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.