From: KATALIN RADICS <kradics_at_library.ucla.edu>
Open Position
Name of Unit: Bibliographers Group / YRL
Position Title: Humanities Bibliographer
Rank: Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian
Salary Range: $37,920 - $64,164
Description Of Unit:
The Bibliographers Group in the Young Research Library is
composed of 12.5 FTE (this includes 9.5 area and subject
specialists who are responsible for developing and managing
the research collections in the humanities and social
sciences and 3 FTE library assistants who provide
administrative support). Bibliographers select resources in
across all formats, print and electronic, and are
responsible for managing their collection's budgets. The
members of the Group work closely together and in
cooperation with selectors from other UCLA Library units,
due to overlapping subject responsibilities and
interdisciplinary nature of research. Bibliographers serve
as library liaisons to academic departments and research
units in their areas of responsibility and provide
specialized reference and library instruction to faculty
and students working in those areas.
Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Head of the
Bibliographers Group, the Humanities Bibliographer is
responsible for developing and managing the library's
research collections in: the literature of the United
States, the British Isles, Canada (including Francophone
Canada), and Australia, New Zealand, and the
English-speaking Pacific Islands; philosophy and folklore
from these same Anglo-American areas; comparative
literature, with an emphasis on Anglo-American materials;
theater and drama as literature, and dance for the
Department of World Arts and Cultures. The Humanities
Bibliographer also develops and manages collections in
support of the interdisciplinary program in religious
studies (not including Islam, Judaism, or Eastern
religions). The incumbent also serves as a member of the
English-Language collection development team. Collection
development responsibilities include: selecting and
ordering current and retrospective library materials in all
formats; managing funds; monitoring approval plans and
blanket orders; making preservation and weeding decisions;
reviewing and selecting materials for transfer to the
Southern Regional Library Facility; developing and
maintaining working relationships with publishers and
vendors; working closely with faculty and graduate
students, including providing specialized research
consultation services and library instruction. Like all
professional librarians at UCLA, the incumbent is expected
to contribute to general Library and University service,
and is encouraged to be active within the profession and/or
the academic discipline(s).
Qualifications:
Required: Graduate-level study, or equivalent experience,
in the humanities. Research-level knowledge of
Anglo-American literature. A thorough understanding of
research needs and the organization of scholarly materials
in the humanities. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to
work with staff, students and faculty from diverse cultural
backgrounds and in a dynamic and complex environment within
a large organization. Commitment to professional
development and service.
Desirable: Experience in selecting and managing research
collections in one of the areas of responsibility.
Knowledge of current trends in information technology as
they apply to collection development and management in the
Humanities. Advanced degree in a humanities discipline.
Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language.
General Information:
Professional librarians at UCLA are academic appointees.
They are entitled to appropriate professional leave, two
days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of sick
leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty
academic personnel. The University has an excellent
retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health,
dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Appointees to the librarian series at UCLA shall have
professional backgrounds which demonstrate a high degree of
creativity, teamwork, and flexibility. Such background will
normally include a professional degree from an accredited
library and information science graduate program. In
addition to professional competence and quality of service
within the library, criteria for promotion include
professional involvement outside of the library, University
and community service and scholarly activities.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA
compliant employer. Librarians at UCLA are represented by
an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council -
American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). Under Federal
law, the University of California may employ only
individuals who are legally authorized to work in the
United States as established by providing documents
specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of
1986.
Continued employment contingent upon completion of
satisfactory background investigation.
Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should
write to Karen Murray, Administrative Specialist, UCLA
Library, Charles E. Young Research Library, 11617 YRL, BOX
951575, Los Angeles, California 90095-1575. The application
letter should include a complete statement of
qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant
experience, and the names of at least three persons who are
knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications for this
position. Candidates applying by September 23, 2002 will be
given first consideration.
Received on Mon Sep 30 2002 - 14:22:36 EDT