fwd: UCLA Position Announcement

[AUDREY M JACKSON]

***UCLA  OPEN POSITION***

Name of Unit:
 UCLA Science & Engineering Library 
Position Title:
 Science & Engineering Librarian
 Rank:
 Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian 
Annual Salary Range:
 $37,920 - $64,164
 
Description Of Unit:
The UCLA Library System is comprised of the Charles E. Young Research Library,
 the undergraduate College Library, and seven subject libraries. 

The Science & Engineering Library (SEL) provides collections and services in support 
of the research and educational programs of the School of Engineering and Applied 
Sciences: Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, 
Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace
 Engineering; the departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry,
 Earth and Space Science, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy; and related institutes.
 SEL is comprised of a main site housing the engineering, mathematics, astronomy, and 
atmospheric sciences materials, most public services staff and librarians, and five divisions
 (administration, collection development, cataloging, public services, and interlibrary loan). 
Three satellite collections (Chemistry, Geology/Geophysics, and Physics) are housed in 
separate buildings. The SEL collection includes over 559,000 volumes, subscriptions to 
approximately 7,000 current serials, and over 4 million technical reports. Staffing includes 
8.5 FTE librarians, 17 FTE staff personnel, and 12 FTE student employees. 

The Geology/Geophysics Collection holds over 118,000 volumes and receives over 2,000 
serial titles. It primarily supports the research and instructional interests of the Department 
of Earth and Space Sciences (ESS), the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary 
Physics (IGPP), geomorphologists in the Department of Geography, water scientists 
in the Life Sciences Division and the School of Engineering. The collection also administers
 the adjoining Putnam Map Room, a joint library and ESS departmental collection of over
 90,000 geoscience and topographic maps. The Geology/Geophysics Collection is staffed 
by 1 FTE library assistant and 1.5 FTE student assistants. 

The primary materials that support the Department of Atmospheric Sciences are held at 
the Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Collection. However, because of the breadth
 of the research in atmospheric sciences, some of the materials that support areas such 
as climatic and dynamic weather, atmospheric radiation, remote sensing, and atmospheric
 and space physics are available in the Chemistry, Geology/Geophysics and Physics Collections. 

Duties:
Under the general direction of the Head of Public Services, provides in-depth reference 
services, user education, and consultation for the faculty and academic researchers in 
the assigned departments and/or institutes. As part of the SEL reference and 
instructional services team, participates in the development of instructional modules 
and guides for online databases. Actively promotes and delivers seminars, workshops,
 and class lectures for SEL's primary clientele. May participate in the work assignment 
and evaluation of the Geology/Geophysics library assistant. May train and supervise 
the map research assistant for the Putnam Map Room in consultation with ESS. 

Under the general direction of the Head of Collection Development, serves as the 
selector for SEL disciplines as assigned. Maintains contact with the faculty and 
academic researchers in the assigned departments and/or institutes. Manages 
and justifies materials budget. Prepares and maintains collection development
 policies. Works with the Acquisitions and Cataloging Division to acquire and provide 
access to materials. Formulates and implements storage and preservation plans
 for the collection. Cooperates with other campus libraries and other important 
physical sciences and engineering libraries in resource sharing and planning. 

In consultation with the Head of SEL Circulation Services, participates in the 
work assignment and evaluation of the Geology/Geophysics library assistant. 
In consultation with ESS, trains and supervises the map research assistant for 
the Putnam Map Room. 

Qualifications:
Required: Demonstrated experience in selecting monographs and serials in 
diverse formats and managing a physical sciences and engineering collections
 budget. Knowledge of physical sciences and engineering literature. Experience 
with search, retrieval, and manipulation of electronic databases. Understanding 
of trends, concerns, and methods of scientific research. Familiarity with electronic 
resources, including those available on the Internet. Experience working in a highly 
automated environment including an online public access catalog and local and 
wide area networks. Experience in working with computer hardware and software 
including Windows. 

Excellent oral and written communication skills, teaching ability, and the interpersonal
 skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues. 
Public services experience, including reference and information literacy instruction. 
Experience in integrating innovative learning technologies with traditional learning 
resources. Ability to work creatively both in a team environment and independently. 
Flexibility in carrying out assignments in response to a changing environment. 

Desirable: Subject specialization in the physical sciences, preferably geoscience,
 atmospheric science, or an allied discipline. Collection development experience in 
the physical sciences, preferably in an academic geoscience, atmospheric science, 
or physical sciences or engineering library. Knowledge of cataloging and technical
 processing issues, especially those that apply to research materials in the earth, 
atmospheric, and space sciences, including maps. Demonstrated interest in 
professional and/or scholarly activities (research, publication, or teaching). 

General Information:
Professional librarians at UCLA are academic appointees. They are entitled to
 appropriate professional leave, two days per month of vacation leave, one day
 per month of sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic 
personnel. The university has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a 
variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Appointees to the librarian series at UCLA shall have professional backgrounds 
which demonstrate a high degree of creativity, teamwork, and flexibility. Such 
background will normally include a professional degree from an accredited library 
and information science graduate program. In addition to professional competence
 and quality of service within the library, criteria for promotion include professional 
involvement outside of the library, University and community service and scholarly activities.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA compliant employer.

Librarians at UCLA are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University 
Council - American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT).

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who 
are legally authorized to work in the United States as established by providing 
documents specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should write to Karen Murray, 
Administrative Specialist, UCLA Library, Charles E. Young Research Library, 
11617 YRL, BOX 951575, Los Angeles, California 90095-1575. The application 
letter should include a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of 
education and relevant experience, and the names of at least three persons 
who are knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications for this position. 
Position is open until filled. 


Audrey M. Jackson
Head, UCLA Science & Engineering Library
8251 Boelter Hall, Box 951598
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1598
ajackson at library.ucla.edu (email)
310-8253398 (telephone)
310-8259570 (fax)