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Positions Available
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Fri Jan 16 20:16:36 1998
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 17:55:38 -0600
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.uh.edu>
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3 Positions
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1) Reference Librarian, Univ of Wisconsin - Whitewater
2) Public Services Librarian, Grinnell College (ID)
3) Librarian, Grinnell College (ID)
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From: Eileen Stone <stonee@uwwvax.uww.edu>
Position: Reference Librarian
Appointment: Faculty, tenure track; annual appointment.
Starting Date: July 1, 1998
Job Description: Provide reference assistance to library users including
use of government documents collections and law collection; assist users in
utilizing local/remote on-line catalogs, print and electronic information
sources; participate in bibliographic instruction; assist in general and
reference collection development efforts, including identification of
reliable resources on the Internet; develop library user guides and web
pages. This position will involve evenings and weekends on a rotational
basis.
Qualifications: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited institution; second advanced
degree in an academic discipline required. Professional reference
experience and experience in bibliographic instruction required; experience
with business and economics reference tools, especially electronic
resources, preferred. Knowledge of print and electronic information
sources including the Internet; demonstrated ability using microcomputers
in a networked environment; excellent communication, interpersonal and
instructional skills; and the ability to work effectively as a team member
in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
Rank and Salary: Depending on education and experience; salary competitive.
The University and the Technology & Information Resources: UW-Whitewater is
a premier four- year institution offering baccalaureate degrees in 42
fields and graduate degrees in select areas. The University has a student
enrollment of approximately 10,400 and faculty/academic staff of 600. It
is located 45 miles from Madison, 50 miles from Milwaukee, and 90 miles
from Chicago with easy access to cultural, educational and recreational
activities. The Technology & Information Resources provides the university
community with services in administrative and academic computing,
telecommunications and networking, instructional technology, and library
resources. The Harold G. Andersen Library is a modern facility with over
430,000 volumes; 2,000 periodical subscriptions; 1,000,000 microforms;
7,700 audiovisual items; 303,000 government documents; an extensive CD-ROM
LAN, and full Internet access. The library integrated system is KeyNOTIS.
Deadline: February 15, 1998. Send letter of application, current resume,
and at least three currentreferences with address and telephone number to
UW-Whitewater, Attn: Eileen Stone, Technology & Information Resources,
P.O. Box 900, Whitewater, WI 53190-0900. Fax to 414/472-1285. E-Mail to:
stonee@uwwvax.uww.edu.
UW-Whitewater is an equal opportunity employer with an affirmative action
plan. Names of applicants may be disclosed unless requested otherwise.
Names of finalists will be released.
Eileen N. Stone
Office Manager
Technology & Information Resources
414/472-5146 (voice)
414/472-1285 (fax)
stonee@uwwvax.uww.edu (e-mail)
"I don't believe it. THAT is why you fail."
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From: Sharon Clayton <clayton@AC.GRIN.EDU>
These ads have been posted to several lists, please excuse any duplication.
Public Services Librarian
Grinnell College Libraries
Entry-level professional position for a person with a strong public service
commitment, a commitment to information literacy education and library
resources in electronic forms. Initial appointment will be at the
assistant professor rank, with a two-year, renewable contract. The
position is currently funded for four years, commencing with 1998/99
academic year.
Under the terms of a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the
successful candidate will join six other members of the library faculty in
providing an enhanced level of instruction in information literacy and
promoting awareness of electronic resources to support classroom
instruction. Requires: a graduate degree in librarianship from an
ALA-accredited institution; good written and oral communication skills;
strong self-motivation; and ability to be effective and tactful in meeting
all elements of a campus community that makes heavy demands on library
services. Experience with electronic databases, Internet search engines,
web-page construction, etc.
Letters of application, including a current vita and the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of at least three references should be sent to:
Librarian of the College, Burling Library, Grinnell College, P.O. Box 805,
Grinnell, Iowa 50112-0811. To be assured of consideration, applications
must be received not later than March 13, 1998.
Grinnell College, an affirmative action employer, encourages applications
from women and persons of color, and considers applications without regard
to gender, race, color, creed, age, national or ethnic origin, disability,
or sexual orientation.
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Librarian
Grinnell College Libraries
Temporary, one-year leave replacement at the entry level. Appointment
will
be made at the Assistant Professor rank.
Responsibilities include providing assistance and instruction in the
use of
print, web-based, and other electronic resources; participation in
reference desk rotation including evenings and weekends; participation in
an active information literacy instruction program. Additional duties may
be assigned in cataloging, government documents, or library technology
applications depending on the skills/interests of the successful
applicant.
Requires: a graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited
institution; good written and oral communication skills; strong
self-motivation; and ability to be effective and tactful in meeting all
elements of a campus community that makes heavy demands on library
services. Preferred: Experience in cataloging, government documents, or
library technology applications.
Letters of application, including a current vita and the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of at least three references should be sent to:
Librarian of the College, Burling Library, Grinnell College, P.O. Box 805,
Grinnell, Iowa 50112-0811. To be assured of consideration, applications
must be received not later than March 13, 1998.
Grinnell College, an affirmative action employer, encourages applications
from women and persons of color, and considers applications without regard
to gender, race, color, creed, age, national or ethnic origin, disability,
or sexual orientation.
