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Reference/Collections Librarian

Archives & Rare Books Library

University of Cincinnati

(Tenure-track, 12-month faculty appointment)

 

 

The University of Cincinnati invites applications and nominations for the position of Reference/Collections Librarian in the Archives & Rare Books Library at the rank of Assistant Librarian.  We seek a service-oriented individual committed to providing outstanding reference services, processing archival collections for research, and developing programs and services for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and scholars, as well as the University of Cincinnati administration and staff.  The Reference/Collections Librarian is a member of the University Libraries faculty, and will participate in library-wide reference services and initiatives.  This faculty position reports to and receives direction from the Head of the Archives & Rare Books Library.

 

Environment:  The Archives & Rare Books Library (ARB) serves all colleges and administrative units of the University of Cincinnati, as well as makes available its collections for reference and research by the general public.  The collecting divisions of the Library are the University Archives, the University’s Rare Books Collection, the Urban Studies Archive, and the German-Americana Collection.  Additionally, the Archives & Rare Books Library is responsible for the implementation and management of the University’s Records Management Program and ARB participates in the local government records program of the Ohio Historical Society.  The ARB Web site is:

http://www.libraries.uc.edu/libraries/arb/archives.

 

The Archives & Rare Books Library is one of the 10 University Libraries. A member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the libraries provide access to research collections of more than 3.2 million volumes, 42,000+ periodical subscriptions, and hundreds of thousands of e-books and full-text articles online. The 100 library faculty and staff and 275 UC student workers serve the research needs of the entire UC community. For additional information about University Libraries, please visit: www.libraries.uc.edu

 

The University of Cincinnati is a Carnegie Research 1 institution with an international reputation.  It is a large, public, urban university with a diverse student population of approximately 35,000.  A charter member of the Association of Research Libraries, the University of Cincinnati is also a leader in the nationally recognized OhioLINK Library Consortium.  For additional information about the University of Cincinnati please visit:  http://www.uc.edu/about/

 

The Cincinnati area, a 15-county region, offers world-class assets in arts and culture, amusements, hospitality, sports, education and recreation.  Cincinnati features all the amenities of a large, bustling metropolis while maintaining a friendly, small town atmosphere.  The city offers a variety of cultural amenities, including art museums, symphonies, opera and theater, a zoo, fine restaurants, and professional sports events.  Visit: www.cincinnatiusa.com

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:  Provides reference services for the holdings and databases of the Archives & Rare Books Library; assists in preparing online and hard copy materials that provide information about the holdings; participates in ARB lecture and classroom presentation programs and consults regularly with faculty regarding the use of ARB holdings and services; assists with collection development and participates in developing policies and priorities; assists in maintaining the University Archives and other collecting areas, including collecting, organizing, inventorying, and preserving collections as well as routine collection and stacks maintenance; assists in developing Web page content; participates in ARB efforts in University Libraries strategic planning; may supervise ARB student workers and support staff as needed; and actively participates in library committees, meetings, and workshops as appropriate.

 

Qualifications: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program, preferably with specialization in rare books, archives or archival studies; experience in providing reference assistance, preferably in an academic library; reading knowledge of a foreign language, preferably German; working knowledge of current information technologies in libraries, including electronic resources and basic Web design; training and/or experience with archival materials and basic knowledge of archival methods; demonstrated ability to work independently and to contribute positively to a collegial work environment; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally; strong commitment to innovative and responsive public service; ability and interest in fulfilling the University’s requirements for tenure and promotion, including a commitment to professional growth and development, training and/or experience with rare books preferred, and the ability to lift and carry standard archival boxes and materials.

 

Salary and Benefits:  This is a 12-month tenure track faculty position. Minimum salary is $42,298.  Rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications.  Benefits include health care, retirement plan, 22 days vacation, sick leave, and tuition remission for self and immediate family.

 

Apply: Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.  Applications must be submitted online at www.jobsatuc.com (search for position number 27UC4029)

Or go to www.jobsatuc.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=62528.

Please attach a cover letter, resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer.