Reference and Instruction Librarian
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
0813529
Number of Open Positions::1
Position Title::Assistant Professor
Other Title Information::Reference and Instruction Librarian
Organization::219101 - UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Position Summary::This is a clinical appointment reporting to the Associate Dean for Special Collections and working collaboratively in a team of archivists and librarians, as well as archival and digital initiatives staff in Special Collections. The position supports reference, instruction, and outreach in Special Collections and oversight of University Archives through arrangement and description of University records while continually striving toward the unit’s goals of More Product, Less Process (MPLP). This is an exciting opportunity for a librarian to gain an expert knowledge of all archival operations and practices as a ranked faculty member in an R1 university Special Collections unit.
Ad Text::The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking professional to serve as a Reference and Instruction Librarian. This is a clinical appointment reporting to the Associate Dean for Special Collections and working collaboratively in a team of archivists and librarians, as well as archival and digital initiatives staff in Special Collections. The position supports reference, instruction, and outreach in Special Collections and oversight of University Archives through arrangement and description of University records while continually striving toward the unit’s goals of More Product, Less Process (MPLP). This is an exciting opportunity for a librarian to gain an expert knowledge of all archival operations and practices as a ranked faculty member in an R1 university Special Collections unit. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: providing reference service to onsite and remote researchers, including history classes; coordinating and providing instruction to University of Alabama classes, including history classes; coordinating and providing outreach activities, including physical and digital exhibits, to the University and broader community; performing collection development for history; managing records processing in University Archives, including physical arrangement and creation of finding aids and metadata in the unit’s archival data management system, ArchivesSpace; managing restrictions and supervising a records management assistant. This person in this position acquires valuable skills in providing reference service and teaching library instruction for primary source materials and creating physical and digital exhibits for display within University Libraries and for the global research community. Responsibilities of the position change as the University Libraries continue to evolve.This position is an excellent opportunity to work with colleagues who are dedicated to processing and preserving a wide array of rare and unique materials in such areas as Alabama, Southern U.S., African American, and Latin American history. More information on The University of Alabama Libraries Strategic Planning process and Special Collections goals can be found at: https://www.lib.ua.edu/about/strategic-planning/ Required Qualifications:
- Masters in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
- Experience providing reference service in an academic library.
- Experience providing instruction in an academic library.
- Demonstrated understanding of More Product, Less Process (MPLP) as well as other intensive processing and assessment strategies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current content and structure standards for institutional records.
- Experience working independently and collaboratively with varied groups within a complex organization.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Organizational and project management skills.
- Experience creating physical and digital exhibits.
- Demonstrated knowledge of metadata creation and standards.
- Professional experience processing university records, including physical arrangement and creation of finding aids in accordance with institutional records best practices.
- Experience working with ArchivesSpace or other archival data management system.
- Knowledge of HTML and experience with WordPress for content management.
- Experience working with born digital records.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
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05/17/2022
Expected Starting Date::07/01/2022
College/School/Division::Libraries
Post To Ihe:Yes
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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