Washington Doctoral Initiative (WDI)

Are you interested in obtaining a doctorate from one of the most dynamic and innovative information schools in the U.S.?

The University of Washington Information School announces the Washington Doctoral Initiative (WDI), an exciting opportunity to educate the next generation of library leaders. The iSchool seeks to enroll three highly-qualified librarians from traditionally underrepresented groups to pursue a Ph.D. in Information Science. An Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant provides fellowships for full time study and will augment the student experience through an intensive mentoring program. The partnership between the Information School and IMLS promotes student engagement in the growing field of library and information science and is part of a larger effort to increase diversity in the library and information science field. iSchool Doctoral Application Deadline for 2009-2010 is January 5, 2009.

For more information, please click here.

Two-Year MLIS Scholarship Opportunity at UNC at Greensboro

UNCG is proud to announce a new scholarship available to prospective LIS students. The Academic and Cultural Enrichment (ACE) Scholars Program program is a joint effort between the University Libraries and the LIS Department. The goal of the scholarship program is to recruit students from under-represented ethnic minority groups into the profession. Funded by a generous grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, this scholarship will cover educational expenses for twelve students in the two-year MLIS program.

For more information this scholarship, and how to apply, visit: http://www.uncg.edu/lis/acescholars/.

ARL Recruits for Diversity Program Officer

Washington DC—The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) invites applications and nominations for the position Program Officer for Diversity.

Purpose

North American research institutions are being transformed by an increase in the diversity of scholarly and learning communities with profound implications for how these institutions support international, interdisciplinary, and intercultural learning and research. To engage effectively in this environment of change and innovation, research libraries need a diverse workforce of professionals who thrive in and are actively engaged with these new scholarly communities.

Reflecting this need, ARL conceptualizes diversity issues broadly and encourages attention to them within all three of the Association’s strategic directions: scholarly communication; public policies; and new library roles in research, teaching, and learning. Within this broad framework, ARL has also adopted an action agenda that is focused on the development of a diverse research library workforce. Specifically, the Program Officer for Diversity provides leadership for initiatives that increase the “pipeline” as well as the preparation and advancement of librarians from under represented racial and ethnic groups into leadership positions in ARL libraries.

Major Responsibilities

1. Promote, manage, enhance, and ensure funding streams for existing ARL initiatives that increase the number of individuals from under represented racial and ethnic groups pursuing careers in research libraries. These include:
• Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce (stipends for graduate work)
• Career Enhancement Program (fellowships for research library experience)
• Leadership and Career Development Program (midcareer enhancement)
• Annual Leadership Institute (held in conjunction with ALA Midwinter Meeting)
• National Diversity in Libraries Conference (next event, 2010 at Princeton University)
• ARL Career Resources Web site (http://www.arl.org/resources/careers/)
2. Serve as expert advisor and contributor to other ARL leadership and organizational development activities, looking for synergy between these and diversity initiatives, and as needed, provide oversight of administrative support for these projects. For example:
• Research Library Leadership Fellows (RLLF) program (to develop executive leadership).
• ClimateQUAL™ and, in particular, Organizational Climate Improvement Service (OCIS), a consulting service based on follow up activities from the ClimateQUAL™ survey protocol (a tool for collecting library staff perceptions about how well the library is achieving a climate for diversity and organizational health).
3. Support the work of the ARL Diversity Initiatives Working Group, a group of directors of research libraries charged by the Association to:
• Advise on strategies to increase the number of librarians from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the research library workforce;
• Serve as a review panel for applications for the Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce and the Leadership and Career Development Program; and
• Monitor the environment of research institutions to identify diversity issues or initiatives beyond the scope of “pipeline” issues that may warrant discussion with any ARL Strategic Direction steering committees or with all ARL members at Membership Meetings.

Nature and Scope of the Position

A. Organizational Relationships

Operates as part of the ARL Executive Office in the capacity of Program Officer for Diversity. This position reports to the ARL Executive Director. Works with directors of ARL member libraries and library staff to assess needs, promote, and deliver services. Provides direct support for the ARL Diversity Initiatives Working Group. Collaborate with other program officers on opportunities to infuse diversity issues into ARL strategic directions and contribute expert advice to other leadership and organizational development activities. Expected to reach out and network with ethnic caucuses in professional associations and the leadership of LIS graduate programs and minority serving institutions. Works with organizational representatives of foundations, government agencies, and educational institutions and associations.

B. Supervisory Responsibilities

Coordinates consultants and supervises 1.5 FTE staff (includes a grant-supported position) and others assigned to diversity programs and projects. Works with support staff to maintain files; to prepare routine correspondence, reports, mailings, and promotions; and to support institutes and other training events.

C. Skill Requirements

Project management, budget administration skills, entrepreneurial fund-raising and cost-recovery skills are core components of this position. Establishment of successful relationships with a wide variety of academic and research library administrators, professional staff, and support staff is a requirement of this position. The ability to evaluate needs and the judgment to determine appropriate responses is essential. An understanding of research libraries within the context of the higher education community is also required. This is a professional position with both management and administrative components; it requires energy and flexibility to balance and adjust competing priorities. Well-developed written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, are necessary.

D. Problem Solving and Decision Making

Most problems and decisions faced by this position relate to the conduct of ARL diversity initiatives, matching needs with resources and services (either available or to be designed). Considerable flexibility is available for design and operation of new products and services. New programs and design efforts are developed in consultation with other program staff and Executive Director.

E. Authority/Independence

Position operates at a professional level with major program responsibilities. In dealing with member libraries, participants in events, and professional colleagues, this position is autonomous. This position is expected to secure, by grants or cost recovery, revenue sufficient to support diversity initiatives; this includes a minimum of $50,000 annually. Requires extensive travel and time away from home and office. In contact with other organizations, position may represent and speak on behalf of ARL. Executive Director conducts annual performance review.

Requirements

1. A master’s degree and a minimum of three years experience in a higher education or related nonprofit setting advancing recruitment, diversity education, leadership development, and/or fund raising;

2. Experience in program or project management or training;

3. Ability to communicate and work effectively with senior leadership;

4. Enthusiasm and commitment to increasing the diversity of the research library workforce;

5. Proven public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

1. MLS degree and/or experience in higher education and academic or research libraries in particular;

2. Prior facilitation or consulting experience.

Institution

ARL comprises the 123 largest academic and research libraries in the US and Canada. It operates as a forum for the exchange of ideas and as an agent for collective action.

Compensation

Salary is in the range of other professional staff at ARL and commensurate with experience. ARL offers standard benefits including sick leave, 22 days vacation, TIAA/CREF.

Applications

Screening of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter outlining interest and experience in the areas of diversity and broader facilitation and consulting, a resume, and a list of three references to:

Mary Jane Brooks
Executive Officer
Association of Research Libraries
21 Dupont Circle, NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-1118

E-mail address: maryjane@arl.org

Nominations are actively sought and will be given serious consideration.

ARL is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace.

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The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is a nonprofit organization of 123 research libraries in North America. Its mission is to influence the changing environment of scholarly communication and the public policies that affect research libraries and the diverse communities they serve. ARL pursues this mission by advancing the goals of its member research libraries, providing leadership in public and information policy to the scholarly and higher education communities, fostering the exchange of ideas and expertise, and shaping a future environment that leverages its interests with those of allied organizations. ARL is on the Web at http://www.arl.org/.

NEW 2009 DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ARCHIVAL STUDIES

http://aeri.gseis.ucla.edu/Doctoral Fellowships in Archival Studies are currently available through a new eight-campus initiative for individuals who are interested in pursuing careers as educators and scholars and who would be entering doctoral programs in Fall 2009. Applicants must apply for both the Fellowship and admission to one or more of the eight participating doctoral programs: University of California, Los Angeles; University of Michigan; University of Maryland; University of Texas, Austin; Simmons College; University of Wisconsin, Madison; University of Pittsburgh; and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Each Fellowship will provide full tuition and annual stipends of $20,000 to Fellows for the first two years of their doctoral study at partnering academic programs. Those academic programs will provide full tuition and stipends to their Fellows for two additional years of study.To underscore the Fellowship initiatives‚ emphasis on strengthening archival education and scholarship, all Doctoral Fellows will attend, expenses-paid, annual Archival Education and Research Institutes (AERI). These weeklong summer institutes will be held each year for doctoral students and faculty in Archival Science from academic institutions nationally and around the world and will address a broad range of research methodologies, pedagogical techniques, and curriculum development. The first institute will be held at UCLA during the week of July 6th, 2009. A limited number of additional scholarships to attend the institutes will be available each year for doctoral students who are enrolled in any U.S. Program. Further information about the AERI is available at http://aeri.gseis.ucla.edu/.The Fellowship application deadline is January 9, 2009. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident in the U.S. Persons of minority racial and ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. Further details on the Fellowship and how to apply may be found at http://aeri.gseis.ucla.edu/fellowships.htm. Information on each participating university’s specializations in Archival Science as well as contact information may be found at http://aeri.gseis.ucla.edu/institutions.htm. For questions about the Fellowship application process, please contact Joshua Sternfeld: joshuas@ucla.edu.This initiative is directed by the UCLA Center for Information as Evidence [www.gseis.ucla.edu/cie] and is made possible in part by support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services [www.imls.gov].

A Survey for African American Male Librarians

Dear Colleagues:

As noted at ALA-Anaheim*s program on Black (African American) male librarians, the significant dearth of representation in this group is critical.

In order to more accurately inform future LIS advertising, recruitment, marketing  and education efforts, I invite you, the African American male librarian with an ALA- accredited Master*s degree in Library and Information Science/Studies/Service to participate in an online survey that seeks

1. To find out the internal and external factors that influence African American male librarians choose librarianship as a career;
2. To understand their career path plans and the factors that influence their career planning efforts; and
3. To find out to what degree African American male librarians are satisfied in their jobs.

Take a step to impact and change the future of librarianship!  Please visit
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB2282GNA94M9 to learn more about or take
part in the study. Your participation and interest is very important and is sincerely appreciated!

* See
http://www.presentations.ala.org/index.php?title=Saturday%2C_
June_28#Saturday_8am_Start_Time

Please forward to colleagues who may be interested in this study...thank you!

Sincerely,
Kaetrena D. Davis, MSLS
Learning Commons Librarian
Principal Researcher

REFORMA National Conference III

The El Paso Chapter of REFORMA will be hosting the third REFORMA National Conference in El Paso, Texas from September 18 - 21st. The theme of this year's conference is "Bridging the Gaps - Juntos @ the Border". The theme is very appropriate given the location of the conference. The population along the El Paso/Cuidad Juarez border nears two million. The majority of who are Hispanic, Spanish speaking individuals coming from diverse backgrounds. Providing pertinent library service to this population offers many challenges. The conference promises to be an eye-opening dynamic affair, sure to provide a dialog on many issues facing REFORMA members in the years to come.

Along with the conference, El Paso offers many opportunities for social enrichment. El Paso has Missions, museums, galleries, a zoo, a casino and many other fun things to do. Our restaurants offer a cornucopia of multicultural experiences. The local arrangements committee has planned several events showcasing our lovely city and providing a wealth of entertainment including tours of local libraries, the Missions and Cuidad Juarez.

Information about the programs, keynote speakers, registration and more is available on the RNC III web site accessible through the REFORMA web site at www.reforma.org. The conference hotel will be the beautiful and historic Camino Real in downtown El Paso, half a block from the convention center. Room rates for the conference will be $105 single/double; $120 triple; and $135 quad. per day. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-769-4300 or 915-534-3099, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm. MST. Please register as soon as possible and spread the word!

New Diversity Fellowship Opportunity

New Diversity Fellowship Opportunity

The State Library of Indiana has received a $1 million grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services for recruiting and educating 30 ethnically/racially diverse students for the Indiana Librarians Leading in Diversity project. The application process will go live next Monday, August 4, by noon. Potential candidates must apply to the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science (IU SLIS Application – Indianapolis / Bloomington) by September 15, 2008. The application process is open until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2008.

Ten candidates a year for three years are eligible to be selected for this Master of Library Science Degree Fellowship program. Applicants must have a primary self-identification as American Indian/Alaska Native; Asian; Black/African-American; Hispanic/Latino; or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander. In addition to applying to the library school, candidates will be required to complete a fellowship application which includes an essay and two letters of recommendation from non-relatives.

Successful candidates will be required to sign a fellowship agreement, attend an orientation week in Indianapolis in early December, and begin classes full time with the spring semester on January 12, 2009. Candidates also must commit to work two years in Indiana libraries upon graduation.

The fellowship award will cover tuition for up to 36 credit hours completed within 18 months. Stipends up to $15,500.00 will be available to cover room, board, and travel expenses.

This grant opportunity was given as part of the Laura Bush 21^st Century Librarian Program. Additionally, the project is supported by the Indiana State Library's Diversity Advisory Council, Academic Libraries of Indiana, Administrators of Large Public Libraries in Indiana, the Indiana Black Librarians Network, the Indiana Library Federation, and the Indiana Special Libraries Association. For more information, contact Marcia Smith-Woodard at mwoodard@library.in.gov, (317) 232-3719 or (800) 451-6028.

Survey For Librarians of Color

To All Librarians of Color:

Myself (Kawanna Bright) and two of my colleagues, Deborah Lilton with
Vanderbilt University and Pambanisha King with Auburn University, will
be presenting a session at the National Diversity in Libraries
Conference in October 2008, entitled “When Diversity is Too Much: New
Librarians of Color and Expectations for Involvement in Library
Diversity Initiatives”. The focus of this program will be to discuss
diversity initiatives utilized to recruit and retain librarians of color
into academic libraries and how they can sometimes have a negative
impact on the librarians they are designed to support. As part of this
session we will be presenting information from published research, but
the main focus of this session will be to present the results of a
survey of librarians of color and their opinions on how these programs
impacted them.

This is where you come in! If you are a librarian of color who works in
an academic library (or has ever worked in an academic library during
your career) we need you to complete our survey. This is your
opportunity to share your thoughts on the different diversity
initiatives that have been a part of your career, whether it was a
recruitment scholarship to help you earn your degree, a residency
program to launch you into the field, a leadership institute to prepare
you for upward movement, or programs that happened internally in the
libraries that you worked in, including diversity committees, diversity
training programs, or cultural enrichment programs. We would also be
interested in hearing about other experiences that affected you
specifically as a new librarian of color.

The goal of this survey is not to collect information to “bash” these
programs. The researchers agree that on the whole these programs are
positive for the librarians who participate in them as well as the
libraries that host them and the field itself. However, the possible
negative impacts of these programs need to be discussed as well in order
to help programs improve and to better prepare new librarians of color
for careers in academic librarianship.

This survey is completely anonymous – no identifying information will be
collected. We will not be collecting information on specific programs,
and are asking participants to respond with generalities (the survey
instrument reflects this request to not include identifying information).

The survey is available at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=obT9ro6gb8sztIvaWtz4PQ_3d_3d and
takes between 15 and 25 minutes to complete, depending on the number of
experiences that you have had.

Your participation is greatly appreciated. Please also feel free to
share the survey with colleagues that you feel would be interested in
participating. All questions concerning the survey, the presentation or
the project as a whole can be directed to Kawanna Bright,
kmbright@ncsu.edu, Pambanisha King,
kingpam@auburn.edu, or Deborah Lilton,
dlilton@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Kawanna Bright, Pambanisha King, and Deborah Lilton

Diversity Events at ALA

For those heading off to sunny Anaheim, here are some diversity events that you may want to be sure to check out!

• Many Voices, Many Nations Anaheim (Friday 6/27, 5:30 - 9:00 pm; Mariott Anaheim - Marquis Northeast): Registration requested but not required: http://ala.org/annual; $10
• Leaders Wanted: Is an LIS Doctoral Program Right for You? (Saturday 6/28, 9:00 - 11:00 am followed by Options Fair until 5pm; Hyatt Regency Orange County - Grand B and Grand E/F)
• Diversity Currents! Weighing the Balance: Affirmative Action Update (Saturday 6/28, 1:30 - 3:30 pm; Hyatt Regency Orange County, Harbor Room)
• Diversity 101 (Saturday 6/28, 4:00 - 5:30 pm; Hyatt Regency Orange County - Harbor Room)
• Beyond White Privilege 101: Continuing the Discussion (Sunday 6/29, 1:30 - 3:30 pm; Hyatt Regency Orange County - Grand B/C)
• Charting Courses: Diversity Research Grants (Sunday 6/29, 4:00 - 5:30 pm; Disney's Grand Californian - Wisteria Room)

ULS Public Services Librarian Diversity Resident Program, 2008-2010

ULS Public Services Librarian Diversity Resident Program
2008-2010

Overview:

The ULS Public Services Librarian Diversity Resident Program offers post-graduate candidates from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups an opportunity for gaining valuable, “hands-on” experience in a public services position within a large academic research library system. The goal of this two-year program is to increase the number of underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities within academic librarianship by providing the practical experience critical for successful entrance into the profession. Anticipated start date is July 2008.

Qualifications:

To qualify, applicant must be a recent graduate from an ALA-accredited master’s program, possess a strong interest in developing a career in academic librarianship, demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as in a team, be a member of an underrepresented group (African American, Asian American, Latino/Hispanic American, or Native American), and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Salary and Benefits:

$30,000/year. Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; TIAA/CREF, Vanguard; and tuition assistance. Financial support is also provided for one professional conference attendance per year.

To Apply:

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume, the names/numbers of three professional references, and a 1-2 page letter describing their interest and aspirations in academic librarianship, with particular emphasis on public services. Application materials should be addressed to: William Gentz, Head, Library Human Resources, 271 Hillman Library, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

For full information on the program and the environment, visit: http://www.library.pitt.edu/uls/employment/diversityresident.html

The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution

Applications being accepted for the ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce

Applications are now being accepted for the ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce. This program offers a stipend up to $10,000 over a two-year period to attract students from underrepresented groups to careers in research libraries. The initiative also includes an ongoing mentoring program and a leadership institute. Applications and more information are available at http://app.e2ma.net/campaign/f17b08e9124965486f3b5885a87b396d#INIT. The deadline is July 31, 2008.

Job Posting: Program Officer, REACH 21 grant, ALA Office for Diversity, Chicago, IL

Program Officer, REACH 21 grant
Office for Diversity, Chicago, IL

Responsibilities: This position will manage the outreach and support services component of the ALA/IMLS-funded Spectrum Scholarship Program. This is a grant-funded 36-month position based at ALA's Chicago headquarters. Position is responsible for administration of the Spectrum Scholarship Program, ALA’s national diversity and recruitment effort designed to address under-representation of ethnic librarians within the profession while serving as a model for ways to bring attention to larger diversity issues in the future. Additionally this position will support ALA in delivering IMLS grant deliverables by providing active consultation supporting the retention goals of similar library diversity initiatives; and creating processes and methods to improve collaboration among organizations recruiting for LIS positions, graduate LIS institutions and programs, and individual stakeholders to build capacity around the issue of diversity. This position is funded by the REACH 21 grant, funding may not be available after 2011. Will develop an outreach plan, communication vehicles and tools to build a nationwide network of partners in the recruitment and retention of a diverse library workforce. Will organize trainings at national and regional conferences. Will be responsible for scholarship administration including processing scholarship applications and payments, communicating scholarship qualifications and eligibility criteria to students, ensuring scholarship award guidelines are adhered to, providing ongoing support and communication for scholarship recipients, and assisting in grant and financial reporting.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program preferred. Excellent communication skills (oral, written, electronic) and project development and management experience are required. Candidates possessing backgrounds in marketing or outreach and awareness of issues related to diversity, especially in regards to LIS professional recruitment are strongly preferred. Knowledge of web content development and publishing and social networking technologies and usage, and experience managing design and print production vendor teams desired. Not-for-profit and event planning background also a plus. Familiarity with a variety of the budget concepts, practices, and procedures preferred. Public speaking and travel required. Resume submissions should be accompanied by two writing samples.

Salary Range: from $40,000 Grade Level: E
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Date Posted: 04/04/08 Date Closed:

Applicants may forward resumes via fax at 312.280-5270 or email Mary Pullen at mpullen@ala.org.

Post-MLS Residency Position: Pauline A. Young Residency, University of Delaware

Position: Pauline A. Young Residency

Description: This two-year residency offers recent MLS graduates a breadth of professional experience in a technology-rich, academic research library setting. The Residency is designed to meet both the professional goals and interests of the Resident as well as the service and operational priorities of the Library. In the first year of the program the Resident works with librarians in several key areas of the Library, gaining broadly based experience. First-year assignments may include assisting with reference services and instruction; working with multimedia services; expanding access to electronic resources; processing collections; and organization and staff development activities. In the second year the Resident selects an area of responsibility that builds on this foundation and furthers his or her specific professional goals. The purpose of the Residency is to increase the diversity of professional staff at the University of Delaware and to encourage the involvement of under-represented racial and ethnic minorities in academic librarianship. The Residency forms one part of the Library's affirmative action plan and reflects the University of Delaware's strong commitment to affirmative action. More information about the Residency program is available online at: http://www2.lib.udel.edu/personnel/brochure.htm.

Qualifications: The University of Delaware Library seeks energetic, self-directed individuals interested in developing a career in academic research librarianship. To qualify, applicants must have a recent graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program, demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and library users from diverse backgrounds. A willingness to learn and a desire for professional growth is essential. Members of under-represented racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

Environment: Serving 20,000 students, the University of Delaware provides a broad range of academic programs at the undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels. The University of Delaware has a beautiful campus located one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York and Washington, DC. The Library makes accessible a broad range of electronic resources, including more than 40,000 electronic journals and newspapers via the Library web pages, 230 databases, and over 16,000 videos. Library collections include 2.7 million volumes. The Library has 200 public access workstations, 200 laptop connections, wireless access, and a state of the art Student Multimedia Design Center. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Chesapeake Information and Research Library Alliance, and PALINET. More information about the Library is available at http://www.lib.udel.edu/

Salary: Appointment at the Assistant Librarian level. Minimum $43,600.

Benefits: Excellent benefits with vacation of 22 working days. TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement with 11% of salary contributed by the University. Tuition remission for dependents and course fee waiver for employee. Full information about University of Delaware benefits is available at http://www.udel.edu/Benefits/menu/. The Library also provides mentoring opportunities along with travel support for professional development and participation in a national library association.

To Apply: Send letter of application that addresses your interest in a residency experience and a career in academic librarianship, a current resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Julie Brewer, Coordinator, Personnel & Staff Development, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267 or e-mail to http://us.mc503.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=LibraryEmployment@winsor.lib.udel.edu by May 16, 2008.

The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer which encourages applications from minority groups and women.

University Libraries of Notre Dame Seeks 1 Resident

University of Notre Dame Libraries Librarian-in-Residence Program

The Hesburgh Libraries and Law Library of Notre Dame seek applicants who will contribute effectively to the diversity of the profession and the University. Applicants from racial and ethnic minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. The Librarian-in-Residence Program offers recent library school graduates the opportunity to experience various aspects of academic librarianship. In the first year of the two-year program, the successful candidate will gain experience within at least three areas, including legal research and emerging technologies. The second year will be predicated on the interests of the Librarian-in-Residence as well as the needs of the Libraries. Candidates who demonstrate flexibility in professional interests and could advance the Libraries' strategic goals are highly desired. (See these strategic goals at: http://www.nd.edu/~adminoff/strategic/StratPlan04.pdf.) Opportunities will be afforded for the resident to make contributions to the profession through conference participation, scholarship, committee assignments, and specialized training. The Librarian-in-Residence also will be eligible to apply for positions available in the Hesburgh Libraries.

The libraries have one opening for a two-year post-graduate appointment beginning 1 July 2008. The appointee will report administratively to Laura Bayard, Librarian.

Environment: The University of Notre Dame is a highly selective national Catholic teaching and research university located in northern Indiana about ninety miles from Chicago. Approximately 8,200 undergraduates and 3,100 graduate students pursue a broad range of studies. The Hesburgh Libraries hold about 3 million volumes and provide access to more than 23,000 serials. The Libraries have 140 staff and 55 librarians. The Libraries are a member of the Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), INCOLSA, the Michiana Academic Library Consortium (MALC), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), and the North East Research Libraries (NERL).

Qualifications: Recent degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Evidence of critical thinking and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Compensation: The Librarian-in-Residence will be appointed as visiting faculty at the rank of assistant librarian with a minimum salary of $40,000. A benefits package including paid holidays and 20 vacation days will be offered.

Application Procedures: Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae, the names of three references, a letter of application that includes statements about 1) expectations of benefit from the program, 2) value of diversity in libraries, 3) specific academic library areas of interest, and 4) where this ad was seen. Electronic submission of application documents is strongly encouraged. Please send application materials to:

Laura Bayard at bayard.1@nd.edu
Chair, Diversity Committee
221 Hesburgh Library
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN, 46556-5629

Applications will be considered beginning 22 April and will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can bring to our community a variety of backgrounds.

APALA Scholarship - Applications Due April 30, 2008

Purpose

The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Scholarship will provide financial assistance to a student of Asian or Pacific background who is enrolled, or has been accepted into a master's or doctoral degree program in library and/or information science at a library school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

Eligibility Criteria for the Award

• Applicant must be attending or admitted into a master's degree or doctoral program in library and/or information science at a library school accredited by ALA.
• Applicant must be in library school by Fall 2008.
• Applicant may be either a full-time or part-time student.
• Applicant must be of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage.
• Successful candidates must join and be active members of APALA.
• Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U. S. or Canada.
• Scholarship recipients may not receive more than one scholarship award.

How to Apply

Please enclose the following items in your application package:

• Completed Application Form MSWord PDF
• Resume
• One page essay on ONE of the following topics:
  1. Your vision of a librarian's role in the twenty-first century.
  2. What contributions can I make as an APA Librarian?

• Copy of the letter of acceptance to an ALA accredited library school or library graduate school transcript.
• Two letters of recommendation. Letters should highlight the applicant's academic and personal abilities and his/her potential to make positive contributions to the library profession.

Scholarship applications and all supporting documents, should be submitted to the APALA Scholarship Committee Chair, and must be received (not postmarked) no later than April 30, 2008.

Visit http://www.apalaweb.org/awards/scholarship.htm for additional information.

Position Available: The Grace McSpadden Overholser Archival Fellow for African American Studies

The Grace McSpadden Overholser Archival Fellow for African American Studies
(Fixed-Term Appointment)

Available: May 1, 2008

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a motivated, innovative, collaborative, and knowledgeable individual for the position of The Grace McSpadden Overholser Archival Fellow for African American Studies. This is a post-graduate-degree, time-limited position working with and expanding the African American-related materials at the Southern Historical Collection (SHC) located in the Wilson Library. The Overholser Fellow will work under the supervision of the director of the SHC. The SHC houses distinctive archival collections centered on the history of the American South, and is located in the Wilson Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This specially-funded position is designed as a full-time archival job for an individual planning a career focusing on African American documentation.

Responsibilities

• Survey African American holdings of the SHC, update current online guides, and help with other efforts to make these materials more accessible.
• Participate in discussions with those responsible for African American archival materials elsewhere, especially at HBCUs, to help identify the most useful roles the SHC can play in strengthening efforts to document the African American experience.
• Contribute to other discussions and research aimed at formulating a practical and sustainable African American materials collecting policy for the SHC.
• Work with the director in identifying and acquiring archival materials that document the African American experience in the South.
• Coordinate activities of the SHC with those of the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History at UNC Chapel Hill.

Qualifications

Required: ALA-accredited MLS or a Master's degree in American history or a related field, already received or to be received no later than June 2008. Knowledge of archival standards and best practices; familiarity with methods of scholarly, especially archival, research in the humanities and social sciences, particularly as it relates to African American studies. Strong organizational skills and superior oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with staff, faculty, and students at UNC Chapel Hill and other institutions. Commitment to service and to professional growth and development.

Preferred: Experience in an archival setting; research in African American studies.

The University and The Libraries

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill <http://www.unc.edu/> is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities.

The Region

The Triangle region <http://triangle.citysearch.com/> is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

Salary and Benefits

This is a *twelve-month fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of a one year renewal*. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are represented on the faculty council.

Deadline for Application

Review of applications will begin on March 3, 2008. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To Apply: Send a letter of application, a resume and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Overholser Archival Fellow
c/o Tiffany Allen, Personnel Librarian
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB #3932, 213 Davis Library
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890
Email: Tiffany_Allen@unc.edu

/An Equal Opportunity Employer/

Resident Librarian Position at University of Minnesota Libraries

The University of Minnesota Libraries, Twin Cities Campus, have a strong and enduring commitment to diversity reflected in a residency program that has offered positions to librarians from under-represented populations for over 15 years. Applications and nominations are invited for the 2008-2010 program; one to two appointments for residencies are anticipated.

The Libraries will provide successful candidates with a broad exposure to research librarianship and leadership development with generous opportunities for professional development. Potential residency appointments include positions in several departments, noted below.

The University of Minnesota (http://www1.umn.edu/wishyouwerehere/) is located in the center of the vibrant Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Twin Cities are known for their cultural amenities, such as the Guthrie Theatre and Walker Art Center, and for their extensive park and recreational systems. The University Libraries provide a highly collaborative environment, distinguished with innovative programs and an outstanding staff.

Required Qualifications include:

• A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program; degree must be awarded by time of appointment.
• Strong verbal and written skills and expressed interest in a collaborative working environment within a major research University.
• Strong facility with information technology and understanding of its applications and potential uses.

Possible assignments are detailed at https://wiki.lib.umn.edu/ResidentLibrarian

For preferred qualifications related to these assignments, application instructions, and to apply, go to: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=69260

Applications are encouraged from members of under-represented groups which include African-American, American Indian, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer

Scholarships available for the 2008 ACRL/Harvard Leadership Institute

ACRL is pleased to announce the availability of two scholarships to support participation at the 2008 ACRL/Harvard Leadership Institute, which will be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, August 3-8, 2008. In support of ACRL's commitment to librarians serving diverse communities, these two scholarships are for individuals currently working in Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Tribal Colleges or Universities; and/or Hispanic Serving Institutions.

For additional information or to apply for the scholarship please visit: https://marvin.foresightint.com/surveys/Tier1Survey/ACRL/239

ARL Call for Applications

The Association of Research Libraries Diversity Initiatives is accepting applications for two programs:

The Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce (the Initiative), a program designed to recruit MLS graduate students from ethnic and racial background into careers in research libraries. The Initiative includes a stipend up to $10,000, leadership and career development, mentor, and visit to a research library. For more information, please see below. Applications for the 2008-2010 program class are available now and are due by July 31, 2008. For more information, please see below.

The Leadership and Career Development Program (LCDP), a program designed to prepare and train librarians from underrepresented groups, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10 years professional experience, for leadership roles in research libraries. The LCDP focusing on the ARL Strategic Directions: Scholarly Communication, Information Policy, and Research, Teaching and Learning. The LCDP also incorporates Leadership and Career Development Theories through out the program. The LCDP is an 18 month program and fellows are responsible for completing a research project at the closing of the program. Applications are available now and are due April 21, 2008.

For more information about the ARL Diversity Initiatives, please contact Jerome Offord, Jr., Director of Diversity Initiatives at jerome@arl.org.

UNM UL Resident in Research and Instruction Services Position

University of New Mexico Libraries
Library Resident in Research and Instruction Services

The University of New Mexico Libraries has an opening (JR# 6409) for a Library Resident in Research and Instruction Services. This is a full-time, 12 month faculty position. The desired start date is July 1,2008. The faculty rank will be Visting Lecturer III. This position maybe extended by the University Libraries for up to one additional year subject to program needs, library budget, and job performance. The annual salary is $40,000.

Position Description

This post-MLS residency is designed for recent graduates of ALA accredited library and information science programs. Prior professionalexperience is not expected. The Research and Instruction Services Resident will participate in an extensive orientation program that provides the opportunity to develop expertise in aspects of an academic research library such as research and instruction services, public and technical services, library administration, special collections, library research programs and library technology. This position reports directly to the Director of Zimmerman Library. Residents will participate in faculty governance as detailed in the UNM Faculty Handbook.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program obtained between December 1, 2006 and July 1, 2008.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Coursework in public services, library instruction or electronic resources.
• Interest in and/or experience with library public services, information literacy, or outreach activities.

Preferred (Desired) Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of or experience working with Native American Tribal and/or Hispanic communities and issues of the Southwest.
• Library instruction or teaching experience.
• Reference or library information desk experience.
• Coursework or experience working with government documents.
• Interest, coursework or experience in library technical services, organization of information, acquisitions, or cataloging.
• Demonstrated motivation to learn new technologies such as working in a Windows-based environment, especially productivity software, communication packages, or Web page development.
• Demonstrated problem solving experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Primary Duties

• Provide public service with emphasis on general reference and instruction.
• Participate in collection development, the development of web-based services, e.g. subject pages, finding guides, and online tutorials and other liaison activities as assigned.
• Participate in library technology problem solving, discussions, and applications.
• Participate in collection development, outreach, or technical services activities, as appropriate.
• Provide effective and timely supervision of any assigned employees including all required training, career development, and performance reviews.
• Participate in faculty governance meetings, as appropriate, and in library management meetings, as required.

Environment

The University of New Mexico Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Greater Western Library Alliance, and participates in the OCLC system as a member of AMIGOS. The UniversityLibraries contains over 2 million volumes and includes four branch libraries, Centennial Science and Engineering Library, Fine Arts & Design Library, Parish Memorial Library (business and economics), and Zimmerman Library (education, humanities and social sciences). Zimmerman Library also houses the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections. The University Libraries is a regional library in the Federal Depository Library Program. The Libraries use Innovative Interfaces, Inc. for OPAC, circulation, acquisitions and serials control systems. The UNM main campus enrolls 32,000 students and employs 2,900 facultyand 5,000 staff. UNM offers 103 baccalaureate degrees, 73 master's degrees and 40 doctoral degrees and 3 professional degrees. TheUniversity of New Mexico is a Tier I Research Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution. UNM attracts a culturally diverse student population. For more information on the libraries, please visit our website at http://elibrary.unm.edu. For more information on the Residency Program, see our website at http://elibrary.unm.edu/residentprogram/.

To Apply

Required Application Materials: Resume, names and contact information of three references, signed letter of interest ADDRESSING THE MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS LISTED, and an unofficial copy of MLS transcript. Submit to (email preferred):

Linda Skye, Search Coordinator
Lskye@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Libraries
MSC 05 30201
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM, 87131-0001
Fax: (505) 277-7196

Deadline

The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received by our office no later than February 18, 2008.The University of New Mexico is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

Residency Position at Iowa

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES
IOWA CITY, IOWA

Position Vacancy

RESIDENCY PROGRAM REFERENCE & INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN

Program Purpose: The purpose of the University of Iowa Libraries' Residency Program is to interest entry-level librarians who are members of historically underrepresented groups in professional learning and service at the University of Iowa Libraries and, ultimately, in a career in academic librarianship. The program began more than fifteen years ago and is a keystone of the Libraries’ long-standing commitment to diversity. It is designed around an assignment in a professional position that is challenging, offers a solid foundation for a career in research librarianship, and provides significant opportunities for professional development and mentoring.

Please visit our Recruiting Librarians website for information about working at the UI Libraries and living in the diverse community of Iowa City.

Position Description: The Libraries seeks an entry-level, two-year Residency Program Librarian to serve in its Reference and Library Instruction Department. Each participant in the program has an appointment providing reference and instructional services in the Libraries. In addition, participants learn about other departments in the Libraries, have an assignment in collection development, serve on committees in the library system, and initiate a program of professional development and contribution. Of great importance is that each resident also chooses one or more tracks providing a significant experience in an area of individual interest such as archives' processing, digital initiatives, cataloging, or scholarly communication. Placement assistance is provided and program participants are eligible and encouraged to apply for regular professional positions that may arise in the Libraries. This position reports to the Head, Reference and Library Instruction, and requires some evening and weekend commitment.

Mentoring: The department head, along with the Director, Human Resources and Diversity Programs, serve as mentors for residents. Opportunities for peer and informal mentoring are available, as well, and regular meetings are arranged with the University Librarian and appropriate Associate University Librarians.

Professional Development: Professional development is a strong component of the Residency Program. Participants are encouraged to give presentations, attend national and regional conferences, and/or write for professional publications. The Libraries provides significant financial support for attendance at conferences and professional meetings. In addition, if accepted by the institutes, residents receive support to participate in the Minnesota Institute for Early Career Librarians from Traditionally Underrepresented Groups and ACRL's Institute for Information Literacy Immersion Program (or similar program of individual professional interest).

Required Qualifications: A graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Science; general knowledge of traditional and electronic information resources; general knowledge of information literacy and instruction principles; demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community; ability to work in a team environment; excellent written and oral communication skills; and a demonstrated interest in professional development and contribution.

Additional Expectations of the Position

• Civil and Respectful Interactions: Demonstrates respect for all members of the University community in the course of performing one’s duties and in response to administrators, supervisors, coworkers, and customers; constructively brings forward workplace concerns to coworkers and/or supervisor.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Welcomes the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and recognizes that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplace.
• Leadership Accountability: Represents the interests of the University and of unit leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strives to promote continual process and quality improvement.
• Learning and Professional Development: Seeks opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one’s current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development.

Salary and Appointment: The two-year appointment will be made at the Librarian I level with an annual salary of $41,000. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, TIAA/CREF retirement, and a flexible selection of medical, life, and dental insurance, childcare credit, and additional options. Residents are also provided with a generous allowance for moving expenses.

The University of Iowa Libraries: The University of Iowa library system consists of the Main Library, the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and 9 branch libraries (Art, Music, Business, and the sciences). With more than 4 million volumes, the Libraries ranks 31 out of 114 among the Association of Research Libraries for size of collections. InfoHawk, the Libraries’ integrated online system, uses ExLibris’ Aleph 500 software. The Libraries has been innovative in the development of services related to digital technologies with the creation of such units as the Information Arcade and Information Commons. The University Libraries is an active member of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), and the ARL SPARC Project. The Libraries provides a program of support for professional development activities and its staff members are actively engaged in national cooperative efforts.

The University and Iowa City: A major research and teaching institution, the University of Iowa offers internationally recognized programs in a diverse array of academic, medical, and artistic disciplines, from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. The University consists of a faculty of 2,000 and a permanent staff of 15,000 serving 30,000 students, close to 10,000 of whom are registered in graduate and professional degree programs. Approximately 8% of the University’s workforce is minority faculty and staff, 9% of the student body are members of minority groups, and 7% are international students.

Iowa City is a community of some 63,000 people (more than 100,000 live in the surrounding area) with excellent educational, recreational, and cultural advantages. It is consistently cited in the national media as a city with an excellent quality of life. The community is growing in its diversity; within the Iowa City Community School District, 13.4% of the students are African American, 7.2% are Asian American, 6.6% are Latino, and .5% are Native American. The Latino population is increasing at a rate of .5%/year. The city is readily accessible via interstate highways and a major airport only 30 minutes away.

Application Procedure: To apply for this position, please visit the University of Iowa Jobs@UIOWA website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. To help facilitate your application process, note the requisition number -- 54928. Applications must be received by March 3, 2008. Please, in your cover letter, include a substantial paragraph describing what in your background has helped you develop the skills that enable you to serve clientele of diverse backgrounds.

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

For more information about the University of Iowa Libraries and community, please see http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/ and http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/about/employment/recruiting.html

"Criticas Magazine" unveils a new blog, "Multicultural Link"

The authors, Loida Garcia-Febo and Bruce Jensen, of Multicultural Link will be blogging on a daily basis on various issues, including collection development, programs and services, as well as current issues that relate to academic, public, and special libraries. Issues will range from local, national, and international scope. In addition, many of the issues will most likely be relevant to the work that REFORMA members are involved.

To view the latest blog entry, please point your Web browser to: http://www.criticasmagazine.com/

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries position

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
Associate Professor, Tenure Leading
Associate Dean

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries seeks a highly energetic, creative, knowledgeable, and experienced library leader to fill the position of Associate Dean. This individual will lead efforts in assessment and evaluation of Libraries programs and services. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean is one of two Associate Deans, and a member of the Libraries Executive Committee.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for library-wide assessment and evaluation initiatives and services.
• Maintain current knowledge of all aspects of assessment and evaluation issues.
• May supervise or coordinate one or more library units including formulating long and short term objectives.
• Serves as a member of the Libraries’ management team, contributing to strategic planning efforts, program development and assessment, budget formulation and allocation of resources in support of the Libraries’ mission.
• Represents the Libraries within the university, and on committees and forums at the state and national level.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in increasingly responsible academic or research library management positions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, time-management skills, and multitasking skills.
• A record of effective collaborative efforts involving diverse faculty, library staff, students and other campus stakeholders.
• Substantial record of scholarship.
• Capacity to thrive in an environment of change and to foster that capacity in others.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to excellent customer service.

Preferred:

• Assessment and evaluation leadership experience as evidenced by oversight of a program in a large academic/research library, or equivalent.
• Substantial knowledge of current trends in assessment and evaluation.

TENURE: The successful candidate will be appointed with tenure if the applicant can meet the Libraries’ and University’s tenure standards.

ACADEMIC RANK: Dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Applicants must be eligible for the Rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial screening will begin January 7, 2008. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete the Faculty/Administrative Information Form at http://employment.unl.edu/, requisition #070881 and attach required documents.

SALARY: Salary is negotiable and will be based upon qualifications of the successful candidate.

STARTING DATE: May 1, 2008; Negotiable.

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Nancy Busch at (402) 472-2526 for assistance.