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Dear colleagues,

I'm posting two vacancy announcements that will be of
interest to VRA and ARLIS folks.  They are positions
at the spanking new/shiny place called the Media Union
... a wonderful building just across the street from the
Art & Architecture Building.

If you've not already heard, the Art & Architecture Library
and the Engineering Library here at the U of Michigan are
merging (yes, that's not a misprint!) and becoming the
Media Union Library.  There's lots more to this story,
but I'll leave it at that for now.

Cheers!

Dot Shields, Associate Librarian, U of Michigan Art & Architecture Library

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Date: Tue, 26 Mar 1996 17:48:37 -0500
From: Mike Miller <[log in to unmask]>
>
>UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
>MEDIA UNION
>TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE
>
>ART/ARCHITECTURE LIBRARIAN
>DIGITAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN
>
>The Media Union is an innovative new facility supporting the creative
>aspects of disciplines across the entire University of Michigan campus.
>Its integrated application of new information technology will foster a
>virtual community of scholars allowing both face-to-face dialogue and
>collaboration across thousands of miles.
>
>The Media Union Library will specifically support the research and
>instructional needs of the Colleges of Engineering, Art, and Architecture
>and Urban Planning, interdisciplinary collaborations from within the
>University of Michigan, and general service to the public.  The Library
>will support projects sponsored through the Media Union, the Academic
>Outreach Program, and will actively pursue the development and
>distribution of digital resources and services.  All Media Union
>librarians are expected not only to work closely with departments within
>their areas of expertise but also to support other Media Union
>constituencies.  All staff are expected to work in close collaboration
>with other information professionals from Information Technology, the
>Digital Library Project, the Academic Outreach Program, and the School of
>Information.
>
>ART/ARCHITECTURE LIBRARIAN
>Under the supervision of the Media Union Director of Library Services the
>Art/Architecture Librarian will perform public service duties at the
>Media Union and participate in UM Library activities. Act as coordinator
>of the Media Union Librarys instructional program. Responsibilities
>include reference, digital services, instruction, collection development,
>faculty liaison, and other activities.
>
>QUALIFICATIONS:
>REQUIRED:  ALA-accredited MLS; Bachelors degree, or equivalent
>experience, in art history, architecture, or studio art; 2 years prior
>experience in an academic library; reading knowledge of one of the
>following languages:  Italian, French, or German; demonstrated experience
>with reference, collection development and management, searching arts
>related databases, and understanding scholarly research methods and
>information needs; excellent oral and written communication skills;
>teaching experience; proficiency using on-line catalogs, databases, and
>the Internet; demonstrated experience using one or more of the
>following:  WWW resource development, desktop publishing, multimedia
>development; ability to work effectively as part of a team of information
>specialists working with culturally diverse faculty, students, and staff.
>DESIRED:  Advanced degree in art history, architecture, or studio art;
>bibliographic knowledge of Japanese, Russian or another European language.
>
>RANK, SALARY & LEAVE:  Rank of Associate Librarian. Minimum salary of
>$31,500; 24 working days of  vacation/year; 15 days of sick leave/ year
>with provisions for extended benefits.
>
>
>DIGITAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN
>Under the supervision of the Media Union Director of Library Services the
>Digital Services Librarian will perform public service duties at the
>Media Union and participate in Digital Library projects.
>Responsibilities include digital services, instruction, reference, and
>other activities.
>
>QUALIFICATIONS:
>REQUIRED:  ALA-accredited MLS; BA/S, or advanced degree in an appropriate
>field (e.g., Instructional Technology, Telecommunications, Computer
>Science);  demonstrated experience with two or more of the following:
>Web development, multimedia development, scripting or higher level
>programming language, LAN administration, technical support; demonstrated
>experience managing and leading project based teams; experience using
>on-line catalogs, databases, and the Internet; excellent oral and written
>communication skills; ability to work effectively as part of a team of
>information specialists working with culturally diverse faculty,
>students, and staff.
>DESIRED:  2nd Masters degree; 2 or more years prior experience in a
>research library; training or teaching experience.
>
>RANK, SALARY & LEAVE:  Rank of Associate Librarian. Minimum salary of
>$31,500; 24 working days of  vacation/year; 15 days of sick leave/ year
>with provisions for extended benefits.
>
>
>
>TO APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS:  Send a letter of interest and copy of your
>resume for each position for which you are applying to:

        Karen Downing
        Library Human Resources
        404 Hatcher Graduate Library North
        University of Michigan
        Ann Arbor, MI  48109-1205
>
>APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Applications received by April 30, 1996 will be
>given first consideration.
>
>The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action
>employer.


FOR QUESTIONS, OR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
        KAREN DOWNING   ([log in to unmask])
or      LISA GRAY-LION ([log in to unmask])
or   CALL (313) 764-2546

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Mike Miller, Director of Information Services at the Media Union
Mike's numbers are:  TEL  313-647-4222    FAX  313-936-3107