From: Diane Mayers <mayers_at_MAINLIB3.LIB.MSU.EDU>
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LIBRARY VACANCY
TITLE: LATIN AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHER, Librarian I or II (PRO 277)
DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Coordinator of Collections Management for
International Programs, assumes responsibility for all aspects of
collection development in the field of Latin American and Caribbean
area studies. Serves as principal library contact with faculty in the
field, chiefly through the Center for Latin American and Caribbean
Studies, an USDE Title VI center. Duties include selection of
materials, faculty liaison, management of the collection, promotion of
the collection, library instruction, public service and outreach, and
participation in cooperative collection development agreements. A
significant part of the assignment will include specialized and general
reference service, including nights and weekends; or original cataloging
of Latin American and general materials. A resource sharing agreement
with the University of Michigan is being negotiated.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Librarian I: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; expertise in Spanish;
undergraduate concentration in Latin American studies; demonstrated
ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students, and staff.
Librarian II: Required: same as above plus 3 years of successful
professional library experience. Preferred: reading knowledge of
Portuguese, advanced course work and/or experience related to Latin
America.
Other: Consideration will be given to applicants with advanced course
work or demonstrated subject knowledge in Latin American Studies but not
the MLS for a temporary appointment with the expectation that the MLS
will be earned prior to appointment in the continuing employment system.
Desired: Master's degree, educational background, or library experience
in a field related to Latin American studies; reading knowledge of
Portuguese; experience in collection development in an academic library;
history of work/residence in Latin America; educational background in a
social science (includes history) field.
CAMPUS and LIBRARIES: Michigan State University Libraries serve more
than 2,000 faculty, 31,000 undergraduate students, and 9,000 graduate
and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres.
The Main Library and 14 branch libraries have combined holdings of over
4 million volumes. East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000
located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital.
Compensation: $33,000 minimum salary, depending on qualifications;
generous benefits package.
CLOSING DATE: Applications received prior to 5/15/98 will receive
priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and
the names/addresses of three current references to: Carole S. Armstrong,
Libraries Human Resources, Michigan State University Libraries, W102A
Main Library, 100 Library , East Lansing, MI 48824-1048.
Received on Thu Mar 26 1998 - 12:32:11 EST