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Position Announcements
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Wed Apr 8 21:19:11 1998
Date: Wed, 08 Apr 1998 14:33:14 -0500
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.uh.edu>
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1) Library Residency Program; Auburn U. (AL)
2) Documents Librarian; Central Washington U.
3) Electronic Services Libn.; James Madison U. (VA)
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From: Kerry A Ransel <ranseka@mail.auburn.edu>
LIBRARY RESIDENCY PROGRAM: Auburn University Libraries offers a two-year
residency program
to introduce recent library graduates to academic librarianship. The
purpose of this program is to encourage library students from
underrepresented ethnic groups to participate in the academic library
environment as well as increase faculty diversity on the Auburn campus.
The focus is to provide a solid introductory professional experience and
assist the resident in building a foundation to become an active
participant in the library profession. The library is committed to
providing mentoring, assistance in developing a research program, and
financial support for attending local and national conferences, seminars,
and workshops. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have a recent master's
degree from an ALA-accredited program. Prior professional experience is
not expected. Applicants must possess effective communication skills and
be able to work closely with patrons and colleagues. Applicants from
underrepresented ethnic groups are especially encouraged to apply.
SALARY/BENEFITS: This is a two-year, non-tenure, non-renewable appointment
at the rank of Librarian I with a salary of $30,450, 20 days vacation
leave, and 12 days sick leave annually. Retirement and insurance plans
available. PROCEDURE: Please submit: 1) a letter detailing why you are
interested in this program and the area(s) of academic librarianship you
would be interested in exploring; 2) the names and addresses of 3
references; 3) a current resume. Offers of employment are contingent upon
verification of the individual's eligibility for employment in the United
States. PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS TO: Library Residency
Program, Ralph Brown Draughon Library, 231 Mell Street, Auburn University,
AL 36849-5606, Fax: 334/844-4424, Email inquires: ranseka@lib.auburn.edu.
DEADLINE: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS BEGINS MAY 1, 1998. Start date is
negotiable. Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
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From: Jerry Hogan <jhogan@tahoma.cwu.edu>
Documents Librarian - Central Washington University
Documents Librarian. Lecturer (non-tenure track) or Assistant Professor
(tenure-track), 12- month position, faculty status.
General Responsibilities
Report to the Head of Documents, Maps and Microforms Department. Assist
in the management of a selective depository library collection approaching
400,000 items, a microform collection exceeding 1.1 million items, and a
map collection of approximately 85,000 maps. Provide documents reference
service and user instruction; engage in collection development of
documents, maps and microforms; do original and copy cataloging of maps
and Washington State documents using OCLC cataloging system; oversee use
of Marcive services; assist library users with CD-ROM and Internet
searching; supervise classified staff and student employees; participate
as a faculty member in University and Library committees; work some
evenings and weekends.
Required Qualifications
Lecturer (non-tenure track): ALA accredited MLS or equivalent; strong
public services orientation; demonstrated organizational, communication,
supervisory and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a
team setting with students, staff and faculty colleagues.
Assistant Professor (tenure-track): additional requirements: five years
professional university/college library experience or equivalent
experience at another library; an additional advanced degree or systematic
course work may substitute for up to three years experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and/or education in: Documents or Maps Librarianship, OCLC
cataloging, CD-ROM database and Internet searching, Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), Marcive or equivalent subscription services, bibliographic
instruction, participation in professional library organizations.
Preference will be given to candidates with university/college library
experience.
Rank and tenure track status are dependent on qualifications. Lecturers
will be eligible to apply for tenure track status when faculty code
requirements for Assistant Professor rank have been met.
Salary is competitive and negotiable. Salary range: Lecturer (non-tenure
track) $30-35,000; Assistant Professor (tenure track) $35,118-38,375.
Comprehensive benefits package includes 22 days vacation and TIAA-CREF.
Available immediately.
Application review will begin June 1, 1998 and continue until the position
is filled. Send a letter of application, resume, and the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three current professional references to:
[note: no e-mail applications accepted]
Gerard Hogan, Chair
Documents Librarian Search Committee
c/o Dean of Library and Media Services
Central Washington University Library
400 E. 8th Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7548
Persons of disability may request accommodation during the application
and/or interview process through the Affirmative Action Office. Voice
(509) 963-2205 TDD (509) 963-2207
Central Washington University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment
Opportunity, Title IX Institution. It has a strong commitment to
increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, and student body. Central
Washington University operates under an approved Affirmative Action
Program and is especially interested in receiving applications from women,
minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and persons of
disability.
Central Washington University is a comprehensive state university which
serves more than 8,500 students, 1,000 of which are enrolled in Extended
Degree Centers located in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Programs are offered
through the College of Education and Professional Studies, College of Arts
and Humanities, College of the Sciences, and the School of Business and
Economics. The main campus is located in Ellensburg, a city of 13,000, at
the intersection of Interstates 90 and 82, 110 miles east of Seattle, the
major cultural center of the Pacific Northwest. Ellensburg is situated
east of the Cascade mountains in the Kittitas Valley, which is known as
one of the finest living environments in the Pacific Northwest. For more
information about Central Washington University, please see our website at
http://www.cwu.edu
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From: Sandy Maxfield <maxfiesl@jmu.edu>
ELECTRONIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, CARRIER LIBRARY
HARRISONBURG, VA
Responsibilities: Provide leadership for electronic reference
services and work collaboratively with library and campus departments
to plan, develop, and support access to electronic reference
resources. Also serve as liaison librarian to selected academic
departments; teach information skills; create guides for library web;
develop collections; and provide reference service. Reports to Head
of Public Services.
Qualifications: ALA/MLS; thorough knowledge of trends in electronic
resources and technology applications in libraries; experience with
web-publishing; demonstrated ability to work creatively and
collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment; excellent
interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated project
management skills; reference and instructional experience; at least 3
years relevant library experience in a academic library.
Environment: Carrier Library is equipped with over 150 networked
computers and provides access to more than 200 databases. JMU is a
state institution with an enrollment of 13,700 offering outstanding
undergraduate instruction and high quality graduate programs.
Carrier Library is an active participant in VIVA, the Virtual Library
of Virginia consortium. Visit the Carrier Library web site at
http://library.jmu.edu.
Benefits: 12-month faculty appointment. Minimum salary $35,000.
Trigon (BC/BS) health insurance plans; paid group life insurance;
several retirement options including TIAA/CREF and the Virginia
Retirement System; 11 holidays and 20 vacation days each year;
on-campus tuition waver. Excellent campus recreational facilities;
beautiful location in the Shenandoah Valley flanked by the Blue Ridge
Mountains to the east and the Alleghenies to the west.
Application: Review of applications will begin April 15. Send letter,
resume, and contact information for three references to: Alma
Hale-Cooper, Carrier Library, MSC 1703, James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA 22807. AA/EOE/ADA
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Sandy Maxfield, Head of Public Services
Carrier Library, MSC 1704
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
maxfiesl@jmu.edu (540) 568-6923
