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/