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Reference and Instruction Librarian/Humanities Specialist -- University
of California at Riverside -- California
Library: Reference and Instruction Librarian/Humanities
Specialist. The University of California, Riverside Libraries seeks an
innovative, energetic and service-oriented librarian.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of Rivera Library Reference
Services, the incumbent provides reference and information services,
online chat, and research consultation to a diverse user community in the
humanities, social sciences, and arts. Conducts library instruction
sessions. Creates and maintains related Web based and print user education
materials. Participates in faculty outreach and training efforts. Serves as
subject specialist to one or more academic departments in the humanities,
which includes collection development. May include occasional
evenings/weekend hours. Required: ALA-accredited MLS or
equivalent; undergraduate degree in the humanities, or one or more years
relevant experience in humanities collection development; recent
professional reference experience; strong commitment to develop and
deliver instruction; excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written
communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in
an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community; evidence of
flexibility, enthusiasm, and collegiality. Preferred: A minimum of
one year's professional academic library reference and instruction
experience; experience developing Web pages, tutorials, and course
management systems; familiarity with digital reference; and experience
selecting materials and working with faculty to develop library
collections. Appointment: Appointment to Librarian Series at
rank/salary level appropriate to qualifications and experience.
Excellent and broad range of benefits. UCR librarians are members of the
Librarians Association of the University of California and this position
is represented by UC-AFT. Application: Review of applications begins
June 15, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications should include a letter discussing interest and relevant
experience, a current resume, and contact information for at least three
professional references. Submit materials to: David Rios, Director of
Library Personnel, University of California, University Libraries, P.O.
Box 5900, Riverside, California 92517, or fax to 951-827-2255 or e-mail to
[log in to unmask] Additional information about the UCR Libraries can be
viewed through the Library's Homepage at: http://library.ucr.edu. A
copy of the full job announcement is available at:
http://library.ucr.edu/employment. The University of California is an
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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