From: Desider Vikor <dvikor_at_deans.umd.edu>
> Bibliographer for Agricultural and Life Sciences
> University of Maryland College Park Libraries
>
> The University of Maryland College Park Libraries invites applications for
> the position: Librarian I (or Associate Librarian II), Bibliographer for
> Agricultural and Life Sciences.
> RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops library collections in the agricultural and life
> sciences. The bibliographer works actively with instructional and research
> faculty in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the College
> of Life Sciences to develop plans and strategies for building library
> collections that include traditional print as well as electronic formats.
> Primary subject assignments include: agronomy, animal sciences,
> horticulture, nutrition and food science, poultry science, entomology, plant
> biology, and zoology. Campus programmatic interests are of an increasingly
> interdisciplinary nature.
> Expectations at the Librarian I level include the ability to work
> independently in assessing relevant library collections and in developing
> effective collecting strategies; leadership abilities are expected in a
> developing team environment with selectors working in related subject
> areas. Expectations at the Associate Librarian II level include working
> closely with a senior bibliographer in assessing relevant library
> collections and in developing effective collecting strategies.
> QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited master's degree in library
> science; demonstrated ability to deal successfully with a broad range of
> library functions, ability to interact effectively with library staff and
> diverse clientele, and ability to communicate effectively in oral and
> written form. Preferred: Collection development experience in an ARL
> Library. Appointment at the Librarian I level: In addition to meeting the
> above criteria, successful candidates must have a second graduate degree in
> one of the subject areas indicated above or in a related subject and a
> minimum of 3 years experience in selection or related collection
> development/management work.
> Appointment at the Associate Librarian II level: In addition to meeting the
> above criteria, successful candidates must have a minimum of 1 year's
> professional library experience and an understanding of collection
> development and management in an academic or research library setting.
> Academic course-work or working knowledge of one or more primary subject
> responsibiliities is required.
> SALARY: Commensurate with experience. Benefits are available..
> APPLICATIONS: Submit resume and names/addresses of three references by
> December 6, 1996. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send
> resume to: Ray Foster, Library Personnel Services, McKeldin Library,
> University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. FAX:(301)314-9960.
>
> THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
>EMPLOYER. MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
>
>
Received on Tue Nov 05 1996 - 16:32:10 EST