From: Maps-L: Map Librarians, etc. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Angela R Cope
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 12:37 PM
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Subject: Job posting: Federal Regional Depository Librarian (tenure-track), University of Kentucky Libraries (Lexington, KY)

 

Good afternoon!   Please see below a brief description of the position I'll be vacating in early January as a result of my phased retirement.  Please feel free to forward to anyone you think might be interested.   -Sandee at UK


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The University of Kentucky Libraries seeks a creative, collaborative, and experienced library professional for the position of Federal Regional Depository Librarian to provide collection management support for the Libraries' U.S., Kentucky, and international government publication collections. As head of the UK Libraries' Federal Depository Unit, the successful candidate will manage and develop UK's Federal, international (UN and EU) and Kentucky state government publication collections and online government data resources, as well as supervise the unit's staff and students. The Federal Regional Depository Librarian will also engage and collaborate with library faculty and staff to support the development, accessibility, and effective use of our government publications collections.

UK is Kentucky's land grant institution, and our Federal Depository Unit (FDU) serves as a GPO Preservation Steward for publications from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the WPA. Our FDU also serves as an ASERL (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries) Center of Excellence for publications from the Appalachian Regional Commission, the WPA, and the Smithsonian Institution.

Lexington is an inviting blend of history, forward-thinking approaches, arts & culture, distinctive architecture, and the scenic bluegrass region.

UK Libraries is a wonderful place to work and we invite invitations and nominations for this tenure-track faculty position. To apply, please apply online from the detailed job posting (http://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/164846) and attach two documents:

ukjobs.uky.edu

Federal Regional Depository Librarian. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review ...




*         Curriculum vitae

*         Cover letter
Please include contact information for three references when prompted in the online application.

The application deadline is January 22, 2018.