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Position Announcement: Reference Librarian for Art and Architecture
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Jeff French)
Thu Dec 13 20:01:18 2001
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:42:19 -0500
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
POSITION: Reference Librarian - Art and Architecture
APPOINTMENT RANK: Assistant or Associate Professor
SALARY: $33,000 Minimum
AVAILABLE: June 1, 2002
The University of Tennessee seeks an innovative professional to join the
Reference & Instructional Services Team and serve as a subject librarian
for UT's College of Architecture & Design and the School of Art.
Responsibilities: This position is part of the Reference and
Instructional Services Department, reporting to the Humanities
Coordinator, and participating in the work of the department and
humanities subject group. The librarian provides general reference
assistance and digital reference services in the main (Hodges) library's
busy reference environment which includes a government documents
reference area and collection. Advanced subject-specific reference
assistance and library instructional services are provided to support
the curriculum and programs of the College or Architecture & Design, the
School of Art, and related disciplines that have art or architecture
components. The librarian assists in liaison and outreach activities,
including on-site consultations within the College of Architecture &
Design and the School of Art.
Collection and development and management responsibilities include
selecting, organizing, and assessing materials in all formats for
architecture, interior design, and the visual arts. The librarian
serves as the Libraries' liaison to the faculty and departmental slide
collections, and works with the Libraries' Media Services Librarian on
services and collection development related to digital library
initiatives and digital image collections.
This position promotes services available through the Libraries and
facilitates communication with the campus community about library and
information issues; works with library colleagues to coordinate services
and to implement programs and projects; services on library and
university committees; and engages in professional development and
research.
Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program. A subject
background (architecture, interior design, art, art history, or related
disciplines) demonstrated through academic degrees, course work, or
library experience. Knowledge of both traditional and electronic
information sources in relevant areas. Evidence of excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with a
diverse group of colleagues and library patrons. Awareness of issues
and trends in public services and collection development for art and
architecture librarianship. Commitment to quality user services and
outreach activities. Ability to meet university requirements for
promotion and tenure.
Preferred Qualifications: An undergraduate or advanced degree in an
appropriate area and professional reference experience in a research
library environment. Successful teaching and/or library instruction
experience. Experience in collection development and in creating and/or
maintaining Web resources. Foreign language ability.
Salary and Benefits: Minimum for Assistant Professor, $33,000; for
Associate Professor, $40,000. Faculty rank and status; twelve-month,
tenure-track appointment. Library faculty must meet University
requirements for promotion and tenure. Excellent benefits include 24
annual leave days; choice of state retirement plan or TIAA/CREF with
nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the University;
optional group health and life insurance plans. Tuition remission is
available for all university employees; partial undergraduate tuition
remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT
employees.
Environment: The University of Tennessee enrolls approximately 26,000
students from the United States and over 100 other countries. UT is one
of 27 higher education institutions holding the distinction of being
both a land-grant institution and state university. The UT Libraries,
with an annual budget exceeding $11 million, holds 2 million volumes and
receives approximately 10,000 current serials. The Libraries system
includes the John C. Hodges Library and four branches on the Knoxville
campus. Over three hundred persons are employed, including 49
librarians. The College or Architecture & Design and the School of Art
are housed in one facility, but administered as two separate units. For
more information see http://www.arch.utk.edu and
http://web.utk.edu/~art.
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2002 and will continue until
the position is filled. Send letter of application, a current resume,
and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of
three recent references to: Jill Keally, Head, Library Support
Services, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000, fax
865/974-4696.
Additional information about this position and the UT community is
available at
http://www.lib.utk.edu/~lss/search/ArtArchann.html.
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race,
sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status
in provision of educational programs and services or employment
opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by
and admission to the University.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or
disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to the
requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX,
Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or
any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the
Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 2110 Terrace Avenue, Knoxville, TN
37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (TTY available).
Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA
Coordinator at the Office of Human Resources Management, 600 Henley
Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.
