From: Julia Gelfand <jgelfand_at_sun1.lib.uci.edu>
**ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE LIBRARIAN**
The Libraries at the University of California, Irvine invite applications
for the position of Engineering & Computer Science Librarian.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Engineering and Computer Science Librarian is a member of the
team-based Science Library Research and Instructional Services Department.
The primary reporting line is to the Head of the Department; as a
bibliographer, also reports to the Head of Collection Development.
As a Research and Instructional Services Librarian, shares
responsibilities for general reference and instructional services. These
responsibilities include: reference desk service (including weekend and
evening service); research consultation; electronic reference service; and
online searching. Provides specialized reference and instructional
services for engineering and computer science. Develops and maintains a
variety of printed and electronic guides to specialized library resources
in Engineering and Computer Science. Maintains a close working
relationship with other science and medical librarians and actively
participates in departmental/divisional team activities.
As a bibliographer, develops and manages collections in electrical and
computer engineering, materials science, mechanical and aerospace
engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemical and biochemical
engineering, information and computer science, and a developing collection
in biomedical engineering. Manages collection budget for each area. Serves
as liaison librarian to the four departments in the School of Engineering
and to the Department of Information and Computer Science. Works closely
with colleagues who serve the Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences,
Environmental Sciences and the College of Medicine. Actively participates
in the Engineering/Medicine/Sciences bibliographers team and the
Bibliographers Group. Works closely with Acquisitions, Cataloging and
Preservation departments. Maintains close working relations with major
vendors and publishers in primary collecting areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
*M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school.
*At least one year of successful experience in an academic,
scientific/technical or research library, preferably in collection
development and/or reference, or an advanced degree in engineering,
computer science or a physical science.
*Demonstrated experience with various electronic information and
bibliographic resources relevant to the applied sciences.
*Excellent communication skills.
*Ability to work effectively in a team and in a dynamically changing
environment.
*Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all elements of a
culturally-diverse community.
*Broad interest in the sciences.
*Commitment to working with both undergraduate and graduate students,
as well as with faculty.
*Ability to interact appropriately with the local professional
community.
*In-depth understanding of advanced scholarly research needs and
methods.
*Ability to meet the UC criteria for advancement and promotion of
librarians.
Preferred:
*Subject background gained either through academic training or
experience in engineering, computer science or the physical sciences.
*Working knowledge of patents, standards, technical report literature.
*Demonstrated successful experience in providing public services,
preferably in an academic, technical or special library environment.
*Demonstrated ability to engage in successful instruction efforts,
preferably with experience in preparing, providing and evaluating
effective library instruction.
*Knowledge of publishing patterns and the organization, accessibility,
and bibliography of the relevant literature.
*Experience in providing assistance with relevant government
information.
Desired:
*Familiarity with current and evolving technologies of publication.
*Experience with web page development and maintenance.
*Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language.
SCIENCE LIBRARY RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
This Department is the primary research and information center of the
Science Library, supporting research and teaching in the Biological
Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Information & Computer Science,
the Health and Medical Sciences. The Department's services include a
reference desk open 51 hours each week, a research consultation service,
electronic reference service, online searching, and a wide range of
instructional programs and courses on electronic and print resources, and
research methodology to support course-related activity. The Reference
Collection consists of 22,000 volumes and there is a growing collection of
electronic resources available in the Reference Room and the Interactive
Learning Center. The Department operates in a team-based environment and
the staff consists of eight librarians, four fte library assistants, and
student assistants.
COLLECTIONS
Collections is responsible for the librarywide development and management
of collections under the administration and coordination of the Associate
University Librarian for Collections and Access Services. In addition to
15 bibliographers who are responsible for supporting the collection,
liaison, and service needs of UCI's academic programs, Collections
includes three Government Information librarians with collection
development responsibilities, the Southeast Asian Archive Librarian, and
the Head of Special Collections & University Archives. Most Collections
librarians are located in departments throughout the Libraries and are
responsible for both collections and services in their specialized
disciplines. Each Collections librarian is a member of one of three
discipline-based pods (a.k.a. teams) as well as of the Collections-wide
Bibliographers Group.
THE LIBRARIES
The UCI Libraries consist of the Main Library, the Science Library, and
the Medical Center Library. The Main Library primarily serves the Schools
of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Social Ecology, the Graduate
School of Management, the Department of Education, and Interdisciplinary
Studies. The Science Library primarily serves the College of Medicine and
the Schools of Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and
the Department of Information and Computer Science. The Medical Center
Library serves the UCI Medical Center, located in Orange, 12 miles from
the main campus.
The UCI Libraries organization includes the use of teams in conjunction
with departments. The library collection, supported by a budget of $4.5
million, consists of approximately 2 million volumes and 19,000 current
serial titles, and an aggressively expanding electronic resources
collection. In addition to the local INNOPAC integrated library system,
the Libraries participate in the University of California MELVYL System.
The University of California recently launched the California Digital
Library (CDL) and included in the CDL is the Science, Technology and
Industry Collection (STIC) initiative.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
One of nine University of California campuses, the University of
California, Irvine, is nestled in 1,489 acres of coastal foothills, five
miles from the Pacific Ocean between San Diego and Los Angeles. The
present enrollment is 17,092 students with a faculty of approximately
1,000 including the Medical School. The current student population
numbers 13,833 undergraduates, 2,277 graduate students, and 1,171 health
sciences students; a 15% increase in student enrollment by the year 2005
is planned. Ethnic/minority students represent about 70% of the
undergraduate student body. The University offers 29 doctoral programs in
addition to the M.D. UCI is ranked nationally in the top fifty
universities; several doctoral programs are ranked in the top 25. UCI is
a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).
Librarians at the University of California, Irvine are academic appointees
and receive potential career status at the time of their initial
appointment. Librarians are periodically subject to peer review for merit
increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and
quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside
the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other
creative activity. They are entitled to two days per month of annual
leave, one day per month sick leave, reductions in incidental fees, and
all other perquisites granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The
University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of
group life and health insurance plans. Benefits are equal to
approximately 40% of salary.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience within a range of
$33,072 - $45,432 (Assistant Librarian II - Associate Librarian IV).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications received by May 15, 1998 will
receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted
until the position is filled.
TO APPLY: Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this
position should send their letters of application, complete resumes, and
the names of three references to: Judy Kaufman, Assistant University
Librarian, Personnel and Administration, UC Irvine, P.O. Box 19557,
Irvine, CA 92623-9557. e-mail: kaufman_at_uci.edu; voice (714) 824-4716; fax
(714) 824-1288.
Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their
legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will
be required between the time of final selection and hiring, and is
absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.
This position description is listed at http://sun3.lib.uci.edu/~vacancy/,
with links to the UCI Libraries Home Page and to additional websites
featuring campus and community information.
*MELVYL is a registered trademark of the Regents of the University of
California.
THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE THROUGH DIVERSITY.
Received on Wed Apr 29 1998 - 17:28:50 EDT