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SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN


Posting No. 8113


The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a knowledgeable, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the position of Social Sciences Librarian for Anthropology, Sociology, and Ethnic Studies. This position provides the opportunity to participate in a wide range of services and professional responsibilities in a dynamic environment. The UO Libraries include 2.7 million print volumes and provides access to 62,359 current journal titles, 90% of which are online. The Knight Library serves the research and instructional needs of the humanities and social sciences. The Reference & Research Services Department consists of 8.0 FTE and several student assistants. The anthropology & sociology departments both offer graduate degrees. The Anthropology Department has strengths in cultural & biological anthropology, and archaeology. The Sociology Department has many foci, including gender, race & ethnicity, economics & politics, and the environment. The campus also supports a growing interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies Program.

Responsibilities:

The Social Sciences Librarian has responsibility for developing collections and services to support the substantial anthropology and sociology departments and the interdisciplinary ethnic studies program. Responsibilities include: providing in-depth reference service in a full range of humanities and social sciences; providing library and course-integrated instruction; actively promoting seminars, workshops, and classes; consulting with faculty, academic researchers, staff and students; and collaborating with library and teaching faculty on developing new methods of delivering reference, research, and instruction services. Serves on library and campus committees. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment. Other related duties and projects as assigned. Reports to the Head of Reference & Instruction.

Qualifications:

Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science/Studies (MLIS). Knowledge of current social sciences research issues and trends; demonstrated awareness of changing reference services environment; commitment to undergraduate learning; knowledge of current collection development issues; strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated flexibility, initiative, and problem solving abilities; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with staff at all levels and people with diverse backgrounds.

Preferred: Experience in academic social sciences & humanities user services; substantial connection to the disciplines of anthropology, sociology or ethnic studies; faculty liaison experience; demonstrated application of information literacy standards, knowledge of educational technology issues and trends, experience with research-level collections; demonstrated campus outreach activities or creative initiatives; skills in assessment and applying new technologies; professional development activity.

Salary:

$40,000 minimum. Salary beyond the minimum will be based on prior professional experience, education, and/or rank. The UO offers a generous benefits package. For details, see: http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits. Low staff tuition rates are available for employees and family members for continuing education. Funding and release time may be provided for participation in conferences and other professional development opportunities.

Employment Conditions:

Librarians hold academic faculty status with rank, and are non-tenured. Contracts are fixed-term and renewable (two or three years, depending on rank). Professional growth and service in keeping with university and library standards for promotion and retention is expected.

About the University of Oregon and Eugene:

The University of Oregon is the only ARL library in Oregon, whose 2.7 million-volume collection serves as an important research facility for scholars throughout the Northwest. The Library is host site to the Orbis Cascade Alliance, a consortium of thirty-five colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington with a shared catalog. The UO has over 16,681 undergraduate students and approximately 3,695 graduate students, including 2,979 U.S. students of color and students representing 87 countries. The university has an institutional commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, and the Library actively supports this goal with its Library Diversity Committee. The UO Libraries are known for their spirit of cooperation and collaboration, and for their ability to provide a variety of personal and professional opportunities that make a difference.

The University of Oregon is located in Eugene, Oregon, home to more than 140,000 people and Oregon's third largest city. Within only a few hours' drive are ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, and the Cascade and Coast mountain ranges. The Willamette River runs through the heart of the city and joins the McKenzie River north of town. Mild winters, long growing seasons, and few drastic weather changes are characteristic. Eugene has a high percentage of professionals, including doctors, lawyers, architects, and educators, and is home to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, which regularly hosts the Oregon Bach Festival, the Eugene Symphony, the Eugene Ballet, and the Eugene Opera, among other cultural offerings.

Application Deadline:

Open until filled; application review begins June 2, 2008.

To Apply:

Please send Word or pdf attachments via e-mail and include the following: cover letter, résumé, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four references (one of whom must be indicated as your most current supervisor) to: libapps@uoregon.edu. Hard copy follow-up documents with signature should be sent to: Ms. Laine Stambaugh, Director, Library Human Resources, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, OR 97403-1299. (541) 346-1895; (541) 346-3485 (FAX). Academic Application Forms (either form is fine) are available at: http://academicaffairs.uoregon.edu/appointment/Forms/EmpApp.doc, and should be sent with hard copy documentation. Questions? Contact Laine Stambaugh, lastamba@uoregon.edu.

For More Information:

The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employment/ADA-compliant institution strongly committed to cultural diversity.



Maintained by: Laine Stambaugh, lastamba@uoregon.edu
Last Modified: 04/24/2008