-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Position Opening Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 16:56:13 -0400 From: Candy Holt <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ 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 [log in to unmask] 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.