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Subject: position announcement - Government Documents & Maps Librarian,
New Mexico State University
Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:31:31 -0700
From: Mardi Mahaffy <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: Discussion of Government Document Issues <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
My apologies if this is a duplicate, but I believe our first attempt to
post went awry.
The New Mexico State University Library has an opening for a Government
Documents & Maps Librarian. Please help us share this announcement with
those who might be interested. Thanks! -cp
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Department: Library Reference & Research Services - Req# 2011005241
Position Title: Government Documents & Maps Librarian - Assistant
Professor - Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Date Position Advertised: January 03, 2012
Salary: Entry Level - $35,000
Special Conditions: 9 month tenure track appointment - Effective August 2012
All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the
university's verification of credentials and other information required
by federal law, state law and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include
the completion of a background check.
Further Information:
New Mexico State University Library home page - http://lib.nmsu.edu
New Mexico State University home page - http://www.nmsu.edu
Qualifications:
Required - MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited program by
date of hire. Experience providing reference services for government
information, including maps. Knowledge of the United States Federal
Depository Library Program and depository library standards, including
processing procedures. Strong commitment to public service and outreach.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of
faculty, staff, student, and community members. Ability to work both
independently and collaboratively, and to adapt to change. Excellent
communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management
skills. Faculty status requires potential to meet standards for
promotion and tenure.
Preferred - Knowledge of emerging technologies in libraries and their
applications for government information resources and services.
Teaching/training experience in a classroom setting. Supervisory experience.
Examples of Duties:
Responsibilities - This position manages the operations and services of
the Government Documents & Maps Unit, which is part of the Library's
Reference & Research Services Department. The NMSU Library became a
federal depository in 1907 and selects about 65% of items available from
the Government Printing Office. The position promotes government
information and services to the University and broader community; serves
as the Library's primary liaison to federal and state depository
programs and represents the Library at professional meetings related to
depository management; oversees acquisitions, processing, and
maintenance of the collection; evaluates and develops the collection;
establishes unit priorities and supervises staff; participates in the
Library's instruction program; ensures delivery of high quality
reference services and referrals; and serves as subject specialist for
assigned areas. As a member of the library faculty, this position is
responsible for achievement in librarianship, scholarship and creative
activity, and service. The position reports to the Head of the Reference
& Research Services Department.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life
insurance, long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement. Nine
month faculty - not eligible for annual and sick leave.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications:
To Apply - Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter stating
qualifications, a resume, unofficial transcripts and names, addresses,
(including e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to Leticia
Phetteplace, HR Liaison, e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2012, applications
received after this date may be considered. Incomplete applications will
not be considered. Finalists for this position may be required to
provide official transcripts of MLS and highest degree earned. For
additional information, please visit
http://www.nmsu.edu/~personel/postings/faculty
NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's
eligibility for employment in the United States.
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Cindy Pierard
Head, Reference & Research Services Department
New Mexico State University Library
Las Cruces, NM 88003-0006
Phone: 575-646-7010
Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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