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Subject: Open Position: Temporary Earth Sciences/Map Librarian at CU
Boulder
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:04:01 -0700
From: Kathryn Lage <[log in to unmask]>
To: Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship
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Hi all,
I have a one-year temporary earth sciences/map librarian position open.
Since this is a temp position, there’s no recruitment money available,
but if you are in the area or are planning on being here, it is a really
great opportunity! The job announcement and description are below and
you can apply online:
www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=63429. Preference will be
given to applications received by January 15, 2011.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
-Katie
Katie Lage
Map Librarian, Acting Faculty Director
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/
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Temporary Earth Sciences/Map Librarian
Position Summary:
The earth sciences/map librarian position is a one-year temporary
position in the Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library. The
library houses collections in all aspects of the earth sciences and map
and geospatial data collections. Duties include general and specialized
reference, bibliographic instruction in person and online, and website
maintenance and design. Additional responsibilities may include
collection development and a special project for the duration of the
temporary assignment.
This position holds the rank of lecturer and reports to the acting
faculty director of the Earth Sciences and Map Library for the first six
months and for the remaining six months, in the absence of the acting
faculty director, to the Associate Director for Public Services.
Responsibilities:
1. Provides reference services for the earth sciences and the map
library collections. Instructs library users in the use of the
collections and electronic databases.
2. Provides bibliographic instruction to faculty and students and other
patrons ranging from general introductions to library resources to
discipline-specific instruction using complex library resources.
Provides instruction in the library, the classroom, and online.
3. Acts as official library liaison to the Departments of Geological
Sciences, Geography, and the Environmental Studies Program.
4. Responsible for maintaining, updating, and developing new content for
Map Library website and working with Earth Sciences Library Technician
III on Earth Sciences Library website.
5. Consults on stacks maintenance, preservation, library policies, and
other library management issues with the acting head(s) of the Earth
Sciences & Map Library.
6. Participates in a team-oriented project development environment and
contributes to the continuing professional development of library personnel.
7. May assist with collection development in geology, geography, and
environmental sciences and in map and GIS data collection development.
May help to select appropriate products through virtual approval plan
and place orders in response to collection needs or faculty requests.
May assist in seeking input from teaching and research faculty at the
University.
8. Additional responsibility may include a major project for the
duration of the temporary assignment. Project will take into account
successful applicant’s skills and may involve GIS, digitization of
cartographic materials, instructional technology, or other technologies
or skills. Project may involve other Earth Sciences & Map Library staff
and will be conducted with direction from the acting head of the Earth
Sciences and Map Library.
Position Announcement
University of Colorado at Boulder
University Libraries
Temporary Earth Sciences/Map Librarian
The earth sciences/map librarian position is a one-year temporary
position in the Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library. The
library houses collections in all aspects of the earth sciences and map
and geospatial data collections. Duties include general and specialized
reference, bibliographic instruction in person and online, and website
maintenance and design. Additional responsibilities may include
collection development and a special project for the duration of the
temporary assignment.
Requirements:
• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school by December 2010
• Experience and/or coursework with library instruction
• Coursework or experience with emerging educational and web technologies
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills and public service orientation
• Effective oral and written communication skills
Desirable Qualifications:
• One or more years of experience in providing reference and instruction
in an academic library
• Experience providing earth sciences reference services and instruction
• Experience providing map and geospatial data reference services and
instruction
• Experience with classroom teaching and online instruction
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative information technologies for
educational purposes
• Proficiency with GIS
• Experience with digitization of library materials
Appointment and Salary: This position holds the rank of lecturer and
reports to the acting faculty director of the Earth Sciences and Map
Library for the first six months and for the remaining six months, in
the absence of the acting faculty director, to the Associate Director
for Public Services. Salary is $36,000. University group health care
plan benefits are included.
Application Process: Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to
applications received by Saturday, January 15, 2011. Application must be
made online at www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting number 812167, 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/jobEarthSciences.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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