CDL-Job Notice: Univ of Missouri-Kansas City - Reference Librn

From: Lynn Sipe <lsipe_at_usc.edu>
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:03:14 -0700
To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu
>
> From:
> "Le Beau, Chris" <lebeauc_at_umkc.edu>
>
>
> *Reference Librarian – University of Missouri-Kansas City*:
>
> Comprehensive research university library in exciting, affordable 
> city, seeks candidates with energy, creativity, flexibility, and 
> strong commitment to public service.
>
>     * Provide reference service and instruction, including one-on-one
>       and classroom teaching, preparation of instructional tools, and
>       liaison to academic faculty. Includes some evenings and weekends.
>     * Participate on team of librarians developing designated subject
>       collections and public services plans, policies, procedures to
>       support the Libraries’ service mission.
>     * Pursue library-supported professional development.
>
> Library highlights include an up-to-date multimedia library 
> instruction classroom and an award winning Information 
> Commons/Reference area. Successful candidates will have an opportunity 
> to participate in planning for a new expansion and renovation of the 
> library.
>
> The Reference Librarian serves as subject liaison in the Sciences, as 
> assigned. Report to Head of Reference Services and Library Instruction.
>
>
> *Minimum requirements: *
>
>     * ALA-accredited MLS
>     * Exceptional interpersonal, communication skills
>     * Ability to work positively, productively with diverse
>       constituencies in environment of rapid change
>     * Strong public service commitment
>     * Successful, current experience with electronic library resources
>     * Evidence of mature judgment
>     * Evidence of professional initiative
>     * Understanding of scholarly research environment
>     * Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track
>       appointment
>
> *Preferred:*
>
>     * Successful, current experience with
>           o library reference service
>           o library instruction
>           o collection development
>           o faculty liaison
>     * Academic degree in the sciences
>     * Additional graduate degree
>
> *Salary:* Competitive salary commensurate with education and 
> experience and excellent retirement/benefits package.
>
> To Apply: *Applications will only be accepted online*. To apply, 
> please go to: *http://tinyurl.com/umkcjobsearch*. * *Please attach 
> Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and three references as *one *document 
> for the “Resume” attachment. You may address your cover letter to: 
> Diane Hunter, Chair of Search Committee. For inquiries, please contact 
> 816-235-1531 or umkcula_at_umkc.edu <mailto:umkcula_at_umkc.edu>.
>
> Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and 
> residency status. All final candidates will be required to 
> successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning 
> employment. *Application review begins April 16, 2010.* For additional 
> openings: http://library.umkc.edu/jobopenings
>
> */UMKC is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action 
> employer, that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and 
> staff./*
>
Received on Fri Mar 26 2010 - 03:01:42 EDT