From: Wang, Rui <wang1r_at_cmich.edu>
*Government Information Librarian*
Central Michigan University seeks an energetic Government Information
Librarian to curate and develop the Libraries' extensive print and
digital government documents collections as well as broadly promote the
use of government information resources. This is a tenure-track,
12-month faculty position with the rank of Assistant Professor. In order
to obtain tenure, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in
scholarly activity, publication, and professional service*. *
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Celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, Central Michigan University
is one of the nation's 100 largest public universities and the fourth
largest in Michigan, with more than 21,000 students on its Mount
Pleasant campus and another 7,000 enrolled online and at more than
50 locations across North America. CMU offers academic programs at the
undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral levels, including
several in key areas of strength and emerging interest. CMU also has
established a College of Medicine, which is actively recruiting students
for its inaugural class that will start in the summer of 2013.
*Position Description:*
Under the supervision of the Director of Information Services, the
Government Information Librarian has primary responsibility for
providing consultation, reference, collection management, and
instructional services to faculty, students, and community users of
State of Michigan and federal government information in all formats.
Consults with technical services staff on bibliographic control
practices and maintenance of government information as required by the
Federal Depository Library Program. Promotes government resources to
the university community and beyond.
The Government Information Librarian also participates in general
Reference Department activities, including bibliographic instruction,
reference desk shifts, and research consultations. Teaches LIB 197, a
one-credit information literacy course, and serves as a subject
librarian for content areas determined in consultation with the
Libraries' Director of Collection Development. Participates in CMU
Libraries' programs and on committees. As a faculty member, engages in
scholarly and/or creative activities and makes contributions toward
university service.
*Minimum Requirements:*
Applicants must possess a master's degree from a library and information
studies program accredited by the American Library Association, or its
foreign equivalent. Experience providing general reference assistance
(pre- or post-master's degree); demonstrated potential to provide
effective library instruction; demonstrated knowledge of trends in
library public services; experience working with government
publications; fluency in library and educational technologies; strong,
demonstrated commitment to public services; excellent interpersonal
skills with the ability to function independently and in teams; ability
to contribute to service and outreach within the university and
community; willingness to work flexible schedule, including some
evenings and weekends; potential to earn faculty tenure and promotion.
*Additional Desired Qualifications:*
Additional advanced degree or equivalent. Professional experience
working in a U.S. government documents depository in an academic,
public, or research library. Successful experience providing library
instruction. Knowledge of FDLP guidelines. Evidence of ability to
promote use of government resources and create collaborative
relationships with individuals and groups external to the library.
Collection development experience. Working knowledge of Geographic
Information Systems (GIS).
Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance.
Compensation will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application requires letter addressing qualifications for the position;
resume; and names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least
three professional references. To apply, see www.jobs.cmich.edu
<http://www.jobs.cmich.edu>.
Review of applications begins August 27, 2012. Applications for this
position will be accepted until the position is filled. CMU, an AA/EO
institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity within
its community (see www.cmich.edu/aaeo <http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo>).
Received on Sat Aug 04 2012 - 03:03:29 EDT