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Subject: Job Posting: Reference/Government Documents
Librarian (Laredo, Tx)
Date:   Thu, 29 Jun 2006 23:40:44 -0500
From:   C.C. Miller <[log in to unmask]>

To:     maps-l


Reference/Government Documents Librarian

Killam Library at Texas A&M International University, a new library
(est. 1995) located on the Texas/Mexico border, seeks a librarian to
fill a tenure-track position which reports to the Head of Public Services.

*Responsibilities**:* Manages federal (32%) and Texas state documents
depositories and geographic information systems (GIS) services;
participates in reference desk service, collection development, web
development and maintenance and bibliographic instruction.  Supervises
one student employee and two paraprofessionals.  All librarians
participate in library and university governance as faculty members.

*Required Qualifications:* ALA-MLS or equivalent.  Good communication
skills in public contacts and presentations.  Knowledge of current
research methods in academic libraries, including print and electronic
reference sources.  Ability to manage responsibilities and maintain
effective working relationships.

*Preferred Qualifications:* Reference or public service experience in an
academic library.   Experience with government documents and/or
government information sources.  Familiarity with GIS systems.
Experience in group and individual instruction.  Facility in Spanish.

*Salary and Benefits:* Depending on experience and qualifications,
salary commensurate with experience.  Benefits include a choice of
retirement programs, choice of health benefit plans, as well as State
vacation and holidays.

*Deadline:* Position is presently open.  Review of applications will
begin July 24, 2006 and continue until position is filled.

*Application Procedure:* Submit letter of application; resume; name,
address, and telephone number of 3 references; legible copies of
graduate and undergraduate transcripts (if selected, official
transcripts will be required) to:

Mr. Rodney Webb
Director of Killam Library
Texas A&M International University
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041-1900
fax (956) 326-2399
http://library.tamiu.edu
EOE