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Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1999 11:58:13 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Cheryl McCoy (DOCS)" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Two Reference Positions - University of South Florida Libraries
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The University of South Florida Libraries invite applications for the
positions of:

                        REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
                GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
                        USF Library, Tampa
                    a collegial, fast-paced, and
                technologically advanced environment

USF is a comprehensive, metropolitan state university, serving more than
34,000 students in the nine colleges on four campuses in Tampa, Lakeland,
St. Petersburg, and Sarasota.  Among the top research universities in the
state, USF offers degree programs in 79 undergraduate disciplines, 89
master’s and specialist programs, and 26 doctoral programs, including the
M.D., and has a faculty of more than 2,000.

POSITION:  Reporting directly to the Head of the Reference Department,
Reference Librarians provide research assistance and instruction to
faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and community members
in all subject disciplines.  Responsibilities include scheduled reference
desk service with some weekend and evening hours;  library instruction to
remote and onsite users utilizing print, electronic, and Internet-based
resources; and participation in collection development activities.
Candidates must be prepared to meet university faculty promotion standards
of service and scholarship.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  MLS from an ALA-accredited program, effective
oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to
participate in a highly service-oriented reference environment.  PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: Post-MLS experience in an academic research library;
experience providing reference service in a networked environment;
experience with both group and one-on-one instruction, with particular
emphasis on electronic resources; experience in preparation of
technology-based tutorials and instructional materials; and proficiency in
Spanish language.

POSITION:  Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Government
Documents and the Head of Reference, the Government Documents/Reference
Librarian assists in overseeing the daily operations of the Government
Documents Unit.  Provides in-depth documents reference service in a
federal, state, and patent and trademark depository.  Revises and updates
the Documents Web page.  Responsibilities also include scheduled desk
service at both the Government Documents Information Desk and the
Reference Desk with some weekend and evening hours;  library instruction
to remote and onsite users utilizing print, electronic and Internet-based
resources; and participation in collection development activities.
Candidates must be prepared to meet university faculty promotion standards
of service and scholarship.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  MLS from an ALA-accredited program, effective
oral and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to participate
in a highly service-oriented reference environment , and experience with
print, electronic and Internet sources of government information.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Post MLS experience in an academic research
library, knowledge of federal depository guidelines and practices,
experience using HTML in developing Web pages and experience with both
group and one-on-one instruction, with particular emphasis on electronic
resources.

SALARY AND BENEFITS for each position: Minimum salary of $30,000,
negotiable based on experience and other qualifications.  Librarians are
12-month, non-tenured faculty with 22 days vacation and 13 days sick leave
annually, TIAA/CREF or other retirement options, and insurance benefits.

THE LIBRARY: The USF Library, located in Tampa, is the main research
library for the multi-campus USF library system, which offers extensive
print resources and continually expanding electronic resources through its
Virtual Library Project <http://www.lib.usf.edu/virtual> to campus,
community, and remote users.  The Reference Department includes Government
Documents and Periodicals, with 14 professional librarians and 7 support
staff.  The USF Library is a selective federal depository, Florida
documents depository, and a patent and trademark depository.  For more
information about the library, please see <http://www.lib.usf.edu>.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please send letter of interest; recent resume; and
names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional
references to: Florence Jandreau, University of South Florida, LIB 122,
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620-5400; <[log in to unmask]> fax
813-974-5153.  Applications must have postmark no later than October 15,
1999, to be considered.  USF is an equal opportunity, equal access-
affirmative action institution.  For disability accommodations, contact
Florence Jandreau, 813-974-1642, TDD 813- 974-9874, a minimum of five
working days in advance.







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