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Subject: Position Opening
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 16:56:13 -0400
From: Candy Holt <[log in to unmask]>
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The University of Montana-Missoula announces an opening for the position of
Government Documents/Reference Librarian. This is a tenure track
position. Interested parties may review the position vacancy notice at:
http://www.umt.edu/hrs/FAC/GDL_03.04.htm. Or, contact Candy Holt at
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Please share this position announcement with any colleagues and/or students
who may be interested.
Government Documents/Reference Librarian
(Tenure Track; Assistant Professor)
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library of The University of Montana is
located in Missoula, in the heart of the Northern Rockies and tremendous
recreational opportunities. Missoula also serves as the region’s cultural
center and is home to a growing number of nationally recognized writers and
other artists. Library collections exceed 1.4 million bound volumes, with
access to almost 15,000 print and electronic journals, over 200,000 maps, a
large media collection, and an Archives and Special Collections. The
Mansfield Library has been a depository library for almost 100 years and a
Regional Depository Library for almost 40 years. The library is open seven
days a week for 98 hours during the academic semester and provides
centralized services from an Information Center. Over 100 public
workstations and wireless internet access throughout the building support
the use of electronic information resources.
The University of Montana has an enrollment of over 13,000 and provides a
broad curriculum that strikes a balance between a strong liberal arts
education and professional programs. The College of Arts and Sciences, the
Graduate School, the College of Technology, and seven accredited
professional schools – Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts,
Forestry and Conservation, Journalism, Law and Pharmacy and Allied Health
Sciences – complete the University on the Missoula campus. Affiliated
campuses include the College of Technology of The University of Montana,
Helena; Montana Tech of The University of Montana, Butte; and The
University of Montana Western, Dillon.
The University of Montana seeks an entry-level, enthusiastic, innovative,
user-oriented, and technologically knowledgeable librarian to provide
leadership in the organization, use, and management of the Library’s
federal government documents collection in a rapidly changing environment.
The Government Documents Librarian provides leadership in promoting user
awareness of and access to government information in all formats and serves
as the resource person for documents reference. Working in the only
Regional Depository Library for Montana, the Government Documents Librarian
provides coordination and outreach to the other depository collections
within the state and facilitates compliance with Federal Depository Library
Program guidelines, policies, and practices. This requires active
networking with the government information community on regional, state,
and national levels.
This position will collaborate with Library Systems personnel on
digitization efforts and digital government information initiatives; and
consult with Bibliographic Management Services on cataloging and metadata
issues, working with that unit to improve access to government information
resources in all formats.
As a Reference Librarian, the successful applicant will participate in all
areas of general reference service as a member of the Reference Team. Some
evening and weekend work will be required. The successful applicant will
participate in collection development, including the identification and
acquisition of resources that compliment the depository program; maintain
liaison activities with assigned academic departments; and work pro-
actively to further integrate information literacy instruction into the
curriculum, within the mission of the Library Instruction Program. This
position includes responsibility for the development of government
information web pages, user guides, and bibliographies, and for providing
continuing government information education for Information Center
personnel.
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited library masters degree earned within the last
three years; recent experience working with and/or coursework with
government documents, using both traditional/print and electronic
government information resources. Excellent interpersonal communication,
presentation, organization, and time management skills. Capable of working
constructively, flexibly, creatively, and energetically both autonomously
and in a collaborative, and collegial environment. Strong commitment to
user-focused services. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a
rapidly changing environment. Ability to meet standards for achieving
tenure and promotion, including research leading to peer reviewed
publications.
Preferred: Facility with computers, technology, and web authoring.
Conversant with emerging issues related to teaching, instructional design,
learning technologies, and information literacy standards for higher
education. Experience with or knowledge of cartographic information
resources and GIS. Experience with or knowledge of best practices for
digitization and electronic resource acquisition and management.
Rank and Salary
Position is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment at the rank of
Assistant Professor.
The University of Montana offers a comprehensive benefits package
including TIAA CREF. Candidates applying by April 30, 2004 will be given
first consideration. To apply, please submit, as email attachments or by
mail, a letter of application, a resume, and contact information (including
email) for three professional references to:
Administrative Services
c/o Candy Holt
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
The University of Montana
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812-9936
Phone: (406) 243-6800
Fax: (406) 243-6864
Email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.lib.umt.edu
This position announcement can be made available in alternative formats
upon request. The University of Montana is an equal opportunity/
affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified
women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Positions eligible for veterans’ preference in accordance with State law.
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