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Subject:        Position announcement: Government Documents and Maps/Reference
Librarian, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Date:   Wed, 9 Feb 2005 14:44:37 -0500
From:   Burns-Duffy, Mary Anne <[log in to unmask]>
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Hi - I would like to share the following position announcement.  If I
can provide further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,
Mary Anne
Mary Anne Burns Duffy
Associate Library Director (Interim)
F.H. Green Library
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2263(o)
610-738-0554(fax)
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Government Documents and Maps/Reference Librarian: West Chester
University of Pennsylvania Library, to begin August 2005. Tenure-track
faculty position; 9-month appointment; some evening and weekend hours
required; additional summer work available. Tenure and promotion require
meeting faculty standards for scholarship, professional growth, and
service. Duties include: providing leadership and planning for the
operation of the government documents and maps department; assuming
responsibility for the transition of government information and maps to
an increasingly electronic environment; working with acquisition and
cataloging units to insure quality bibliographic control of government
documents, maps and geospatial resources; serving as member of library
GIS services program; reference work; library instruction; and
collection development for criminal justice, geography, political
science and social work.



Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or its equivalent; knowledge
of and familiarity with U.S. government publications and maps; excellent
communication skills; ability to work independently and collegially in a
changing environment.



Preferred qualifications: Knowledge of emerging trends in government
information dissemination; knowledge of GIS services/experience with GIS
software; experience in a depository library; reference and
instructional experience; 2nd Master’s degree or Ph.D.



Starting rank and salary: Instructor or Assistant Professor,
$38,269-$44,301, depending on qualifications and experience.



West Chester University is located in the historic town of West Chester,
Pennsylvania less than one hour from Philadelphia. The University’s
website address is http://www.wcupa.edu. An affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to
apply. Review of applications begins March 7, 2005; position open until
filled. Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to
be considered a finalist. Send letter, resume, and the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of three professional references to Patricia
Newland, Chair, Government Documents Librarian Search Committee, F.H.
Green Library, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA
19383.





Pat Newland

Francis Harvey Green Library

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383

610-436-2256

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