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UNITED THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE OF THE WEST INDIES (UTCWI)
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POST OF LIBRARIAN
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Librarian of the UTCWI's Library is responsible for the overall management and administration of the library involving the following -:
- Collection development and organization.
- Development and Delivery of effective public services (e.g., research support for students and faculty and other clients) by providing library and information literacy instruction sessions, or guidance and assistance in using appropriate search strategies to satisfy their religion, theology and other information needs .
- Exploitation and introduction of emerging technologies designed to provide effective organization, management and delivery of library services in the modern information environment..
- Development of an annual expenditure plan based on collection development goals
and the assessment of the library's equipment and other needs.
- Preparation, submission and justification of the Library budget,including requests for additional funding that reflect changes to the Library’s academic programs or equipment needs.
ATTRIBUTES
The successful candidate must -:
- Possess highly developed analytical, interpersonal and communications skills
- Demonstrate knowledge of library work in an increasingly digital environment
and offer suggestions as to how emerging technologies may be adapted by UTCWI
- Be proficient in the use of appropriate Information Technology applications
- Be a successful manager with team building knowledge and skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate should possess-:
a) Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Studies with a minimum
of three (3) years experience managing or working in a library, OR
b) Master in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) with a minimum of 2 years
experience managing or working in a Library, OR
c) Master of Arts in Library and Information Studies (MALIS)
AND
d) Knowledge of theological and religious studies and related fields
INFORMATION ABOUT THE UTCWI
The United Theological College of the West Indies (UTCWI) is an ecumenical seminary training male and female clergy and laity for Protestant denominations throughout the Caribbean. Founded in 1966, it is located adjacent to University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus It is affiliated to the University of the West Indies, forming the Department of Theology in the Faculty of Humanities and Education. UTCWI offers eight major academic programmes including certification at the Licentiate, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral degree levels, five of which lead to University of the West Indies awards, two to its own awards, and one offered jointly with Columbia Theological Seminary located in Georgia, USA.
It is owned and operated by six (6) Denominations representing, Anglicans
(Diocese of Jamaica & The Cayman Islands) Baptists (The Jamaica Baptist Union), Lutheran, MCCA ( Methodist Church in the Caribbean and Americas) , Moravian and the United Church in Jamaica and The Cayman Islands
REMUNERATION/ BENEFITS
Particulars concerning remuneration/benefits , may be obtained by contacting unitheol@cwjamaica.com
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS {Reported by Stephney Ferguson
Letters of application including a full C.V and the names and contact details of 2 referees should be addressed to: The Administration Office, Attention: Miss Pat Dale - United Theological College of the West Indies, 7 Golding Avenue, Kingston 7, and be sent no later thannJune 30, 2017 to the following e-mail address: presutcwisecretary@gmail.com
[Reported by Stephney Ferguson
<stephferguson2003@yahoo.com>]
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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GEORGE A. SMATHERS LIBRARIES
HEAD CURATOR, LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN COLLECTION /ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN OR UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
SETTING
Gainesville is a welcoming city offering unique outdoor activities, excellent museums, historical sites, a strong music scene, quality breweries, eclectic dining and local food choices, and a great variety of sporting events. One and half hours to either coast, four hours to Atlanta, and six hours to Miami, Gainesville is well situated for exploring the North Central Florida region and beyond. The George A. Smathers Libraries encourage participation in decision making and innovative projects, offering a unique grants management program and a strong learning environment. The Special and Area Studies Collections Department faculty and staff offer a collegial, supportive, and active tenure home, together promoting, curating, and providing public access to a broad array of distinctive special and circulating collections.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Special and Area Studies Collections Department seeks an experienced leader to provide strategic vision and overall management of a preeminent collection in a dynamic, engaging environment at the University of Florida. The Head Curator of the LACC will contribute to scholarship at the Smathers Libraries in this full-time, tenure-track faculty position. A successful candidate will serve as the key liaison for the Libraries’ partnerships related to the Biblioteca Nacional de Cuba José Martí digitization project and other initiatives. The Head Curator will collaborate closely within the Libraries, with faculty and students at the Center for Latin American Studies, and with campus departments to promote distinctive collections and to support emerging research and teaching needs at the University of Florida.
The Head Curator will coordinate a collaborative team of experienced library faculty and staff in establishing LACC priorities, goals, and procedures for public services, technical services, and for the management of Latin American and Caribbean circulating and special collections, overseeing these materials budgets. The Head Curator will also participate in instructional, community, and fundraising outreach, bibliographical control, digitization projects, exhibits, and in consultation with the Chair, will liaise between the LACC unit and the Libraries’ administration.
The Smathers Libraries encourage staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently, the Head Curator of LACC will serve on department and library-wide committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue research, publication, and professional service activities to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
The search is open until June 15, 2017, applications will be reviewed beginning May 24, 2017. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at http://library.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html. Failure to submit the required documents may result in the application not being considered.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. [Reported by Myra Torres-Alamo < myra.torres@upr.edu>]
Address inquiries to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@ufl.edu.
[Reported by Myra Torres-Alamo < myra.torres@upr.edu>]
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