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Library -- University of Illinois at Chicago -- Illinois
Library: Search reopened. Science Librarian and Assistant Professor
(Head of Department). The University of Illinois at Chicago seeks a
dynamic and innovative librarian who will be responsible for developing
programs that support the research, knowledge management, instructional,
and life-long learning needs of students and faculty in the sciences,
engineering, and mathematics. The Science Librarian will be expected to
forge collaborative relationships with academic departments; create new
programs and initiatives that respond to trends in scientific research and
publishing; and, establish disciplinary and interdisciplinary information
literacy programs. As a part of its strategic plan, the UIC Library has
implemented an institutional repository and an online journal publishing
system. As a part of his or her duties, we expect the Science Librarian to
promote new modes of scholarly communication, recruit content for the
repository, and monitor developments in cyberinfrastructure and
applications for e-science. The Science Librarian provides leadership for
1 professional librarian and 2 support staff, and manages the day-to-day
operations of the Science Library, which supports graduate and
undergraduate programs in biology, chemistry, earth and environmental
science, and physics. Minimum Qualifications: MLA/ALA; two years'
professional library experience or equivalent professional experience;
supervisory experience; experience in instruction or collection
development; undergraduate or graduate degree in the sciences;
demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and
library staff; excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal
skills; demonstrated knowledge of science research and publication trends;
evidence of ability to meet University standards in research, publication,
and professional service commensurate with tenure.
Salary/Rank/Contract: Salaries are competitive and based on
relevant experience; department head positions begin at $55,000; faculty
status. The full position description may be viewed at:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/admin/personnel. For fullest
consideration apply by November 23, 2007 with cover letter, supporting
resume, and the names and addresses of at least three references to:
Annie Marie Ford, Director of Library Human Resources, University of
Illinois at Chicago, Box 8198, Chicago, Illinois 60680; E-mail:
[log in to unmask]; Fax: 312/413-0424. UIC/EOE.
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