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.