TITLE: Business Reference and Instruction Librarian
LOCATION: Foster Business Library
THE
LIBRARIES:
Among the largest academic research libraries in North
America, the University of Washington Libraries has a collection of more than
seven million cataloged volumes, an equal number in microform format, more than
50,000 serial titles, and several million items in other formats. Students and
faculty recognize the value provided by the Libraries and rank the Libraries as
the most important source of information for their work. The Libraries also
receives the highest satisfaction rating of any academic service on the surveys
of graduating seniors conducted by the Office of Educational Assessment.
THE FOSTER BUSINESS LIBRARY:
The Foster Business Library is one of the
15 branches of the University of Washington Libraries. The library offers users
a beautiful facility, a wide range of electronic resources, wireless
connectivity and power at all seats, comfortable group and individual seating,
and a forward-looking and service-oriented staff. The library is currently
planning significant renovations in connection with a new School of Business
construction project, scheduled to begin fall 2008.
THE POSITION:
The University of Washington Libraries seeks a dynamic,
innovative, and collaborative Business Reference and Instruction Librarian. The
successful candidate will help achieve the Libraries’ vision to advance
discovery and encourage the growth of knowledge, anticipate and meets the
information needs of UW’s diverse community - at any time and in any place - and
prepare students for success in life as information smart global citizens.
Under the general direction of the Head, Foster Business Library, the
Business Reference and Instruction Librarian provides reference service,
research consultation, and works closely with library staff, teaching faculty,
and other University staff to take the lead in shaping, planning, and assessing
a robust, creative, and effective library instruction program for Business
education. The position also plays a key role in developing and
maintaining the library’s extensive collection of Research Guides and
participates in collection development activities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* Provides business reference
and consultation services, using a broad range of digital and print
resources.
* Participates in Libraries-wide chat reference
service.
* Works collaboratively with librarians and teaching faculty to lead
and coordinate Foster Business Library instruction programs and activities.
Assists and instructs users in a wide array of digital and print
resources. Delivers and assesses user education services including
teaching classes, conducting research consultation sessions, preparing
course-specific web pages, and providing tours and orientations.
*
Collaborates with co-located Business Writing Center staff to offer innovative
and integrated instruction to business school classes.
* Develops
user-oriented online pathfinders and other discovery tools for the broad area of
business study and shares responsibility for maintaining Foster Business Library
web pages.
* Responsible for collection development in assigned areas.
*
Contributes to strategic direction and initiatives of Foster Business Library
and University Libraries.
* Participates in Libraries committees and
meetings.
* Works evenings and weekends as needed.
* Assumes other
responsibilities as assigned; performs other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
* Graduate degree from a program accredited
by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library
science/information studies degree.
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity
and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the
workplace.
* Enthusiasm for business librarianship and familiarity with
business information resources and user needs.
* Strong commitment to
information literacy and successful experience or training in library user
education and/or instructional technology. Understanding of key issues and
trends in the design and delivery of library instruction in support of the
academic mission of the university.
* Excellent written and oral
communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to
communicate effectively with co-workers and work both independently and
collaboratively in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.
*
Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies to
meet changing user needs.
Preferred:
* Professional experience providing business reference and
instructional services in an academic library environment.
* Demonstrated
ability and experience with business or business-related information,
bibliographic, and numeric resources.
* Experience in collection development,
especially in a business or business-related area.
* Degree or academic
background in business or business-related area.
SALARY: $41,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with
qualifications and background. Salary increase scheduled for September 1,
2008.
BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the
University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or
Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate
of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per
year. No state or local income tax.
APPLY TO:
Charles E. Chamberlin
Senior Associate
Dean
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box
352900
Seattle, Washington 98195-2900
Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume including a
work telephone number, e-mail address, salary requirements, and the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who are
knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
To ensure consideration, applications should
be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2008.
The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages
applications from female and minority candidates.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment
authorization of each new employee.