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From: Govan, Peggy [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 9:13 AM
To: Littlejohn, Gerri
Subject: RE: Job Announcement

                                                 
McIntyre Library



POSITIONS (2):
McIntyre Library has two tenure-track Reference and Instruction
Librarian openings. 

We seek service-oriented, self-motivated individuals who are
enthusiastic about providing library reference and instruction service
in a highly-regarded liberal arts public university. Candidates who are
adaptable, flexible and creative will be best equipped to work in this
dynamic and  collegial environment. Serving as subject liaisons in
assigned areas, these individuals will provide in-depth research and
instructional support, as well as general reference and instruction
service. These are 12-month, full-time, probationary tenure track
faculty positions reporting to the Assistant Director of Libraries.
Minimum salary: $50,110; salary and rank commensurate with education and
experience. Anticipated start date in spring/summer 2008.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the mission of the Library by providing reference and
instructional services for the UW-Eau Claire community and the general
public by:
*	Teaching library instruction/information literacy sessions.
*	Serving as a liaison to assigned departments by consulting and
collaborating with students and faculty to meet their information and
instructional needs.
*	Collaborating with other library faculty in planning, promoting
and assessing information literacy initiatives.
*	Staffing the reference desk, including some weekend and evening
hours.
*	Assisting in evaluation, selection and weeding of reference and
general collections.
*	Developing creative tools to teach the fundamental skills and
attitudes underlying information literacy.

Fulfill faculty responsibilities by:
*	Serving on appropriate Library, campus and UW System committees.
*	Pursuing continued study, scholarly activities, and creative
work.
*	Participating in professional and community service activities.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
*	Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent,
received by date of hire.
*	Demonstrated commitment to professional development and
potential to meet the library's tenure and promotion requirements.
*	Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication
skills.
*	Strong commitment to public service.
Preferred:
*	Knowledge of or experience in the areas of business and/or
science.
*	Experience providing quality reference service.
*	Demonstrated commitment to teaching.
*	Familiarity with and interest in emerging technologies as
applied to reference and instruction.
*	Experience in an academic library may be considered an asset.

LIBRARY:
McIntyre Library has a staff of 12.50 FTE library faculty, and 17 FTE
classified staff. The Library maintains a very active information
literacy program, provides access to a wide range of digital resources,
is a selective state and federal document depository, and includes a
regional historical research center and university archives. McIntyre
Library has a collection of almost  600,000 titles, 2 million volumes,
and  17,000 online and print periodical subscriptions; and works closely
with other UW System libraries in keeping with the "One System, One
Library" approach to the delivery of collections and services.

UNIVERSITY & EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY:
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus community consists of
10,500 students and 700 faculty and administrative/professional staff.
As the UW System's only Center of Excellence for faculty and
undergraduate research, faculty and students regularly work side-by-side
on original research.

Often described as Wisconsin's most beautiful campus, UW-Eau Claire
spans the banks of the Chippewa River in the heart of Eau Claire,
western Wisconsin's largest city. Eau Claire and the surrounding
countryside have many scenic rivers, lakes, parks, bike trails and
wooded areas where students and community members enjoy seasonal sports,
camping and a variety of other recreational activities.

A community of 60,000, Eau Claire is a safe, friendly, and affordable
community with employment opportunities for family members and
outstanding schools for children. In addition to providing its own rich
array of cultural events and opportunities, Eau Claire is just 90 miles
from Minneapolis-St. Paul. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses,
phone numbers and email addresses of three references to:
Jill Markgraf, Chair
Reference and Instruction Librarian Search Committee
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-4004
Phone: 715-836-5357 Email: [log in to unmask]

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by
January 11, 2008.  However, screening may continue until position is
filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional
references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in
the process. Applicants' names are subject to public release unless
confidentiality has been requested in writing. Names of all finalists
must be released upon request.  

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.