Librarian-in-Residence position announcement
From: G Margaret Porter <porter.2_at_nd.edu>
University of Notre Dame Libraries Librarian-in-Residence Program
The Hesburgh Libraries and Kresge Law Library of Notre Dame seek applicants who will
contribute effectively to the diversity of the profession and the University. Applicants
from racial and ethnic minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
The Librarian-in-Residence program offers recent library school graduates the opportunity
to experience various aspects of academic librarianship. Those working in other types of
libraries but now considering a move to academic librarianship may also apply. In the
first year of the two-year program, the successful candidate will gain experience within
at least two areas, including legal research and application of computer technology to
library programs and services. The second year will be predicated on the needs of the
Libraries as well as interests of the Librarian-in-Residence. Candidates who demonstrate
flexibility in professional interests and could advance the Libraries' strategic goals are
highly desired. (See these strategic goals at:
http://www.nd.edu/~adminoff/strategic/StratPlan04.pdf)
The Libraries particularly welcome those with an interest in the areas of: e-resources,
music librarianship, or engineering libraries. Opportunities will be afforded for the
resident to make contributions to the profession through conference participation,
scholarship, committee assignments, and specialized training. The libraries have one
opening for a two-year post-graduate appointment beginning 1 July 2010. The appointee will
report administratively to Laura Bayard, Librarian.
Environment: The University of Notre Dame is a highly selective, national Catholic
teaching and research university located in northern Indiana about ninety miles from
Chicago. Approximately 8,200 undergraduates and 3,100 graduate students pursue a broad
range of studies. The Hesburgh Libraries http://www.library.nd.edu/ hold about 3 million
volumes and provide access to more than 23,000 serials. The Libraries have 140 staff and
55 librarians. The Libraries are a member of the Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI), the
Association of Research Libraries (ARL), INCOLSA, the Michiana Academic Library Consortium
(MALC), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), and the North East Research Libraries
(NERL). The Kresge Law Library supports a national law school that serves approximately
580 students and 35 full-time faculty. The experienced staff of 27 includes nine
professionals. For additional information about the Kresge Law Library, see
http://law.nd.edu/library-and-technology
Qualifications: Recent degree from an ALA-accredited library program or its equivalent.
Evidence of critical thinking and excellent oral and written communication skills are
required.
Compensation: The Librarian-in-Residence will be appointed as visiting faculty at the rank
of assistant librarian with a minimum salary of $40,000. A benefits package including paid
holidays and 20 vacation days will be offered.
Application Procedures: Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae, the names of
three references, and a letter of application that includes statements about 1)
expectations of benefit from the program, 2) value of diversity in libraries, 3) specific
academic library areas of interest, and 4) where this ad was seen. Electronic submission
of application documents is strongly encouraged.
Please send application materials to: Laura Bayard at bayard.1_at_nd.edu
Received on Sat Feb 20 2010 - 03:01:52 EST