University of Maryland Libraries Position Announcement
Architecture Librarian Search Extended
The Architecture Library, a branch of the UM Libraries
located in the School of Architecture, meets the
instructional and research needs of the School's programs
in architecture, historic preservation and urban studies
and planning. The library's collections include over
36,000 catalog volumes. It currently receives about 100
periodicals. The School is located in the Washington DC
metropolitan area. The Architecture librarian will join the
Arts and Humanities Team, which also includes members from
the Art Library, the Performing Arts Library and McKeldin
Library.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Architecture Librarian serves as
liaison to faculty in the School of Architecture and
reports to the Arts and Humanities Team Leader for
reference, instruction, and collection management
responsibilities and to the Head of Art and Architecture
Libraries for facilities and operational matters.
Responsibilities include:
·Specialized research support, user education, and
consultation services;
·Maintaining and developing collections in the areas of
architectural history, design and theory, urban planning and
design, landscape architecture and building technology;
·Developing, managing and evaluating print and electronic
collections;
·Identifying user needs;
·Working collaboratively with the Arts and Humanities Team
to develop collections and services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
·ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information
Science or equivalent advanced degree;
·Subject background demonstrated through academic degrees,
course work, or substantive library experience;
·3-5 years minimum experience in collection development and
management including electronic resources;
·Experience in providing reference service and user
instruction; commitment to user education and outreach
services;
·Experience in creating and/or maintaining Web sources;
Preferred: Experience in a large academic/research library
or architectural firm library. Second master's degree in
architectural history or a professional degree in
architecture; foreign language ability. The level of
appointment to a library faculty rank is based on experience
and relevant credentials.
APPLICATIONS: For full consideration, submit a cover
letter, resume and names/addresses of three references by
October 8, 2001. Applications accepted until position is
filled. Send to: Ray Foster, Library Personnel, McKeldin
Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
20742-7011. Fax:301-314-9960 or e-mail to [log in to unmask]
Detailed job description at:
http://www.lib.umd.edu/ASD/LPO/LibJobs/171.html
UM Libraries' Web site:
http://www.lib.umd.edu
School of Architecture Web site:
http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/Colleges/ARCH/
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Lynne Woodruff
Manager of Art Information Services
Art Library
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-9065
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