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<font size=3>Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:40:41 -0500<br>
From: "Bove,Frank J" <fjbove@uakron.edu><br>
To: <alao@lists.uakron.edu><br>
Subject: [ALAO] Job Announcement for University of Cincinnati<br><br>
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<div align="center"><b>Reference/Collections Librarian<br>
Archives & Rare Books Library<br>
University of Cincinnati<br>
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The University of Cincinnati invites applications and nominations for the
position of Reference/Collections Librarian in the Archives & Rare
Books Library at the rank of Assistant Librarian. We seek a
service-oriented individual committed to providing outstanding reference
services, processing archival collections for research, and developing
programs and services for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and
scholars, as well as the University of Cincinnati administration and
staff. The Reference/Collections Librarian is a member of the
University Libraries faculty, and will participate in library-wide
reference services and initiatives. This faculty position reports
to and receives direction from the Head of the Archives & Rare Books
Library.<br>
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<b>Environment: </b>The Archives & Rare Books Library (ARB)
serves all colleges and administrative units of the University of
Cincinnati, as well as makes available its collections for reference and
research by the general public. The collecting divisions of the
Library are the University Archives, the University’s Rare Books
Collection, the Urban Studies Archive, and the German-Americana
Collection. Additionally, the Archives & Rare Books Library is
responsible for the implementation and management of the University’s
Records Management Program and ARB participates in the local government
records program of the Ohio Historical Society. The ARB Web site
is:<br>
<a href="http://www.libraries.uc.edu/libraries/arb/archives">
http://www.libraries.uc.edu/libraries/arb/archives</a>. <br>
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The Archives & Rare Books Library is one of the 10 University
Libraries. A member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the
libraries provide access to research collections of more than 3.2 million
volumes, 42,000+ periodical subscriptions, and hundreds of thousands of
e-books and full-text articles online. The 100 library faculty and staff
and 275 UC student</font><font face="arial" size=2 color="#0000FF">
</font><font size=3>workers serve the research needs of the entire UC
community. For additional information about University Libraries, please
visit:
<a href="http://www.libraries.uc.edu/">www.libraries.uc.edu</a><br>
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The University of Cincinnati is a Carnegie Research 1 institution with an
international reputation. It is a large, public, urban university
with a diverse student population of approximately 35,000. A
charter member of the Association of Research Libraries, the University
of Cincinnati is also a leader in the nationally recognized OhioLINK
Library Consortium. For additional information about the University
of Cincinnati please visit:</font><font face="helvetica" size=2>
<a href="http://www.uc.edu/about/">http://www.uc.edu/about/</a><br>
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The Cincinnati area, a 15-county region, offers world-class assets in
arts and culture, amusements, hospitality, sports, education and
recreation. Cincinnati features all the amenities of a large,
bustling metropolis while maintaining a friendly, small town
atmosphere. The city offers a variety of cultural amenities,
including art museums, symphonies, opera and theater, a zoo, fine
restaurants, and professional sports events. Visit:
<a href="http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/">www.cincinnatiusa.com</a><br>
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<b>Duties and Responsibilities: </b>Provides reference services for
the holdings and databases of the Archives & Rare Books Library;
assists in preparing online and hard copy materials that provide
information about the holdings; participates in ARB lecture and classroom
presentation programs and consults regularly with faculty regarding the
use of ARB holdings and services; assists with collection development and
participates in developing policies and priorities; assists in
maintaining the University Archives and other collecting areas, including
collecting, organizing, inventorying, and preserving collections as well
as routine collection and stacks maintenance; assists in developing Web
page content; participates in ARB efforts in University Libraries
strategic planning; may supervise ARB student workers and support staff
as needed; and actively participates in library committees, meetings, and
workshops as appropriate.<br>
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<b>Qualifications:</b> MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program,
preferably with specialization in rare books, archives or archival
studies; experience in providing reference assistance, preferably in an
academic library; reading knowledge of a foreign language, preferably
German; working knowledge of current information technologies in
libraries, including electronic resources and basic Web design; training
and/or experience with archival materials and basic knowledge of archival
methods; demonstrated ability to work independently and to contribute
positively to a collegial work environment; demonstrated ability to
communicate effectively in writing and orally; strong commitment to
innovative and responsive public service; ability and interest in
fulfilling the University’s requirements for tenure and promotion,
including a commitment to professional growth and development, training
and/or experience with rare books preferred, and the ability to lift and
carry standard archival boxes and materials.<br>
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<b>Salary and Benefits: </b>This is a 12-month tenure track faculty
position. Minimum salary is $42,298. Rank and salary are dependent
on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health care,
retirement plan, 22 days vacation, sick leave, and tuition remission for
self and immediate family.<br>
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<b>Apply: </b>Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2008, and
continue until the position is filled. Applications must be
submitted online at
<a href="http://www.jobsatuc.com">www.jobsatuc.com</a> (search for
position number 27UC4029)<br>
Or go to
<a href="http://www.jobsatuc.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=62528">
www.jobsatuc.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=62528</a>. <br>
Please attach a cover letter, resume and the names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three references.<br>
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The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action
employer.<br>
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Janet M. Carleton --- carleton@ohio.edu --- 740/597-2527
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Digital Initiatives Coordinator / Women's & Gender Studies
Bibliographer<br>
Alden 235A, Ohio University Libraries, Athens,
Ohio<br>
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