Diversity Resident Librarian - The University Libraries, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The University Libraries have established a two-year Post MLS Diversity Residency program to further increase the diversity of our professional staff while fostering the growth and development of a new librarian. The purpose of the Residency is to attract a recent graduate to the challenging and rewarding career of academic librarianship. The University Libraries has a Diversity Committee and also participates in the University?s diversity initiatives: http://library.uncg.edu/divres/

Residents will provide service and gain valuable experience in multiple facets of academic librarianship through this process by spending their first year in three different functional areas and their second year focused in one primary service area. The Resident will serve on library
committees as appropriate including the Diversity Committee and search committees as well as be assigned other activities such as liaison responsibilities. Professional development is a strong component of the Residency program, which includes conference attendance, interaction and
participation in the University Libraries Mentoring Program, and collaboration with UNCG?s Library and Information Studies Department.

The salary is $42,000 per year and is a two-year visiting faculty non-tenure track position available July 15, 2010. Review of applications will begin February 28, 2010 and will remain open until the candidate is selected. Standard benefits include state or optional (including
TIAA/CREF) retirement plans, state health plan, and 24 vacation days per year. Please see
http://provost.uncg.edu/Academic/EPA_Personnel/JobLists/DetailPage.asp?s=3130
for more details regarding benefits, responsibilities, qualifications, and the University environment.

Academic Librarian Diversity Internship @ Kent State

Kent State University Libraries is proud to offer the Academic Librarian Diversity Internship, a program designed to introduce students from underrepresented backgrounds to careers in academic Librarianship.

The Academic Librarian Diversity Internship is a 12 month appointment with pay to work 20 hours per week within University Libraries at the Kent Campus.

The position will afford the student intern a variety of introductory experiences of a large research library. Mentoring and other professional development experiences will be available.

For more information and application guidelines, visit:
http://www.library.kent.edu/diversity_internship.

Minnesota Institute for Early Career Librarians from Traditionally Underrepresented Groups is Inviting Applications

From the website: http://www.lib.umn.edu/sed/institute

The University of Minnesota Libraries will host the 7th Biennial Minnesota Institute for Early Career Librarians from Traditionally Underrepresented Groups from July 10 through 16, 2010 on the Twin Cities campus. The Institute brings together a cohort of high potential academic librarians from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups in the first three years of their professional career for a unique leadership development experience. The intense week-long Institute provides training in leadership skills, organizational behavior, and practical grant writing skills. In addition, Institute participants join an active community of 140 previous graduates that provides support as they continue their professional careers.

Institute faculty DeEtta Jones Young (DeEtta Jones and Associates) and Kathryn Deiss (Association of College and Research Libraries) are experienced organizational leaderships development consultants and trainers who have led the professional and personal development component of the Institute since it began in 1998. Lori-Anne Williams, a successful independent grant writing consultant and frequent instructor at the University of Minnesota and nationally, will present a two-day session on grant writing.

Participants pay a modest $750 fee that includes housing in a hotel adjacent to the campus, lunches, opening and concluding dinner, and a midweek reception. Participants are responsible for travel arrangements, approval from their home institutions for the time commitment to participate in the Institute, and other expenses such as meals other than those noted above and local transportation during the Institute.

Participants are selected through a competitive application process. More information about the Institute and the application process will be available at www.lib.umn.edu/sed/institute/ or potential applicants may contact Linda DeBeau-Melting, Associate University Libraries for Organization Development (l-debe@umn.edu) or Peggy Johnson, Association University Librarian for Access Services (m-john@umn.edu).

NCSU Libraries Fellows, 2010-2012 Accepting Applications

The NCSU Libraries Fellows program offers a unique opportunity to a select group of M.L.S. or M.I.S. graduates who will receive the degree in November 2009 or later. The NCSU Libraries is particularly well known for its digital library programs, its technological advances, and its commitment to defining the future of librarianship. The NCSU Libraries offers Fellows the opportunity for rapid professional growth through assignment to an innovative project, combined with experience and mentoring in a department. Fellows are appointed to the rank of
librarian for a two-year term. Search by position number C-60-0916. Candidates for July 2010 placement are encouraged to apply before December 15, 2009: Interviews will be held in January/February.

See full vacancy announcement and further information at www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/epa.html
Apply online at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148.

NLM Accepting Applications for Associate Fellowship Program

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is accepting applications for its Associate Fellowship program, a one-year training program for recent MLS graduates and librarians early in their career.

In the first half of the year, a formal curriculum offers exposure to library operations, research and development, intramural and extramural research, development and lifecycle of NLM's web-based products and services and the extensive outreach and education program reaching consumers, special populations, health professionals and librarians. In the second half of the
year, Associate Fellows have the opportunity to choose projects based on real-world problems proposed by library divisions and work with librarians and library staff over a six-seven month period. Successful projects have led to peer-review publications and to services that have become a regular part of library operations.

The September through August program also offers professional development and an introduction to the wider world of health sciences librarianship that may include:

• Supported attendance at national professional conferences, often including the Medical Library Association's annual meeting, the American Medical Informatics Association annual meeting and others
• Spring Practicum at a health sciences library in the contiguous United States
• Additional brown bags, seminars, field trips and learning opportunities available on the National Institutes of Health campus
• Opportunities to meet and interact with senior management at the National Library of Medicine
• Experienced preceptors from National Library of Medicine staff
• Potential to compete for a second year fellowship at a health sciences library in the United States
  

The Fellowship offers:

• A stipend equivalent to a U.S. Civil Service salary at the GS-9 level ($50,408 in 2009)
• Additional financial support for the purchase of health insurance
• Some relocation funding
• Assistance in finding housing

Who is eligible?

All U.S. and Canadian citizens who will have earned a MLS or equivalent degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited school by August 2010. Both recent graduates and librarians early in their career are welcome to apply. Priority is given to U.S. citizens.

Applications and additional information are available on the Web at www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/. Application deadline is February 5, 2010. Between 4 and 7 fellows will be selected for the program.

Contact Kathel Dunn for further information at 301-435-4083 or dunnk@mail.nih.gov.

Eugene Garfield Residency in Science Librarianship

The University of Pennsylvania Libraries is seeking a dynamic, service oriented individual to join its Science Libraries team in this *two-year* entry level position. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Engineering and Physical Sciences Libraries, the Eugene Garfield Minority Residency will provide a new librarian the opportunity to develop as a Science & Technology Librarian at a premiere research institution in a supportive environment.

The Resident will be an integral member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Libraries team with a variety of substantive responsibilities and learning opportunities. This position will be actively engaged in user instruction initiatives, including the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries’ workshop series and the Engineering Technical Communication Program (TCP). The workshop series is geared primarily towards graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, providing them with exposure to the wide array of resources and services available to them at Penn. The TCP offers the opportunity to help Penn Engineering undergraduate students develop a structured and logical exposure to the organization of information resources in the field of engineering through a curriculum integrated program. The Resident is expected to participate in the planning, marketing, delivery and assessment of these programs.

Working closely with colleagues, this position will include collection development and liaison duties within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. This will provide the Resident with the opportunity to interact and respond to the needs of a research and teaching community. It will also provide experience in resource allocation and management.

While based in the Engineering and Physical Sciences Libraries cluster, the Resident will be encouraged to explore collaborative projects with other departments in Penn Libraries. Potential departments to collaborate with include, but are not limited to, the Health Science
Libraries cluster, Information Technologies & Digital Development, Information Processing Center, and the Weigle Information Commons. Projects and assignments will be designed with the professional interests of the Resident and the needs of the Physical Science Libraries Cluster in mind.

In addition to colleagues within the Physical Sciences Libraries, the Resident will be encouraged to meet with an established mentor outside of the cluster. The program mentor will provide the Resident with the opportunity to gain perspective, guidance and support outside of their day to day activities.

The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League comprehensive research university in Philadelphia founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin and his circle. It comprises twelve schools, 3,800 faculty and an enrollment of 20,000 students, equally divided between undergraduate and graduate/professional school students.

The Penn Libraries include fifteen libraries and an off-site high density storage facility. System-wide scholarly resources number nearly 6 million books, 44,000 current serials (of which 16,000 are e-journals) and 700 databases. The library is a leader in the development of digital library services and collections and is aggressively experimenting with and adopting new technology in research and teaching, including courseware.

Position Responsibilities Include

• Liaison and Collection Development duties for Engineering Departments as assigned. Manage the materials budgets for these departments. Make collection access decisions, including transfer of materials to off-site storage and participate in consortial resource-sharing and document delivery initiatives.
• Provide specialized reference and research support to assigned departments as well as collaborate in the planning and development of services across the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries in the planning, promotion implementation and assessment of the user instruction program. This will include participation in the Engineering Technical Communication Program and the workshop series.
• Participate in the maintenance of the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries’ websites including designing tutorials and other resources for user instruction.
• Investigate new technologies that may be used to effectively respond to changing information needs (e.g. e-science and data curation).
• Participate in the Penn Libraries LiveChat Reference Service.
• Pursue collaborative opportunities with other Library and University departments.
• Participate in library, university and professional activities as appropriate.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited information and library science program or equivalent awarded between May of 2007 through August of 2009.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• General knowledge of information literacy and instruction practices and a strong desire to participate in the Engineering & Physical Sciences Libraries’ instructional program.
• Experience with relevant print and electronic reference sources.
• Willingness to learn and a desire for professional growth.

Preferred

• Academic background in science or related experience in an academic science library.
• Experience with course management software and web design software.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in scientific scholarly communication.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Includes a generous benefits package, additional information available at http://www.hr.upenn.edu/jobs/benefits.asp.

To Apply - Potential candidates are invited to submit a letter of application that addresses the needs and qualifications of the position, along with their resume and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who can address the suitability of the candidate for the position described, as well as complete an on-line employment application at https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=190271

Alternatively, you may search by reference number 090827165 at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/

Applications will be accepted immediately and until the position is filled; however, applications submitted before September 15, 2009 will receive priority consideration.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program, 2009-2010 Call for Applications

The Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) is pleased to announce the 2009-2010 year of the leadership program jointly sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and AAHSL. The NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program is focused on preparing emerging leaders for the position of library director in academic health sciences libraries.

“The partnership with NLM has demonstrated its value in encouraging and preparing the next generation of leaders of our libraries,” said AAHSL president Julia Sollenberger. “Its merit is recognized by institutions across the country as they recruit for director positions.”

Fellows will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in a variety of learning settings, including exposure to leadership in another environment. They will be paired with mentors who are academic health sciences library directors. In addition to the individual relationship with their mentors, fellows benefit from working collaboratively with other fellows and mentors. Experienced program faculty and mentors will provide content and facilitation for the cohort. The program takes advantage of flexible scheduling and an online learning community to minimize disruption to professional and personal schedules. The sponsors will provide financial support for up to five fellows and will underwrite travel and meeting expenses.

Thirty-five fellows have participated in the program since its inauguration in 2002. To date, thirteen fellows have assumed director positions.

“The program was key in securing my job as director and continues to sustain me,” noted Neville Prendergast, fellow, class of 2007-2008, and director at Tulane University. “It provided the learning environment to interact with my mentor and other leading directors very willing to share their ideas and experience. It places you in the position of ‘thinking like a director.’”

Chris Shaffer, fellow, class of 2006-2007, and university librarian at Oregon Health & Science University, said, “My mentor ‘opened the books’ to me and taught me about budgets of public and private universities. As a new director, I often turn to the other fellows in my cohort for advice and community, and I can get support from all the mentors who have participated in the program.”

Gary Freiburger, mentor, class of 2008-2009, and director at University of Arizona, stated, “My fellow’s visit to our library gave me a chance to see our operations through fresh eyes. As a mentor, I not only have the chance to rethink my assumptions, I also have the benefit of working with a cohort of directors who share information and experiences.”

Program Overview

The one-year program design is multi-faceted: three in-person leadership institutes; attendance at an Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) annual meeting; a yearlong fellow/mentor relationship; Web-based courses and discussions on issues related to library leadership; and a two-week site visit to the mentor’s home library (in one or two-week segments).

The program is designed to:

Introduce fellows to leadership theory and practical tools for implementing change at organizational and professional levels;
Introduce fellows to critical issues facing academic health sciences libraries;
Develop meaningful professional relationships between fellows and mentors that give fellows access to career guidance and support;
Expose fellows to another academic health sciences library and its institutional leadership under the guidance of their mentors;
Examine career development and provide models of directors to fellows;
Create a cohort of leaders who will draw upon each other for support throughout their careers;
Promote diversity in the leadership of the profession; and
Offer recognition to emerging leaders and enhance the competitive standing of fellows as they pursue director positions.

Application

The NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program is currently accepting applications and nominations for the August 3, 2009, deadline for potential fellows and mentors for the 2009-2010 experience. Candidates for fellow should have a strong interest in pursuing a directorship in academic health sciences libraries, as well as a minimum of five years of department head level or higher responsibility, or equivalent experience, in an academic health sciences library, hospital library, or other library-related setting. Applications from qualified minority candidates are encouraged. Mentors should have at least five years’ experience as director of an academic health sciences library.

The program brochure, including information on program design, schedule, and application process, is available at http://data.memberclicks.com/site/aahsl/NLM-AAHSL-Leadership-Fellows-Program-2009-2010.pdf
For more information about the program, please contact Carolyn Lipscomb, Program Manager, AAHSL Future Leadership Committee, carolynlipscomb@cs.com.

Call for Proposals: 2010 National Diversity in Libraries Conference

The 2010 National Diversity in Libraries Conference (NDLC), “From Groundwork to Action,” will take place July 14–16, 2010, in Princeton, New Jersey. The NDLC is a biennial event that serves as a regional meeting for library staff members to discuss diversity issues, especially issues common to the host region’s culture. ARL is co-sponsoring the 2010 conference along with Columbia University Libraries, Ocean County (NJ) Library, Princeton Public Library, Princeton University Library, and Rutgers University Libraries. The 2010 NDLC Planning Committee invites proposals for presentations at the conference. Please consult the conference wiki for submission guidelines and further information on the event https://qed.princeton.edu/main/NDLC2010/Call_for_Proposals.

ALA Diversity Event: 2nd National Dialogue on the Curriculum of Readiness for the 21st Century Librarian"

The 2nd National Dialogue on the Curriculum of Readiness for the 21st Century Librarian event has been expanded by the ALA Committee on Diversity into a Town Hall Meeting on diversity. The event is scheduled for Friday July 10, 2009 from 8:30am-12:00pm in the Palmer House Hilton, Adams Ballroom. The meeting will focus on four key discussion topics:

1. Unifying library diversity advocacy efforts across member associations
2. Encouraging diversity in ALA leadership groups
3. Enhancing LIS education to facilitate the recruitment of students from under-represented backgrounds
4. Fostering workplace diversity and organizational change to better promote and retain members of under-represented groups in the LIS profession

This event is intended to bring together representatives from the various ALA committees, affiliates, divisions, sections, and round tables. Participation as an individual interested in diversity or as a representative of a particular constituency is welcome.

Those planning to attend should please contact Rob Gould at rgould@ala.org by June 1. A final confirmation and additional information will be provided to all scheduled attendees by June 15.

For additional information, contact Ismail H. Abdullahi (iabdullahi@nccu.edu), Miguel A. Figueroa (mfigueroa@ala.org), or Robert Gould (rgould@ala.org).

The Kaleidoscope Concern: ACRL Digital Publication by Kaetrena D. Davis-Kendrick

Kaetrena D. Davis-Kendrick has recently digitally published an annotated bibliography on racial and ethnic diversity in librarianship through ACRL. From the ACRL site: "This annotated bibliography...includes new areas of study such as gender issues and white privilege with regard to racial minority and ethnic librarians. It covers the concerns, goals and strategies surrounding the recruitment, retention, and advancement of librarians of color and contains over 80 years of the profession’s earliest training initiatives and current best practices. Also traced in this bibliography is the evolution of the specific idea of affirmative action to the more nebulous concept of diversity in libraries. Books and book chapters, dissertations and theses, articles, poster sessions, presentations, reports from professional library associations and consortia, and multimedia objects are annotated in here."

The document can be downloaded from ACRL's Digitial Publications site.

Congratulations to Trena!

Temporary Resident Librarian Position at Syracuse University

Syracuse University Library seeks an energetic, innovative, and service-oriented individual to enhance the Library's ability to meet the needs of a diverse university community by serving a two-year appointment as Learning Commons Resident Librarian. Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a temporary, 24 month, benefits eligible position.

Visit the Syracuse University Library's Employment Opportunities page for full information.

The American Library Association's (ALA) Diversity Counts report shows that less than one percent of credentialed librarians are African American males. Spawned by Julius Jefferson's 2008 ALA program on African American male librarians, this program discloses the results of a recent study that explored which factors lead African American males to choose to pursue a graduate degree in library and information science (LIS) and practice LIS as a career.

Panelists will discuss why they became a librarian, share career goals, and reveal their own triumphs and challenges in LIS.

Panelists:
Damon Campbell, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Jon E. Cawthorne, San Diego State University
James B. Jones, Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library

Moderator:
Julius Jefferson, Library of Congress

Program Producer/Researcher:
Kaetrena D. Davis-Kendrick

Location: Hilton Chicago - Conference Room D

Please make plans to attend this informative and engaging program and discussion during the American Library Association's Annual Conference this July!

New Residency Program at Towson University

Beginning Fall 2009, the Towson University Residency Librarian Program will offer an early-career librarian the opportunity for rapid professional growth in academic librarianship. The two-year program is designed to provide a broad introduction to academic librarianship, a supportive environment for professional exploration, and an opportunity for concentrated experience in an area of specialization. The purpose of the program is to help increase the presence of underrepresented groups in academic librarianship. Towson University values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Please see the full vacancy announcement here.

Scholarships Available for 2009 Streams of Language, Memory & Lifeways for Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums National Conference

The scholarship application is now available for the 2009 Streams of Language, Memory & Lifeways for Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums National Conference to be held in Portland, Oregon October 19-22, 2009. Please visit www.tribalconference.org to submit an on-line application or to print one for mailing. This conference is funded by a Librarians for the 21^st Century grant through the Institute of Museums and Library Services which is enabling the offering of limited financial assistance to those tribal folks who may not otherwise be able to attend.

The application process is competitive and will be based on demonstrated financial need. Scholarship Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2009 so please don’t wait! You will find the criteria, what financial assistance you can request and, who to contact for more information on the website.

Figueroa New Director of ALA Office for Diversity

"Miguel A. Figueroa has been named the new director of the ALA Office for Diversity. Figueroa is currently the network services coordinator for the Middle Atlantic Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine and will begin his new duties May 5." Full press release available at: http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2009/march2009/ofdfigueroa.cfm

University of Iowa Libraries Residency Program Librarian - Position Vacancy

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA LIBRARIES
IOWA CITY, IOWA

Position Vacancy

RESIDENCY PROGRAM 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 one of three departments – Reference & Library Instruction, Digital Library Services, or the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences. In addition to learning about and providing service in one of these departments, participants learn about other departments in the Libraries, 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 outside the assigned department, such as collection development, archives' processing, cataloging, scholarly communication, or one of the other two assigned departments.

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 of the assigned department and it is likely that it will require 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:

• graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Science

• general knowledge of traditional and electronic information resources
  
  
• demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community
  
  
• excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  
• ability to work in a team environment
  
  
• demonstrated interest in professional development and contribution
  
  
• for a position in Reference & Library Instruction, demonstrated knowledge of information literacy and instruction
  
  
• for a position in Digital Library Services, demonstrated interest in or experience with digital library services
  
  
• for a position in the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, demonstrated interest or experience in the health sciences as well as demonstrated knowledge of information literacy and instruction

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 $42,000. 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 -- 56499. Applications must be received by March 6, 2009. 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

University of Pittsburg: Diversity Librarian Fellowship and Residency Program

For more information:
http://www.ischool.pitt.edu/resources/diversity/diversity-fellowship.php
The Diversity Librarian Fellowship and Residency Program offers minoritycandidates an opportunity for pursuing the Master's in Library andInformation Science degree while gaining valuable, "hands-on" experiencein a large academic library system. The goal of this two-year program isto increase the number of underrepresented racial/ethnic minoritieswithin academic librarianship by providing the graduate education andthe practical experience critical for successful entrance into theprofession.

ULS Public Services Librarian Diversity Resident Program

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. http://www.ischool.pitt.edu/resources/diversity/uls-resident-program.php

New Residency Program: Marquette University Libraries

The Marquette University Raynor Memorial Libraries Residency Program is seeking applications from early career library and information science professionals with a strong commitment to beginning a career in academic librarianship. The two-year Residency Program is designed to encourage and promote the professional growth and development of new librarians, providing a broad-based awareness of principles and practices in academic librarianship and an opportunity to develop an area of specialization. The Residency Program hopes in part, to help increase the presence of underrepresented groups in academic libraries. Diversity is a core value and is central to the mission of Marquette University and all interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Reporting to the Head of Research and Instructional Services, the Resident will participate in the Libraries' information literacy instruction program for pre-college, undergraduate, and graduate students; provide general reference services; contribute to collection development activities; become familiar with other units and functions of the Libraries; and assist in collaborative planning, analysis, and assessment of programs and services. In year two of the program, the Resident will engage in an in-depth, concentrated experience in an area of specialization and will develop and complete an applied research capstone project that could be presented at a professional conference.

The Residency Program features a formal mentoring component with the Head of Research and Instructional Services, the Associate Dean of Libraries and other professional staff, who will help to acclimate the Resident to the Libraries' environment, the University, and the Greater Milwaukee community, while providing general guidance and support.

Required:

• Master's degree in library/information science (ALA-accredited), granted by August 2009 and received within the past two years.

• Demonstrated interest in developing a career in academic librarianship;
  

• Service orientation and commitment to library user needs;
  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills;

• Strong analytical skills and organizational abilities;

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and adapt to changing user needs and expectations;

• Knowledge of and commitment to cultural diversity and an ability to work with a diverse student body, faculty and staff.Preferred:

• Experience in a library environment, teaching, or in public service.

Salary: Minimum of $40,000. Full benefits package including 20 vacation days, 11 holidays and one floating holiday per year.

Marquette University is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit doctoral-granting institution with an enrollment of 12,000 located near downtown Milwaukee. Two adjacent and connected library buildings seat 2,150 and house a 1.7 million volume collection, 300 networked resources, and over 22,000 electronic journals. http://www.mu.edu/library/

For full consideration, submit application online by April 15, 2009 to the University's application site: http://careers.marquette.edu/ search by position number: 0600797