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> Art and Design Librarian - University of Connecticut
>
>
> Under the general direction of the Head of the Research and Information
> Services Area at the University of Connecticut Libraries, the incumbent is
> responsible for
> the Art and Design collections housed within the University's main
> library. The incumbent serves as the University Libraries' liaison to the
> Art and Art History
> Department and the William Benton Museum of Art, and as the Libraries'
> expert in visual imagery. As a member of an Area Team, the incumbent
> actively
> participates in developing research and information programs for the
> University community. Regular evening and weekend hours may be required.
> The complete job
> description is available at: http://www.lib.uconn.edu/jobopps/.
>
> Qualifications Include: ALA accredited MLS; academic background in the
> field of art; strong motivation and enthusiasm for academic library
> reference work;
> experience with computer applications in libraries; the ability to work
> with diverse users and staff; excellent oral and written communication
> skills; and excellent
> instructional skills.
>
> Desired Qualifications: Advanced degree in art; success in academic
> liaison work; significant contributions to the profession; knowledge of
> one or more foreign
> languages(s); collection development experience; and supervisory
> experience.
>
> Anticipated hiring range: $38,000-64,335. University benefits include 22
> paid vacation days/year, 12 paid State holidays, excellent health and
> retirement plans,
> and tuition waivers.
>
> The University of Connecticut, established in 1881, is a Carnegie Research
> I University. It was recently cited as one of the top 20 public
> universities in the nation and
> is engaged in UConn 2000, an ambitious ten-year, $1 billion campus
> building project. The main campus, situated in Storrs on 3100 acres of
> woodlands and rolling
> hills, is located approximately 30 miles from Hartford, the state capital,
> and midway between Boston and New York City. There are approximately
> 21,750 students
> system-wide. A member of the Association of Research Libraries, the
> Libraries are technologically advanced and recognized as an exciting
> center of intellectual life
> on campus. The Libraries are organized in team-based structures and are
> engaged in ongoing strategic programs. A dynamic organization, the
> Libraries offer
> creative, service-oriented individuals an exceptional opportunity for
> personal growth and learning.
>
> Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of
> application, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of 3
> references to Deborah
> Stansbury Sunday, Administrative Librarian, University of Connecticut
> Libraries, Box U-1005A, 369 Fairfield Rd., Storrs, CT 06269-1005.
> The University of Connecticut has a strong commitment to diversity. We
> actively encourage minorities and people with disabilities to apply.
>
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