New Mexico State University

Office - Faculty Postings
Department: Library Reference & Research - Req#2011005241 **REVISED**
Position Title: Government Documents & Maps Librarian Posting #: 2011005241
  Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Date Position Advertised: January 03, 2012
Salary: Entry Level - $35,000
Qualifications: Required- MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited program by date of hire. Experience providing reference services for government information, including maps. Knowledge of the United States Federal Depository Library Program and depository library standards, including processing procedures. Strong commitment to public service and outreach. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, student, and community members. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to adapt to change. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. Faculty status requires potential to meet standards for promotion and tenure.

Preferred- Knowledge of emerging technologies in libraries and their applications for government information resources and services. Teaching/training experience in a classroom setting. Supervisory experience.

Examples of Duties: Responsibilities- This position manages the operations and services of the Government Documents & Maps Unit, which is part of the Library’s Reference & Research Services Department. The NMSU Library became a federal depository in 1907 and selects about 65% of items available from the Government Printing Office. The position- promotes government information and services to the University and broader community; serves as the Library’s primary liaison to federal and state depository programs and represents the Library at professional meetings related to depository management; oversees acquisitions, processing, and maintenance of the collection; evaluates and develops the collection; establishes unit priorities and supervises staff; participates in the Library’s instruction program; ensures delivery of high quality reference services and referrals; and serves as subject specialist for assigned areas. As a member of the library faculty, this position is responsible for achievement in librarianship, scholarship and creative activity, and service. The position reports to the Head of the Reference & Research Services Department.
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance,
long-term disability insurance, state educational retirement,
workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and
unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational
advancement.
Nine month faculty- not eligible for annual and sick leave.
Special Conditions: 9 month tenure track appointment – Effective August 2012

Further Information:
NMSU Library home page: http://lib.nmsu.edu/index.shtml
New Mexico State University home page: http://www.nmsu.edu/

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: To Apply- Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter stating qualifications, a resume, unofficial transcripts and names, addresses, (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to Leticia Phetteplace, HR Liaison, e-mail leti@lib.nmsu.edu.

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2012, applications received after this date may be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Finalists for this position may be required to provide official transcripts of MLS and highest degree earned. For additional information, please visit http://www.nmsu.edu/~personel/postings/faculty/

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.

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