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THE LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC POSITION
Name of Unit: Arts Library
Position Title: Architecture and Design Librarian
Rank: Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian
Salary Range: $ 32, 292 - $ 56,844
DESCRIPTION OF UNIT:
The Arts Library is primarily responsible for providing collections and services
of architecture, arts, art history, design, film, television and theater. It is
subject libraries, the undergraduate College Library, and the Young Research Lib
comprise the UCLA Library System. The Arts Library includes over 225,000 volume
extensive special collections of rare books, pictorial matter, manuscripts, and
also provides access to a wide range of electronic information resources and dat
collections and reading rooms occupy space in two buildings. Staffing includes
professional librarians and 7.0 FTE support staff, as well as student employees.
DUTIES:
Under the general direction of the Head of the Arts and Music Libraries, respons
library services and outreach to the faculty and students in the Departments of
and Design and to all library users interested in architecture, architectural hi
landscape architecture, and design. Collection Development/Management: In these
areas, responsible for collection development and management in all media to mee
programmatic needs of UCLA. Determines, in coordination with faculty and other
the collecting policies of the unit in architecture and design. Selects titles
preservation treatment, for special handling, and for transferring to a remote s
facility on campus. Works with the Arts Library Special Collections Head to ide
develop architectural special materials. Participates in UC-wide shared collect
activities. May be given additional collection responsibilities in art history
subject fields covered by the Arts Library. Reference: Participates with other
providing general arts reference desk service and in-depth reference service as
architecture and design. Develops finding aids and guides to the collections t
anticipate user needs including appropriate content for the Web, print handouts,
multi-media presentations. Instruction: Develops an active instructional progr
of libraries and research resources for the Departments of Architecture and Desi
general tours, orientations, lectures and interactive user instructional informa
Technology: Using information and instructional technology, develops and impleme
library services and programs to integrate collections with teaching and researc
promote electronic access to resources and interactive user instructional inform
Participates in the development of library digital projects and priorities.
Other: Coordinates and develops grant proposals for the Arts Library in support
building and processing or developing innovative public services initiatives. D
maintains effective and pro-active communications with faculty and students to k
date and responsive to library needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Strong commitment to public service. Strong educational background o
expertise in architecture and/or design. Familiarity with Western European lang
sufficient to provide effective reference work and collection development. Know
current information technology as it applies to providing library service. Comp
to work in an advanced technological environment with a mix of PCs and Macintosh
Excellent analytical, organizational and communications skills, and ability to w
faculty, graduate students, undergraduates, and other library users. Flexibili
out assignments in response to a changing environment. Good interpersonal skill
into the ability to work well with faculty, students, and all library users. An
working creatively both in a team situation and independently.
Desirable: Advanced degree in art, design or architecture. Experience in provi
services and/or instruction in a large, decentralized academic library setting.
skill or equivalent experience in developing grant applications. Working knowle
internet applications (including design of World Wide Web pages) and instruction
technologies, as demonstrated by current achievements in educational or professi
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Professional librarians at UCLA are academic appointees. They are entitled to a
professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day per month of s
and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The Universit
excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, visi
insurance plans.
Appointees to the librarian series at UCLA shall have professional backgrounds w
demonstrate a high degree of creativity, teamwork, and flexibility. Such backgr
normally include a professional degree from an accredited library and informatio
graduate program. In addition to professional competence and quality of service
library, criteria for promotion include professional involvement outside of the
University and community service and scholarly activities.
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UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA compliant employer.
Librarians at UCLA are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, The America
of Teachers.
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who
authorized to work in the United States as established by providing documents sp
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should write to Dr. Rita A. Sc
Associate University Librarian for Administrative Services, Charles E. Young Re
Library, UCLA, 11334 YRL, BOX 951575, Los Angeles, California 90095-1575. The a
letter should include a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of e
relevant experience, and the names of at least three persons who are knowledgeab
applicant's qualifications for this position. Candidates applying by September
be given first consideration.
UCLA Library Open Position Website: http://www.library.ucla.edu/admin/staffserv/
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Judith Herschman
Librarian, Arts Library
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(310) 206-5426
