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Reference Librarian - Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO)

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Posted by GSLIS, January 16, 2009
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The Arthur Lakes Library of Colorado School of Mines invites applications for the anticipated faculty position of Reference Librarian. The Library supports the information and educational needs of Mines, primarily in science and engineering, and provides technical information to the regional community. The Library is staffed by 11 faculty librarians and 11 paraprofessionals. More information on the Library can be found at http://www.mines.edu/library.

Located in Golden, Colorado, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and just minutes away from downtown Denver, Mines is a public university with an enrollment of over 4,200 students in undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering, science and related disciplines.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will provide reference services including instruction and assistance to library users, staffing the reference desk, collection development, and participating on the reference team. Instruction and outreach to the Mines community are an important part of this position. Some evening and weekend hours are required. The position serves as a liaison to academic departments and on committees for the Library, the university, and other organizations, contributes to the profession, engages in scholarship, and participates in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited school (or equivalent) by date of employment; and either a bachelor’s degree in a science/engineering field or experience in science/engineering librarianship. Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills, a public service orientation, familiarity with electronic information sources, and professional growth.

Preference will be given to applicants with backgrounds that include:

  • Academic libraries;
  • Reference experience;
  • Instruction and outreach; or
  • Experience in a science or engineering setting.

Compensation: Minimum $42,000, negotiable commensurate with experience. Mines also provides an attractive benefits package including fully paid health insurance, the possibility for flexible work schedules, dependent tuition benefits, parental leave policies, and dependent care assistance through a flexible spending plan.

How to Apply: Applicants must send a letter of application, resume, photocopy of transcripts* and the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of 4 professional references to: Colorado School of Mines, Human Resources Office, Search #08-461890, 1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401, Fax: (303) 384-2025.

Electronic applications are encouraged and will be accepted at faculty.search@is.mines.edu. If using this method of application, please put the search number as indicated above (in bold) in the subject line to ensure that your materials are properly forwarded to the search committee.

Review of applications will begin by February 9, 2009.

*The successful applicant will be asked to provide official transcripts post-offer.

This posting is also available at http://www.mines.edu/Employment_Admin and on the Library’s website at http://library.mines.edu/jobs/index.html. Please contact Lisa Nickum (lnickum@mines.edu) with any questions about the position.