From: Jim Cogswell <j-cogs_at_tc.umn.edu>
The University of Minnesota Libraries invites nominations and applications
for three subject specialist positions. Brief announcecements follow. Full
descriptions are available at this website:
http://www.umn.edu/ohr/employ.html
WESTERN EUROPEAN STUDIES LIBRARIAN
Job Number UL83
DESCRIPTION
· Resource Development: Serve as subject specialist for Western European
Studies in the social sciences; geographical area includes all of Western
Europe, excluding Spain, Portugal, and the Scandinavian countries.
Maintains responsibility for all aspects of development and management of
resources in digital and print formats.
· Reference Service and Instruction: Provide reference service during
scheduled hours and by appointment in the above subject areas, including
services in the Library's digital resource centers. Provide relevant
instruction to faculty and students, and appropriate training for library
staff.
· Faculty Liaison: Serve as faculty liaison to appropriate academic
departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA accredited M.L.S. or foreign equivalent; reading knowledge
of German and at least one other major Western European language, excluding
English; demonstrated knowledge of collection development and management
functions in assigned or related subject areas; in-depth knowledge of
electronic resources and their applications in the social sciences;
demonstrated strong commitment to library public service; strong oral and
written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, and ability to
work effectively with a diverse clientele. Preferred: Additional advanced
degree in a relevant field; working knowledge of additional modern European
languages; extensive experience in collection development and management
functions; experience in using electronic text and/or statistical datafiles
in a research environment.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time, 12-month academic, continuous appointment track,
probationary appointment at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank. Rank
will depend on qualifications and experience. Minimum salary is $32,000.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIANS (two positions)
Job Number UL82
DESCRIPTION:
· Serve as subject specialists for subject areas assigned in the following
disciplines: North American History, Political Science, International
Relations, Women's Studies, Anthropology, General History/Historiography,
and Sociology.
· Maintain responsibility for all aspects of development and management of
>resources in digital and print formats.
· Provide reference service in assigned subject areas, including services
in the library's digital resource centers.
· Provide relevant instruction to faculty, students, and library staff.
Serve as faculty liaison to appropriate academic departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA-accredited M.L.S. or foreign equivalent; demonstrated
knowledge of collection development and management functions in assigned or
related subject areas; in-depth knowledge of electronic resources and their
applications in the social sciences; demonstrated strong commitment to
public service in a research library; strong oral and written communication
skills; strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively with a
diverse clientele. Preferred: Advanced degree in a relevant field;
experience in using electronic text and/or statistical datafiles in a
research environment; demonstrated proficiency in social sciences
statistical data files.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
These are full-time, 12-month academic, continuous appointment track,
probationary appointments at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank.
Rank will depend on qualifications and experience. Minimum salary is
$32,000.
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RECRUITING SCHEDULE
Positions available immediately. Review of applications will begin
November 16, 1998. Applicants are encouraged to apply by the review date to
receive full consideration. Full position descriptions are available at
http://www.umn.edu/ohr/employ.html, listed with Academic positions by Job
Numbers.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references to:
Linda DeBeau-Melting, Libraries Human Resources Office, 499 Wilson Library,
University of Minnesota, 309 19th Ave. So. Mpls., MN 55455. Please
identify the application with the Job Number.
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, disability, public assistance status, veteran, status or sexual
orientation.
Received on Mon Nov 02 1998 - 17:34:39 EST