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Job No.
14977
Appointed Position
Job Title:
Assistant Librarian
Department:
University Library
Pay:
$34,921 - $43,615
Hours:
40
Benefits:
Yes
Opening:
3/3/99
Closing:
Open until filled
Position Summary:
To satisfy the information needs relating to instruction,
research and the creative endeavors of the
team's customers, particularly those in assigned subject
areas, by matching users with appropriate
resources and services.
To contribute to the profession and the professional
literature to fulfill the responsibilities of a library
faculty member through service (e.g., active participation
in library-related associations and
organizations) and scholarship (e.g., presentations at
local and national conferences and meetings,
publication of original research).
As a member of the library profession, the Library Faculty
Assembly, and the general faculty of the
University:
To resist censorship of library materials and eliminate
barriers to access to information
To commit to intellectual freedom in the pursuit of truth
and knowledge for customers and staff
To commit to honesty and respect for customers and staff
To commit to the professional Code of Ethics for
librarianship
To be involved in the governance of the Library and the
University through service in the Library
Faculty Assembly and on appropriate University committees
To play a leadership role on campus in insuring that the
development of information literacy is a key
component of the educational experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assigned subject areas: Primary assignment in fine arts,
especially art history; other subject areas as
needed by our customers and as knowledge and ability
permit.
Connection Development: Establish and maintain connections
with assigned groups of faculty,
students, researchers and staff. May include developing
programs, exhibits, and other outreach
activities.
Information Resources Development/Preservation (IRD/P):
Identify, evaluate and select information
resources for purchase or access. Expend and manage
information access funds in assigned subject
area(s) (e.g. authority to order materials within IRD/P
guidelines and established dollar figures for the
fund(s); establish and monitor approval plans, etc.).
Education: Develop and provide library education,
course-related instruction and other specialized
educational sessions to assigned customer and other
groups. Develop and prepare appropriate
instructional and educational aids.
Type III Reference Service: Develop and maintain in-depth
subject knowledge of information resources
and provide in-depth reference and consultations in
assigned area of subject expertise.
Needs Assessment: Assess and evaluate information and
service needs of the teams and other
customers, through application of appropriate needs
assessment tools and methodologies
Knowledge management: Identify needs and opportunities for
development of knowledge management
projects. Design, develop and implement knowledge
management tools.
Undergraduate Services: Participate in and provide support
for Undergraduate Services activities.
These include reference desk service, e-mail reference,
instruction in general library education classes,
and the training of staff and students who provide
reference service.
Training and Supervision: Develop and provide training
sessions in areas of expertise to other team
members, staff from other teams, and students in any of
the above areas of responsibility. Supervise
student(s) in support activities as needed.
Library-wide Responsibilities:
Participate in library strategic project teams,
cross-functional teams and other teams as needed to
complete the goals of the library.
Minimum Qualifications:
ALA-accredited master's degree in library/information
science;
Knowledge of fine arts, especially art history;
Strong commitment to information access in alternative and
traditional formats, and demonstrated
proficiency with related electronic technologies;
Ability to teach in a classroom and other settings;
Ability to communicate and work effectively with
colleagues and customers;
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and active
participation in the library profession:
librarians are required to contribute to the profession
through scholarship and service activities;
Ability and desire to work in a team-based environment;
Commitment to diversity in the academic environment;
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of digital imaging and electronic applications
in the visual arts;
Proficiency in at least one European language.
Evidence of ability to conduct needs assessment,
information resources development and preservation
activities, connection development, education, knowledge
management and advanced mediated
services for Fine Arts and Humanities subject areas.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest citing position
title and job number, a current resume, and the
names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional
references to:
Martina Johansen
The University of Arizona Library
1510 E. University Blvd. Rm. C327
P.O. Box 210055
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0055
Email:
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Please reference job number 14977.
Review of application materials will begin 4/19/99 and will
continue until position is filled.
The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA
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Ann M. Lally [log in to unmask]
Librarian (520)621-2049
College of Architecture, Planning
and Landscape Architecture
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
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