From: Ellen Hall <ehall_at_salus.uvm.edu>
The Dana Medical Library, of the University of Vermont, invites
applications for a health sciences librarian. The library operates under a
team-based management structure and all library faculty perform multiple
roles including: required reference desk shifts, teaching, research,
service, acting as a subject liaison, and coordinating an operational area.
Dana is seeking a coordinator for the technical services operational area
to manage collection development, acquisitions and cataloging for all formats.
Required: ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent. Demonstrated
proficiency in technical services including hands-on experience with
cataloging. Functional understanding of computers and computer networks.
Demonstrated experience with classroom teaching, database searching and
reference service. Three to 5 years supervisory experience. Ability to
work with all personnel in a collaborative team environment. Collegiality,
communication, team-building, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Strong service orientation is required, as well as ability to work in a
changing environment.
Preferred: Familiarity with OCLC, MARC, and NLM-MeSH. Experience with
NOTIS and/or Endeavor's Voyager. Experience in a medical or health
sciences library. Member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals.
Salary: $31,000 or $37,000 minimum, dependent upon qualifications and rank.
Appointment will be at the Assistant Library Professor or Associate
Library Professor rank based upon academic and professional qualifications
(i.e. scholarly/creative activities, professional service), and is
non-tenure track. Benefits include: TIAA.CREF (or alternative plan) and 22
days annual leave.
Application procedure: submit a letter of application, resume, and names,
addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Ellen
Hall, Chair, Search Committee, Dana Medical Library, Burlington, VT 05405
or efhall_at_zoo.uvm.edu. Screening will begin immediately and continue until
position is filled. The University of Vermont is an AA/EEO employer.
For additional information about Dana Medical Library, please see:
http://sageunix.uvm.edu/dana/
Ellen Hall, MALS Tel: (802) 656-4423 Fax: (802) 656-0762
Library Associate Professor
Coordinator - Reference Services
Dana Medical Library
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405
Received on Wed Nov 11 1998 - 17:04:32 EST