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Subject:        Position announcement - Penn State
Date:   Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:50:12 -0500
From:   Linda Musser <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps-l




*Science Librarian

*
The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seeks an energetic
librarian, interested in actively contributing to a wide range of
library initiatives, to join the Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral
Sciences Library ( http://www.libraries.psu.edu/emsl). This branch
library primarily serves the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences,
which offers degrees in geography, geosciences, meteorology, materials
sciences, energy and mineral engineering.  This is a 12-month
tenure-track faculty position, which has concomitant responsibilities
for research and service, and reports to the Head of the Earth and
Mineral Sciences Library.  The Science Librarian is expected to be
involved in all aspects of library operations - reference, circulation,
collection development and management - as well as faculty liaison,
instruction, research, and public and professional service.

*Qualifications:* Requires a MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or
equivalent; academic background or relevant experience in one of the
subject fields of the College, engineering, or the sciences; and
excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Preferred
qualifications include the ability to thrive in a dynamic and
collaborative environment, reference and instructional expertise, and
experience working with diverse populations.  Evidence of potential for
promotion and tenure will be considered.

*Compensation:* Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Excellent
fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent insurance, state or
TIAA/CREF retirement options, and educational privileges.

*Environment:*/ /Penn State, a land-grant institution, is a member of
the CIC (Big 10) academic consortium. The Penn State University
Libraries currently rank 12th in North America among private and public
research universities, based on Association for Research Libraries data.
In 2006 /Washington Monthly/, a political, inside-the-beltway
publication, ranked Penn State 3rd in the nation among public
universities in preparing students to benefit the nation. The Libraries
hold membership in ARL, OCLC, CRL and the Digital Library Federation.
Collections exceed 5 million volumes, including more than 68,000 current
serial subscriptions. The University Libraries are located at University
Park and 23 other campuses throughout Pennsylvania, with approximately
6,000 faculty and 42,000 students at University Park, and more than
82,000 students system wide. The University Park campus is set in the
State College metropolitan area, a university town located in the heart
of central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with
outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent
public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington, DC,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh. For more
information, please visit http://www.libraries.psu.edu/
<http://www.libraries.psu.edu/%A0> and http://www.cbicc.org/

*To apply:* Send a letter of application, resume, and the names and
contact information of three references to Search Committee, The
Pennsylvania State University, Box EMSL-GEON, 511 Paterno Library,
University Park, PA 16802. Applications will be reviewed beginning
February 4, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

*Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
the diversity of its workforce.
*