Bibliographer
Rod Library
Position Announcement

General Description:

This position holds a three year term appointment in the Collection Management & Special Services Department and provides collection management services to university students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Other duties include participation in the development and delivery of library instruction and active liaison work with selected academic departments. As bibliographer and liaison, this position is responsible for collection management, promotion of library services, and specialized instruction related to programs in those academic departments. May serve at the reference desk and participate in library and university committees.

Specific Duties:

1. Serves as bibliographer and liaison to selected academic departments; promotes the use of library services and resources among the students and faculty in selected academic disciplines.

2. Provides library instruction to students and faculty through group instruction or research consultation.

3. Participates in departmental and library management through service on various task-focused committees.

4. May staff the reference desk, which provides both general reference and documents and maps reference, approximately 2-3 hours a week.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports To:

Head, Collection Management and Special Services Department.

Qualifications:

Required: ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent; demonstrated experience with electronic resources; demonstrated commitment to providing quality library services and resources to students and faculty; and demonstrated strong written, oral communications, and teaching skills. Pre-employment background checks are required.

Preferred: Collection management experience in an academic library.

Salary/Rank:

Salary and rank commensurate with credentials and experience. Applicants with an ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent degree will be considered for the rank of Instructor. Applicants with a second graduate degree in addition to the ALA accredited MLS or international equivalent degree will be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor.

Rod Library:

Rod Library has a collection of 986,920 bound volumes, 820,900 microforms, 568,000 documents, 41,450 maps, 23,360 sound and video recordings, 2,035 active print periodical subscriptions, and 1,225 electronic periodical subscriptions. Faculty and staff of 54 assisted by 90 students.

University/Community:

The University of Northern Iowa prides itself on putting "Students First" and has a reputation for providing exceptional undergraduate education, as well as complementary programs at the master s, specialist, and doctoral levels. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university has developed outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences.

One of three state universities, UNI enjoys national recognition for its high educational standards. U.S. News and World Report has ranked UNI second among Midwest public universities for 13 consecutive years.

The university s size -- just more than 13,000 students -- allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices of a large university, while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a compact, park-like campus. UNI is a smoke-free campus.

For more information, see www.uni.edu.

UNI is located in picturesque Cedar Falls, Iowa, a riverfront town with many recreational and entertainment opportunities. The metropolitan community of Cedar Falls/Waterloo has a combined population of 120,000 and offers a pleasant residential setting with a growing industrial base. Cedar Falls is a friendly, affordable community with a variety of cultural experiences and is located about 300 miles from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago.

For more information, visit www.cedarfalls.com.

Application:

Applications received by August 13, 2010 will be given full consideration. The Library encourages applications from persons of color, women, persons living with disabilities, and veterans. Send a letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to: Yolanda Hood, Chair, Bibliographer Search Committee, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-3675. Phone: (319) 273-6167. Email: Yolanda.hood@uni.edu


UNI is an equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action.