ECRI Institute, an independent non-profit organization that researches the best approaches to improving patient care, is seeking an Electronic Services Librarian to handle all facets of serials collection and maintenance through the Library’s InMagic system including supervision of the Serials Coordinator. Read more» » »
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by Rachel Resnick
On June 4 the Philadelphia Chapter of SLA presented the first of three presentations in its Career Management series, “The Job Market Then and Now & Effective Networking at Conferences and Meetings.” Valerie Ryder, SLA member and Career Management/Job Resource Consultant at Right Management, was the speaker. Right Management provides career consulting services for companies that need to downsize.
Valerie discussed the differences between the job market of the past and that of the present. Previously, our work lives had us tied to our desks, waiting for the telephone to ring. Today, we are a mobile society, getting messages on our mobile devices and laptop computers. Before, we received letters or postcards informing us of our application status in a job search; today we may be able to check our status online. Before, interviews were always conducted in person; today a prescreening or a first interview by phone is not unusual. Previously, background checks were rare; today, employment may be contingent upon criminal background checks, drug testing, physicals, proof of citizenship or right to work in this country, and other requirements. Read more» » »
Thomas Jefferson University Director of Digital Initiatives
The Department of Academic and Instructional Support and Resources (AISR) of Thomas Jefferson University seeks an energetic and experienced individual to fill its position of Director of Digital Initiatives. This position is primarily responsible for leading AISR in acquiring and managing new technology, including, but not limited to the Integrated Library System (ILS), personal bibliographic management tools (e.g. Refworks), and external databases. This person will lead the Library’s efforts in exploring, acquiring, and maintaining information resources and their supporting technologies (e.g. blogs, wikis, PHP databases, social networking tools, etc.). This includes staff training and support.
Position Title: Interlibrary Loan Lending Assistant (Part-time; 25 hrs/wk.) Read more» » »
Public Services Reference Librarian – Philadelphia, PA (10/31/08)
EMPLOYER:Philadelphia FIGHT The AIDS Library.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The AIDS Library is a small medical library at Philadelphia’s largest AIDS Service Organization, Philadelphia FIGHT. It services health care providers, consumers, teenagers, activists, ex-offenders and social workers. The Public Services Reference Librarian is responsible for participating in the provision of consistent, high quality information and referral services to those infected and affected by HIV. Read more» » »
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