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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Beverly Walker)
Wed Aug 6 20:14:03 2003
Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 09:32:55 -0500
From: Beverly Walker <bwalker@MAIL.UNOMAHA.EDU>
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Please post the following job announcement to your web site. Thank you.
Reference/Humanities and Fine Arts Librarian
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Library seeks a motivated,
team-oriented Reference Librarian with a subject background in the
humanities and fine arts. The successful candidate will serve as liaison
for a variety of disciplines, primarily English, Fine Arts, and Foreign
Languages. The University and the Library 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 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. 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. Subject background in language,
literature, or fine arts. Broad understanding of both print and electronic
reference sources and the impact of technology (particularly Web-based) on
libraries. Ability to provide reference services in a wide range of
subject areas. Ability to set and attain goals effectively. Excellent
organizational, planning, interpersonal, communication and written skills.
Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with
library staff and the university community. Must be flexible and capable
of working successfully individually as well as in teams in a changing
library environment. DESIRED: Reference experience in an academic or
research library. Library instruction and/or teaching experience. An
earned subject masters degree in addition to the MLS. Competency in a
foreign language, preferably Spanish.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is $45,000 for a 12-month appointment, tenure
track, TIAA/CREF, 24 days vacation, flexible benefits package.
Review of applications will begin on September 22, 2003, and continue until
a candidate is selected. A letter of application, resume, and the names,
addresses, and e-mails 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 Walker (bwalker@mail.unomaha.edu) (402)-554-3205
University Library
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68182
