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McIntyre Library
The McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has a
probationary tenure track faculty vacancy available at the rank of
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or full Professor to serve as
Reference/Instruction Librarian - Government Publications with an
anticipated start date of Spring 2010. This is a 12-month full-time
position reporting to the Director of Libraries. Minimum salary is
$48,000; salary and rank commensurate with education and experience.
McIntyre Library has a staff of 12.50 FTE library faculty, and 17 FTE
classified staff. The Library maintains a very active information
literacy program, provides access to a wide range of digital resources,
is a selective state and federal document depository, and includes a
regional historical research center and university archives. McIntyre
Library has a collection of almost 600,000 titles, 2 million volumes,
and 17,000 online and print periodical subscriptions; and works closely
with other UW System libraries in keeping with the "One System, One
Library" approach to the delivery of collections and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position manages and promotes the library's collections and
information technology to maximize their positive impact on teaching,
learning, and research in the UW-Eau Claire community. Additionally,
this position oversees the library's Government Publications Collections.
Reference/Instruction Duties:
* Teaches library instruction/information literacy sessions,
including specialized instruction for government information
resources.
* Serves as a liaison to assigned departments by consulting and
collaborating with students and faculty to meet their information
and instructional needs.
* Collaborates with other library faculty in planning, promoting and
assessing information literacy initiatives.
* Staffs the reference desk, including some weekend and evening hours.
Government Publications Duties:
* Serves as the designated depository coordinator in compliance with
the recommendations of the Federal Depository Library Program and
the Wisconsin State Depository Program.
* Oversees collection development, access, organization and housing
of the government collections, assuring ready access to government
information, regardless of format.
* Promotes the use of federal and state documents within the library
and to the University community.
Faculty Duties:
* Serves on appropriate Library, campus and UW System committees.
* Pursues continued study, scholarly activities, and creative work.
* Participates in professional and community service activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
* Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent,
received by date of hire.
* Experience or coursework in government documents management and
instruction.
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Demonstrated commitment to public service.
* Demonstrated commitment to professional development and potential
to meet the library's tenure and promotion requirements.
Preferred:
* Experience providing quality reference service.
* Demonstrated commitment to teaching.
* Interest or background in the social sciences.
* Experience in an academic library.
* The ability to bring diverse perspectives to the campus.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, send or email: letter of application, curriculum vita, and the
names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three
professional references. The university reserves the right to contact
additional references with notice given to the candidates at an
appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check will be
required prior to employment. Submit materials to:
Search Committee Chair
Reference and Instruction Librarian - Government Publications Position
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: 715-836-6032
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DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, completed applications must be
postmarked by January 1, 2010. However, screening may continue until the
position is filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
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