New England Jobline - Special Library Positions

Last Updated: October 7, 2005

NOTE: Archived openings can be found here.

This listing is for the week ending October 7, 2005

10/7/05 Cambridge, MA, Web Specialist/Reference Librarian, JFK School of Government Library
QUAL: ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent; proficiency with web authoring tools and awareness of trends in web design; demonstrated ability to effectively organize content in a web environment; knowledge of electronic and traditional reference resources; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; enthusiasm for library public service; the ability to work in a team environment and work cooperatively and collegially with students, faculty and colleagues. Experience with Dreamweaver, CSS, Javascript, and image editing software. Application should include URLs that demonstrate candidate's web design ability.
DUTIES: Responsible for updating and maintaining organization/architecture, and content on the KSG Library website. Create new features for the library web site such as a blog, web forms, etc. Provide back up research assistance for electronic, phone, and in-person inquiries. Design publicity for Research Services (signs for training, bookmarks, a tri-fold brochure highlighting features of the library's web site and Harvard's e-research). Participate in the Library user training program. May share responsibility with other Information Services staff for providing web support to the KSG community as needed. This is a one year term appointment ending on or before August 31, 2006.
SALARY: Not stated.
TO APPLY: If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit the Harvard website at: http://www.atwork.harvard.edu/
DEADLINE: Not stated.

10/7/05 Boston, MA, Cataloger, Global Development & Environment Institute, Tufts University
QUAL: Ideally, someone who is familiar with the concepts of Cataloguing and Keyword searching will address two key responsibilities: The first, Cataloguing – Assistance required to insure that the organization of the collection is in accordance with the Library of Congress bibliographic guidelines. Second, each article needs to be keyword searchable - identifying 5 keywords per article in a collection of about 4,000 articles. The keyword index needs to be organized and cross-referenced. Time frame: This project needs to be assessed to determine the amount of time required to complete both tasks.
DUTIES: The Global Development & Environment Institute at Tufts University is assembling a “Social Science Library” on CD-ROM which will contain about 300 megabytes (the equivalent of 4,000 articles, or about 100,000 printed pages) of materials from books, journals, and other sources. This important academic project is a great opportunity for someone holding an MLS degree or a qualified pre-professional student.
SALARY: Stipend available.
TO APPLY: Please contact Mary Knoble, Social Science Library Project Manager at 617-627-6871 or mary.knoble@tufts.edu to schedule an interview.
DEADLINE: Not stated.

10/7/05 Hyannis, MA, User Services Manager, Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing, Inc.
QUAL: Required: MLS degree; 3 years professional experience with any combination of library/consortium/library systems work in public services or training; working knowledge of web-based tools and services; good oral and written communication skills; flexibility and ability to work as part of a team in changing environment; Preferred: Familiarity and experience with consortia systems, Innovative Interfaces Millennium library software.
DUTIES: USER SERVICES MANAGER, 30-hours per week with benefits, for Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing, Inc. (CLAMS, Inc.), a non-profit automated resource sharing network serving 25 member libraries at 36 locations throughout Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Coordinates and directs training in library system software applications for new members and existing members; provides training in circulation, holds, interlibrary loan, borrower registration, acquisitions, serials, reports, Mass. Virtual Catalog; may provide other training (e.g. email, OPAC, other electronic resources); assists in arranging ongoing training schedule; may install and test hardware and software needed for public services; may recruit, supervise, schedule, train, and review performance of project staff and trainers. Serves as a resource to member libraries for reports and public services issues; provides general support to member libraries for circulation-related applications and questions; creates custom reports; serves as primary resource for information and questions pertaining to standard reports; serves as CLAMS contact for data required by members for state reports; serves as primary resource for information and questions pertaining to licensed databases and other electronic resources offered through CLAMS. Maintains statistics; creates and maintains reports and documentation as required; maintains a good working knowledge of local automated systems and standard library electronic resources.
SALARY: Not stated.
TO APPLY: Send resume and names of three professional references to:
User Services Position,
CLAMS, Inc.
270 Communication Way, Unit 4E
Hyannis, MA 02601
fax: 508-771-4533
email: jobsearch@clamsnet.org
DEADLINE: Position available: immediately, applications now being accepted. Application period: will remain open until position is filled.

10/7/05 Boston, MA, Associate Content Manager – Financial, A leading provider of corporate and industry information (Posted by Infocurrent)
QUAL: Requirements:
• MLS Preferred.
• Awareness of commercial data sources used in the business information community such as company profiles, industry research, news and articles
• Knowledge of financial analysis and public company reporting requirements is highly desirable
• Structured reasoning/problem solving and analytical skills
• Some project management skills and process-oriented in approach to assigned projects
• Working knowledge of Oracle, SQL language, data query and analysis tools, web architecture, XML and Windows 98/NT systems
• Excellent troubleshooting, collaboration, communication and presentation skills
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience
• BS/BA degree in applicable business/finance discipline – MBA/chartered financial desirable or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
DUTIES: Our client, a leading provider of corporate and industry information, seeks candidates for the position of Associate Content Manager – Financial at their Boston area location. The Content group consists of Content Managers, Content Engineers, Content Integration Specialists and Content Optimization Specialists who develop systems and intelligence that transform raw data and databases from information partners and clients into standardized, value added sources in the Content Warehouse. The Content group is responsible for the evaluation/analysis, normalization, and integration of data for company products offerings and for company clients.
Working as part of the Content Management team, the Associate Content Manager -- Financial will have a focus on financial information, supporting and enhancing the use of financial data. To this end, the Associate Content Manager:
• Analyzes potential financial data sources based on business unit requests for new content.
• Provides direct financial content expertise to all business groups, including product management and customer service.
• Takes lead role in adding new sources to the company virtual content warehouse.
• Develops functional specifications for mapping/normalizing data variables and loading new content sources into an interim data repository or format in preparation for publishing to the company content warehouse.
• Specifies how taxonomy elements are applied to new data sources and how taxonomy improvements are applied to existing data sources.
• Provides project management for all data loading projects working closing with database engineering staff.
• Works with Quality Assurance to develop test suite for new content sources.
• Develops documentation of new sources added to content warehouse:
• Updates/maintains the definitions of published data elements, databases, and fusion sets
• Delivers basic report or style sheet templates that indicate how the data should be presented to users.
• Provides appropriate communications and detailed content support to business units and to Sales and Support.
• Works closely with Product Managers to provide appropriate details on new data sources enabling the Product Managers to write functional specs and client announcements.
• Handles detailed content questions that cannot be answered by phone support or the Product Managers; provides detailed content training, when appropriate.
• Maintains data vendor operational relationships including processing of Database Issue or Problem; actively monitors data quality and takes action when appropriate
• Keeps an open dialogue with vendors to identify and provide input on potential new licensing opportunities that expand relationship
• Supports new solutions-oriented initiatives led by Embedded Solutions unit such as outsourced content management and/or consulting for internal data management. Apply content expertise to as yet undefined opportunities; helping to shape them and enabling the delivery of more complete intelligence solutions to customers.
SALARY: Our client offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates may submit resumes and well as names and contact information of three professional references to Margaret Shue, MLS at BostonLibrary@infocurrent.com. Subject: Associate Content Manager--Financial.
DEADLINE: Not stated.

10/7/05 Boston, MA, Content Optimization Specialist, A leading provider of corporate and industry information (Posted by Infocurrent)
QUAL: Qualifications for this job include:
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in business, economics, or liberal arts. Library Sciences training a plus
• Proficient with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office suite of products including MS Access, and business research on the World Wide Web
• Familiar with database technologies and business information services like OneSource, Lexis-Nexis, D&B
• Must be a creative problem solver with excellent attention to detail and must work well in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of SQL language, data query and analysis tools
• Familiarity with company organizational structures, management hierarchies and executive functional responsibilities.
• Project management skills and process-oriented in approach to assigned work
• Foreign languages a plus
DUTIES: Our client, a leading provider of corporate and industry information, seeks candidates for the position of Content Optimization Specialist at their Boston area location. The Content group consists of Content Managers, Content Engineers, Content Integration Specialists and Content Optimization Specialists who develop systems and intelligence that transform raw data and databases from information partners and clients into standardized, value added sources in the Content Warehouse. The Content group is responsible for the evaluation/analysis, normalization, and integration of data for company products offerings and for company clients. Content Optimization Specialists are responsible for the integration, maintenance, and data issue resolution for company information published by our client. Successful candidates will have training in the use of relational database systems and custom software solutions with the goal of becoming proficient with these related tools and procedures.
SALARY: Our client offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates may submit resumes and well as names and contact information of three professional references to Margaret Shue, MLS at BostonLibrary@infocurrent.com. Subject: Content Optimization Specialist.
DEADLINE: Not stated.

10/7/05 Boston, MA, Assistant Content Manager, A leading provider of corporate and industry information (Posted by Infocurrent)
QUAL: Qualifications include:
• MLS Preferred.
• BS/BA degree in applicable business or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Awareness of commercial data sources used in the business information community such as company profiles, industry research, news and articles.
• Knowledge of executive information and its maintenance, collection and storage.
• Structured reasoning/problem solving and analytical skills.
• Some project management skills and process-oriented in approach to assigned projects.
• Working knowledge of Oracle, SQL language, data query and analysis tools, web architecture, XML and Windows 98/NT systems. Excellent troubleshooting, collaboration, communication and presentation skills.
DUTIES: Our client, a leading provider of corporate and industry information, seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Content Manager at their Boston area location. The Content group consists of Content Managers, Content Engineers, Content Integration Specialists and Content Optimization Specialists who develop systems and intelligence that transform raw data and databases from information partners and clients into standardized, value added sources in the Content Warehouse. The Content group is responsible for the evaluation/analysis, normalization, and integration of data for company products offerings and for company clients. Working as part of the Content Management team, the Assistant Content Manager will have a focus on analyzing data sources, project management, and relationship building both external and internal. The successful candidate will possess sharp attention to detail, excellent communication skills – verbal and written, and a high-level of energy and sense of urgency. Responsibilities include:
• Analyzes potential data sources.
o Directly assists in evaluating client needs/options and provides content expertise in support of new solution initiatives.
o Maintains and applies detailed knowledge of content options and features within selected categories.
• Able to successfully lead a moderately sized project through to completion with minimal assistance.
o Develops functional specifications for mapping/normalizing data variables and loading new content sources into an interim data repository or format in preparation for publishing to the company content warehouse.
o Specifies how taxonomy elements are applied to new data sources and how taxonomy improvements are applied to existing data sources.
• Provides project management for data loading projects working closely with content engineering staff.
o Works with Quality Assurance to develop test suite for new content sources.
o Develops documentation of new sources added to content warehouse.
# Updates/maintains the definitions of published data elements, databases, and fusion sets.
# Delivers basic report or style sheet templates that indicate how the data should be presented to users.
• Provides appropriate communications and detailed content support to business units and to Sales and Support.
o Works closely with Product Managers to provide appropriate details on new data sources enabling Product Managers to write functional specs and client announcements.
o Handles detailed content questions that cannot be answered by phone support or Product Managers; provides detailed content training, when appropriate.
• Has ownership of vendors in specific functional area (i.e. executive).
• Has responsibility for significant internal relationships (e.g., support, QA, etc.).
• Reviews significant deliverables/documents with Senior Content Manager.
• Maintains data vendor operational relationships including processing of Database Issues or Problems; actively monitors data quality and takes action when appropriate.
o Keeps an open dialogue with vendor to identify and provide input on potential new licensing opportunities that expand relationship.
• Applies content expertise to as yet undefined opportunities; helping to shape them and enabling the delivery of more complete intelligence solutions to customers.

SALARY: Our client offers a highly competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates may submit resumes and well as names and contact information of three professional references to Margaret Shue, MLS at BostonLibrary@infocurrent.com. Subject: Assistant Content Manager.
DEADLINE: Not stated.

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