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B rie f P ro g ra m D e s crip tio n : T h e U n ive rsity L ibra ry, U n iv e rs ity of Illin o is a t C h ic a g o (U IC ), s e e k s c a n d id a te s fo r its A c a d e m ic R e s id e n t L ib ra ria n P ro g ra m to s e rv e o n e -y e a r p o stg ra d u a te a p p o in tm e n ts in th e u n iv e rs ity lib ra ry s y s te m . A p p o in tm e n ts m a y be re n e w e d fo r a se c o n d y e a r. T h e p ro g ra m , b e g u n in 1982, fe a tu re s a s e m in a r s e rie s on lib ra ry a n d in fo rm a tio n s c ie n c e issues, lib ra ry and a ssociation visits, in ad d itio n to th e o p p o rtu n ity to g ain a c a d e m ic a nd research lib ra ry e x p e rie n c e in a d y n a m ic a n d c r e a tiv e u n iv e rs ity e n viro n m e n t. F o u r re s id e n c ie s w ill be a v a ila b le in v a r io u s fu n c tio n a l un its o f th e lib ra ry. P rio rity d e p a rtm e n ta l a re a s fo r 2 0 0 4 - 2 0 0 5 a re th e R e fe re n ce D e p a rtm e n t (M ain Libra ry), th e In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e s D e p a rtm e n t (Library o fth e H e a lth Sciences), D o cu­ m ents, a n d th e S p e c ia l C o lle ctions Departm ent. M inim um Q ualifications: R e c e n t c o m p le tio n o f a m a s te r’s d e g re e pro g ra m in lib ra ry a nd in fo rm a ­ tio n s c ie n c e fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d library schoo l pro g ra m (gra d u a tio n d a te : s p r in g 2 0 0 3 o r la te r); kn o w le d g e of, a nd in te re s t in, a c a d e m ic lib ra rie s ; a n d th e a b ility to esta b lish a nd m aintain g oo d w o rk in g re la tio n ­ s h ip s w ith lib ra ry staff, as w e ll as faculty, students, and o th e r library users. T h e L ib ra ry a n d th e C a m p u s : U lC ’s co lle g e s and pro fe s s io n a l s c h o o ls o ffe rb a c h e lo r’ s d e g re e p rogram s in o ve r 9 0 fields, master’s deg ree s in 79 a re a s , a n d d o c to ra l d e g re e s in 4 5 specia liza tio n s. T h e c a m p u s, lo cate d ju s t w e s t o f C h ic a g o ’s Loop, has an enrollm ent of 25,000 students, 3 5 % o f w h o m a re g ra d u a te a n d p ro fe ssio n a l students. T h e u n ive rsity lib ra ry is a m e m b e ro f th e A s s o c ia tio n o f R e se a rch Lib ra rie s (A R L ), c o n ta in s m ore th a n 2 .0 m illio n v o lu m e s , a nd h a s a to ta l sta ff of 280; 66 are library fa cu lty o r a c a d e m ic p ro fe ssio n a l staff. Sa lary and A p p o in tm e n tT e rm s : S a la ry is c o m p a r a b le to b e g in n in g lib ra ria n s (in 2 0 0 3 -2 0 0 4 , b e g in n in g lib ra ria n s a la rie s w e re $ 3 5 ,0 0 0 ); 12 -m o n th visiting a cad em ic app o in tm e n t w ith 24 d a y s ’ v a c a tio n ; tw o w e e k s ’ a n n u a l s ic k le ave w ith a d d itio n a l d is a b ility b e n e fits ; 11 p aid holidays; paid m edica l in surance (contribution b ase d on a nn ual salary; co v e ra g e fo rd e p e n d e n ts m a y be purchased); dental and life in su ra n ce ; p a rticip a tio n in o ne o f th e retire m en top tions o f th e Illinois State U n iv e rs itie s R e tire m e n t S y s te m c o m p u ls o ry (8% o f s a la ry is w ith h e ld a n d is ta x -e x e m p t u n til w ith d ra w n ); no S o cia l S e c u rity c o v e ra g e , bu t M e d ica re p a y m e n t required. A p p o in tm e n ts fo r2 0 0 4 -2 0 0 5 w ill be effective b e g in n in g A u g u s t 1 6 ,2 0 0 4 . F o rfu lle s tconsideration, a p p ly by M arch 15, 200 4, w ith le tte r o f in terest, supp ortin g résum é, and n am e and a dd ress of a t le a s tth r e e re fe re n c e s to: A n n ie M arie Ford, D ire cto r of Libra ry H u m an R e s o u rc e s , U n iv e rs ity L ib ra ry, U n iv e rs ity o f Illin o is a t C h ic a g o , B o x 8 1 9 8 , C h ic a g o , IL 6 0 6 8 0 ; e -m a il: lib -p e r@ u ic .e d u ; fa x: (3 1 2 ) 4 1 3 - 0 4 2 4 . T h e U n iv e rs ity o f Illinois is an a ffirm a tive action , equ al op p o rtu n ity e m p lo ye r. A C Q U IS IT IO N S L IB R A R IA N . A s s is ta n t o r A s s o c ia te P ro fe sso r. S o u th e rn Illin o is U n iv e rs ity E d w a rs d v ille (S IU E ) Libra ry and Inform ation S e rv ic e s . D e s crip tio n o f D uties: S o uthe rn Illinois U n iversity E d w ardsville s e e k s a c re a tiv e a n d h ig h ly m o tiva te d librarian to provid e le a d e rsh ip a nd e xp e rtise fo r defin in g a nd provid ing effective access to th e libraries’ paper, Salary guide Listed below are th e latest m inim um starting salary figures recom ­ m ended b y state library associations for professional library posts in these states. The recom m endationsareadvisory only, and A L A has not adopted recom m en dations fo r m inim um salaries. Jo b seekers and em ployers should considerthese recom m ended m inim um s w hen evaluating profes­ sional vacancies. Foradditional inform ation on librarian salaries, contact A L A O ffice fo r Library Personnel Resources. C onnecticut Delaware Illinois Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maine M assachusetts New Jersey North C arolina Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Texas Verm ont W est Virginia W isconsin $39,148 $22,500** $37,408* varies* $23,911 $26,000 varies* $31,362* $39,329 $27,641** $25,198** $30,249* $29,800 varies* $22,000 $33,000 $33,025 $22,000 $32,700 ‘ R a th e r th a n e s ta b lis h o n e s ta te w id e s a la ry m in im u m , s o m e sta te a s s o c ia tio n s h a ve a d o p te d a fo rm u la b a s e d on v a ria b le s su ch a s c o m p a ra b le s a la rie s fo r p u b lic s c h o o l te a c h e rs in e a ch co m m u - n ity , o r th e g r a d e le v e l o f a p r o fe s s io n a l lib ra ria n p o s t. In th e s e c a s e s , yo u m a y w is h to c o n ta c t th e s ta te a s s o c ia tio n fo r m in im u m s a la ry in fo rm a tio n . “ T h e s e re c o m m e n d a tio n s a p p ly o n ly to p u b lic lib ra ria n s . m ic ro fo rm , a u d io v is u a l, e le c tro n ic , a n d d ig ita l re s o u rc e s . R e s p o n s ib ili­ tie s : R e p o rtin g to th e D ire c to r o f T e c h n ic a l a n d A c c e s s S e rv ic e s , th e su c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill be re s p o n s ib le fo rfa c ilita tin g a nd c o o rd in a tin g a c c e s s to th e fo rm a ts p u rc h a s e d in th e lib ra ry in c lu d in g e le c tro n ic an d d ig ita l re s o u rc e s ; p ro v id e le a d e rs h ip in th e d e v e lo p m e n t o f s ta n d a rd s , p o lic ie s , a n d p ro c e d u re s a c ro s s T e c h n ic a l a n d A c c e s s S e rv ic e s , w ith p a rtic u la r re s p o n s ib ility fo r a c q u is itio n s a n d s e ria ls a n d e le c tro n ic an d d ig ita l re s o u rc e s ; w o rk c o o p e ra tiv e ly w ith in T e c h n ic a l a n d A c c e s s S e r- C L A S S I F I E D Ads http://www.ala.org/acrl/ http://www.ala.org/acrl/jobs mailto:rlnewsads@ala.org mailto:lib-per@uic.edu 106 / C&RL News ■ February 2004 HEAD OF REFERENCE East Carolina University For a c o m p le te p o sitio n d e s c rip tio n and a p p lic a tio n in s tru c tio n s , see: w w w .lib .e c u .e d u / Referencehead.html. J. Y. Joyner Library seeks an energetic, visionary librarian to lead the Reference Department in providing outstanding service to students, faculty, and users of East Carolina University (ECU). W ith more than 20,000 students, 7 colleges, and 3 professional programs, ECU is the third largest university in the state and aconstituent m em ber of the 16-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, ECU is situated within easy reach of Raleigh, the Research Triangle Park, and the Outer Banks. Greenville enjoys a low cost of living and a growing medical centerof national reputation. Joyner Library’s expanding collection consists of more than 1 million volumes, 4,700 current serials, 150 databases, and 1.6 documents, maps, and manuscripts. The library enjoys a $2.8 million materials budget and employs a staff of 109, including 35 faculty positions. COM PENSATION: 12-m onth, tenure-track faculty position with appointm ent at the rank of assistant professor. Minimum salary: $60,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. Professional achievem ent, service, and research/creative activity are required for tenure and promotion. TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin February 1 5 ,2 0 0 4 , and screening will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, résumé, copies of transcripts, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-m ails of three current references to: Search Committee, Head of Reference Christina Bowers, Human Resources Assistant Joyner Library, East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858-4353 An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We accommodate individuals with disabilities. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. FOUR POSITIONS AVAILABLE University of Memphis The University Libraries of the University of Memphis seeks dynam ic and motivated professionals to apply fo r the following positions: A ccess Services Librarian Supervises interlibrary loan and docum ent delivery. Plans and coordinates services to remote users. Participates in reference services and activities including evening and weekend rotations. Catalog Librarian (2 positions) Monographs Specialist: Provides leadership in cataloging of monographs. A uthority Specialist: Provides leadership in authority w ork fo r cataloging. Both provide original and com plex adaptive cataloging for all form ats using AACR2r, LCRI, LCSH, LC Classification, and MARC formats. Both participate in authority work, quality control, and database maintenance. Periodicals and N onprint Collections, Departm ent Head M anages the day-to-day operations and activities o f the Periodicals and Nonprint Collections Department. Supervises staff and prepares appropriate m anagem ent reports. Develops and imple­ ments plans fo r evaluating and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the department. Tenure-track, 12-m onth faculty appointments, 24 vacation days, 12 sick days per year. ALA-accredited MLS required. Relevant w ork e xp e rie n ce required. Salary and rank com m e n su ra te w ith q u a lific a ­ tio n s and e xperience: m inim um $ 38,000 a nnually. Full d e scrip tio n s and re q u ire m e n ts available at: http://w ww .lib.m em phis.edu; or call: (901) 678-2201. The University o f Memphis is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. A ll qualified applicants are urged to apply. http://www.lib.ecu.edu/ http://www.lib.memphis.edu C&RL News ■ February 2004 / 107 TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE Middle Tennessee State University Collection M anagem ent Librarian-C ataloging (#401120) As am em ber of the Cataloging team, carry out cataloging for print and nonprintformats including Internet and other electronic resources; maintain integrity of online catalog; w ork creatively and cooperatively to enhance library programs and services; monitortrends in metadata standards and provide leadership in possible applications and implementation; assist in creating goals and objectives, planning, and setting priorities. QUALIFIC ATION S: ALA-accredited master’s degree by hire date; ability to w ork creatively and cooperatively in a team environment; organizational and comm unication skills; knowledge of AACR2, MARC, OCLC, and m etadata standards such as XML, EAD, and Dublin Core. Preferred: Two years o f professional cataloging experience; ability to meet prom otion/tenure criteria. U ser Services Librarian-C irculation (#401510) As a m em ber of the Access Services team, oversee m anagem ent of Circulation unit; develop policies to im prove services; encourage a high-quality service environment; provide reference service; teach library instruction classes; and select resources for reference collection. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited m aster’s degree by hire date; two years of library staff supervisory experience; knowledge of and/or experience with circulation; ability to work creatively and coopera­ tively in a team environment and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff, manage a variety of responsibilities, and quickly learn new technology and skills; knowledge of print and electronic reference resources; strong service orientation; excellent com m unication and organizational skills. Desired: Supervisory experience in a circulation unit; experience with the Endeavor Voyager system; subject knowledge of business, science, or legal resources; ability to meet promotion and tenure criteria. SALAR Y AND BENEFITS: Highly competitive. ENVIR ON M EN T: As one of the fastest-growing universities in the south, Middle Tennessee State University is a dynamic institution with a com m itm entto diversity, valuing excellentteaching and fostering initiatives in research and public service. The new university library lies at the heart of the MTSU educational experience. Middle Tennessee State University, aTennessee Board of Regents institution, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities and wom en are encouraged to apply. APPLIC ATIO N PROCEDURE: Please see com plete job descriptions at: http://w ww .m tsu.edu/ -library/vacs.htm l. Forward questions and applications to: William K. Black Administrative Services Librarian Walker Library, P.O. Box 13 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 37132 v ic e s a n d th ro u g h o u t Lib ra ry a nd Inform ation S e rvices to reco m m e n d a nd im p le m e n t s ta n d a rd s , p o licie s, p ro c e d u re s , a n d w o rk flo w s ; s e rv e as a re s o u rc e p e rs o n fo r fa c u lty a n d sta ff th ro u g h o u t th e lib ra ry co n c e rn in g is s u e s su rro u n d in g a cqu isitio ns a nd serials in cluding non p rin t collections; tra in T e c h n ic a l a n d A c c e s s S e rv ic e s s ta ff in th e u se o f E n d e a v o r a s it r e la te s to a c q u is itio n s a n d s e ria ls. T e rm o f C o n tra ct: A s s is ta n t o r A s s o ­ c ia te P ro fe s s o r, fis c a l y e a r a p p o in tm e n t, a c a d e m ic y e a r te n u re -tra c k , c o n tin u in g con tra ct. P rofessional ra n ka n d salary d e p endent upon cre d e n ­ tia ls a n d e x p e rie n c e , w ith a m in im u m s a la ry o f $ 4 0 ,0 0 0 . E x c e lle n tfrin g e b e n e fits . M o re in fo rm a tio n a v a ila b le a t h ttp ://w w w .s iu e .e d u . Q u a lific a ­ tio n s R e q u ire d : M L S fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d lib ra ry schoo l; a c q u is itio n s a n d /o r s e r ia ls co n tro l e xp e rie n c e ; e x p e rie n c e w ith a n a u to m a te d in te ­ g ra te d lib ra ry s y s te m ; e x c e lle n t c o m m u n ic a tio n a nd in te rp e rso n a l skills; s tro n g s e rv ic e o rie n ta tio n ; e v id e n ce o f s u c ce ss in co lla b o ra tiv e a n d team e n v iro n m e n ts ; d e m o n stra te d ability to m eet th e re s p o n sib ilitie sfo r a ch ie v­ in g te n u r e . U n iv e rs ity E n v iro n m e n t: S IU E , 2 0 m in u te s n o rth e a s t o f St. Lou is, s e rv e s th e m o s t p o p u lo u s regio n o f d o w n s ta te Illinois. S itu a te d on 2 ,6 0 0 a c r e s o f ro llin g la n d a nd w o o d s a lo n g b lu ffs a fe w m ile s fro m th e M is s is s ip p i R ive r, S IU E h a s a s tu d e n t p o p u la tio n o f o v e r 1 2 ,0 0 0 . A s a p re m ie r m e tro p o lita n un ive rsity, S IU E is th e firs t c h o ic e o f a d iv e rs e pool o f a p p lic a n ts . T h e u n iv e rs ity fo s te rs th e p e rs o n a l g ro w th o f its stu d e n ts , fa c u lty , a n d s ta ff to d e v e lo p a c a d e m ic , e c o n o m ic , a n d cu ltu ra l le a d e rs. L ib ra ry a n d In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e s m a n a g e s L o v e jo y L ib ra ry , A c a d e m ic C o m p u tin g (in clu d in g re s p o n s ib ility fo r in te ra ctive v id e o d is ta n c e e d u c a ­ tio n te c h n o lo g y ), a n d A u d io v is u a l S e rv ic e s . L o v e jo y L ib ra ry m a in ta in s a c o lle c tio n o f m o re th a n 1 ,0 0 0 ,0 0 0 v o lu m e s a n d s u b s c rib e s to m o re th a n 6 ,5 0 0 p rin t a n d d ig ita l s e ria ls a n d p e rio d ic a ls . A d d itio n a l in fo rm a tio n re g a rd in g th e lib ra ry a n d u n iv e rs ity ca n b e fo u n d a t th e W e b s ite : h ttp :// w w w .lib ra ry .s iu e .e d u /lib . A p p lic a tio n s : R e m a in o p e n u n til p o s itio n is fille d . S u b m it le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n , ré su m é , a n d n a m e s o f th re e cu rre n t p ro fe s s io n a l re fe re n c e s to: J a y S ta rra tt, D e an o f L ib ra ry a nd Info rm a tio n S e rv ic e s , A c q u is itio n s L ib ra ria n S e a rc h , S o u th e rn Illin o is U n iv e r­ s ity E d w a r d s v ille , L o v e jo y L ib ra ry , C a m p u s B o x 1063, E d w a rd s v ille , IL62026-1063. D IR E C T O R O F P U B L IC S E R V IC E S . T h e I n d ia n a U n iv e r s ity B lo o m in g to n L ib ra rie s a re s e e k in g an e x p e rie n c e d a n d in n o v a tiv e in d i­ v id u a l to w o rk c lo s e ly w ith lib ra ry fa c u lty a nd s ta ff a n d w ith a c a d e m ic fa c u ltie s in d e v e lo p in g a c o n tin u u m o f p u b lic se rv ic e s a c tiv itie s w ith in the L ib ra rie s a p p ro p ria te to th e e d u c a tio n a l m is s io n o f In d ia n a U n ive rsity. R e p o rtin g to th e E x e c u tiv e A s s o c ia te D e a n , c o o rd in a te s lib ra ry p u b lic s e rvice s a c tiv itie s a n d p o licie s a c ro ss th e c a m p u s; p ro v id e s le a d e rsh ip in de sig n , d e ve lo p m e n t, m a rk e tin g , de liv e ry , a n d a s s e s s m e n t o f u s e r s e r­ v ic e s , in c lu d in g re fe re n c e a n d lib ra ry in s tru c tio n a l p ro g ra m s , a s w e ll as d e liv e ry o f p rin t a n d e le c tro n ic in fo rm a tio n ; h a s o v e rs ig h t fo r p u b lic s e rv ic e s a n d o p e ra tio n a l is s u e s o f c a m p u s lib ra rie s a n d M ain L ib ra ry http://www.mtsu.edu/ http://www.siue.edu http://www.library.siue.edu/lib 108 / C&RL News ■ February 2004 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR National Agriculture Library The National Agricultural Library (NAL) of the U.S. Departm ent of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking candidates for Supervisory Librarian, (Associate Director - Technical Services), GS-1410-15. Applicants should have a record of dynam ic leadership and progressive accom plishm ent in organization and m anagem ent of research library resources and information services, with special expertise in the application of advanced information technologies. This permanent full-time senior leadership position has responsibility for planning, directing, and leading N AL’s technical services programs and services. The Associate Director supervises the Acquisitions, Cataloging, Serials, and Indexing branchesforthe w orld’s most comprehensive agricultural library, one of the three U.S. national libraries, and an Association of Research Libraries institution. The Associate Director reports to the NAL Director, is a m em berof NAL’s Senior Leadership, and contributes to national and international agricultural information policy developm ent and networking activities. SALARY RANGE: $98,023 to $127,434 For details and application directions, visit: www.afm .ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/ARS-X4E- 0096.htm . To have a printed copy mailed to you, please call: (301) 504-1482. U.S. citizenship is required. Announcem ent closes February 9, 2004. For more information, please visit the NAL W eb site at: w w w .nal.usda.gov/. USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity em ployer and provider. p u b lic a n d a c c e s s se rv ic e s ; to ta l s ta ffin g a m o n g th e s e un its is co m p ris e d o f 3 9 librarians, 12 profe ssio n a l a d m in istra tive staff, a n d 7 6 b iw e e kly staff; D ire c to r a ls o a s s u m e s m a jo r ro le in d e v e lo p m e n t a n d m a in te n a n c e of Lib ra rie s’ W e b site, p u b lic p re s e n ta tio n o f IU C A T , s ta tistica l asse ssm e n t, and d a ta ana lysis. A s p a rt o f th e libraries’ adm in istra tive team , particip ate s in lib ra ry w id e p o lic y fo rm u la tio n a n d ta k e s p ro m in e n t ro le in s tra te g ic p la n n in g , b u d g e tin g , a n d c o m m u n ic a tio n w ith re g a rd to lib ra ry se rv ic e s ; le a d s a n d re p re se n ts lib ra rie s in p u b lic s e rv ic e s g ro u p s a n d p ro g ra m s on ca m p u s, statew id e, an d natio nally. Q ua lifica tio n s: M LS d e g re e o r e q u iva ­ le n t c o m b in a tio n o f e d u c a tio n a n d e x p e rie n c e ; a b ility to fu n c tio n in a n d p ro m o te c o lla b o ra tiv e w o rkin g e n v iro n m e n t w h ile a ls o pro vid in g effective le a d e rs h ip ; s ig n ific a n t e x p e rie n c e in p u b lic s e rv ic e s , re fe re n c e , a n d in ­ s tru c tio n , a n d e ffe c tiv e p re s e n ta tio n o f s e rv ic e s in W e b e n v iro n m e n t; e v id e n c e o f su c c e s s fu l s u p e rv is io n a n d m e n to rin g o f a c a d e m ic s ta ff a n d stro n g m a n a g e m e n t s k ills ; so lid record o f w o rk in g w ith all le ve ls o f lib ra ry p e rsonn el a s w e ll as unive rsity fa c u lty a nd stu d e n ts; d e m o n stra te d und e r­ s ta n d in g o f a c a d e m ic te a c h in g a n d re s e a rc h n e e d s a n d a b ility to v ie w is s u e s fro m b road, lib ra ry w id e p e rs p e c tiv e ; m u st d e m o n s tra te e x c e lle n t a n a lytica l, in te rp e rso n a l, an d oral a nd w ritte n co m m u n ic a tio n skills, and a record o f d e a lin g s u c c e s s fu lly w ith o rg a n iz a tio n a l ch a n g e ; a b ility to m e e t re q u ire m e n ts o f te n u re -tra c k p o s itio n . A s e c o n d a d v a n c e d d e g re e is p re fe rre d . S a la ry a n d B e n e fits: S a la ry a n d ra n k n e g o tia b le a nd c o m p e ti­ tive, d e p e n d in g upon q u a lifica tio n s an d e xp e rie n ce . T h is is a te n u re -tra c k a c a d e m ic a p p o in tm e n t th a t in c lu d e s e lig ib ility fo r sa b b a tic a l le aves. B e n ­ e fits in c lu d e u n iv e rs ity h e a lth c a re plan, T IA A -C R E F re tire m e n t/a n n u ity plan, g ro u p life in s u ra n c e , lib e ra l v a c a tio n a n d s ic k le a v e . T o a p p ly : R e v ie w of a p p lic a tio n s b e g in s M a rc h 1 5 ,2 0 0 4 ; p o s itio n re m a in s o p e n u n til f ille d . S e n d le tt e r o f a p p lic a tio n , p r o fe s s io n a l v ita , n a m e s , a d ­ d r e s s e s , a n d p h o n e n u m b e r s o f f o u r re fe r e n c e s to : K a re n S w e e n y , A c tin g L ib ra rie s H u m a n R e s o u r c e s O ffic e r , I n d ia n a U n iv e r s it y L ib ra rie s , M a in L ib ra ry 201 A, B lo o m in g to n , IN 4 7 4 0 5 ; p h o n e : (8 1 2 ) 8 5 5 -8 1 9 6 ; fa x : ( 8 1 2 ) 8 5 5 -2 5 7 6 ; e - m a il: lib p e r s @ in d ia n a . e d u . F o r m o re in fo r m a tio n a b o u t I n d ia n a U n iv e r s ity L ib ra rie s , g o to : h t tp : / / w w w .in d ia n a .e d u /. In d ia n a U n iv e rs ity is s tro n g ly c o m m itte d to a c h ie v ­ in g e x c e lle n c e th ro u g h c u ltu r a l d iv e r s ity . T h e u n iv e r s it y a c t iv e ly e n c o u ra g e s a p p lic a tio n s a n d n o m in a tio n s o f w o m e n , p e rs o n s o f c o lo r, a p p lic a n ts w ith d is a b ilitie s , a n d m e m b e rs o f o th e r u n d e rr e p r e s e n te d g r o u p s . In d ia n a U n iv e r s ity is a n a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n , e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity e m p lo y e r. R E F E R E N C E A N D I N F O R M A T I O N S E R V IC E S L I B R A R ­ I A N . I n d i a n a U n i v e r s i t y - P u r d u e U n i v e r s i t y F o r t W a y n e (I P F W ) H e lm ke Lib ra ry s e e k s a n e n e rg e tic a n d kn o w le d g e a b le in dividual to p ro v id e g e n e ra l re fe re n c e a n d in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s , a n d s p e c ia liz e d rese a rch sup p o rt, in struction, a n d co lle ctio n d e v e lo p m e n t a s liaiso n to th e university’s S ch ool of B u siness a nd M a n a g e m e n t S ciences, a nd S ch ool of E n g in e e rin g , T e c h n o lo g y , a n d C o m p u te r S c ie n c e . In te rv ie w s w ill b e c o n d u c te d fo r a 1 2 -m o n th , te n u re -tra c k p o s itio n to b e g in A u g u s t 1, 2 0 0 4 . T o v ie w th e fu ll jo b p o s tin g , v is it h ttp ://w w w .lib .ip fw .e d u , th e n s e le c t “ L ib ra ry In fo rm a tio n ,” th e n “A b o u t,” th e n "P e o p le ," th e n “ E m ­ p lo y m e n t.” Q u a lific a tio n s : A n A L A -a c c re d ite d m a s te r’s d e g re e in li­ b ra ry o r in fo rm a tio n s c ie n c e is re q u ire d . P re fe re n c e g iv e n to c a n d i­ d a te s w ith e x p e rie n c e in a c a d e m ic o r re s e a rc h lib ra ry s e ttin g s a n d b a c k g ro u n d in b u s in e s s , e n g in e e rin g , a n d te c h n o lo g y . M u s t d e m o n ­ s tra te e x c e lle n t w ritte n a n d in te rp e rs o n a l co m m u n ic a tio n s k ills , a b ility to w o rk in d e p e n d e n tly a n d in te a m s , re a d y k n o w le d g e o f g e n e ra l re fe re n c e re s o u rc e s a n d g o v e rn m e n t in fo rm a tio n , s tro n g c o m m itm e n t to a c c u ra te , re s p o n s iv e in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s , a n d d e s ire fo r c o n tin u ­ o u s le a rn in g a n d s e lf-im p ro v e m e n t. M u s t be a b le to m e e t th e re s p o n ­ s ib ilitie s o f a te n u re -tra c k a p p o in tm e n t b y d e m o n s tra tin g fo c u s , in itia ­ tiv e , in n o v a tio n , a n d im p a c t in jo b p e rfo rm a n c e , p ro fe s s io n a l d e v e lo p ­ m e n t, a n d s e rv ic e . E n try -le v e l c a n d id a te s a re w e lc o m e to a p p ly a n d s h o u ld h ig h lig h t th e ir p o te n tia l fo r s u c c e s s in th is p o s itio n . S a la ry and B e n e fits : M in im u m $ 4 0 ,0 0 0 a t th e A s s is ta n t L ib ra ria n ra n k ; s a la ry a n d r a n k d e p e n d e n t u p o n q u a lif ic a tio n s a n d e x p e r ie n c e . B e n e fits in c lu d e e lig ib ilit y fo r s a b b a tic a l le a v e s , u n iv e r s it y h e a lth c a r e p la n , T IA A -C R E F re tire m e n t/a n n u ity plan, gro u p life in sura nce, lib e ra l v a c a ­ tio n a n d s ic k le ave. IP F W is an a ffirm a tiv e action , equ al o p p o rtu n ity e m p lo ye r. A p p lic a tio n : S e n d le tter o f ap p lica tio n , c u rricu lu m v ita e , and th e nam e s, a d d re sse s, a n d p h o n e n u m b e rs o f th re e re fe re n ce s to: P a m e la E. S a n d stro m , S e a rch C o m m itte e C h air, H e lm ke Libra ry, IPFW , 2101 E. C o lis e u m Bo u le va rd , F ort W a yn e , IN 4 6 8 0 5 . R e vie w o f a p p lica ­ tio n s w ill be g in M arch 1 5 ,2 0 0 4 , a nd co n tin u e u ntil th e p o sitio n is filled. R E F E R E N C E L IB R A R IA N . S t. C lo u d S ta te U n iv e rs ity (S C S U ), lo c a te d 7 0 m ile s n o rth w e s t o f M in n e a p o lis -S t. Pa ul, in v ite s a p p lic a tio n s f o r a R e ference Librarian, A s sista n t P ro fe sso rto begin Ju ly o r A u g u s t2 0 0 4 in th e J a m e s W . M ille r Lea rn in g R e s o u rce s C e n te r. T y p e o f a pp ointm ent: T e n u re -tra c k , 9 -m o n th a p p o in tm e n t p lu s 2 8 a d d itio n a l d u ty days. S a la ry M in im u m : $ 5 0 ,0 0 0 (c o m m e n s u ra te w ith a c a d e m ic q u a lific a tio n s a nd e x p e rie n ce ). R e s p o n sib ilitie s: W o rk as p a rt o f a te a m o f se v e n re fe re n ce fa c u lty . P ro v id e re fe re n c e s e rv ic e s a n d lib ra ry in s tru c tio n in tra d itio n a l a n d in n o va tive w a y s fo r a c h a n g in g e n v iro n m e n t. P ro vid e g e n e ra l c o lle c ­ tio n d e v e lo p m e n t a n d lia is o n w o rk w ith c o lle g e s a n d d e p a rtm e n ts . Plan, p re p a re , a n d p ro v id e e le c tro n ic a n d p rin t re fe re n c e s u p p o rt a n d in stru c­ tio n a l m ate ria ls. A d v is e unive rsity stu d e n ts a n d te a c h c re d it c o u rse s in an a s s o c ia te d lib ra ry m e d ia p ro g ra m . S o m e e v e n in g a n d w e e k e n d h o u rs required . D e m o n s tra te d a b ility to te a c h a n d /o r p e rfo rm effective ly, s c h o l­ a rly a c h ie v e m e n t o r research, co n tin u e d prepa ra tio n a nd stu d y, c o n trib u ­ tion to s tu d e n t g ro w th a nd d e ve lo p m e n t, and s e rv ic e to th e u n ive rsity an d c o m m u n ity a re re q u ire d fo r te n u re a n d p ro m o tio n . Q u a lific a tio n s an d E xp e rie n c e : A L A -a c c re d ite d m a s te r’s d e g re e in in fo rm a tio n s c ie n c e o r lib ra ry s c ie n c e b y e m p lo y m e n t s ta rt d ate; b a c k g ro u n d a n d /o r e x p e rie n ce in re fe re n c e s e rv ic e a n d lib ra ry in s tru c tio n ; k n o w le d g e o f c u rre n t a n d http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/ARS-X4E-0096.htm http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/vacancy/ARS-X4E-0096.htm http://www.nal.usda.gov/ mailto:libpers@indiana.edu http://www.indiana.edu/ http://www.lib.ipfw.edu C&RL News ■ February 2004 / 109 e m e r g in g t r e n d s in o n lin e lib r a r y s e r v ic e s a n d r e s o u r c e s ; a b ility to w o r k in d e p e n d e n t ly a n d c o lle g ia lly ; e x c e lle n t in te r p e r s o n a l s k ills ; a b ility t o s p e a k a n d w r ite e ffe c tiv e ly ; le a d e r s h ip p o te n tia l; a n d s tro n g p u b lic s e r v ic e c o m m itm e n t . T h e s u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill h a v e d e m o n s t r a te d a b ilit y to te a c h a n d w o rk w ith p e r s o n s fro m c u ltu r a lly d iv e r s e b a c k g r o u n d s . P re fe r re d : S e c o n d g r a d u a te d e g re e ; s p e c ia l­ iz e d b u s in e s s o r s c ie n c e k n o w le d g e ; e x p e r ie n c e in a n a c a d e m ic s e t tin g . A p p lic a tio n I n fo r m a tio n a n d D e a d lin e : A c o m p le te d a p p lic a ­ t io n m u s t in c lu d e a le tt e r o f a p p lic a tio n , v ita , g r a d u a te t r a n s c r ip ts ( u n o f fic ia l c o p ie s a c c e p ta b le fo r in itia l s c r e e n in g ) , a n d c o n ta c t in fo r ­ m a tio n in c lu d in g th e n a m e s , te le p h o n e n u m b e r s , e - m a il a n d s tr e e t a d d r e s s e s o f t h r e e re fe re n c e s to : R e fe r e n c e L ib ra ria n S e a rc h C o m ­ m itte e , c /o D e a n , L e a rn in g R e s o u r c e s a n d T e c h n o lo g y S e rv ic e s , S t. C l o u d S t a t e U n iv e r s it y , 7 2 0 F o u rth A v e n u e S o u th , S t. C lo u d , M N 5 6 3 0 1 - 4 4 9 8 ; p h o n e : (3 2 0 ) 3 0 8 -2 0 2 2 ; fa x : (3 2 0 ) 3 0 8 -4 7 7 8 ; W e b : h t t p : / /lr t s .s t c lo u d s ta te . e d u . A p p lic a n t s c r e e n in g w ill b e g in on F e b ru ­ a r y 2 0 , 2 0 0 4 , a n d c o n t in u e u n til th e p o s itio n is fille d . S C S U is c o m m itt e d to e x c e lle n c e a n d a c tiv e ly s u p p o rts c u ltu r a l d iv e rs ity . T o p r o m o te th is e n d e a v o r , w e in v ite in d iv id u a ls w h o c o n tr ib u te to s u c h d iv e r s it y to a p p ly , in c lu d in g m in o r itie s , w o m e n , G L B T , p e r s o n s w ith d is a b ilit ie s , a n d v e te r a n s . R E F E R E N C E L I B R A R I A N ( H E A D O F D E P A R T M E N T ) . T h e U n iv e rs ity o f Illin o is a t C h ic a g o , a c o m p re h e n s iv e R e s e a rc h -I in s ti­ tu tio n lo c a te d n e a rC h ic a g o ’s h is to ric lo o p , w ith a s tu d e n t e n ro llm e n t o f 2 5 ,0 0 0 a n d o ffe rin g d o c to ra l d e g re e s in o v e r 4 0 a re a s a n d m a s te r’s d e g re e s in o v e r 100, s e e k s a ta le n te d a n d in n o v a tiv e lib ra ria n to hea d th e R e fe re n c e D e p a rtm e n t. T h e R e fe re n c e D e p a rtm e n t is lo c a te d in th e u n iv e rs ity ’s R ic h a rd J. D a le y L ib ra ry , w h ic h h o u s e s c o lle c tio n s in th e h u m a n itie s , s o c ia l s c ie n ce s, p ro fe s s io n a l stu d ie s , e n g in e e rin g , a n d g o v ­ e rn m e n t d o cu m e n ts. T h e d e p a rtm e n t con sists o f se ve n profession als, tw o s u p p o rt sta ff, a n d tw o s tu d e n t a s s is ta n ts . T h e R e fe re n c e L ib ra ria n is re s p o n s ib le fo r th e m a n a g e m e n t o f th e d e p a rtm e n t, fo r p la n n in g a nd im p le m e n tin g n e w p ro g ra m s o f s e rv ic e , fo r p ro v id in g s u p p o rt in th e o n g o in g d e v e lo p m e n t o f a n e x te n s iv e in stru ctio n p ro g ra m , a n d fo rd ire c t- in g th e c o n tin u e d d e v e lo p m e n t o f th e r e fe re n c e c o lle c tio n (p rin t a n d e le ctro n ic). T h e R e fe re n c e D e p a rtm e n t a n d th e D o c u m e n ts D e p a rtm e n t jo in tly p ro vid e s ta ffin g fo r a d e s k th a t p ro v id e s in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s du rin g th e d a y a n d o n e v e n in g s a n d w e e k e n d s . M in im u m Q u a lific a tio n s : M L S fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d lib ra ry s c h o o l p ro g ra m ; th re e to f iv e y e a r s ’ in c re a s in g ly re s p o n s ib le s u p e rv is o ry e x p e rie n c e in a p u b lic s e rv ic e s setting; a nd d e m o n stra te d a b ility to m e e t u n ive rsity sta n d a rd s in research, p u b lica tio n , a n d s e rv ic e c o m m e n s u ra te w ith te n u re . A d d itio n a l D e sira b le http://lrts.stcloudstate.edu 110 / C&RL News ■ February 2004 DIRECTOR OF LANGSDALE LIBRARY University of Baltimore Applications and nominations for the position of Director of Langsdale Library are now being accepted. The director develops, coordinates, and evaluates the functions and activities of all library departments in providing effective and efficient library services to the University, represents the library and/or the university on internal and external comm ittees on issues, dealing with information services. Requirements: ML) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution; minimum of seven years' library experience, preferably in an academic setting, with five years' progressive experience. Additional requirements include: Knowledge of information technology and library systems, collection m anage­ ment, budgeting, staff developm ent, planning and assessment, public relations and external library funding, and excellent leadership, management, oral, and written comm unication skills. Significant operational experience in more than one library functional area is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applications and nominations will begin March 1, 2004, and will be accepted until the position is filled. To receive fullest consideration, applicants should provide a letterof interest, a résumé, and names and contact information of three references, via e-mail, to: hrresume@ ubalt.edu or by U.S. mail to: Human Resources Department University of Baltimore 1420 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Vacancy #2004-055 For more information and to review the university’s strategic plan, please visit the Web site: www.ubalt.edu. Additionally, for more information concerning Langsdale Library and its services, please go to: http://langsdale.ubalt.edu. The University o f Baltimore is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, EOE/M/F/D. Q ualifications: K n o w le d g e of print a nd ele ctro n ic in fo rm a tio n re sources in th e h u m a n itie s , s o c ia l s c ie n c e s , p ro fe s s io n a l s tu d ie s , e n g in e e rin g , a nd g o v e rn m e n t d o c u m e n ts ; su c c e s s fu l p la n n in g an d im p le m e n ta tio n o f in ­ stru c tio n p ro g ra m s; e x p e rie n c e w ith d ig ita l re fe re n ce se rv ic e s an d o th e r e m e rg in g te c h n o lo g ie s ; a b ility to w o rk in a co lla b o ra tiv e a n d ch a n g in g e n v iro n m e n t. S a la ry, R a nk, a n d C o n tra ct: S a la rie s a re co m p e titiv e a n d b a s e d on e d u c a tio n a n d e xp e rie n c e ; fa c u lty a p p o in tm e n ts in th e U IC L ib ra ry be g in a t$ 4 0 ,0 0 0 ; fa c u lty status; 12 -m o n th a p p o in tm e n t; 2 4 d a y s ’ v a ca tio n ; tw o w e e k s ’ a n n u a l s ic k le a ve w ith a d d itio n a l d is a b ility ben efits; 11 paid holidays; m edica l in su ra n ce (contribution b ase d on a nn ual salary; c o v e ra g e fo r d e p e n d e n ts m a y b e p u r c h a s e d ); tw o d e n ta l p la n s a v a il­ a b le ; life in s u ra n c e p a id f o r b y th e s ta te ; p a r t ic ip a tio n in o n e o f th e r e tire m e n t o p tio n s o f th e Illin o is S ta te U n iv e r s itie s R e tire m e n t S y s ­ te m c o m p u ls o r y (8 % o f s a la r y is w ith h e ld a n d is t a x - e x e m p t u n til w ith d r a w a l) ; n o S o c ia l S e c u r ity c o v e r a g e , b u t M e d ic a re p a y m e n t r e q u ire d ; p h y s ic a l e x a m in a tio n a t U n iv e r s it y H e a lth S e rv ic e is re ­ q u ire d u p o n a p p o in tm e n t. F o r f u lle s t c o n s id e r a tio n , a p p ly b y M a rc h 1 5 , 2 0 0 4 , w ith c o v e r le tte r , s u p p o r tin g ré s u m é , a n d th e n a m e s a n d a d d re s s e s o f a t le a s t t h re e r e fe re n c e s to : A n n ie M a rie F o rd , D ir e c to r o f L ib ra ry H u m a n R e s o u r c e s , U n iv e r s it y o f I llin o is a t C h i­ c a g o , B o x 8 1 9 8 , C h ic a g o , IL 6 0 6 8 0 ; e - m a il: lib - p e r @ u ic . e d u ; fa x : (3 1 2 ) 4 1 3 -0 4 2 4 . T h e U n iv e r s ity o f Illin o is a t C h ic a g o is a n a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n , e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity e m p lo y e r. R E F E R E N C E / I N S T R U C T I O N L I B R A R IA N . C a s t le t o n S t a t e C o lle g e s e e ks a librarian to pro vid e refe re n ce service, s u p e rvise th e w o rk o f th e refe ren ce d ep artm ent, a nd take a le adership role in th e planning and d e liv e ry o f in fo rm a tio n lite ra c y in s tru c tio n . A d d itio n a l re s p o n s ib ilitie s in c lu d e d e v e lo p m e n t o f p rin t a n d e le c tro n ic co lle c tio n s , c re a tio n o f re ­ se a rch g u ides an d docu m en tation , a nd particip ation in th e w o rk o f college c o m m itte e s . R e q u ire d : A L A -a c c re d ite d M LS ; re fe re n c e a n d te a c h in g e x p e rie n c e ; s tro n g te a c h in g skills; fa m ilia rity w ith cu rre n t p rin t a n d e le c ­ tro n ic re s o u rc e s ; a b ility to d e v e lo p a nd m a in ta in e ffe c tiv e re la tio n s h ip s w ith d iv e rs e c lie n te le ; fle x ib ility ; a n d e x c e lle n t c o m m u n ic a tio n skills. C a stle to n S tate C o lle g e is a fo u r-y e a r in stitutio n w ith d e g re e p ro g ra m s in th e liberal arts a nd profession al d isciplines. Inform ation a b o u tth e colle g e can be found at: http://w w w .castleton.edu. T his is a 12 -m onth, tenure-track fa c u lty p o s itio n w ith e x c e lle n t b e n e fits. S a la ry range: $ 3 3 ,4 0 0 -$ 3 9 ,0 0 0 . S e n d le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n , résu m é , a n d th re e re fe re n c e s to: J o s e p h T. M ark, A c a d e m ic D e an, C a s tle to n S ta te C o lle g e , C a s tle to n , V T 0 5 7 3 5 . R e v ie w o f a p p lic a tio n s w ill b e g in o n F e b ru a ry 2 0 ,2 0 0 4 . E q ual o p p o rtu n ity em ployer. S E R IA L S A N D W E B R E S O U R C E S L IB R A R IA N . 1 2 - m o n th , c o n tin u in g A s s is ta n t L ib ra ria n fa c u lty p o s itio n . C o m p e titiv e sa la ry . R e ­ spon sib ilitie s: M a n a g e m e n t o f all a s p e c ts o f se ria ls d e p a rtm e n t in cluding b u d g e tin g a n d supe rvision of su p p o rt staff; selection o f public dom ain W e b resources; c a ta lo g in g a nd linkin g of serials, W e b re so u rce s a n d e-books; re fe re n c e a n d re s e a rc h a s s is ta n c e ; lib ra ry in s tru c tio n ; liaiso n w ith a c a ­ d e m ic d e p a rtm e n ts; and c o n trib u tio n s to th e a d m in istra tio n of th e library. A p p lic a n t is e x p e c te d to s e rv e on co m m itte e s a n d p a rtic ip a te in p ro fe s ­ s io n a l de ve lo p m e n t. Re q u ire d : M a s te r’s d e g re e fro m an A L A -a ccre d ite d sc h o o l o f lib ra ry s c ie n c e ; w o rk in g k n o w le d g e o f th e te c h n ic a l s e rv ic e s a s p e c ts o f s e ria ls o r W e b re s o u rc e s m a n a g e m e n t o r ca ta lo g in g ; p ro fe s ­ s io n a l re fe re n c e a n d /o r in s tru c tio n e xp e rie n c e . P re fe rre d : T w o y e a rs ’ a c a d e m ic lib ra ry e x p e rie n c e ; kn o w le d g e o f e m e rg in g in fo rm a tio n te c h ­ nologies. S ie n a C o lle ge is a s e le c tiv e liberal arts co lle g e w ith a F ranciscan a n d C a th o lic tra d itio n lo c a te d o u ts id e A lb a n y , N e w Yo rk, d e d ic a te d to und erg radu ate edu cation. S e e W e b site (http://w w w .sie na.edu/libra ry) for m o re d e ta ils a b o u t lib ra ry re s o u rc e s a nd se rvice s. P le a se s u b m it a le tter o f a p p lic a tio n , c u rric u lu m v ita e , a n d th re e le tte rs of re c o m m e n d a tio n to: D ire c to r, S ta n d is h L ib ra ry , S ie n a C o lle g e , 5 1 5 L o u d o n R o ad, Lou donville , N Y 122 11. A p p lica tio n re vie w b e g in s on Feb ru a ry 2 7 ,2 0 0 4 . Siena is an equ al opp ortunity e m p lo y e r a n d e n c o u ra g e s app lica tions from all qua lifie d cand idates. U N IV E R S IT Y H E A D L IB R A R IA N . G a lla u d e t U n iv e r s ity in v ite s app lica tio n s a nd n o m in a tio n s fo rth e position o f U n iversity H ead Librarian. G a lla u d e t U n ive rsity s e rve s d e a f a n d h ard o f h e a rin g s tu d e n ts fro m m any d iffe re n t b a c k g ro u n d s a n d s e e k s to d e v e lo p a w o rk fo r c e th a t re fle cts th e d iv e rs ity o f its s tu d e n t bod y. G a lla u d e t is an eq u a l e m p lo y m e n t o p p o rtu ­ n ity, a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n e m p lo y e r a n d a c tiv e ly e n c o u ra g e s d e a f, ha rd of hea rin g , m e m b e rs o f tra d itio n a lly u n d e rre p re s e n te d groups, pe o p le w ith disabilities, w o m e n , a nd ve te ra n s to a p p ly fo r o pe n positions. S u m m a ry of R esponsibilities: provid es o verall le ade rsh ip a n d m a n a g e m e n t of U n iver­ sity Libra ry se rvice s; p ro m o te s a n d fo s te rs th e lib ra ry ’s u n iq u e m issio n to collect, pre se rve , a nd pro vid e a c c e s s to its rich D e af C o lle ction, archive s, a nd original catalo g of dea fness-related m aterials; leads efforts to prom ote th e use o f lib ra ry s e rv ic e s w ith a n e m p h a s is o n p ro m o tin g in fo rm a tio n lite ra cy a m o n g students; pro a ctive ly in teg rates lib ra ry tech n o lo g ica l inno- mailto:hrresume@ubalt.edu http://www.ubalt.edu http://langsdale.ubalt.edu mailto:lib-per@uic.edu http://www.castleton.edu http://www.siena.edu/library C&RLNews ■ February 2004 / 111 DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL AND ACCESS SERVICES, ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Southern Illinois University Edwardsville R EQ UIRED Q U ALIFIC ATIO N S: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; minim um of five years of progressively responsible and successful experience in m anagem ent in libraries; extensive experience in one or more of the follow ing areas: acquisitions, bibliographic control, circulation and serials m anagem ent; excellent w ritten and verbal com m unication skills; ability to w ork collaboratively in a team environm ent; strong interpersonal and public service skills. R ESPO N SIBILITIES: The D irector of Technical and A ccess Services (TAS) is responsible for m anaging all units of the departm ent: Acquisitions, Bibliographic Control, Bindery and Processing and A ccess Services. The Director reports to the Dean of Library and Inform ation Services, and w orks with appropriate m anagers and staff to plan, develop, im plem ent, and evaluate all aspects of the Technical and Access Services operation. PRIM ARY RESPO N SIBILITIES: Manages all Technical and Access Services personnel. Oversees annual evaluation of w ork perform ance and developm ent plans fo r all departm ental faculty (4), professional staff (0), and civil service staff (14). Plans long- and short-term projects and operations fo rT echnical and A ccess Services including, but not limited to, the incorporation of new library system s in the departm ent. Develops policies and procedures fo rT echnical and A ccess Services. M onitors and evaluates th e ir im plem entation and effectiveness. Participates in overall LIS planning, consultation, and m anagem ent activities. W orks with the Dean and appropriate LIS staff to assign resources for Technical and Access Services operations and projects. M anages the budget fo r the departm ent. Apprises and advises other Library personnel on all departm ent policies and procedural changes. Represents the Library in state and national organizations, as appropriate. Remains current with library trends, issues, and practices and apprises colleagues of developm ents. Meets the requirem ents for tenure and promotion. TER M S OF APPOINTMENT: A ssistant or Associate Professor, fiscal year appointment, academ ic year tenure-track, continuing contract. E xcellent fringe benefits program . More inform ation is available at http://w w w .siue.edu. C ontract available May 2004. P R EFER R ED Q U ALIFICATIONS: Experience in academ ic libraries. Experience negotiating licenses fo r electronic resources. Experience w ith Endeavor’s V oyager system . S A LA R Y RANGE: Negotiable dependent upon credentials and experience, with a minim um salary of $60,000. Excellent fringe benefits. C LO S IN G DATE FOR APPLICATIO NS: R eview of applications to begin im m ediately and to continue until position is filled. T O APPLY: Submit letter of application and three current professional references to: Jay Starratt, Dean of Library and Information Services Director, Technical and Access Services Lovejoy Library Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Campus Box 1063 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1063 As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed o r religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. Applications from women and minority groups are especially encouraged. SIUE is a state university; benefits under state-sponsored plans will not be available to holders o f F1 orJ1 visas. v a tio n s , m a rk e ts lib ra ry s e rv ic e s , a n d im p le m e n ts fu n d ra is in g e ffo rts , f a c ilitie s m a n a g e m e n t, a n d fis c a l a n d s tra te g ic p la n s . A c o m p le te jo b d e s c r ip tio n c a n b e fo u n d a t: h ttp ://a c a d e m ic a ffa irs .g a lla u d e t.e d u /jo b s . R e q u ir e m e n ts : M L S fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d in s titu tio n ; m in im u m fiv e y e a rs o f e x p e rie n c e in lib ra ry a d m in is tra tio n ; e x p e rie n c e a s a n a c a d e m ic lib ra ria n w ith n o n -a d m in is tra tiv e d u tie s a n d o v e rs ig h t o f lib ra ry W e b s ite s a p lu s ; s u b s ta n tia l e x p e rie n c e re q u ire d w ith p ro g ra m d e v e lo p m e n t, s tra ­ te g ic p la n n in g , p e rs o n n e l s u p e rv is io n , fis c a l p la n n in g a n d m a n a g e m e n t, fu n d ra is in g , fa c ilitie s m a n a g e m e n t, lib ra ry te ch n o lo g ic a l in n o va tio n s, a nd c o lla b o ra tio n w ith fa c u lty in p ro m o tin g in fo rm a tio n lite racy. D e m o n stra te d c o m m itm e n tto th e e d u c a tio n o f s tu d e n ts fro m d iv e rs e b a c k g ro u n d s a n d c u ltu re s re q u ire d . E x c e lle n tw ritin g , c o m m u n ic a tio n , a n d in te rp e rs o n a l s k ills re q u ire d . S tro n g c o m m itm e n t to p ro m o tin g a c c e s s ib ility , in c lu d in g d e m o n s tra te d s ig n la n g u a g e c o m m u n ic a tio n s kills o rw illin g n e s s to learn. D e a d lin e D a te F o r N o m in a tio n s : J a n u a ry 3 1 , 2 0 0 4 . D e a d lin e D a te fo r R e c e ip t o f A p p lic a tio n s : M a rc h 15, 2 0 0 4 . S a la ry c o m m e n s u ra te w ith e du cation a nd expe rience. E x ce lle n tb e n e fits packa ge. S e nd nom in ation o r a p p lic a tio n (ré s u m é a n d le tte r o f in te re s t) to : U n iv e rs ity H e a d L ib ra ria n S c re e n in g C o m m itte e , O ffic e o f th e P ro v o s t, G a lla u d e t U n iv e rs ity , 8 0 0 F lo rid a A v e n u e , N .E ., W a s h in g to n , D .C . 2 0 0 0 2 . E le c tro n ic a p p lic a ­ tio n s e n c o u ra g e d , e-m a il: Ju d ith .B e rg lu n d @ g a lla u d e t.e d u . V ie w th e in for­ m a tio n o n o u r W e b s ite at: h ttp ://a ca d e m ic a ffa irs .g a lla u d e t.e d u /jo b s . http://www.siue.edu http://academicaffairs.gallaudet.edu/jobs gallaudet.edu http://academicaffairs.gallaudet.edu/jobs 112 / C&RL News ■ February 2004 HEAD, RARE BOOKS AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS University of Missouri-Columbia The MU Libraries invites applications from individuals fo r the position of Head, Rare Books and Special Collections. Responsibilities include developm ent and preservation of the collections; reference; outreach to faculty, students, donors, and friends; and participation in digital library developm ent. This position reports to the Director of Libraries. Q U ALIFIC ATIO N S: M aster’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent, or a graduate degree in a relevant subject area. Five years of progressively more responsible and successful experience in a relevant area of academ ic library m anagem ent. Additional details about the position can be accessed at: http://m ulibraries.m issouri.edu/adm in/ employopp.htm . Review of applications will begin on March 1 ,2 0 0 4 , and continues until the position is filled. Position available June 1,2004. The University of M issouri-Colum bia is an affirm ative action, equal opportunity employer. For ADA accom m odations, please contact our AD A coordinator at: (573) 884-7278 (V/TTY). Late Job Listings CHEM ISTRY INFORMATION SPECIALIST/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, http:// orpheus.ucsd.edu/fac/CHEMINFO.htm. The University o f California, San Diego (UCSD) Science and Engineering Library seeks a highly motivated, innovative, proactive, and experi­ enced library professional to join an enthusiastic staff in support o f excellence in a prestigious research library. Has primary responsibility for providing support for UCSD chemistry and biochemistry research; helps design, plan, execute, and evaluate reference, advisory, and instructional programs; develops campus collections in chemistry, chemical engineering, related interdisciplinary fields; serves as expert in use o f complex chemistry information sources; promotes effective electronic access to chemistry info services. Requires MLS or equivalent, three-plus years' chemistry information services experience. Skill in instructing adult learners, familiarity with standard indexes/reference works in chemistry, demonstrated understanding o f the information needs o f scientists and engineers. Demonstrated strong public service commitment, effective use o f communication technologies, potential to perform sophisticated chemistry database searches. Preferred Hiring Range: $40,560-$60,132. Appli­ cation consideration begins March 1,2004, and will continue until the position is filled. Send application, résumé, and list o f three references, referencing Code 1, to: libraiyjobs@ucsd.edu; or to: UCSD, Debra Ambrose, Library Human Resources, 9500 Gilman Drive, Department 0175H (1), La Jolla, CA 92093-0175. Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MUSIC/MEDIA LIBRARIAN. The College o f New Jersey is currently seeking candidates to fill a 12-month, tenure-track position at the Roscoe L. West Library. Position Summary: Provides library services to users o f the music and nonprint media collections, most specifically to students and faculty in the School o f Art, Media and Music. Services include subject-specific and general reference, user education, development and management o f print and nonprint collections, and general oversight o f the Media Listening/Viewing Room. Some evening and weekend duties required. Engages in scholarly and service activities expected o f tenure-track librarians. Preference given if able to provide services for an additional subject area or oversee archival collections. For amore detailed position description, see the posting on the college’s Web site: h ttp ://d elp h i.tcn j.ed u :8 50 0/test/E m ploym en t/academ ic_lib.cfm . Requirem ents: ALA-accredited master’s degree; educational background or significant experience in music or music reference; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; problem-solving and planning skills; ability to set priorities. Initiative, flexibility, and a strong seivice orientation essential. Preferred: Supervisory experience and user education (or other teaching) experience; knowledge o f recorded music and/or media markets. Additional graduate http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/admin/ mailto:libraiyjobs@ucsd.edu http://delphi.tcnj.edu:8500/test/Employment/academic_lib.cfm C&RL News ■ February 2004 / 113 LIBRARIAN III EVENING/SUNDAY REFERENCE SERVICES Kean University R ESPO N SIBILITIES C oordinates and provides evening and Sunday reference services; participates as a m em ber of the reference team ; provides extensive general reference assistance using traditional and electronic resources to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and other library patrons; handles evening and w eekend em ergencies; identifies and exam ines issues related to evening and Sunday activities and recom m ends and form ulates appropriate procedures; and actively participates in collection developm ent activities and other library com m ittee work. Q U ALIFIC ATIO N S Bachelor’s degree supplem ented by a m aster’s degree in library or inform ation science from an ALA- accredited institution is required. Professional experience in an academ ic library is preferred but not required. E xcellent com m unication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with flexibility and the desire to w ork with Kean U niversity’s diverse com m unity. A second m aster’s degree is required for prom otion from Librarian III to Librarian II. O TH ER IN FO R M ATIO N H o u rs a re M o n d a y -T h u rs d a y ,4 :0 0 p .m .-M id n ig h t and Sunday, 1:0 0 p .m .-1 0:00 p.m. This is afull-tim e, tenure-track faculty position. TO APPLY Interested applicants should send a cover letter and résum é to: Barbara Simpson Darden Director of Library Services Kean University 1000 Morris Avenue Union, New Jersey 07083 degree, preferably in music, is highly desirable. Background in a second subject area desirable. Rank is com m ensurate w ith qualifications and experience. Salary Ranges: L ibrarian III (Instructor in the Library), $42,527-$63,796; Librarian II (Assistant Profes­ sor in the Library), $51,694-$77,553, w ith full benefits package including TIAA-CREF. T h e position is available as o f July 1, 2004. A review o f applications will begin on M arch 1, 2004, and will continue until the position is filled. To Apply: Please send cover letter, résum é, and names and contact inform ation (including e-mails) for at least four profes­ sional references to: Chair, M usic/M edia Librarian Search Com m ittee, Roscoe L. W est Library, The College o f N ew Jersey, P.O. Box 7718, Ewing, N J 08628-0718. Applica­ tions m ay be sent via e-mail to: library@tcnj.edu. To enrich education through diversity, the College o f N ew Jersey is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. O U T R E A C H LIBRARIAN. Loyola U niversity N ew Orleans’ award-w inning J. Edward and Louise S. Monroe Library is searching for an O utreach Librarian to provide reference and instruction services and coordinate the library’s m arketing initiatives. Full descrip­ tion and requirem ents available at: http://w w w .loyno.edu/hum an.resources/em ploym ent/ faculty_em ploym ent.htm . Loyola University N ew O rleans is an affirm ative action, equal opportunity employer. W om en and minorities are encouraged to apply. REM O TE SERVICES LIBRARIAN. The University o f Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Libraries invite applications for a Remote Services Librarian, a new tenure-track position. The U N L V Libraries seek an energetic and creative librarian to offer general assistance and technical expertise to provide and enhance services such as electronic reserves, virtual reference, online tutorials, and other points o f contact with remote users, both distance education students and local students accessing the libraries’ services from home. Salary commensurate with labor market. Minimum salary is $45,720. Review o f applications will begin immediately. Application details for this position m ay be obtained by visiting http:// hr.unlv.edu/Employment_Svcs/. Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. mailto:library@tcnj.edu http://www.loyno.edu/human.resources/employment/ hr.unlv.edu/Employment_Svcs/