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We'd very much appreciate your posting this job announcement on ARLIS-L at
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--Laine Stambaugh, Personnel Librarian
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Architecture =26 Allied Arts Reference Librarian
The University of Oregon invites applications for the position of Reference
Librarian, with a special focus in the areas of art and architecture. The
Architecture and Allied Arts (AAA) Library includes holdings of more than
75,000 volumes, 470 journals and serials, and an extensive Visual Resources
Collection. It serves the research and instructional needs of graduate and
undergraduate degree programs in art history, fine and applied arts, arts
and administration, architecture, interior architecture, landscape
architecture, historic preservation=3B and planning, public policy, and
management. Special strengths include art and architectural history, East
Asian art, artists' books, and environmental design. The AAA Library has 6
FTE and several student assistants.
The University of Oregon is an ARL library serving over 17,000
undergraduate and graduate students and 760 full-time faculty members. Its
two million-volume collection serves as an important research facility for
scholars for all its operations, and is host site to Orbis, a consortium of
fourteen colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington with a shared
catalog.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of the AAA Library faculty, this position provides reference,
collection development, and instructional services in art history,
architecture, fine arts, and related disciplines. Additional
responsibilities and opportunities include collaboration with faculty in
the design and delivery of credit courses, developing new services in the
area of information technology, facilities planning, and serving on
committees in the Library, the School of Architecture and Allied Arts, and
at the University level. Library faculty members are also encouraged to be
professionally active through involvement in regional and national
associations and/or research and publication.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree=3B strong academic background in art
history, architecture, or fine arts=3B reading knowledge of one foreign
language (German, French, Italian, Japanese, or Chinese)=3B excellent oral
and written communication skills=3B commitment to public service=3B ability =
to
work effectively with all levels of students, faculty, and staff=3B
demonstrated familiarity with art and architecture resources, including
electronic resources=3B and potential to excel in a dynamic and challenging
academic library environment. Preferred: experience in an academic or
research library=3B graduate degree in one of the disciplines served by the
AAA Library.
SALARY:
=2430,000 minimum. Appointment beyond the minimum salary will be dependent
upon qualifications, prior experience, and academic rank. Oregon offers one
of the best benefit packages in the country, with a wide range of excellent
health, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Both the
employee and employer retirement contributions are paid by the institution,
so there is no employee deduction. Retirement plans include a choice of
either: TIAA/CREF, PERS, or optional retirement plans. Generous family and
domestic partners medical/dental plans (Blue Cross/Blue Shield or HMO
options). Vacation is accrued at the rate of 15 hours per month, sick
leave at 8 hours per month. Low staff tuition rates are available for
employees for continuing education. Funding and release time may be
provided for participation in conferences and other professional
development opportunities.
EMPLOYMENT:
Librarians hold academic faculty status with rank, and are non-tenured.
Fixed-term, renewable contracts (two or three years) depending on rank.
Professional growth and service in keeping with university and library
standards for promotion, retention, and merit is expected.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications received by 5:00 p.m., March 1, 2000, will receive priority
consideration.
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter, r=E9sum=E9, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and =
e-mail
addresses of four references to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Head, Library
Personnel Services, 1299 University of Oregon Library, Eugene, OR
97403-1299. (541) 346-1895=3B (541) 346-3485 (fax).
FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE:
The University of Oregon: http://www.uoregon.edu/
The UO Library: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/
The AAA Library: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/aaa/home.html
Library =26 Local Info.: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/libpers.html
This announcement is also available at:
http://libweb.uoregon.edu/admnpers/aaaref.html
The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/ADA-compliant institution committed to cultural diversity.
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Laine Stambaugh
Head, Library Personnel Services
1299 University of Oregon Library
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
(541) 346-1895
(541) 346-3485 (fax)
e-mail: lastamba=40oregon.uoregon.edu
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