From: Diane Mayers <mayers_at_MAIL.LIB.MSU.EDU>
ANNOUNCEMENT OF LIBRARY VACANCY
TITLE: Slavic, East European and Central Asian Bibliographer, Librarian
I or II (PRO 122)
DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Associate Director for Collections
Management, develops and maintains research collection in assigned
areas, especially Slavic and East European Studies including the
territories of the former Soviet Union. Duties include: selection of
materials, management of the collection, promotion of the collection,
faculty liaison, 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 Slavic, East European, Central Asian and general materials.
QUALIFICATIONS: Librarian I: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; familiarity
with electronic reference tools, including Internet resources; excellent
oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with
faculty, students and staff; preparation and commitment to conduct
independent scholarship consistent with a librarian appointment;
capacity and commitment to engage independently in continuing
professional development; ability to work in a dynamic and changing
environment.
Desired: Expertise in Slavic languages; undergraduate concentration in
Slavic studies.
Librarian II: Same as above plus 3 years of successful professional
library experience.
CAMPUS AND LIBRARIES: Michigan State University Libraries serve more
than 2,000 faculty, 33,000 undergraduates 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. MSU provides generous fringe benefits.
CLOSING DATE: Applications received prior to November 30, 1998 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.
Please refer to PRO 122 when applying for this position.
Received on Wed Nov 11 1998 - 17:04:20 EST