----------------------------Original message---------------------------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT DEPARTMENT: Elmer E. Rasmuson Library/Bibliographic Access Management Government Documents and Maps JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LIBRARY SCIENCE SALARY: $38,764 minimum, Commensurate with qualifications and experience EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, Regular, Tenure Track, Faculty, 12-month OPENING DATE: February 11, 1997 CLOSING DATE: March 15, 1997 RESPONSIBILITIES: The Government Documents and Maps Librarian is one of four section heads in the Bibliographic Access Management Department, and reports to the head of the department. The Division has a support staff of 2.5 FTE non-exempt staff positions and 1.5 FTE student assistant positions. Major responsibilities of the position are to coordinate and supervise all activities related to U.S. Government Documents and Maps Division of the Library/Information Technology Program. The position is also charged with collection development, instruction and online/internet searching. Position will: provide in-depth, high quality reference service to users both in the Division and at the main reference desk for materials in a variety of formats; manage electronic services accessible from and through government sources, including oversight of processing and cataloging of records added to the online catalog via Marcives smart barcode service; develop, manage and promote the units collections; participate in the librarys instructional program; oversee selection, training, development and evaluation of support staff according to University policies and procedures; and represent the interests and activities of the sectional staff to the Library/Information Technology Program. Expectations include active contributions to library and university committees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent in library or information science from an ALA-accredited, or equivalent foreign-accredited, program. The successful candidate must have: library experience in planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising the work of others in a collegial and supportive atmosphere; professional experience working with government documents in a medium or large library; demonstrated familiarity in working with maps; well-developed microcomputer and online/internet searching skills, including experience with governmental electronic products; teaching experience; demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, analytical and communication abilities; demonstrated ability to provide high level reference services to a wide variety of library users. The successful candidate must also: be team-oriented, flexible, and able to work both collaboratively and independently in a complex, changing environment; demonstrate potential for meeting the universitys requirements for tenure and promotion, including a record of professional contributions, service and experience appropriate to the level of appointment; and demonstrate understanding of national issues, particularly relating to the dissemination of governmental information. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in cataloging library materials; experience in working with Marcive services. Educational background in a relevant field. APPLICATION: Send application letter with resume and names, phone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of 3 current professional references prior to March 15, 1997, to: Debbie Kalvee, Chair, Government Documents & Maps Librarian Search Committee, Bibliographic Access Management, Elmer E. Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK 99775-6810. Telephone: 907/474-7483; Fax: 907/474-6841; E-mail: [log in to unmask] For information on the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library, please refer to our home page at: http://zorba.uafadm.alaska.edu. For information on Fairbanks and Alaska see: http://sled.alaska.edu /Alaska.html. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.