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Subject: FW: Position Announcement, CU Boulder Government Publications
Education and Outreach Librarian
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:31:06 -0700
From: Kathryn Lage <[log in to unmask]>
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Please excuse the cross-posting.
Katie Lage
Map Librarian
Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
184 UCB
University Libraries
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80309
303-735-4917
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/map/
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Dylan J Wiersma
*Sent:* Wednesday, March 03, 2010 8:34 AM
*To:* 'Norlin List'
*Subject:* Position Announcement, Government Publications Education and
Outreach Librarian
*Position Announcement*
*Government Publications Education and Outreach Librarian*
*University Libraries, University of Colorado at Boulder*
The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications
from innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals for the
position of Government Publications Education and Outreach Librarian.
The Government Publications Library, a state, federal, European Union,
and United Nations depository, provides reference and instructional
services to the students, staff, and faculty of the University of
Colorado at Boulder and to the State. The Government Publications
Education and Outreach Librarian participates as a member of the
Government Publications Library team in the design and implementation of
instructional programs and reference and information services. This
position takes a leadership role in the design and development of online
learning environments that support the department's instructional and
outreach programs and plays a pivotal role in providing the technical
foundations for the department's use of web application software for
educational initiatives. Additional responsibilities of this position
include general reference duties, classroom instruction, and some
collection development. This is a tenure-track faculty position
reporting to the Faculty Director of the Government Publications
Library. Significant parts of the responsibilities of this position are
research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure
standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.
* *
*Requirements: *
* Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school by June 2010
* Experience and/or coursework demonstrating a commitment to the
library's instructional role in education
* Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
* Coursework or experience with emerging educational and web
technologies
* Strong interpersonal skills and public service orientation
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional
achievement at the national level
* *
*Desirable Qualifications: *
* Experience or coursework with government information sources
* One or more years of experience in providing reference and
instruction in an academic library
* Coursework and/or experience with classroom teaching
* Demonstrated ability to apply innovative information technologies
for educational purposes
* Demonstrated experience with the design and creation of learning
objects
* *
*Appointment and Salary*: The successful candidate will be appointed as
a full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty member. Depending upon
professional experience and demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly
activity, creative work, and service, appointment may be at the level of
senior instructor, assistant professor, or above. Starting salary range
is $44,000-$52,000, depending upon qualifications. Benefits include 22
working days of vacation, 10 paid holidays, liberal sick leave,
University group health care plan, group life insurance, TIAA/CREF
retirement/annuity, and support for scholarly/professional activities.
Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.
* *
*Application Process*: Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to
applications received by Thursday, *April 1, 2010*. Application must be
made online at www.jobsatcu.com <http://www.jobsatcu.com>, referring to
posting number *809440*, and must include a letter of application
specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume;
and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of at
least three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma,
Search Coordinator, at [log in to unmask] The full position
description can be viewed at
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobGovPubsLibrarian.htm. The
candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility
requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is
scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed
to diversity and equality in education and employment. In addition, the
University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to providing a safe and
productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we
conduct background investigations for all final applicants being
considered for employment. Background investigations include reference
checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a
financial and/or motor vehicle history.
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