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You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Liaison Services Librarian -- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor -- Michigan The Health Sciences Libraries at the University of Michigan invite applications for the position of Liaison Services Librarian. This entry-level position provides a unique and exciting opportunity for a creative, service-oriented information professional to join the staff of an innovative digital library system. The Liaison Services Librarian will cultivate partnerships between the libraries and the health sciences communities at the University of Michigan and will also work closely with library staff in providing leading edge information and education services to support the instructional and outreach missions of the libraries. The Health Sciences Libraries, comprised of three partner libraries, serve over 21,000 users in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Dentistry in addition to the University of Michigan Health Center. The Health Sciences Libraries have over 545,000 print volumes and 6,000 serials, (http://lib.umich.edu/taubman; http://lib.umich.edu/dentlib/, http://www.sph.umich.edu/phli/index.html). As part of the University Library system, the Health Sciences Libraries offer access to a rapidly expanding collection of over 20,000 electronic journals and databases and are part of a vigorous and ambitious digital library program. The Health Sciences libraries are recognized as integral partners in the development and provision of innovative and effective information services vital to the University's instructional, patient care and research initiatives. The University's recently launched Michigan Digitization Program (http://www.lib.umich.edu/mdp/) and Life Sciences Initiative (http://www.lifesciences.umich.edu) provide unparalleled opportunities for partnership in campus-wide efforts to expand learning in a variety of rapidly growing fields. The primary responsibilities of the Liaison Services Librarian will include: cultivate partnerships with the health sciences communities; partner with faculty to integrate the library into the health sciences curricula and the clinical environment; assess and develop programs that fulfill the information needs of clientele; create an environment for open communication between the libraries and designated departments; collaborate with faculty on appropriate projects including grants; identify departmental information needs and develop strategies to meet these needs; select print and electronic materials for the collection; promote awareness of library services, collection resources, and developments in information management and how these can improve education, research, and patient care. Additionally, the Liaison Services Librarian provides general information services including individual and small group consultations, mediated searching, and reference services; participates in library and university committees; and contributes to the profession through activities in library, education, and health associations and publications. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library program or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience; excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; demonstrated creativity in designing instructional materials; very strong public service orientation; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment; innovative skills in the use of technology to deliver and manage information. Desired: Experience or coursework in health sciences librarianship; community-based outreach experience; successful experience providing library instruction to a diverse user population; grant writing experience; AHIP accreditation. Rank, Salary, & Leave: Final rank and salary dependent on experience and qualifications; position is anticipated to be filled at Assistant Librarian level. Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a year; 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. Retirement: TIAA-CREF or Fidelity Investments options. To Apply Send cover letter & copy of resume to Library Human Resources; 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North; University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1205 by U.S. mail, or email materials to [log in to unmask] Contact 734-764-2546 for further information. Application Deadline: Preliminary interviews will take place at the Medical Library Association annual meeting (May 18-23, 2007) but interested candidates are also encouraged to apply by mail and email. Invitations to on-campus interviews will begin around June 18, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education