Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2004 10:22:41 -0400
From: Linda Musser <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: job ad for MAPS-L
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Earth and Mineral Sciences Librarian

The Penn State University Libraries seeks an energetic and creative
librarian to join the Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences
Library (http://www.libraries.psu.edu/emsl). This branch library,
located in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, encompasses the
fields of geography, geosciences, meteorology, materials sciences, and
geo-environmental engineering. The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
is student-centered, innovative, and renowned for its blend of science,
engineering, and social science. The College encourages
interdisciplinary and internationally focused scholarship, and has a
special interest in Africa. This position, which reports to the Head of
the Earth and Mineral Sciences Library, has broad responsibilities
including reference, instruction, collection development, faculty
liaison, service, research and scholarship.

Qualifications: Requires an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; academic
background or relevant experience in one of the subject fields of the
College, engineering, or the sciences; experience with electronic
information resources; strong commitment to instruction and service to
users from diverse backgrounds; excellent communication and
interpersonal skills. Evidence of potential for promotion and tenure
will be considered.

Salary and benefits: This is a tenure track faculty position. Salary and
rank are commensurate with experience. Excellent fringe benefits include
liberal vacation, excellent insurance, state or TIAA/CREF retirement
options, and educational privilege.

Environment: Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of the
CIC (Big 10) academic consortium. Based on 2002 ARL statistics, Penn
State University Libraries rank 12th in North America among private and
public research universities. "America's Best Colleges 2004," in U.S.
News & World Report, ranks Penn State 15th among top national doctoral
universities. The Libraries hold membership in ARL, OCLC, RLG, CRL and
the Digital Library Federation. Collections exceed four million volumes.
The University Libraries are located at University Park and 23 other
campuses throughout Pennsylvania, with about 6,000 faculty and nearly
42,000 students at University Park, and a total of 82,000 students
system wide. The University Park campus is set in State College, a
university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. State
College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational
facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus
is within a half day drive to Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York City and Pittsburgh. For more information, please visit our web
site at http://www.libraries.psu.edu.

To apply, send letter of application, resume, and contact information of
three references to Search Committee, The Pennsylvania State University,
Box EMS-MAPS, 511 Paterno Library, University Park, PA 16802. Review of
applications will begin on July 1, 2004, and continue until the position
is filled.

Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce.