) 

Please join us for a virtual “open house” to learn more about the position on Thursday, March 28 at 12:00 noon (Pacific time)!  See the Library’s Jobs page for more information, including a projected timeline for this recruitment.

Do you have a passion for connecting library users to resources, enjoy effective problem-solving, and want to work as part of a collaborative, supportive team? Do you want to help transform library services in light of emerging technologies and new challenges? Come join OHSU’s Access Services team!      

As the OHSU Library’s next Access Services Coordinator, you will be a service-oriented, public-facing, forward-looking lead worker responsible for meeting the needs of library users. In this position, you will staff the Library’s Service Desk, provide support in person, over the phone, and via e-mail and chat to the faculty, staff, and researchers in the OHSU community as well as the general public. You will also serve as the primary backup to the Library’s interlibrary loan and document delivery coordinator.   

In this role, you will support the Library’s mission, vision, and values by working effectively and collaboratively with a diverse student, faculty, staff, and public population. You will need excellent customer service skills, a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, comfort with technical troubleshooting, and the ability to use independent judgment in applying appropriate policies and procedures. As a lead worker, you will have a high degree of autonomy in your work, the opportunity to participate in or lead projects within the department and across the Library, and have room to develop new knowledge and skills to improve library services and processes. 

Work schedule:  9:15 am to 5:45 pm, Monday through Friday 

Work location:  OHSU Marquam Hill campus in Portland, OR (onsite work required) 

Union  representation: AFSCME Local 328 

  Salary: Commensurate with experience, minimum $26.90 per hour. 

To apply, please go to this link (requisition 2024-28933).  Please include a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications, whether obtained professionally or personally. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skills for this role, and how you might contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are looking for the best candidate for the job, not necessarily someone who has already performed every task required in the position description.       

• Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) or an advanced degree in a related field that included coursework in archival theory and practice
• Significant demonstrated experience processing and preparing finding aids for archival and manuscript collections.
• At least one year of demonstrated experience supervising employees, must include: hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and mentoring. Supervision of students will be considered but preference is for supervision of full-time employees.
• Experience in the use and maintenance of collection management systems such as ArchivesSpace, Archon, Archivist Toolkit, or AToM.
• Experience with collection and space management in an archival or special collections environment.
• Excellent project management skills, especially as it relates to collection management and arrangement and description workflows. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; this may include planning, coordinating, and implementing effective programs, complex projects, or service models. Must be adaptive to working in a dynamic environment prone to change and possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Excellent research and organizational skills, including the ability to problem-solve, and interpret and enforce policies through team-based diplomatic, adaptable, and pragmatic approaches both internal to the department and external to it.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards and best practices for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the description of archival collections, especially of under-represented and marginalized individuals and communities, and demonstrated experience in the application of those principles in order to increase access and awareness of these materials.

• Evidence of an expansion of duties as an archivist, with preference for experience in an academic or research university setting.
• Experience working with technical support, systems, and programming staff in relation to a collection management system.
• Knowledge of best practices for the procedures for technical accessioning of materials in electronic formats.
• Awareness of records management theory, standards/best practices, and technologies.

• Strategic Leadership: Guide expansion of library engagement with OHSU curricula and residency programs. 
• Services and Team Management: Lead the Library’s Learning and Information Services team, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous growth in support of education, research, and clinical excellence. 
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Actively cultivate inclusive practices that support equitable outcomes within the library and for the communities we serve. 
• Advocacy: Build relationships to strengthen the reach of the Learning and Information Services team and tell a compelling story about its contributions. 
• Collaboration: Serve on the Library Management Team and contribute to strategic planning and innovation in support of organizational priorities. 
• Faculty Engagement: As a faculty member, participate in scholarship, research, and service to advance the library's mission. 

• Background in academic health sciences libraries or education. 
• Experience with information literacy curriculum design and implementation. 
• Proven leadership in team supervision, fostering excellence and well-being.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion. 
• Outstanding communication, problem-solving, and partnership-building skills. 

• Minimum $97,000 annually, commensurate with experience. 

• Application Open: Week of April 1. 
• Virtual Open House: May 9, 12:00 – 1:00 PM (PDT) 
• Priority Application Deadline: May 24. 
• First Round Interviews: June 10 – 21 (virtual). 
• Final Selection: Onsite interviews in July, with the aim of a September start date aligned with beginning of the 2024/2025 academic year. 

Position summary: In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional instructional and reference services as part of our reference team. You will teach students essential and complex legal research techniques, update our curriculum based on the latest educational research and technologies, and lead the creation of new course materials. Additionally, you will develop assessment methods to measure student outcomes, integrate innovative teaching tools, and expand library instruction opportunities. Working closely with a team of expert law librarians, you will support faculty and student research needs and contribute to the strategic planning of the department, reporting to the Head of Public Services. Join us to make a significant impact on legal education and research at our institution.

​Visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/533543/law-instruction-librarian for full job posting and application.

Job number: 533543

Position closes: April 10, position open until filled