Librarian Position Available

[Terence K. Huwe]

Friends-

I'm pleased to announce a new position for an Electronic Outreach Librarian
at UC Berkeley's Institute of Industrial Relations Library.  Details follow
below!  Thanks, Terry Huwe

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ACADEMIC POSITION AVAILABLE AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY

ELECTRONIC OUTREACH LIBRARIAN
Institute of Labor and Employment & 
Institute of Industrial Relations Library
Associate Librarian
$40,248 - $57,984 per annum, based upon qualifications

The University of California at Berkeley is seeking an energetic and
creative individual to coordinate electronic outreach, reference and Web
services in support of the newly formed Institute of Labor Employment
(ILE).  ILE is a Multi-Campus Research Program that will be administered at
the Institutes of Industrial Relations (IIR), at UCLA and UC Berkeley (URL:
 http://iir.berkeley.edu).  This appointment will be made at UC Berkeley,
but this position will be up to 30 percent travel to offer Internet and
general research training courses throughout California, and to interact
with ILE affiliates at UCLA.

Founded in July 2000 by the California state legislature, ILE will promote
broadly defined academic research about labor and employment in California.
 The ILE mission builds upon the research goals of the Institutes of
Industrial Relations, which were founded in 1945.  ILE has the specific
charge to foster collaborative research relationships between the
University, the Labor Movement, the State of California, and community
groups. 

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Reporting to the Director of Library and Information Resources at the
Institute of Industrial Relations Library, the incumbent will have key
responsibility for coordinating Web development and services for IIR and
ILE.  The incumbent will also have primary responsibility for outreach
programs targeting labor organizations, in conjunction with the program
goals of the Centers for Labor Research and Education at IIR-UC Berkeley
and IIR-UCLA.  The incumbent will play a primary role in providing
reference and electronic collection development for ILE affiliates at UCLA,
and will coordinate closely with UCLA librarians and faculty members.
Specific tasks for which the incumbent is responsible include: 

· Development of Web tutorials, guides and teaching aids
· Development and maintenance of interactive Web services and databases
with Web gateways
· Reference service for members of the labor community who work with ILE
· Collection development involving diverse media
· Assist the Director of Library and Information Resources in planning and
implementing state-wide programs with substantial involvement of UCLA
affiliates

Professional contributions beyond the primary job, e.g., publications,
participation in University and professional organizations, and other
research and creative activity are required for advancement within the
Librarian Series.  Candidates must show evidence of such contributions.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Required: An MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent degree,
and relevant professional experience.  Excellent oral and written
communication skills; demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented work
environment; extensive Web development; excellent interpersonal skills with
ability to lead and collaborate; ability to plan and implement wide-ranging
research training and outreach programs for academic and community labor
organizations; knowledge of issues in electronic scholarly communication
and experience in managing and delivering alternative formats with an
emphasis on the Internet; planning and project management experience;
ability to meet deadlines and to work productively within an environment of
rapid development and change; commitment to personal professional
development. 

Preferred:  Two to five years of progressively responsible experience in an
academic research or special library; experience with, or a high level of
interest in labor and employment issues, particularly involving organized
labor; experience in developing interactive databases in collaboration with
other librarians, researchers and professionals; experience in selection
and licensing of electronic resources; familiarity with current information
technologies and current issues in technical services librarianship.
Familiarity with, or interest in learning original cataloging procedures.

The Institute of Labor and Employment is committed to the support and
encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can
make positive contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity. 

An exclusive bargaining agent, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT),
represents librarians at the University of California.  This position is
included in the bargaining unit. 

Deadline:   Review of applications will begin June 1, 2001 and
consideration will be given to applications received by May 15, 2001. 

APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY IN WRITING, INCLUDING WITH THEIR LETTER A COMPLETE
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS, A FULL RESUME OF THEIR EDUCATION AND RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE, AND THE NAMES, ADDRESSES, AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THREE REFERENCES
WHO ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THEIR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION. 

You may mail your application package to:    

Terence K. Huwe
Director of Library and Information Resources
Institute of Industrial Relations
University of California
2521 Channing Way #5555
Berkeley, CA  94720-5555

Or FAX: 510-642-6432 
Or EMAIL: thuwe at library.berkeley.edu


The University of California Is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer