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From: Stephanie Marra [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:50 PM
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Subject: Position Announcement-University of Northern Iowa

Please make the following advertisement for the Youth Librarian and
Bibliographer position at the Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa,
available to those who may be interested.

Thank you.

Marilyn Mercado
Dean of Library Services

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ROD LIBRARY				
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA

YOUTH LIBRARIAN AND BIBLIOGRAPHER

Full-time, tenure track, faculty position.  Reports to Head, Collection
Management and Special Services Department.  Salary and rank
commensurate with credentials and experience.  Minimum annual salary
$43,072 (Instructor); $49,484 (Assistant Professor).

Duties:  Administers Youth Collection of the Library, including
supervising one Library Assistant and student employee.  Provides
reference assistance and research consultations within Collection.
Provides library instruction to students/faculty in group sessions.
Promotes the use and understanding of library services and resources by
students and faculty in children's literature and reading through
instruction and other means.  Develops and maintains collection of
children's and young adult materials and an associated reference
collection in various formats.  Serves as resource for schools and other
educational agencies in the state.  Serves as subject bibliographer and
liaison for reading, library science, educational media/technology, and
library professional materials.  Participates in library and university
committees and professional associations.  Conducts a substantive
program of research, scholarship, and/or creative work.

Required:  ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent earned by
start date; Bachelor's or graduate degree in education; demonstrated
knowledge of school curriculum, trends and issues in children's/youth
literature; coursework and/or experience in school library media
studies;  demonstrated strong and effective written and oral
communications skills; and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.

Preferred:  Experience as a classroom teacher at K-8 level.
Demonstrated understanding of quality children and young adult
literature and its place in the school program.   Second master's degree
is preferred and is required for tenure.

For further information, see Rod Library's web site at
http://www.library.uni.edu.

Applications received by June 15, 2007 will be given full consideration.
  The Library encourages applications from minority persons, women,
persons with disabilities, and veterans.  Send a letter of application,
resume, and the names and contact information of three professional
references to:  Professor Jerilyn Marshall, Chair, Youth Librarian and
Bibliographer Screening Committee, Rod Library, University of Northern
Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA  50613-3675.  Phone: (319) 273-3721.  Email:
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The University of Northern Iowa is an equal opportunity employer with a
comprehensive plan for affirmative action.