Posted 11/4/2009: Psychology/Sociology Librarian, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
POSITION: Psychology/Sociology
Librarian
RANK:
REPORTS
TO: Chair,
Humanities and Social Sciences Department (Library West)
SALARY: Minimum Salary $42,000; Actual
salary will reflect selected professional’s experience and credentials.
Requisition #: 0803240
DEADLINE
DATE: December 1, 2009
Please note that this posting has
specific instructions for the submission of application materials - see our
website at: http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/careers.htm or the APPLICATION PROCESS section below for
further details. Failure to submit all
of the required documents may result in the application not being considered.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Humanities
and Social Sciences Department (Library West) at the
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Provides
traditional and electronic reference services for faculty, students and staff
of the
2.
Participates
in the humanities and social sciences collection management program, specifically
psychology and sociology. Selects and evaluates subject-based materials and
works with faculty in selecting materials to support their academic and
research programs, keeping abreast of new curricular developments and research
interests. Coordinates selection activities with selectors in Library West, the
Education Library and the Health Sciences Center Library, to ensure a unified
collection development effort for Psychology and Sociology.
3.
Participates
actively in the development, selection and evaluation of web resources for
subject guides and other user services.
4.
Develops
and maintains web-based tutorials, videos, and multimedia projects related to
psychology and sociology information sources.
5.
Participates
in instruction programs using traditional classroom methods as well as emerging
educational technologies.
6.
Participates
in planning, policy formation and departmental decision making related to
Library West services, collections and new technologies.
7.
Participates
in appropriate professional library organizations on the state, regional and
national levels. Pursues professional development goals, including publication.
8.
Participates
in fund raising activities and other appropriate library development efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1.
Masters
degree in library science from an
2.
Undergraduate
or Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology or Social Sciences or extensive
work experience in one of these subject areas.
3.
Knowledge
of psychology and sociology information resources.
4.
Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
5.
Ability
to work effectively in a team and individually with faculty, staff and
students.
6.
Initiative,
flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a complex, rapidly
changing academic environment.
7.
Demonstrated
knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new technologies into the
delivery of information services.
8.
Proficient
in the design and creation of web pages and web based materials.
9.
Strong
commitment to user-focused service.
10.
Excellent
presentation and organizational skills.
11. Strong potential for meeting the requirements of
tenure and promotion.
Preferred:
1. Advanced degree in
psychology, sociology or related field.
2. Work experience in a library
with extensive Social Sciences materials.
3. Experience in collection
management.
4. Experience with/demonstrated
enthusiasm for instruction.
5. Experience in evaluating
print and online resources.
The
The
The George A. Smathers Libraries is a member of the Association of
Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Research Libraries
Group, and SOLINET. The library staff consists of more than 400 FTE librarians,
technical/clerical staff and student assistants. The George A. Smathers
Libraries organizational chart is available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pio/budget/Smathers_Libraries-with-HSCL07162009.pdf.
For more information about the Libraries, please visit http://www.uflib.ufl.edu.
COMMUNITY:
Benefits:
Twenty-six vacation days, nine paid
holidays, and thirteen sick leave days annually; retirement plan options;
insurance benefits; tuition fee waiver program; no state or local income tax. Prospective employees should review the information about
employment at UF available at http://www.hr.ufl.edu/training/neo/default.asp.
Application
Process:
The
Please
note that due to the tenure accruing nature of this faculty position, only
applicants with current permanent eligibility for employment in the
Please submit application materials via
e-mail. Send, as attachments (MS-Word and PDF format preferred), a cover letter
detailing your interest in and qualifications for this position; a written
statement regarding how technological advances and web based applications used
in information sharing are changing collections and services in psychology and
sociology (250 words); your current resume and a list of three references. Include address, telephone and email
information for references. Apply by December 1, 2009(applications will be reviewed beginning November 20, 2009). Send
all required application materials to Bonnie J. Smith, Smathers Libraries Human
Resources Office, at: bonniesmith@ufl.edu.
Please note that
candidates selected for onsite interviews will be required to give a 20 minute
public presentation.
When applying, please mention that you saw this ad on LISjobs.com/Library Job Postings on the Internet.