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BTReference Librarian – Art and Architecture:
The University of Tennessee
Libraries seeks an innovative professional to join the Reference &
Instructional Services Team and serve as a subject librarian for UT’s
College of Architecture & Design and the School of Art. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is part of the Reference and
Instructional Services Department, reporting to the Humanities
Coordinator, and participating in the work of the department and
humanities subject group. The librarian provides general reference
assistance and digital reference services in the main (Hodges)
library’s
busy reference environment (including night and weekend rotation),
which
includes a government documents reference area and collection. Advanced
subject-specific reference assistance and library instructional
services
are provided to support the curriculum and programs of the College of
Architecture & Design, the School of Art, and related disciplines that
have art or architecture components. The librarian assists in liaison
and outreach activities, including on-site consultations within the
College of Architecture & Design and the School of Art. Collection
development and management responsibilities include selecting,
organizing, and assessing materials in all formats for architecture,
interior design, and the visual arts. The librarian serves as the
Libraries’ liaison to the faculty and departmental slide collections,
and works with the Libraries’ Media Services Librarian on services and
collection development related to digital library initiatives and
digital image collections. This position promotes services available
through the Libraries and facilitates communication with the campus
community about library and information issues; works with library
colleagues to coordinate services and to implement programs and
projects; serves on library and university committees; and engages in
professional development and research.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredited program. A subject
background (architecture, interior design, art, art history, or related
disciplines) demonstrated through academic degrees, course work, or
library experience. Knowledge of both traditional and electronic
information sources in relevant areas. Evidence of excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with a
diverse group of colleagues and library patrons. Awareness of issues
and trends in public services and collection development for art and
architecture librarianship. Commitment to quality user services and
outreach activities. Ability to meet university requirements for
promotion and tenure. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: An undergraduate or
advanced degree in an appropriate area and professional reference
experience in a research library environment. Successful teaching
and/or library instruction experience. Experience in collection
development and in creating and/or maintaining Web resources. Foreign
language ability. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Minimum for Assistant Professor,
$33,000; for Associate Professor, $40,000. Faculty rank and status;
twelve-month, tenure-track appointment. Library faculty must meet
university requirements for promotion and tenure. Excellent benefits
include 24 annual leave days; choice of state retirement plan or
TIAA/CREF with nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the
University; optional group health and life insurance plans; and tuition
remission. The position is available June 1, 2002. Review of
applications will begin March 15, 2002, and will continue until the
position is filled. Send letter of application, a current resume, and
the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
recent references to: Jill Keally, Head, Library Support Services,
1015
Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000, fax 865/974-4696. Additional
information about this position and the UT community is available at
http://www.lib.utk.edu/~lss/search/ArtArchann.html.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/TitleVI/Title IX/Section
504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and
employment programs and services.
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