---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 4 Mar 1997 10:56:34 EDT From: "r. lee hadden" <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: [log in to unmask] To: [log in to unmask] Subject: JOBS: - Reference -- Minnesota ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Date: Tue, 4 Mar 1997 07:28:12 -0800 (PST) Reply-to: [log in to unmask] From: Karen Fischer <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Position Announcement -- Reference -- Minnesota Due to a retirement, Briggs Library has an opening. Please note that new library school graduates are encouraged to apply. Reference/Instruction Librarian Rodney A. Briggs Library, at the University of Minnesota, Morris, is accepting applications for the position of Reference/Instruction Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Public Services, this position participates in providing quality reference service, planning and presenting group instruction, developing print and electronic instructional materials, conducting mediated online searches, and developing the reference collection in specific subject areas. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: include an ALA accredited MLS, background in reference services, demonstrated expertise in using the Internet and electronic information applications, written and oral communication skills and successful group presentation experience in English, as well as an awareness of the philosophy and objectives of a liberal arts college. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: include an educational background or experience in the humanities and a working knowledge of Spanish. STARTING DATE: July 1, 1997. Salary: to $30,000 for 12 mo. appointment. All qualified individuals who are optimistic about the role of libraries in the academic environment and who enthusiastically seek to integrate new technologies to enhance and expand the role of public services in the college library setting are encouraged to submit a complete application which must be received by the deadline of April 11, 1997. A complete application includes a resume, the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three people knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications, a photocopy of transcripts for all degrees earned or anticipated to be earned by July 1, 1997, and a cover letter elaborating on the candidate's qualifications and philosophy of public service librarianship in the liberal arts college. Applications should be directed to LeAnn Dean, Search Committee Chair, Briggs Library, University of Minnesota, Morris. Morris MN 56267. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. For more information about Briggs Library see our web page at: http://www.mrs.umn.edu/library Karen Fischer [log in to unmask] Director of Briggs Library University of Minnesota, Morris 600 E. 4th St. Morris MN 56267 (320) 589-6173 "Be subversive: Commit a random act of kindness today."