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Gerri Littlejohn Program Resource Specialist University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences 1345 Communications Building Knoxville, TN 37996 [log in to unmask] 865-974-2148 Fax 865-974-4967 -----Original Message----- From: Karen Cloud [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:10 AM To: Littlejohn, Gerri Subject: POSITION: HEAD OF REFERENCE AND RESEARCH SERVICES: UND GrandForks, ND Please post the following vacancy announcement in an appropriate location. Thank you. POSITION: HEAD OF REFERENCE AND RESEARCH SERVICES University of North Dakota Libraries Vacany Announcement POSITION # (00014403) RANK: ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN SALARY: $55,000 to $57,000 POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Chester Fritz Library at the University of North Dakota welcomes applications for the Head of Reference & Research Services position. This department head position reports to the Assistant Director of Libraries and has responsibility for management and administration of the Reference Department, including six (6) professional librarians. The position supervises the Reference & Research Services librarians and staff; is responsible for management and development of the reference collection; provides Reference and Research Services at the Reference Desk that will include some evening and weekend hours; acts as liaison and bibliographer for specified academic departments; is responsible for collection development/management for specified subject areas of the general library collection; and participates in professional activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited MLS or equivalent, 5 years successful professional reference experience in an academic or research library, management and supervisory experience; Preferred: Second master's degree and/or Ph.D. degree; progressively responsible experience in an academic or research library; evidence of successful leadership, mentoring, team-building, and interpersonal skills; able to work well independently and in collaborative relationships; strong public service commitment to improving research services for on-site and distance users; experience with a variety of library services, including Reference, Bibliographic Instruction, Liaison work and Collection Development; excellent oral and written communication skills; organizational and time-management skills; demonstrated ability to plan and implement programs and services; demonstrated conventional and innovative use of library resources and technologies; knowledge of emerging trends in reference library services; evidence of national and/or local professional activity. BENEFITS: This is a permanent, 12-month appointment with a variety of liberal fringe benefits, including a choice of medical, life insurance and retirement plans, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield and TIAA/CREF. APPLICATION: Submit letter of application, resume, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional references and an official University application form, which may be downloaded from http://www.und.edu/org/hr/docs/Application%20&%20control%20card%2012-05- 05.pdf or obtained by calling (701) 777-4361, to: Desi Sporbert, Human Resources - P. O. Box 8010, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202, or [log in to unmask] The deadline for submitting applications is September 15, 2006. LIBRARY: The holdings of the University Libraries exceed two million items. Libraries include the Chester Fritz Library; departmental libraries in geology, energy research, and music; the Thormodsgard Law Library; and the Harley E. French Library of the Health Sciences. The Library is a joint regional depository for U.S. Documents, a designated depository library for U. S. Patents and Trademarks, and a depository for North Dakota State Documents. The Library participates in OCLC, MINITEX, the Online Dakota Information Network (ODIN). More information about the Library may be found at http://www.library.und.edu. CAMPUS/COMMUNITY: Founded in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the largest institution of higher education in the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho. UND is situated in a community of about 53,000 on the border between North Dakota and Minnesota. The campus and community offer many entertainment, cultural and sporting opportunities. UND is an EEO/AA Employer. Karen Cloud Administrative Assistant Chester Fritz Library University of North Dakota 3051 University Ave Stop 9000 Grand Forks ND 58202-9000 (701) 777-2618 [log in to unmask]