ANNOUNCEMENT

11.30.17

Dear Readers,

The time has come for me to say goodbye to both you and this blog, at least for now.  As many of you know this has been a completely volunteer effort with the goal being to encourage librarians from everywhere to travel and work beyond their borders.  I spent fourteen years of my life doing just that and it enriched and expanded me both personally and professionally. While I still completely believe in this mission, it is time for me to focus on other goals in my life, although I am not yet clear exactly what will be next…

This blog will continue to be hosted and available as searching the archives can be useful when researching potential positions. I will also continue to update my book: How to Become a Traveling Librarian as well as the Book Resources page.

I wish everyone, as always, safe travels.

Kind regards, Sarah P.

 

Virtual: Researcher

10.29.17 –  Virtual Researcher
LibSource, LAC Group, USA

LibSource, an LAC Group company, seeks an experiencedVirtual Researcher for a large chemical/oil company specializing in patents, business/competitive intelligence, oil and gas, chemical, biology, etc.  This is an ongoing position, working 120 hours per month, and can work virtually from any US location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently conducts retrospective literature and patent searches on technical and business topics for the research and development staff.
• Produces and distributes regular alerting bulletins covering technical subjects of recurring interest to the company – especially in the areas of hydrocarbon processing, petrochemicals and biofuels.
• Monitors new developments and commercial activities of competitor companies in key emerging technologies.
• Provides analysis of above search/monitoring results to create periodic reports, including graphical representations and summary conclusions.
• Interacts with senior staff in Group Technology and other business units to help assess information needs and suggest projects or services where LIS Technology Intelligence can best meet those needs.
• Presents research results and graphical analysis to staff, e.g., via Skype.
• Works with other team members to implement and sustain information services, including those linked to the LIS website and delivered via SharePoint.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience in technical information research and/or analysis. Experience/knowledge of the petroleum industry is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry or closely related science.
• Experience with databases/search services including:  STN Express, Chemical Abstracts, Derwent World Patents Index, Compendex, EnCompLit, EnCompPat, Dow-Jones Factiva, Elsevier Scopus and MineSoft PatBase.

To apply, please visit: https://goo.gl/rf2eXc

Referrals welcome!

Katy Davis

Recruiting Assistant

LibGig – LAC Group

(323)302-9432

 

Virtual: Research Fellow

10.29.17 –  Research Fellow
Project Information Literacy, USA

Fellowship opportunity: 2018 Research Fellow @ Project Information Literacy, News Consumption Study

Project Information Literacy (PIL) has an opening for a part-time “PIL Research Fellow” in 2018. The Fellow will join the PIL Research Team on January 11, 2018 and will work on average 12 hours a week through May 11, 2018. The Fellow will be paid a $1,000 stipend at the conclusion of the fellowship in May 2018. The deadline for applying for the PIL Research Fellow is Thursday, November 16, 2017 by noon PST.

The PIL 2018 Fellow will work virtually on our latest national research study that investigates how young adults consume news and gather information. The mixed methods study, which is being conducted in partnership with faculty at Northeastern University and Wellesley College, will focus on two of the most pressing issues of what has been called our “post-truth” era: currency and authority.

The PIL report will look to break new ground as an empirical and quantitative study of many issues – such as “fake news” and misinformation – to help better ground public discourse and potential policy solutions. It will also formulate a set of recommendations for professionals directly implicated in addressing relevant problems, offering insights to three groups in particular working with young adults on the front lines: librarians, journalists, and educators.

The PIL Fellow will learn and develop a mastery of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including survey data analysis, computational analysis of social media datasets, interviewing, data coding, content analysis, and reliability testing. In addition to learning and practicing rigorous research methods, the Fellow will learn the day-today process of what’s involved in conducting a national research study, especially what it takes to collaborate closely with a group of 6-7 other team members that are geographically dispersed. They will also practice methods for collecting data from students at different institutions and analyzing emergent research trends.

If you would like to apply for the “PIL Research Fellow” opening, please send a CV to alison@projectinfolit.org. Also, please tell us a little about yourself in a few paragraphs, i.e., what excites you about the library learning space research study, how you may qualify, and what you hope to learn from PIL through our 2018 fellows program.

Our PIL research study on news consumption is supported with funding from the Knight Foundation, and the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Additional support comes from Northeastern University Libraries and the College of Arts, Media and Design Division. The study, set to conclude in fall 2018, will be one of the largest of its kind, with surveys and interviews on college campuses and other educational settings across the country.

Project Information Literacy (PIL) is a nonprofit research institute that conducts scholarly studies about students and how they find, evaluate, and select information for use in their courses and for solving information problems in everyday life. We have collected data from over 13,000 “early adults” enrolled in more than 118 U.S. public and private colleges and universities, community colleges, and high schools. PIL has produced nine major research reports, detailing aspects of information use by students, and more recently graduates.

Requirements
For this study, we are specifically looking for applicants for the “PIL Research Fellow” that has the following qualities:

Ability to work virtually for 12 hours a week, on average, from January 11, 2018 through May 11, 2018 (including permission from a dean, director, or supervisor that you are available to spend time working on our study as part of your job)

First-hand experience and knowledge with helping students find news and information for course-research assignments

Strong interest in conducting research about information literacy and today’s students

Holds a MLS or related masters degree

Has previous training and experience in research methods and familiarity with research terminology

Experience with conducting computational analysis of large data sets (a plus)

Has current CITI certification (optional)

Is highly collaborative, collegial, professional, and has a sense of humor (not optional)

Job: Internet Researcher

10.1.17 –  Internet Researcher
LMI, Inc., Seattle, WA, USA

10.14.17 –  THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

Sarah P’s comments: I was asked to post this position which is remote and for USA citizens only. I do not know anything about this company however my initial research reveals they are both legit and intriguing:
Puget Sound Business Journal article
Top 20 Seattle Private Investigators

 

Unique opportunity for solid part time employment as a researcher and the potential for long term advancement at LMI, Inc., a premier investigative agency in Seattle, WA.. The position involves in-depth internet research and the hours will vary depending on company case load. Good secondary job that offers professional training, flexible hours, & ability to work remotely at home from anywhere (US citizens only). Initial 90 day training period at $15 an hour and then $18 an hour after training is completed with annual merit raises. Submit resume to Julie@Lmipi.com.

Job: Foreign Language Researcher

7.28.17 –  Foreign Language Research – Swedish
LAC Group, UK (remote/virtual work)

LAC Group UK is seeking a Foreign Language Researcher – Swedish – (Virtual) for a short-term engagement that can be undertaken remotely, from home. Assignments vary in length but, if the first is successful, it will lead to further opportunities. The selected individual, in addition to having Swedish as a native language, must be fluent in English and be able to present good written English.
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The focus is a review of current legislation and the recording of specific elements thereof. Candidates should be good communicators and be able to demonstrate previous research experience. Previous legal training or experience is not necessary but some familiarity with legal terminology would be desirable. Full project descriptions will be provided, supervisors appointed and on-line training will be provided.

Pay rates for this work are currently limited to US$18 (or equivalent) per hour. When responding please supply a CV/Resumé and a covering note/letter, setting out your suitability for the role and your availability. Candidates who do not provide a covering note, will not be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who do not currently have full-time work commitments and could devote at least 20 hours per week to this project.​

 

To apply, please visit: https://goo.gl/NB3JJL

Jobs: 2 Liaison Librarians

4.3.17 –  Liaison Librarian: Undergraduate & First Year Experience
Liaison Librarian: College of Management & Technology
Walden University, USA (remote/online positions)

Sarah P’s comments: Walden listed 3 positions in 2015 and one previously in 2017. Walden is an established online university with “more than 47,800 students from all 50 states and more than 150 countries pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees”. However, the reviews on Glassdoor are mixed. Read them carefully to see if you could be a good fit with this organization.

Liaison Librarian – Undergraduate and First Year Experience (# 25518BR)
Walden University
Online/Remote

Liaison Librarian – College of Management and Technology (# 25517BR)
Walden University
Online/Remote

Virtual Job: Editor

8.21.17 –  RFC Series Editor
Internet Architecture Board (IAB), USA

The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) is seeking an RFC Series Editor (RSE) to provide overall leadership and supervision of the RFC Editor function.

The RSE has overall responsibility for the quality, continuity, and evolution of the Request for Comments (RFC) Series, the Internet’s seminal technical standards and publications series. The position has operational and policy development responsibilities. The RSE is a senior professional who must be skilled in leading, managing and enhancing a critical, multi-vendor, global information service. The position reports to the RFC Series Oversight Committee (RSOC).

The contractual relationship is that of an independent contractor under contract with the Internet Society on behalf of the IAB.

More information about the position, including required qualifications and the RFP, can be found at: https://iaoc.ietf.org/documents/RSE-RFP-4August2017.pdf

Expressions of interest in the position, CV (including relevant experience), contract rate, and references should be sent to the RSOC search committee at rse-search@iab.org.

Questions may also be sent to this address. Applications will be kept confidential. The application period is open until the position is filled.

Job: Foreign Language Researcher

7.28.17 –  Foreign Language Research – Bengali
LAC Group, UK (remote/virtual work)

 

LAC Group UK is seeking a Foreign Language Researcher – Bengali – (Virtual) for short-term engagements that can be undertaken remotely, from home.     The assignments vary in length but success in one will lead to further opportunities. The selected individual, in addition to having Bengali as a native language, must be fluent in English and be able to present good written English.

The focus is a review of the current legislation of a country with your native language and the recording of specific elements thereof.   Candidates should be good communicators and be able to demonstrate previous research experience. Previous legal training or experience is not necessary but some familiarity with legal terminology would be desirable. Full project descriptions will be provided, supervisors appointed and on-line training will be provided.

Pay rates for this work are limited to $18 per hour (or equivalent).  When responding please supply a current CV/Resumé and a covering note/letter, setting out your suitability for the role and your current availability.  Candidates who do not provide a covering note, will not be considered.  Preference will be given to candidates who do not currently have full-time work commitments and could devote at least 20 hours per week to this project.

 

Please apply online at: https://goo.gl/Ehr5dL

Job: Foreign Language Researcher

7.28.17 –  Foreign Language Research – Korean
LAC Group, UK (remote/virtual work)

 

LAC Group UK is seeking a Foreign Language Researcher – Korean – (Virtual) for short-term engagements that can be undertaken remotely, from home.     The assignments vary in length but success in one will lead to further opportunities. The selected individual, in addition to having Korean as a native language, must be fluent in English and be able to present good written English.

The focus is a review of the current legislation of a country with your native language and the recording of specific elements thereof.   Candidates should be good communicators and be able to demonstrate previous research experience. Previous legal training or experience is not necessary but some familiarity with legal terminology would be desirable. Full project descriptions will be provided, supervisors appointed and on-line training will be provided.

Pay rates for this work are limited to $18 per hour (or equivalent).  When responding please supply a current CV/Resumé and a covering note/letter, setting out your suitability for the role and your current availability.  Candidates who do not provide a covering note, will not be considered.  Preference will be given to candidates who do not currently have full-time work commitments and could devote at least 20 hours per week to this project.

 

Please apply online at: https://goo.gl/eADpNC

Virtual: Backend Developer

6.12.17 –  Backend Developer
Koios, USA

Sarah P’s comments:  Interesting premise.  Here are links to more info:
American Libraries Case Study (2016)
Information Today article

 

Job Type: Contract or Part-time
Closes on: August 9, 2017

About the company:

Koios is library software startup on a mission to make borrowing online as easy as buying. As part of that mission, we’ve been helping libraries show up in local Google search results. We do this with a combination of linked data, search engine optimization, and paid search marketing. Our work has been featured in American Libraries Magazine, Information Today, and LibUX. In hiring, we look for fellow lifelong learners with energy, integrity, and intelligence. Our team is based in Columbia, SC and Washington, DC. Remote work is OK.

Position:

We need help growing and maintaining a database of every public library’s holdings across the country. This database powers our cutting-edge library applications, including Libre, Libre Lists, and Free My Wishlist.

Extra credit if you:

• Have worked with bibliographic data (especially MARC, Z39.50, and/or link resolvers)
• Have hacked your ILS or discovery layer to do something useful for patrons
• Are familiar with next-gen library data projects (BIBFRAME, Library.Link, LODLAM)
• Are comfortable with our stack (Apache, PHP, MySQL, bonus: AngularJS)

Since the code you write will comprise a core part of our product, you’ll work closely with Koios’ founders (you’ll have our cell phone numbers and can call at any time), and you’ll have significant input in the future of the business.

To apply for this role, send an email with resume and/or Github profile to tech@koios.co.