Reference & Instructional Services Librarian Position Announcement

[John_H_Reidelbach/LIB/UNO/UNEBR at unomail.unomaha.edu]

The University of Nebraska at Omaha Library is still accepting applications for
the following position.

        REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN

The University Library seeks an individual to lead in initiating, implementing
and assessing a wide-array of web-based instructional offerings. The University
and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and
staff.  We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of
under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to
apply. Assists patrons with their information needs by performing general and
specialized reference work.  Actively participates in collection development.
Serves as library liaison to the College of Education and other departments as
assigned. Fulfills requirements of faculty status in areas of contributions to
librarianship, scholarly activities, and service.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Effectively assists patrons with their information
needs by performing general and specialized reference work.  Provides library
instruction in assigned subject areas.  In cooperation with the Reference and
Electronic Services Librarian, the Systems team and the web-based tutorial
group, leads in initiating, implementing and assessing a wide array of web-based
instructional offerings. Actively participates in collection development and
library liaison responsibilities in assigned subject areas.  Maintains effective
working relationships with colleagues in the department, library, and the
university.  Fulfills requirements of faculty status in areas of contribution to
librarianship, scholarly activities, and service.

QUALIFICATIONS:  ALA accredited M.L.S. Experience in providing a wide range of
reference services.  Experience in web server technology, TCP-IP protocols, and
at least one scripting language. Excellent organizational, planning,
interpersonal, communication and written skills.  Flexibility and teamwork a
must. Desired: Second  masters degree preferably in education or another social
science.  Experience in an academic or research library and in library
instruction.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is lower $40's for a 12 month appointment, tenure track,
TIAA/CREF, 24 days vacation, flexible benefits package.

Review of applications will begin July 17, 2000 and continue until a candidate
is selected.  A letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses & e-mail
addresses of 3 references should be sent to Jan Boyer, University Library,
University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE  68182-0237, e-mail
jboyer at unomaha.edu or fax (402) 554-3215. For additional information about the
University Library and a complete copy of the job description, visit the
Librarys Home page athttp://library.unomaha.edu.

   John Reidelbach
   Chair Information Services & Collections Management Dept.
   University Library
   Room 206
Internet:    jreidelb at unomail.unomaha.edu
   6001 Dodge Street                                              Phone:
402-554-2846
   University of Nebraska at Omaha                 Fax:           402-554-3215
   Omaha, NE 68182-0237