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-----Original Message----- From: Stephanie Marra [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 4:50 PM To: undisclosed-recipients Subject: Position Announcement-University of Northern Iowa Please make the following advertisement for the Youth Librarian and Bibliographer position at the Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa, available to those who may be interested. Thank you. Marilyn Mercado Dean of Library Services * * * * * * * * ROD LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA YOUTH LIBRARIAN AND BIBLIOGRAPHER Full-time, tenure track, faculty position. Reports to Head, Collection Management and Special Services Department. Salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience. Minimum annual salary $43,072 (Instructor); $49,484 (Assistant Professor). Duties: Administers Youth Collection of the Library, including supervising one Library Assistant and student employee. Provides reference assistance and research consultations within Collection. Provides library instruction to students/faculty in group sessions. Promotes the use and understanding of library services and resources by students and faculty in children's literature and reading through instruction and other means. Develops and maintains collection of children's and young adult materials and an associated reference collection in various formats. Serves as resource for schools and other educational agencies in the state. Serves as subject bibliographer and liaison for reading, library science, educational media/technology, and library professional materials. Participates in library and university committees and professional associations. Conducts a substantive program of research, scholarship, and/or creative work. Required: ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent earned by start date; Bachelor's or graduate degree in education; demonstrated knowledge of school curriculum, trends and issues in children's/youth literature; coursework and/or experience in school library media studies; demonstrated strong and effective written and oral communications skills; and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills. Preferred: Experience as a classroom teacher at K-8 level. Demonstrated understanding of quality children and young adult literature and its place in the school program. Second master's degree is preferred and is required for tenure. For further information, see Rod Library's web site at http://www.library.uni.edu. Applications received by June 15, 2007 will be given full consideration. The Library encourages applications from minority persons, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans. Send a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to: Professor Jerilyn Marshall, Chair, Youth Librarian and Bibliographer Screening Committee, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-3675. Phone: (319) 273-3721. Email: [log in to unmask] The University of Northern Iowa is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.