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Tue Aug 7 20:12:40 2001
Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2001 08:57:11 -0500
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Would you please post the following position announcement on your web site?
Thank your for your time.
Reference/Science Librarian
The University of Nebraska at Omaha University Library seeks an energetic and
highly motivated team member to join in the provision of reference and library
instruction. The successful candidate will have a background or experience in
one or more of the pure or applied sciences and be knowledgeable of, or
experienced in, the licensing of electronic resources. 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. Provides library
instruction in assigned subject areas at on or off-site locations. Exercises
leadership in issues related to the acquisition and licensing of electronic
resources. 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. Demonstrated ability to establish goals, set reasonable
time frames for accomplishing tasks, and effectively meet deadlines. Ability to
undertake concurrent multiple tasks. Excellent organizational, planning,
interpersonal, communication and written skills. Ability to interact effectively
with all levels of students, staff and faculty. Must be flexible and capable of
working successfully individually as well as in teams in a changing library
environment. Strong public speaking and presentation skills. DESIRED:
Knowledge of licensing issues related to electronic resources, particularly
e-journals. Experience in an academic or research library in library
instruction, preferably in an electronic environment. Conversant with
information literacy standards for higher education. An academic background,
library experience, or an earned subject masters degree in addition to the
M.L.S., preferably in one or more of the pure or applied sciences.
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 September 21, 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
information about the University Library and a complete copy of
the job description, please visit http://library.unomaha.edu
Beverly K. Walker
Administrative Office
University Library
UNOmaha
Omaha, NE 68182
(402) 554-3205
