SOCIAL SCIENCES BIBLIOGRAPHER
Librarian II or III
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Library seeks candidates for the
position of Social Sciences Bibliographer. Under general supervision of the
Coordinator of Collection Development, assist in the development of the
Library's collections and resources by selecting books and other materials
for acquisition for designated subject areas of the social sciences and area
studies; perform subject-related liaison activities with faculty; and
provide general and subject-related reference service, in the Collection
Development Department of the University Library.
QUALIFICATIONS
ˇ Master's degree in library science from an American Library
Association-accredited library and information studies program.
ˇ Working knowledge of at least one foreign language.
ˇ Educational background in the social sciences. Graduate degree in subject
desirable.
ˇ Minimum of two years of experience in an academic or research library,
including some collection development responsibilities.
ˇ Experience with print and electronic information resources, preferably
with emphasis on the social sciences.
ˇ Strong service orientation and the ability to work productively with
colleagues and library users.
ˇ Knowledge of scholarly literature and publishing trends.
The University of Massachusetts is strongly committed to excellence and
actively supports cultural diversity. As part of a commitment to its own
multicultural community, the Library seeks an individual with a demonstrated
commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace University
initiatives and aspirations.
SALARY: Commensurate with advertised qualifications and experience.
APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by July 7,
2001. Send letter of interest, résumé, and the names of three references,
to:
Social Sciences Search
Library Administrative Office
Du Bois Library,
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003-4710.
For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the
official job description, see our web site:
http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Received on Thu Jun 21 2001 - 12:16:01 EDT