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Position Announcements
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Tue May 25 20:06:10 1999
Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 15:16:51 -0600
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1) Mathematics Librarian; Michigan State University
2) Head of Public Services; Univ. of the Virgin Islands
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From: Diane Mayers <mayers@MAIL.LIB.MSU.EDU>
Subject: Michigan State University - Math Librarian
> Announcement of Vacancy
>
> TITLE: Mathematics Librarian, Librarian I or II ( NS833)
>
> RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Chairperson of the Mathematics
> Department and the Coordinator of Branch Libraries, this librarian has
> administrative and supervisory responsibility for the Vernon G. Grove
> Research Library within the Department of Mathematics. Specific
> responsibilities include supervision of support and student staff,
> collection management and development activities for the areas of
> mathematics and statistics/probability, including the administration of
> materials budget of over $200,000. Participates in the full range of
> reference and instructional service; provides assistance in using
> electronic bibliographic reference tools. Maintains effective liaison with
> the departments of Mathematics, Statistics and Probability and the
> Libraries; performs other duties as assigned.
>
> Participates in relevant Library, University, state and national
> organizations, including research and publications or other scholarly
> activities.
>
> QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS;
> understanding of provision of reference service in an electronic
> environment including the Internet; excellent written and oral
> communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with
> students, faculty and staff; demonstrated ability to be flexible in a
> dynamic environment; preparation and commitment to conduct independent
> scholarship consistent with a librarian appointment; capacity and
> commitment to engage independently in continuing professional development.
> Appointment at the Librarian II level requires, in addition to the above,
> a minimum of three years of professional library experience; Desired:
> background in the sciences, particularly mathematics; foreign language
> background, preferably German, French or Russian.
>
> CAMPUS AND LIBRARIES: Michigan State University Libraries serve more than
> 4,000 faculty and academic staff, 34,000 undergraduates and 9,000 graduate
> and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres. The
> Main Library and 14 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 4
> million volumes. East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000
> located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital.
>
> COMPENSATION: $33,000 minimum. MSU provides generous fringe benefits.
>
> Closing Date: Applications received prior to 6/18/99 will receive
> priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until this
> position is filled.
>
> Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and
> the names and addresses of three references to: Carole Armstrong,
> Libraries Human Resources, Michigan State University Libraries, 100
> Library, East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 or fax them to: (517) 432-3532,
> attention Diane. For information about this job search, e-mail
> mayers@pilot.msu.edu, please include the PRO number from the top of the
> posting.
>
> For more information about Michigan State University Libraries, visit our
> website at: http://www.lib.msu.edu/
> Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive
> reasonable accommodation
>
> Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
> Institution
>
>
>
> Diane Mayers
> 100 Main Library
> Human Resources Office
> Michigan State University
> E. Lansing, MI 48824-1048
> telephone (517)432-1362
> fax (517)432-3532
> e-mail: mayers@pilot.msu.edu
> mayers@mainlib3.lib.msu.edu
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From: Linda Robinson Barr <linda.barr@uvi.edu>
Subject: SEARCH RE-OPENED: Head of Public Services
SEARCH REOPENED:
University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas Campus, Ralph Paiewonsky
Library
PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITION: LIBRARIAN II or III (HEAD OF PUBLIC
SERVICES)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: June 30, 1999 (Or until suitable candidate=
is
selected)
QUALIFICATIONS:
1) An MLS from an ALA-accredited library school with course work in
information technology;
2.) Expertise in information resource instruction, in reference work,
and an inter-library loan system;
3.) Familiarity with automated library systems, preferably the Dynix
automated system, with HTML coding and with the digital library conce=
pt;
4.) Prior supervisory experience in an academic library;
5.) This position also requires a highly motivated individual with th=
e
ability to work with people of diverse educational and cultural
backgrounds.
ASSIGNMENT:
The successful candidate will direct the activities of the Public
Services Area with specific emphasis on providing information resourc=
e
instruction to patrons on the St. Thomas campus and on coordinating s=
uch
instruction on both campuses. The appointee will coordinate the
provision of reference services, including providing training in
available information resources to all staff responsible for the
provision of such services, and will serve as the lead person in the
provision of reference assistance. Will provide general direction to =
and
oversee Circulation Services, and the provision of inter-library loan
service. Will schedule the part-time staff with respect to Circulatio=
n
and Reference Services. Will contribute to the Libraries Web Page wit=
h
specific responsibility for ensuring that information about circulati=
on
and reference services and the Public Services area is continually
updated on the web page; and perform other related duties as assigned=
.
COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS:
The salary for this professional staff position is commensurate with
experience. Hiring Range: $34,170-42,659. Benefits include the
liberal TIAA-CREF or Virgin Islands Government Retirement Plan, and a
comprehensive group medical and dental insurance program. If applicab=
le,
economy jet fare to St. Thomas for the successful candidate and
immediate family and shipping allowance of up to $1,250 will be paid =
by
the University upon presentation of receipts.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A letter of application, up-to-date r=E9sum=E9, official college
transcripts, and three letters of recommendation should be addressed =
to
Denis Paul, Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of the
Virgin Islands, No. 2 John Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802-9990. Or
email: Information about the University Libraries may be obtained fro=
m
its web page (<http://library.uvi.edu/index.htm> or by contacting the
Director of Libraries, Jennifer Jackson at email:
mailto:jjackso@uvi.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, SECTION 504 EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR.
