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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 09:48:46 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
From: mike furlough <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: SEARCH: Librarian for User Services
Sender: mike furlough <[log in to unmask]>
Friends,
This is not a maps-oriented position, but I hope you can share this
with your colleagues.
mike furlough
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FACULTY OPENING
Librarian for User Services
The University of Virginia Library welcomes applications
for the position of Librarian for User Services for the
Science and Engineering Libraries. The Libraries are
seeking a flexible and enthusiastic librarian who will
cultivate and maintain effective relationships with users
and contribute to the growth of the Libraries' instruction
and liaison programs. The University and the Libraries
have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among
faculty and staff.
Environment:
The University Library system consists of eleven libraries,
with independent libraries for health sciences, law, and
business. The libraries serve 12,000 undergraduates, 6,000
graduate students and 1,600 teaching faculty. The Library's
homepage can be accessed at http://www.lib.virginia.edu.
Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village and the historic
Grounds provide a gracious backdrop for teaching, learning,
and research. The Science and Engineering Libraries are
the main source of scientific and technical information for
members of the University community and the Central
Virginia region. The libraries' collections and services
are housed in six locations in the University's science and
engineering complex, with a main library and five smaller
satellite libraries (Astronomy, Biology/Psychology,
Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) located adjacent to
academic departments. The Science and Engineering
Libraries' web site can be accessed at
http://www.lib.virginia.edu/science/.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Coordinator of User Services for the
Science and Engineering Libraries, the Librarian will
initiate, implement and conduct an aggressive program of
outreach to science and engineering students. Works with
faculty to integrate information seeking skills into the
curriculum, and works with students and student service
units to integrate information skills into the academic
life of science and engineering students. Designs
instructional materials, uses information technology, and
delivers instruction in various formats to meet needs of
diverse user groups (including undergraduate and graduate
students, faculty, staff, and the general public).
Evaluates instruction and liaison activities for program
development. Responsible for collection development and
liaison activities for designated science and engineering
departments. Provides information and research assistance
by staffing the Information Desk on a regular schedule.
Develops an awareness of current trends in engineering and
science. Participates in planning and evaluation of
services and policies for the Science and Engineering
Libraries. Participates in Library staff development and
training activities.
Qualifications
Master's degree in library science (preferred) or master's
degree in a related field required. Excellent
communication and presentation skills. Familiarity with
learning styles and ability to apply in a Library
instruction setting. Ability to use instructional
technology effectively in teaching. Interest in developing
innovative programs and services with library patrons.
Strong service orientation. Demonstrated organizational
and analytical skills. Commitment to diversity and ability
to work with diverse groups of users and staff. Science
or engineering background not required, but ability to
learn information sources in the sciences and engineering
is critical. Demonstrated commitment to professional
growth and development.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary competitive, depending on qualifications, from
$31,000. The University of Virginia offers excellent
benefits.
Review of applications will begin on June 5th and continue
until the position is filled. Send letter of application,
resume, and names, postal and electronic mail addresses,
and phone numbers of three references to:
Ms. Gail Oltmanns
Associate University Librarian
Alderman Library
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903-2498
The University of Virginia is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minority
candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Mike Furlough
Geospatial and Statistical Data Center
University of Virginia Library
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu
(804) 924-3169
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