Government Information and Data Services Librarian
University Libraries, Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University Libraries seeks an innovative and user-
oriented Government Information and Data Services Librarian to become part
of their exciting transformation into a digital information commons. The
successful candidate will plan, develop, and deliver government
information and spatial and numeric data services across the university.
An ALA-accredited master’s degree is required. A sixth-year specialist
degree in librarianship or an advanced / professional degree is also
required or must be completed within one year of initial appointment. Also
required are: experience with using U.S. government information resources;
experience using GIS or demonstrated interest in learning GIS (GIS
educational opportunities will be available through WIU’s Geography
Department classes and commercial vendor workshops); reference experience;
and excellent oral and written communication skills. This is a 12 month,
tenure-track position, with a minimum annual salary of $62,338 as an
assistant professor. Screening of applications will begin on August 16,
2007. For details visit
http://www.wiu.edu/employment/emp.sphp?id=489 or contact Mary Day at MR-
[log in to unmask] WIU is an AA/EO employer and has a non-discrimination policy
that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital
status, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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