Scholarship Opportunity: Julieann V. Nilson Scholarship – Deadline March 1, 2021!!
The Indiana University Librarians Association (InULA) is now accepting applications for the Julieann V. Nilson Scholarship. Any new or continuing full-time or part-time student in the MLS or MIS degree program of the Indiana University Department of Information & Library Science at either IUB or IUPUI is eligible to apply. The scholarship is intended to encourage and reward the potential for excellence in the library and information science profession.
The deadline for submitting an application is March 1, 2021. Further information about the scholarship, including the application form, is available at https://inula.sitehost.iu.edu/inula-scholarship-guidelines/
In 2021, the Committee will award multiple scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded by May 1.
Please submit your application form and letter(s) of reference electronically to Sarah Hare (scrissin@iu.edu), Chair of the InULA Scholarship and Grants Committee.
Position Announcement: Data Protection Specialist
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long-term impact.
The Program / Department / Team
The Responsible Data Program team works to transform the way Mercy Corps secures and handles personal information and sensitive data. To this end, the program focuses on a variety of privacy, data protection and security awareness efforts across the agency. The team sits under Mercy Corps Global IT, and works with global team members, with key stakeholders in Legal, Compliance, and Programs.
The Position
Provide technical, logistical and project management support for Mercy Corps’ Responsible Data Program and its objectives. Serve as subject matter expert for data protection, privacy and security awareness for the agency. Analyze responsible data needs of the organization and identify opportunities for improvement. Assist with content development, presentations, training and other materials as needed.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide technical, logistical and project management support as part of implementing Responsible Data Program activities
- Serve as subject matter expert for data protection, privacy and security awareness for the agency, with an emphasis on SME support for field teams. This includes advocacy and support for compliance with
- Mercy Corps’ Responsible Data Policy, related policies, best practices and procedures
- Regional and/or national data protection laws as they apply to Mercy Corps and Mercy Corps-funded programs, including GDPR
- Analyze responsible data needs of the organization and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead or co-lead global program meetings and trainings with Responsible Data Program Manager
- Create or co-create program materials, documentation and templates
- Craft and send communications on behalf of the Responsible Data Program, through email, internal platforms, and regular reports
- Collaborate on Responsible Data Program strategy and future planning efforts.
- Review and advise on data sharing agreements from or with third parties, and work with others to develop templates and guidance on the DSA process.
- Additional duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Responsible Data Program Manager
Works Directly With: Team members and program stakeholders across the agency. Priority stakeholders are from Legal, Compliance, and Programs.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
- 5+ years of project management and business analysis
- 2+ years of experience with data protection, privacy or responsible data activities
- Experience with digital security awareness topics and best practices
- Experience with remote facilitation and training
- Experience working in a diverse global organization. Experience with international development is preferred
- IAPP certification is strongly preferred.
- Experience with GSuite (Google) and Microsoft 365 is preferred.
- Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic, French or Spanish is preferred
Success Factors
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to understand quickly the business issues and data challenges of the organization. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate business cases and build consensus. Ability to conceptualize and design new processes and identify how changes will impact current processes. Adept at proposing options for managing change in a cost-effective manner. Strong analytical skills. Must be organized, have an eye for detail, and be able to put ideas into a tangible form. Ability to prioritize and manage work to critical project timelines.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is 100% remote and does not need to be based near a Mercy Corps office. The position will be supporting global stakeholders and will often require work outside of a traditional schedule to accommodate time zone differences. Early morning and later evening calls are expected.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Indianapolis Public Library Black History Month Program
Position Announcement: Project Archivist (Department of Vertebrate Paleontology), American Museum of Natural History
Responsibilities and Duties:
The Project Archivist will participate in an IMLS-funded project to catalog the Vertebrate Paleontology Archive in order to broaden access to the collection. They will work with AMNH collections and Research Library staff and will assist in the supervision of a team of two student interns. The Project Archivist will be responsible for initiating the verification and updating of existing catalog records, supervising intern work on that task, reviewing and preparing six collections selected for finding aids and creating those aids, and overseeing the student interns in the creation of catalog records for unprocessed material. They will also assist in flagging material in the Archive for future re-housing and conservation efforts. The Project Archivist term runs for 12 months with a possibility of extension. The position is full-time, five days a week. Work on this position can only be performed onsite at the AMNH. Position start date: May 1st, 2021.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants should have an ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent, with formal training in archival theory and practice, and at least two years professional archival processing experience, preferably in a museum or academic setting. Experience with scientific archives is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate, and implement complex projects; including experience developing successful project and processing plans, setting goals, establishing timelines, and reporting on milestones and outcomes. Demonstrated success in arranging, describing, and processing archival collections, writing finding aids while leveraging legacy arrangement and description.
Proficiency working in archival content management systems, such as Archivists’ Toolkit or ArchivesSpace with knowledge of archival description standards, including DACS, EAD, EAC.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with basic preservation of archival materials, including proper handling, housing, and storage.
Awareness of current developments, trends and emerging technologies in the field of archives and records management.
Comfort taking the initiative in new settings and knowing when to ask adept questions.
Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative environment.
Experience managing support staff, interns, or volunteers in archive setting.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills including accuracy and a strong attention to detail.
Experience with or interest in digitization projects.
Interested parties should apply online:
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/2411
Applications must be received no later than February 28, 2021
Applications cannot be accepted via email or snail mail
**Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, we are not able to respond to email inquires regarding the status of an application; applicants will only be notified if they have been selected for an interview**
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since it’s founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition. The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world’s cultures.
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please call the Office of Human Resources.