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Job posting: Science/Engineering librarian, University of Utah
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Robert Behra)
Thu Nov 22 11:41:52 2001
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 14:21:49 -0700
From: Robert Behra <rbehra@LIBRARY.UTAH.EDU>
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SCIENCE/ENGINEERING LIBRARIAN
The Marriott Library of the University of Utah is seeking a forward
looking,
user-centered science/engineering librarian who is knowledgeable
about
information technology and scholarly communication innovations in
the
scientific literature. Reporting to the Head of the Science and
Engineering
Division, this position’s primary responsibility is for science and
engineering reference and consultation services, outreach to the
user
community, developing strong partnerships with faculty and
students, library
instruction, and collection development for assigned departments.
Participates as a member of the Science and Engineering team in
helping to
envision and shape 21st-century science and engineering library
services and
resources. Contributes to web page development. Participates in a
variety of
library-wide initiatives to meet user needs.
Qualifications Required:
MLS from an ALA-accredited library school
Substantial knowledge or experience in a science/technology field
or in a
science/technology library
Knowledge of information resources and innovations in science and
technology
literature including new systems of scholarly communication
Knowledge of new technologies and their applications in academic
library
settings
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Initiative, flexibility and the ability to work creatively and to learn in a
rapidly changing environment
Commitment to providing outstanding user-centered and
transformational
services to a diverse user population
Ability to meet university requirements for promotion and tenure
Preferred:
Degree in science or engineering field
Skills in web site development
Experience in an academic library
Experience in library instruction or other teaching experience
Salary: Minimum $33,000 depending on qualifications, excellent
benefits
calculated at approximately 35% of salary, including TIAA/CREF,
medical,
dental, generous paid sick and vacation leave, sabbaticals,
professional
development time.
The Marriott Library is an ARL library with holdings of more than 2.5
million volumes, 14,000 print journal titles, access to 10,000
electronic
journals, and a considerable number of other networked electronic
resources.
The university, with a student population of over 27,000, is situated
on a
1,500 acre campus overlooking Salt Lake City. Maintaining and
strengthening
the university as one of the top research universities in the Rocky
Mountain
region is a university priority. The Science and Engineering Library
supports 21 PhD. and 44 Master’s programs through the Colleges of
Engineering, Science, and Mines and Earth Sciences. More
information is
available at www.lib.utah.edu.
The Salt Lake City metropolitan area has a population of about one
million
and was rated as the #1 place in the US to live in a recent edition of
“Places Rated Almanac.” The city offers a wide variety of cultural,
entertainment and recreational activities, including the upcoming
2002
Winter Olympics.
Application Procedure: Send a detailed letter of application
addressing how
your experience matches the qualifications, a resume, and names,
addresses
including email, and phone numbers of three references to:
Kristeen Arnold, Human Resources Director
J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0860
Applications postmarked by December 20, 2001 will be given full
consideration.
