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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Job Vacancy Announcement (please excuse cross-postings): REFERENCE LIBRARIAN; CLASSICS AND ARCHAEOLOGY BIBLIOGRAPHER REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT (revised April 5, 1996) Reference librarian to provide reference service in the Perry-Casta‹eda Library, the main social sciences and humanities library, with reference responsi- bilities for humanities, classics, archaeology, American, British, and European languages and literature. The librarian will serve as the classics and archaeology bibliographer for the Classics Library and as liaison for the Department of Classics. Responsibilities include collection development activities, faculty and student liaison, reference service as part of a team of professionals and paraprofessionals, library instruction, and teaching use of electronic information resources. Weekend and night work will be required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited graduate program; academic degree or significant work experience in the humanities; demonstrated ability to read one or more modern foreign languages; experience with reference assistance and electronic resources and services; two years academic library experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Academic degree or significant work experience in classics or archaeology; substantial course work or professional experience in literature and literary theory; experience in related collection development activities; knowledge of German and Greek or Latin languages; experience with library instruction and development of instructional materials; knowledge of developing technology supporting reference service; demonstrated effective public speaking, teaching, interpersonal, writing, and communications skills. Salary range is $29,000 to $35,000 or more annually, depending on qualifications. This professional librarian position is available June 15, 1996, and is a security sensitive position. No state or local income tax. Competitive benefits package; retirement plan options. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by May 17, 1996, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Send a letter of interest and resume, including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references, and a statement of salary requirements to: Peggy Mueller, The University of Texas at Austin, The General Libraries, P.O. Box P, Austin, TX 78713-8916. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer