[Scla-list] FW: Residency Librarian Position

[MCCUTCHEON, CAMILLE]

Camille McCutcheon

Coordinator of Collection Management

Associate Librarian 

University of South Carolina Upstate

800 University Way

Spartanburg, SC 29303

Phone: 864.503.5612

Fax: 864.503.5601

E-mail: CMcCutcheon at uscupstate.edu

 

 

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Subject: Residency Librarian Position

 


please excuse duplicate postings: 


The Albert S. Cook Library is pleased to announce the following
position. Review of applicants will begin immediately. 


  
Towson University 
Albert S. Cook Library 
Residency Librarian Program 
2009-2011


  
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. 
  
Position Description: 
The Residency Librarian will be provided with a wide range of academic
librarian experiences to develop and enhance their professional skills
and prepare for future career opportunities.  Library administrators,
faculty, and staff will serve as formal and informal mentors and will
help the Resident acclimate to the library, university and Greater
Baltimore metro area. 
  
In year one of this two-year residency, the Residency Librarian will
gain meaningful work experience within three library departments: 

*	Research, Reference, and Instructional Services 
*	Technical Services - Collection Development, Acquisitions,
Cataloging, and Serials 
*	Archives and Digital Collections 

The Resident will be involved in library and university committees,
develop collegial relationships with faculty outside the library, and
participate in professional organizations. 
  
In the second year, the Residency Librarian will work with his or her
supervisor and mentor to identify a capstone project that is tailored to
his or her professional interests and to the needs of the library. A
goal of this project is for the Resident, working independently or with
a mentor, to develop, complete and report research to be presented at a
professional conference or in a professional journal. 
  
The Residency Librarian will be appointed for a two-year term with
non-tenure track visiting faculty status. Salary is commensurate with
that of an entry-level professional librarian. Full benefits package is
provided with health insurance and retirement options, relocation
allowance, and financial support for professional development.  This
position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.

  
Required:  MLS from an ALA-accredited institution, preferably granted
between January 2008 and August 2009.  Strong interest in developing a
career in academic librarianship; demonstrated commitment to public
service and user satisfaction; excellent communication and presentation
skills; strong, positive interpersonal skills; enthusiasm for learning
new technologies; commitment to professional growth; and ability to work
independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues and patrons
from diverse backgrounds.   
  
Towson University: The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore
area, Towson University (www.towson.edu <http://www.towson.edu/>  ) is
nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and
sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine
arts, and computer information systems. As the second largest school
within the University System of Maryland, TU enrolls over 19,000
students and offers 62 undergraduate majors, 39 master's programs, and 4
doctoral degree programs. The University is located in the suburban
community of Towson, Maryland, eight miles north of downtown Baltimore. 
  
With a staff of fifty including twenty faculty librarians, Albert S.
Cook Library houses nearly 700,000 volumes, over 9,000 sound recordings,
nearly 10,000 video recordings, and provides access to over 55,000 print
and electronic journals. 
  
Application Process: Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. Please submit letter of interest,
resume and contact information for at least three professional
references.  Transcripts will be requested of final candidates.  Submit
application materials to:   


Ms. Diane Cascella 
Residency Librarian Search 
Albert S. Cook Library 
Towson University 
8000 York Road 
Towson, MD 21252-0001


  


Electronic applications are encouraged and should be submitted to
dcascella at towson.edu <mailto:dcascella at towson.edu> 


  
Towson University is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong
institutional commitment to diversity.   
  
  
Patricia MacDonald
Associate University Librarian
for Administrative Services
Albert S. Cook Library
Towson University
8000 York Rd.
Towson, MD  21252
t 410-704-2445
f 410-704-3760
pmacdonald at towson.edu 

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