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Head of Reference and Research Services
The Richard A. Gleeson Library at the University of San Francisco is
accepting applications for the position of Head of Reference and
Research Services. This fast-paced, highly visible position will
provide creative leadership in the planning, development, and
provision of proactive reference and research services for the main
campus and 5 regional campuses. The department provides traditional
reference assistance, electronic information access (including a
Novell LAN with 18 workstations, 42 CD-ROM drives, and 14 remote
access units), user education, ILL, and government publications.
Participation in the user education program, and evening and weekend
service hours is required. Staff includes 5 librarians and 4 library
assistants on the main campus. The regional libraries employ 4
part-time librarians and 3 library assistants. The Head reports to the
Dean of the University Library and participates in the Library's
management as a member of the Administrative Council and the
Department Heads' team. In June the department will move to its new
space in a 40,000 square-foot new addition.
Qualified applicants must have the M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited
program. Must be highly service-oriented to work well with students
and faculty and to handle effectively the pressures and demands of a
busy department. Five years increasingly responsible professional
experience in an academic library reference unit; strong knowledge of
emerging technologies; outstanding interpersonal skills; excellent
communication skills; collegiality; and flexibility are required.
Preference given to candidates with supervisory or managerial
experience and contributions to the profession. Professional
development activities are supported and encouraged. Librarians are
part of a collective bargaining unit. Appointment at the Associate
Librarian level. Minimum salary: $47,810. Salary and academic rank
dependent upon qualifications. Interviews may be conducted at the ALA
June conference in San Francisco.
Established as San Francisco's first institution of higher learning in
1855, the University of San Francisco presently serves 8,000 students
in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, law and
professional studies. The University is a private Catholic and Jesuit
institution and particularly welcomes candidates who will positively
contribute to such an environment. Review of applications will begin
May 16, 1997 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit
a letter of application and resume with names, addresses, phone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to PERSONNEL
SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, 2130 FULTON STREET, SAN
FRANCISCO, CA 94117.
USF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We
particularly encourage people of color and women applicants to apply
for all positions. The University provides reasonable accommodations
to individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Reference Technology Librarian
The Richard A. Gleeson Library at the University of San Francisco is
accepting applications for the position of Reference Technology
Librarian. The position requires an energetic, self-motivated,
creative librarian to design, maintain and operate all electronic
services and systems in the Reference and Research Services Department
and to provide leadership in shaping the future direction of the
department's use of rapidly changing technology. The current systems
configuration includes a Novell LAN with 18 workstations, 42 CD-ROM
drives managed by Meridian CDNet and SaberLAN software, a Tatung Sun
computer running UNIX Solaris software, 14 Omniware remote units, and
stand-alone PCs with multiple CD-ROM drives. Support is also provided
to regional services, including PCs and Macs with remote capabilities
at 5 campuses. This librarian works closely with the Library Systems
Manager, who maintains the library's Innovative Interfaces integrated
system; the Kendrick Law Librarians; and the university's Information
Technology Services department. An electronic classroom is planned for
renovated space in the existing building; a 40,000 square foot new
addition will be completed in June 1997. The primary responsibility of
this position is to maintain the Reference technology systems;
however, also required is participation in user education programs and
traditional Reference Desk service, including evening and weekend
service hours.
Qualified applicants must have an M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited
program; must be highly service oriented to work well with students,
faculty and colleagues; must be able to handle effectively the
pressures and demands of Reference Department assignments and systems
problems; demonstrate expertise in the use of electronic resources,
Internet access, client/server applications, and microcomputer
hardware and software; and possess excellent communication, leadership
and interpersonal skills. Professional development activities are
encouraged and supported. Librarians are part of a collective
bargaining unit. Appointment at the Assistant Librarian level.
Minimum salary: $36, 998. Salary and rank dependent upon
qualifications. Interviews may be conducted at the ALA June conference
in San Francisco.
Established as San Francisco's first institution of higher learning in
1855, the University of San Francisco presently serves 8,000 students
in the arts and sciences, business, education, nursing, law and
professional studies. The University is a private Catholic and Jesuit
institution and particularly welcomes candidates who will positively
contribute to such an environment. Review of applications will begin
May 16, 1997 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit
a letter of application and resume with names, addresses, phone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to PERSONNEL
SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, 2130 FULTON STREET, SAN
FRANCISCO, CA 94117.
USF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We
particularly encourage people of color and women applicants to apply
for all positions. The University provides reasonable accommodations
to individuals with disabilities upon request.
