From: Gail Conner <conner_at_aztec.lib.utk.edu>
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
POSITION: Science Librarian
APPOINTMENT RANK: Assistant or Associate Professor
SALARY: Minimum $30,000 for Assistant Professor
Minimum $36,000 for Associate Professor
AVAILABLE: August 1, 1998
RESPONSIBILITIES:
UTK Libraries seeks an outgoing and energetic librarian to contribute to
developing a range of traditional and innovative library services and to
promote them through a high level of interaction with students and
faculty. The science librarian works in the Reference and Instructional
Services Department, reports to the Science and Technology Coordinator,
and partici- pates in the work of the department and science subject
group. Provides general and subject specific reference assistance in the
main library's busy, innovative reference environment, including a
government documents reference area and collection. Some evening and
weekend duty is required.
Specific subject assignment for collection development and liaison role
will be either for Chemistry and Physics & Astronomy departments or for
life sciences, which includes the four departments in the Biology Division
(Botany; Biochemistry, Cellular, & Molecular Biology; Ecology &
Evolutionary Biology; and Microbiology). Liaison activities include
instruction and research consultation for undergraduate and graduate
students and faculty through course specific sessions and outreach to
individuals and groups. The science librarian instructs students and
faculty in effective use of UTK's local and remote print and electronic
sources and assists users in taking advantage of growing capabilities for
remote access to electronic tools and document delivery services.
Collection development responsibilities include managing materials budget
allocation, collection management activities, and ongoing journals
evaluation. Subject librarians work cooperatively in support of the
Libraries' efforts to use resources effectively to arrive at an
appropriate balance of ownership of and access to information needed for
teaching and research. The librarian develops worldwide web based
resources for subject oriented research guides, promotes services
available through the libraries, and facilitates communication with the
campus community about collection management issues.
Works with library wide groups to coordinate services and to implement
programs and projects. Serves on library and campus committees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ALA accredited MLS degree. Degree in a scientific discipline or
substantive experience in science subjects in an academic or research
library, including reference and instruction. Experience with print and
electronic information resources, knowledge of major scientific
bibliographic databases, and strong computer skills with ability to use
technology effectively in all aspects of the job. Knowledge of scientific
literature and publishing trends. Evidence of excellent communication and
presentation skills and ability to work collegially with all levels of
users and staff. Demonstrable service orientation and understanding of
library services in a research university.
Desirable: One to two years professional or preprofessional reference
experience. Experience with collection development. Ability to create and
experience maintaining worldwide web resources. Demonstrated
understanding
of remote users' needs. Evidence of research or creative achievement.
Advanced degree in a scientific field.
BENEFITS: Librarians at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville have
faculty rank and status and are appointed for twelve months. This is a
tenure track appointment. Library faculty must meet University
requirements for promotion and tenure. Annual leave is accrued at the
rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per
month. Faculty have their choice of a state retirement plan or TIAA/CREF.
Non-refundable contributions to either retirement plan are paid for the
employee by the University. Group health and life insurance plans are
available. Tuition remission is available for all university employees;
partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children
and spouses of UT employees.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION about this position may be found at
http://toltec.lib.utk.edu./~lss/search/scilibn.html
ENVIRONMENT: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a Carnegie Research
Level One institution, enrolls approximately 26,000 students from every
state in the United States and approximately 100 other countries. As
Tennessee's comprehensive campus, UTK offers more doctoral programs than
any other institution in the state, and its faculty attract nearly $80
million annually for sponsored research programs. UTK is one of 27 higher
education institutions holding the distinction of being both a land-grant
institution and state university.
The UTK Libraries, with an annual budget of almost $10 million, holds 2
million volumes and receives approximately 14,000 current serials. The
Libraries system includes the John C. Hodges Library and four branches on
the Knoxville campus: Agriculture-Veterinary Medicine, Map, Music and
University Archives and Special Collections. A fifth branch, the Social
Work Library, is located in Nashville. Over three hundred persons are
employed, including 49 librarians, 8 exempt, 123 non-exempt, and 150
students. UTK Libraries is a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UTK
Libraries installed a client-server integrated system in 1997. The
Libraries also offers a Web-based information system and access to a
variety of electronic information sources.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application, a current resume, and
the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
recent references to: Jill Keally, Head, Library Support Services, 1015
Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000, fax 423/974-4696.
Review of applications will begin April 15, 1998, and will continue until
the position is filled.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran
status in provision of educational programs and services or employment
opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and
admission to the University.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or
disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to the
requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section
504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the
other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of
Diversity Resources & Educational Services (DRES), 1818 Lake Avenue,
Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (423)974-2498 (TTY available).
Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA
Coordinator at the Office of Human Resources Management, 600 Henley
Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.
Received on Mon Mar 23 1998 - 11:16:22 EST