From: "Charles G. Spetland" <c-spet_at_maroon.tc.umn.edu>
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LIBRARIES
Leader, Education/Psychology Reference Services and Collection Manager for
Psychology
Position Description: The University of Minnesota Libraries seeks qualified
applicants for the position of Leader, Education/Psychology Reference
Services and Collection Manager for Psychology. Responsibilities include:
coordination of the Education/Psychology Reference Service in an emerging
team environment; providing traditional and electronic reference services,
including library instruction and the development of electronic library
resources, multimedia and web based user guides; selection of materials to
support instruction and research programs in psychology; management of
library materials acquisitions budget for psychology; analysis, development
and management of collections according to University needs; library liaison
to Department of Psychology and related programs; also working closely with
the Digital Media Center and School of Education and Department of
Psychology to incorporate innovative library instruction components into the
undergraduate and graduate curricula.
Required Qualifications: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution;
advanced degree or graduate study in psychology or related behavioral
science; demonstrated understanding of collection management in the
behavioral sciences; demonstrated leadership experience in a library
environment in the area of reference services and bibliographic instruction,
including the use and development of electronic information resources;
effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in Psychology; demonstrated
proficiency in electronic information technology, including multimedia,
Internet resources, electronic journals and full text databases.
Type of Appointment/Salary: This is a full-time, 12 month
academic/professional position, with a probationary appointment at the
Assistant Librarian rank. It is expected that the appointee will fulfill
requirements for continuous appointment, including demonstrated professional
accomplishment and contribution. Salary/benefits: Range of $33,000 to
$38,000, depending on experience and qualifications; annual full-time rate
with generous benefits package.
Application Requirements: Applicants should send a letter of application
discussing background and experience relating to the position and its
requirements, a resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
references to Linda DeBeau-Melting, Libraries Human Resources Office, 453
Wilson Library, 309 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
Applications must be postmarked by June 15, 1997. Please identify
applications with UL#64.
Questions about this position can be directed to the chair of the search
committee, Charles G. Spetland, 180 Wilson Library, 309 19th Avenue South,
Minneapolis, MN 55455. Telephone (612) 626-7960. E-mail: c-spet_at_tc.umn.edu
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons
shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital
status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Received on Wed May 14 1997 - 08:25:23 EDT