================================================ MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ================================================ >> POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT >> >> POSITION: Senior Geological Librarian (Supportive Scientist PG21) >> >> LOCATION: The Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS), a division of >> the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is a premier state >> geological survey serving the needs of Illinois by providing >> geoscience information relevant to the State's environmental quality, >> economic vitality and public safety. The ISGS is located on the >> campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, a cultural >> and educational center that is ranked as one of the top ten "high >> tech" cities in the US. The area provides an attractive combination >> of small-city convenience and quality of life with ready access to >> world-class laboratory and academic facilities, Big Ten athletic >> events and internationally acclaimed cultural opportunities. >> >> BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Develop, manage, coordinate and supervise the >> operation, customized library services (including reference service >> and bibliographic instruction), and personnel of the Library and Map >> Room. Collect, organize and maintain the book and non-book >> collections of the Library and Map Room on Illinois geology and >> related fields. Oversee increasing digital access of library, >> publications and map information. Acquire, organize and maintain all >> the collections and materials that are the responsibility of the >> Library and Map Room. Ensure that all library services are provided >> to Survey staff and assist visitors in the use of the Library and Map >> Room. Coordinate cross-functional support services. Ensure that all >> activities of the Library meet the highest possible standards of >> performance. Recommend Library policy and changes. Train and >> supervise junior staff and student assistants. >> >> QUALIFICATIONS: Understanding of advanced research procedures and >> the arrangement and language of scientific literature, bibliographic >> aids and communication. Thorough understanding of reference materials >> and sources used in geological programs, e.g. reservoir engineering >> for sequestration and coalbed methane. Computer skills in word >> processing, e-mail, the web, InMagic (DBTextworks), OCLC, DYNIX, >> digital database and CD-ROM search services. Ability to organize and >> implement projects. Ability to solve problems and to make decisions >> in a logical and objective manner. Ability to prioritize, accomplish >> tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to work with changing priorities >> and interruptions. Ability to provide good customer service. Good >> communication skills to establish friendly, open and clear >> communication with staff and others. Ability to work independently >> and as a team member. Ability to supervise staff. >> >> Bachelor's degree in library science with 7 years equivalent >> professional experience, or master's degree in library science with 4 >> years related experience in both the technical and service aspects of >> libraries. Experience with reference procedures, online bibliographic >> database searches, and archiving processes. >> >> Prefer master's degree in library science or equivalent with 6 years >> experience in a special library setting including professional >> experience in both the technical and service aspects of special >> libraries. >> >> STARTING SALARY: $38,000 - $45,000 (depending on qualifications) >> >> BENEFITS: Generous vacation, sick, and personal leave with paid >> holidays. State Universities Retirement System. State-sponsored >> group health, dental, vision and life insurance. University >> faculty/staff privileges. >> >> CLOSING DATE: November 15, 2005 >> >> APPLICATION: For required application form, please contact: >> >> >> Human Resources >> Illinois State Geological Survey >> 615 East Peabody Drive >> Champaign IL 61820 >> 217-244-2401 (fax) 217-244-7004 >> [log in to unmask] >> www.isgs.uiuc.edu <http://www.isgs.uiuc.edu> >> >> Applicants should note that this position is exempt from the State >> Personnel Code and is under the Board of Natural Resources and >> Conservation (BNRC) and follows BNRC policies and procedures. This >> is not a bargaining unit position or a merit comp position. The >> Illinois State Geological Survey does not discriminate on the basis >> of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or handicap in admission >> to or treatment of employment in programs or activities in compliance >> with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title >> VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation >> Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution. > > > Education Specialist > Illinois Waste Management & Research Center > One Hazelwood Drive > Champaign, IL 61820 > 217 244 5637 > 217 333 8944 (fax) > --