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Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006
From: Susanna Powers (Tulane Univ.) <powers_at_tulane.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
CHIEF BIBLIOGRAPHER FOR SCIENCES & ENGINEERING, Tulane University, New
Orleans. Howard-Tilton Memorial Library seeks a creative and service-
oriented Chief Bibliographer for the Sciences & Engineering. Qualified
librarians who are interested in participating in the recovery of
Tulane University and New Orleans are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This librarian reports to the Associate Dean for
Collections and is one of three chief bibliographers. Along with the
associate dean, chief bibliographers serve as a collaborative working
group that addresses collection issues, sets collection priorities, and
reviews requests for expensive or multidisciplinary material. The Chief
Bibliographer for the Sciences & Engineering is responsible for
managing general and endowed science and engineering funds, maintaining
collection policies in consultation with faculty and librarians, and
providing collection development guidance to other science
bibliographers. They perform general help and research duties at the
Reference desk, and participate in instruction, outreach, and digital
services efforts. The librarian is expected to develop expertise in
emerging technologies and lead and/or participate in innovative library
projects.
REQUIREMENTS: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; substantial collection
development experience; demonstrated knowledge of the scholarly
communication issues facing academic libraries; understanding of the
information needs of scientists and engineers; excellent interpersonal
and communication skills; a record of working well in groups or teams.
PREFERRED: Advanced degree or scholarship in the sciences, engineering,
or computer science; reference service experience; familiarity with STM
electronic resource management; enthusiasm for an innovative and
cooperative environment.
ENVIRONMENT: Tulane University is an AAU institution located in
picturesque uptown New Orleans. Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is
Tulane's main library, an ARL research collection supporting programs
in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and engineering.
Recently, the library has been reorganizing, building its collections,
and planning for expansion of its facilities.
COMPENSATION: Rank and salary are negotiable, commensurate with
experience. This is a twelve-month, academic status appointment.
Benefits are those that accrue to exempt staff of the University and
include health care insurance, retirement plan options, a tuition
discount program, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS will begin October 15 and continue until the
position is filled. Qualified candidates submit a cover letter, résumé,
and the names of three professional references. Applications may also
be submitted electronically to abacino_at_tulane.edu.
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library
Attn: Andrea Bacino
Tulane University
7001 Freret St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
Tulane University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.
Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities, as well as military
veterans, are encouraged to apply.
Website: http://library.tulane.edu/
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