[SOA] Job: Archives & Rare Books Library, U of Cincinnati

Thu Feb 14 12:02:55 EST 2008

Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:40:41 -0500
From: "Bove,Frank J" <fjbove at uakron.edu>
To: <alao at lists.uakron.edu>
Subject: [ALAO] Job Announcement for University of Cincinnati

Reference/Collections Librarian
Archives & Rare Books Library
University of Cincinnati
(Tenure-track, 12-month faculty appointment)

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.

Environment:  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:
<http://www.libraries.uc.edu/libraries/arb/archives>http://www.libraries.uc.edu/libraries/arb/archives. 

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 workers serve the research needs of the entire UC community. For 
additional information about University Libraries, please visit: 
<http://www.libraries.uc.edu/>www.libraries.uc.edu

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:  <http://www.uc.edu/about/>http://www.uc.edu/about/

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: <http://www.cincinnatiusa.com/>www.cincinnatiusa.com

Duties and Responsibilities:  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.

Qualifications: 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.

Salary and Benefits:  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.

Apply: Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2008, and continue 
until the position is filled.  Applications must be submitted online at 
<http://www.jobsatuc.com>www.jobsatuc.com (search for position number 27UC4029)
Or go to 
<http://www.jobsatuc.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=62528>www.jobsatuc.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=62528. 

Please attach a cover letter, resume and the names, addresses, and phone 
numbers of three references.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action 
employer.

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   Janet M. Carleton --- carleton at ohio.edu --- 740/597-2527
Digital Initiatives Coordinator / Women's & Gender Studies Bibliographer
      Alden 235A, Ohio University Libraries, Athens, Ohio
                   http://www.library.ohiou.edu/ 
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