Library Positions

Undergraduate Instruction Coordinator

Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUGL)

NOTICE OF VACANCY:

May 2, 2008

To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 30, 2008.

Among the largest academic research libraries in North America, the University of Washington Libraries has a collection of more than seven million cataloged volumes, an equal number in microform format, more than 50,000 serial titles, and several million items in other formats. Students and faculty recognize the value provided by the Libraries and rank the Libraries as the most important source of information for their work. The Libraries also receives the highest satisfaction rating of any academic service on the surveys of graduating seniors conducted by the Office of Educational Assessment.

Odegaard is an undergraduate library of strong community and collaboration, working together to create a unique and rich learning environment. With a collection of over 165,000 volumes, course reserves and media collections, 500 computers and multiple technology suites, it is the busiest library on campus with 24-hour service and an average daily entrance of over 9,000 users.

OUGL seeks a creative and energetic librarian to promote services to undergraduate students at the University of Washington through innovative programs of instruction, reference, and research. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to working with undergraduate students and bring leadership and creativity to teaching information literacy and research skills throughout the University Libraries. Under the general direction of the Director, Odegaard Undergraduate Library, this position coordinates user education and information literacy instruction for OUGL, and serves as the chair of the Instruction and Information Literacy Working Group. The Undergraduate Instruction Coordinator also provides reference (in person and virtually) in OUGL and may also participate in collection development and the faculty liaison program of the University Libraries.

• Provides general reference service, including instruction and orientation for undergraduates, and coordination for visits and orientations to OUGL from off-campus and community groups. Reference and Information Desk schedule may include evenings and weekend assignments, in addition to assigned hours for providing virtual reference.



• Coordinates the OUGL user education program, working with faculty in team-teaching information literacy sessions, conducting library orientations, and providing workshops for students and faculty, and librarians.



• Chairs the Instruction and Information Literacy Working Group and leads an interdisciplinary team of instruction librarians to cultivate the practice and scholarship of discipline-based teaching and curriculum design. The working group will seek ways to provide training and support for librarians to enhance their skills in working with students and with faculty to improve the undergraduate academic experience, both inside the classroom and beyond. The chair of the Instruction and Information Literacy Working Group also serves on the strategic initiative Vision 2010 Undergraduate Initiative Task Force.



• Works with the team of Odegaard staff and other libraries to promote, publicize, and implement events and services to undergraduates such as orientation programs, Freshman Seminars, UW Common Book, Library Research Award for Undergraduates, the Research Exposed Lecture Series, the Library Student Advisory Committee, and the Odegaard Writing and Research Center.



• With the OUGL Coordinator for Reference Services, supervises, trains, and evaluates graduate staff assistants who participate in the instructional program which may include scheduling and teaching.



• Participates in the selection and assessment of materials for the OUGL collection through the Coordinated Collection Development Program, working with the OUGL Coordinator for Collections.



• Participates in formal and informal policy discussions for OUGL; provides specific contributions in assigned areas of responsibility.



• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned; performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.



2. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.



3. Experience working in an academic library or equivalent work experience in a library instruction position.



4. Extensive knowledge of current issues of library instruction and pedagogy, and demonstrated skill in leading others in meeting the challenges of providing reference and instructional services at large, decentralized institutions.



5. Demonstrated interest in the provision of reference and information services in an academic setting required. Strong public service orientation and demonstrated interest in working with undergraduates.



6. Ability to work successfully in a management team environment where consultation, collaboration, and cooperation are essential. Must be creative, energetic, innovative, and motivated to continually seek improvement in services, collections, facilities.



7. Excellent and effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.



8. Ability to represent the Libraries on campus, regionally and nationally.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. One to three years post MLS experience in library instruction and discipline-based curriculum design.

SALARY:

$46,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background.

Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax.

APPLY TO:

Charles E. Chamberlin
Senior Associate Dean
University of Washington Libraries
482 Allen Library
Box 352900
Seattle, Washington 98195-2900

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a full resume, including a work telephone number and e-mail address, salary requirements, and the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who are knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.

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The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.

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