CDL-University of Northern Iowa - Bibliographer Position Open

>
> From:
> Katherine Martin <Katherine.Martin_at_uni.edu>
>
>
> *Rod Library
> University of Northern Iowa
> Bibliographer Position
>
> General Description:*
> This position holds a three year term appointment in the Collection 
> Management & Special Services Department and provides collection 
> management services to university students, faculty, staff, and the 
> general public. Other duties include participation in the development 
> and delivery of library instruction and active liaison work with 
> selected academic departments. As bibliographer and liaison, this 
> position is responsible for collection management, promotion of 
> library services, and specialized instruction related to programs in 
> those academic departments. May serve at the reference desk and 
> participate in library and university committees.
>
> *Specific Duties:*
> 1. Serves as bibliographer and liaison to selected academic 
> departments; promotes the use of library services and resources among 
> the students and faculty in selected academic disciplines.
> 2. Provides library instruction to students and faculty through group 
> instruction or research consultation.
> 3. Participates in departmental and library management through service 
> on various task-focused committees.
> 4. May staff the reference desk, which provides both general reference 
> and documents and maps reference, approximately 2-3 hours a week.
> 5. Performs other duties as assigned.
>
> *Reports To:*
> Head, Collection Management and Special Services Department.
>
> *Qualifications:*
> Required: ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent; demonstrated 
> experience with electronic resources; demonstrated commitment to 
> providing quality library services and resources to students and 
> faculty; and demonstrated strong written, oral communications, and 
> teaching skills. Pre-employment background checks are required.
> Preferred: Collection management experience in an academic library.
>
> *Salary/Rank:
> *Salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience. 
> Applicants with an ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent 
> degree will be considered for the rank of Instructor. Applicants with 
> a second graduate degree in addition to the ALA accredited MLS or 
> international equivalent degree will be considered for the rank of 
> Assistant Professor.
>
> *Rod Library:*
> Rod Library has a collection of 986,920 bound volumes, 820,900 
> microforms, 568,000 documents, 41,450 maps, 23,360 sound and video 
> recordings, 2,035 active print periodical subscriptions, and 1,225 
> electronic periodical subscriptions. Faculty and staff of 54 assisted 
> by 90 students.
>
> *University/Community:*
> The University of Northern Iowa prides itself on putting "Students 
> First" and has a reputation for providing exceptional undergraduate 
> education, as well as complementary programs at the master’s, 
> specialist, and doctoral levels. Building on its historic excellence 
> in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding 
> programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and 
> social and behavioral sciences.
>
> One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for 
> its high educational standards. U.S. News and World Report has ranked 
> UNI second among Midwest public universities for 13 consecutive years.
>
> The university’s size -- just more than 13,000 students -- allows it 
> to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices of a large 
> university, while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a 
> compact, park-like campus. UNI is a smoke-free campus.
>
> For more information, see www.uni.edu.
>
> UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town 
> with many recreational and entertainment opportunities. The 
> metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined 
> population of 120,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a 
> growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable 
> community with a variety of cultural experiences and is located about 
> 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago.
>
> For more information, visit www.cedarfalls.com.
>
> *Application:*
>
> Applications received by August 13, 2010 will be given full 
> consideration. The Library encourages applications from persons of 
> color, women, persons living with disabilities, and veterans. Send a 
> letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information 
> of three professional references to: Yolanda Hood, Chair, 
> Bibliographer Search Committee, Rod Library, University of Northern 
> Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-3675. Phone: (319) 273-6167. Email: 
> Yolanda.hood_at_uni.edu
>
> UNI is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for 
> affirmative action