Reference/Instruction Librarian positions at UW-Parkside (entry level)

[Linda Piele]

REFERENCE/INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN (2 positions)
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Position Announcement

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Library invites applications for
two Reference/Instruction librarian positions. The Library has a
commitment to facilitating faculty and student research, a strong
service orientation, and a well-developed program of library
instruction. The Library is in the process of implementing Endeavor's
Voyager automated system and invests heavily in electronic and full-text
sources. The Library has 10 professionals, 7 support staff, and
approximately 50 student employees. Its collection includes 265,000
titles, 402,000 volumes, and 18,000 AV items.

The successful candidates will provide reference service to users, serve
as liaison to several faculty departments for purposes of library
instruction and collection development, develop print and
technology-based instructional materials, and participate in additional
outreach and instruction programs.
 
QUALIFICATIONS. REQUIRED: Graduate library degree from an ALA accredited
library school; effective interpersonal and communication skills;
ability to work collegially in small groups and team environments;
demonstrated ability in providing reference service and library
instruction; demonstrated proficiency with a variety of electronic
information resources, including the World Wide Web; familiarity with
the use and application of microcomputers; knowledge of issues and
trends in reference services and library instruction;  demonstrated
professional commitment to librarianship, especially library
instruction.  DESIRED: experience working in an academic library; strong
computer skills, with demonstrated ability in developing print,
Web-based, and electronic user resources.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: minimum $30,636; 22 days of vacation, plus 3
personal days; comprehensive medical insurance; state retirement system;
group life insurance.

Both positions are permanent, academic staff appointments. The
successful candidates will be hired at the rank of Associate Academic
Librarian.

TO APPLY: Send letter of application which relates qualifications to the
position requirements; resume; samples of instructional materials
prepared by the candidate; graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted);
and names addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses if
available, of three references to: Linda Piele, Chair, Search and Screen
Committee, Library, UW-Parkside, 900 Wood Road, Box 2000, Kenosha, WI
53141-2000, or fax to: 414-595-2545.  

Candidates invited to campus will be asked to provide an official
transcript. Finalists will be required to present a 20-30 minute library
instruction session using one or more electronic resources. Applicants
who have not requested in writing that their identity not be revealed,
and all finalists names, will be revealed upon request.

Review of applications will begin May 30 and continue until both
positions are filled. Information about UW-Parkside is available at
http://www.uwp.edu.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside celebrates diversity by actively
encouraging the inclusion and participation of individuals with
different ideas and perspectives. To that end, the University is
searching for minorities, women, Vietnam-era veterans, and disabled
persons who are interested and available.