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(FWD) - JOB POSTING: University of Nebraska at Omaha
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Mike Thompson)
Mon May 7 20:04:09 2001
Date: Fri, 04 May 2001 13:25:48 -0500
From: Mike Thompson <JMThompson@UH.EDU>
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Reference Librarians (2 positions)
Education and Science Specialists/Instructional Designers
The University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks two (2) energetic and highly
motivated faculty members to design and implement new and innovative library
and
information literacy instructional programs as well as perform general
reference
duties. A team leader with a background in Education or a related field
will
serve as Team Leader of the Instructional Services Team. The assistant team
leader needs a background in the Sciences. The University and department
have
a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are
particularly interested in receiving applications from members of
under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color
to
apply.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Effectively assists patrons with their information
needs by performing general and specialized reference work. Actively
participates in collection development and library liaison responsibilities
in
assigned subject areas. Maintains effective team-based working relationships
with colleagues in the department, library, and the university. Fulfills
requirements of faculty status in areas of contributions to librarianship,
scholarly activities, and service
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS. Experience in providing a wide range of
reference services. Conversant with emerging issues related to teaching,
learning technologies and information literacy standards for higher
education
Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal, presentation, and written
skills. Must be flexible and capable of working successfully individually
as
well as in teams in a changing library environment. Desired: Experience in
an
academic or research library in library instruction, preferably in an
electronic
environment. Knowledge of course management applications, particularly
CourseInfo. An earned subject masters degree in addition to the M.L.S.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is $40,000 for a 12 month appointment, tenure
track,
TIAA/CREF, 24 days vacation, flexible benefits package.
Review of applications will begin on June 20, 2001 and continue until a
candidate is selected. A letter of application, resume, and the names,
addresses, and emails of 3 references should be sent to Jan Boyer,
University
Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0237,
jboyer@mail.unomaha.edu or fax (402) 554-3215. For additional about the
University Library and a complete copy of the job descriptions, please visit
http://library.unomaha.edu
Beverly K. Walker
Administrative Office
University Library
UNOmaha
Omaha, NE 68182
(402) 554-3205
