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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Thu Jul 9 20:08:10 1998
Date: Thu, 09 Jul 1998 14:35:40 -0500
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1) Social Sciences Reference Librarian, Univ. of Houston
2) Director, Veterinary Library and Learning Resources Center,
Cornell Univ.
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From: Linda Thompson <LThompson@UH.EDU>
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
SOCIAL SCIENCES REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Responsibilities: Responsible for reference service, user education, and
collection development in the Social Sciences; including, but not limited
to, Education, Political Science, and Mexican-American Studies. Duties
include providing reference service at the Information/Electronic
Publications Center desk including evenings and weekends; providing user
education to assigned academic departments; developing the library's
collections in assigned subject areas including the selection of Web
resources; and serving as the Library's resource person for faculty and
students in assigned academic departments.
Requirements: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school
required. Demonstrated excellent communication skills and strong service
orientation essential. Preference given to candidates with academic
background in Mexican-American studies or Spanish language skills. Desire
to work in an environment where services are expanding and where there is
considerable scope for planning and implementing new program initiatives,
including the application of new technologies to the delivery of services.
Salary: $27.000. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement
programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available;
release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax.
Library Information: The Libraries are a member of the Association of
Research Libraries, hold over 1.8 million volumes, with a current materials
budget of $4.2 million. Total staff includes 46 professionals and 170
support staff. Additional information available at http://info.lib.uh.edu.
General Information: Houston is a vital force in the commerce of the
nation. It boasts a flourishing cultural life. Within easy reach of the
Gulf of Mexico, Houston enjoys a low cost of living, and was recently rated
third among livable North American cities by Places Rated Almanac. For
additional facts about Houston, including information about its housing
market, flourishing arts scene, low cost of living, plus other interesting
information, visit our Web site at: http://info.lib.uh.edu/local/houston.htm
The University of Houston campus comprises 14 colleges and schools offering
close to 80 degree programs with an enrollment exceeding 31,000 students,
7,200 of whom are enrolled in graduate studies. This institution is a
Carnegie Research II university.
Application Deadline: Nominations or applications will be accepted until
the position is filled. Send letter of application, names of 3 references,
and resume to Linda Thompson, Assistant Dean for Bibliographic Services and
Access Services, University of Houston Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2091.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE
ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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From: "Susan J. Barnes" <sjb5@cornell.edu>
Position Available at Cornell University:
Director,
Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library and Learning Resources Center,
Cornell University Library
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a talented and
dynamic Director for its Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library, one of the
largest academic libraries of its kind in the nation. The Flower-Sprecher
Library serves the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, which has
approximately 320 DVM students, 120 MS/PhD graduate students, 140 faculty,
and 750 technicians and other support personnel. One of 27 veterinary
colleges in the US and one of only 3 in the Northeast, Cornell's College of
Veterinary Medicine is known for its progressive, problem-based academic
program and world-class resources. These include a comprehensive
Veterinary Medical Center (opened in 1996) and a Veterinary Education
Center (opened in 1993) that houses the library plus teaching laboratories
and lecture halls. The College of Veterinary Medicine, comprising five
main buildings on 15 acres, is located on the Cornell campus in Ithaca, New
York.
The Flower-Sprecher library is one of 19 units in the Cornell University
Library. The Cornell University Library is well known for the quality of
its overall collection and for its pioneering work in preservation and
digital library research and development.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Dean of the College of Veterinary
Medicine and the Associate University Librarian for Life Sciences, the
Director provides administrative leadership for the library, which has a
collection of approximately 90,000 volumes, 850 serial subscriptions, 1,400
audiovisual titles, an annual budget of $550,000, and a staff of 6.5 FTE.
Duties include:
--effectively manage the financial and human resources of the library as
well as the physical facilities;
--foster innovation in information management and effectively integrate
electronic resources and services into the library;
--cultivate support for the library by serving as liaison to users and
colleagues and participate in fund development activities;
--supervise and participate in public and technical services work as well
as collection development and preservation activities;
--represent the library at local, regional, and national organizations, and
participate actively in Cornell University Library's committees, research
projects, and professional development activities.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent graduate degree. Minimum of five years
of professional library experience and a strong commitment to public
service. Demonstrated administrative ability, organizational strength, and
strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate staff
and coordinate work within a collegial framework. Ability to work
effectively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators. Knowledge
of life science resources in print, electronic, and other formats as well
as excellent understanding of information technology and its potential for
enhancing services. Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and
active involvement in professional activities. Highly desirable are
experience in veterinary or biomedical librarianship, academic library
experience, and a subject background in the life sciences.
APPLICATIONS are requested by October 1, but will be accepted until the
position is filled.
Please send cover letter with resume and names, addresses and telephone
numbers of 3 references to Susan Markowitz, Director, Library Human
Resources, 201 Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301
Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can
bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Susan J. Barnes
Chair, Search Committee for Veterinary Library Director and
Acting Director, Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, New York 14853
Phone (607)253-3515
Email sjb5@cornell.edu
Fax (607)253-3080
