From: Clint Howard <cnhoward_at_ucdavis.edu>
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS
GENERAL LIBARY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
POSITION AVAILABLE
Engineering/Physical Sciences Librarian
SALARY
Assistant Librarian I to V ($31,656 - $38,688). Appointment rank and
salary based on qualifications and experience.
OPEN
Immediately.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Engineering/Physical Sciences Librarian delivers responsive,
innovative information services that support the needs of the university
community working in the physical sciences and engineering. Works
collaboratively to develop and coordinate collections and services in
assigned subjects, including electronic resources. Primary subject
responsibility will be computer science and electrical engineering, with
two more areas to be chosen from aeronautical and mechanical, civil
engineering, or physics and applied science. Manages the print
collections in assigned areas, including appropriate and timely transfers
to an off-site storage facility. Cultivates and maintains strong working
relationships with faculty. Maintains an understanding of the research
and teaching programs in assigned areas. Develops and delivers
instructional services in engineering and physical science disciplines.
Shares in providing reference desk service (10-15 hours/week),
instruction, ILL bibliographic verification, and database searches.
Participates in electronic delivery of information to researchers and
develops information services and products, including design of web pages
and instructional guides. Participates as a team member in the operation
of the Physical Sciences Library and in library-wide responsibilities.
Reports to the Head of the Physical Sciences Library.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or its
equivalent. Demonstrated interest in sci/tech topics via coursework,
internship, or experience. Familiarity with standard subject indexes and
major reference works in engineering and physical sciences, both print and
electronic. Excellent and demonstrated grasp of information needs of
scientists and engineers and of the application of information
technologies, including an understanding of trends. Excellent computer
and Internet skills and ability to use computers in a networked
environment. Familiarity with electronic information resources, including
those available on the Internet. Superior oral and written communication
skills and interpersonal skills; excellent analytical and organizational
skills. Demonstrated ability to contribute positively in a collegial,
team environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, faculty and staff
in a rapidly changing, complex, and multicultural environment.
Demonstrated initiative and flexibility in adapting to change. Strong
commitment to public service. Ability to develop and deliver
discipline-related instructional sessions. Ability to perform work
requiring attention to detail. Strong bibliographic verification skills.
Desirable: academic background in engineering/physics and/or experience in
providing access to sci/tech information in an academic research
environment. Database search skills, particularly STN. Knowledge of
technical report literature and indexes.
THE ENVIRONMENT
The Physical Sciences Library is a branch library serving the information
needs in the disciplines of engineering, chemistry, geology and physics.
The staff consists of 4 Librarians and 8.5 FTE staff. The collection
comprises over 300,000 volumes, including 4,600 currently received
serials.
The University of California, Davis campus is a multicultural environment
with a commitment to maintain a socially and ethnically diverse community
of faculty, staff and students. It has an enrollment of nearly 23,000
students and offers a balanced academic program. The Library ranks among
the top 35 research libraries in North America. Its current holdings of
more than 2,600,000 volumes grow at an annual rate of 75,000 volumes.
Davis is a unique environmentally-aware community of 50,000 located in the
lower Sacramento valley - 75 miles northeast of San Francisco and 15 miles
west of the state capitol. As a result of the University's presence,
Davis offers many cultural advantages and a wide range of professional
services.
BENEFITS
Librarians are academic appointees. They earn 24 days of vacation and 12
days of sick leave per annum. The University has an excellent retirement
system which is coordinated with Social Security. Several health, dental,
and vision plans are currently provided by the University. Group term life
insurance and reduced enrollment fees are available.
Applicants should send letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references (including current supervisor) to:
Sandra A. Vella
Academic Personnel Coordinator
Peter J. Shields Library
University of California
100 North West Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292
Phone: (530) 752-1138
Fax: (530) 752-6899
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Applications received by July 10, 1998 will be assured consideration.
The University of California does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability,
age, veterans status, medical condition, ancestry, or marital status. The
University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer. Call (530) 752-2071 for more information. Speech or hearing
impaired persons may dial (530) 752-7320 (TDD).
Received on Wed Jun 03 1998 - 10:20:09 EDT