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Hello, Could you post the following ad in the appropriate places at you school? thanks, Christopher J.J. Thiry Map Librarian Arthur Lakes Library Colorado School of Mines 1400 Illinois PO Box 4029 Golden, CO 80401 phone: 303-273-3697 fax: 303-273-3199 email: [log in to unmask] web: www.mines.edu/library/maproom web: www.mines.edu/fs_home/cthiry http://www.is.mines.edu/hr/JobAnnouncements/08-460360%20Assistant%20Librarian.pdf The Arthur Lakes Library of the Colorado School of Mines invites applications for the faculty position of Collection Development Librarian. The Library supports the information and educational needs of CSM, primarily in science and engineering, and provides technical information to the regional community. The Library is staffed by 11 faculty librarians and 11 paraprofessionals. More information on the Library can be found at http://www.mines.edu/library. Located in Golden, Colorado at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and just minutes away from downtown Denver, CSM is a public university with an enrollment of over 4,200 students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering, science and related disciplines. Responsibilities: The successful candidate will manage and perform all acquisitions functions, including fund allocation and vendor relations; manage electronic databases and journals; coordinate collection development with the other librarians including communication and liaison with academic programs, assessment, preservation and gifts. This position supervises two (2) paraprofessionals as well as student assistants. The position serves on committees for the Library, the university, and other organizations, and participates in professional contributions and special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Master?s degree in library science from an ALA accredited school (or equivalent); experience in acquisitions and collection development. Applicants should demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills, a public service orientation, and professional growth. Compensation: Minimum $40,000, negotiable commensurate with experience. CSM offers an attractive benefits package including fully paid health insurance for employee and family, the possibility for flexible work schedules, parental leave policies and dependent care assistance through a flexible spending plan. How to Apply: Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, photocopy of transcripts* and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of 4 professional references to: Colorado School of Mines, Human Resources Office, Search #08-460360, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, Fax: (303) 384-2025. (Additional information will be required from candidates who meet the minimum position requirements.) Review of applications will begin by April 24, 2008. *The successful applicant will be asked to provide official transcripts post-offer.