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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Fri Oct 23 20:09:47 1998
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 1998 17:50:24 -0500
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2 Messages, 101 Lines
1) Faculty Position, Univ. of British Columbia (Canada)
2) Librarian I - Technical Services, Tarleton State University (TX)
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From: Mary S Stephenson <mss@interchange.ubc.ca>
Subject: Faculty Position in BC
THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
SCHOOL OF LIBRARY, ARCHIVAL AND INFORMATION STUDIES
The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies is a graduate
school preparing professionals to exercise leadership in planning,
implementing, and promoting the preservation, organization, and effective
use of society's recorded information and ideas. It administers
separate two-year programs leading to the degrees of Master of Library
and Information Studies and Master of Archival Studies. It also offers a
Joint Degree of the two programs and a post-master=92s Certificate of
Advanced Study in each discipline. The School invites applications for a
tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the Master
of Archival Studies Program effective 1 July 1999, subject to final
budgetary approval.
Applicants should possess a completed Ph.D., have a command of archival
theory and methodology, and exhibit a capacity for research through
publication in the discipline. Teaching experience at the post-secondary
level would also be an asset. The successful candidate will be expected
to have the intellectual breadth and flexibility that the School needs
as it responds to changes in the environments it serves. The successful
candidate will teach in the Master of Archival Studies program; some
courses may be cross-listed with Library and Information Studies and
other programs. Appointees at the rank of assistant professor and higher
are expected to teach two or three courses in each of the two terms of
the winter session; to act as an advisor to students; to supervise
theses in archival studies; to engage in research leading to
publication; to participate in the work of School and University
committees; and to contribute to the work of professional and learned
associations and societies.
This is a tenure-track position. Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience. The University provides generous pension,
medical, and dental plans. The University of British Columbia hires on
the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Priority will
be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. We
encourage all qualified persons to apply.
The closing date for applications is 31 January 1999. Applicants should
send a covering letter and a current curriculum vitae, and arrange for
three letters of reference, all to be sent to Prof. Terence Eastwood,
Chair, Search Committee, School of Library, Archival and Information
Studies, The University of British Columbia, #831 - 1956 Main Mall,
Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z1.
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From: Linda Land <land@tarleton.edu>
Subject: Librarian I - Technical Services
Position Announcement
Please excuse any duplications.
Librarian I - Technical Services
Tarleton State University seeks a self-motivated and service oriented
librarian. Reporting to the Division Head of Technical Services, this
individual will perform Acquisition and Cataloging tasks in a dynamic,
service-oriented university library.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees and performs Acquisition
procedures, performs copy cataloging of books and other materials. May
provide some Reference Services on evening and weekend rotation as
needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS; working knowledge of OCLC
or similar bibliographic network; must be familiar with AACRII
cataloging rules. Knowledge of automated acquisitions library system.
Must have excellent interpersonal written and oral communication
skills. Must be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of the DRA integrated system .
Some familiarity with business accounting system.
SETTING: The Dick Smith Library, Tarleton State Univresity is located
in Stephenville, Texas, 60 miles southwest of Fort Worth and is a part
of the Texas A&M System. Tarleton State University supports
undergraduate and graduate programs on a campus of approximately 6,500
students. The library is committed to offering the latest in
information technology.
SALARY & BENEFITS: $22,750 for 12 months; choice of medical and
retirement programs; no state or local income taxes; state vacation and
holidays.
Position is open immediately. Application review will begin November
15, 1998. Send letter of application, resume, and 3 letters of
refrences to: Dr. Kenneth W. Jones, University Librarian, Dick Smith
Library, Box T - 0450, Stephenville, Texas 76402.
Tarleton State University, A Member of the Texas A&M University System,
is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and
Educator, committed to excellence through diversity.
