Position Announcement--Fairbanks, Alaska

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   UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS
      JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT


DEPARTMENT:      Elmer E. Rasmuson Library/Bibliographic Access
    Management
       BioSciences Library

JOB TITLE:      ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LIBRARY SCIENCE
 
SALARY:       $38,764 minimum, Commensurate with qualifications and
   experience

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:   Full-Time, Regular, Tenure Track, Faculty, 12-month

OPENING DATE:       February 11, 1997

CLOSING DATE:      March 15, 1997

RESPONSIBILITIES:    The BioSciences Librarian is one of four
section heads in the Bibliographic Access Management Department, and
reports to the head of the department.  The BioSciences Library, an
on-campus satellite branch of the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library, has a support
staff of 2.0 FTE non-exempt staff positions and 1.0 FTE student assistant
positions.  Major responsibilities of the position are to coordinate and
supervise all activities related to the BioSciences Library within the
Library/Information Technology Program.  Position will:  provide high
level, in-depth reference service, online/internet searching and
library/information instruction, including participation in the librarys
instruction program; actively collaborate with faculty and others to
maximize opportunities for access to information in all formats in the
life sciences disciplines;  oversee selection, training, development and
evaluation of support staff according University policies and procedures;
represent the interests and activities of the sectional staff to the
Library/Information Technology Program; be responsible for collection
development and monitoring materials budget for BioSciences Library;
attend to the information needs of UAF faculty, staff & students in Kodiak
(FITC) and Seward Marine Center, via long distance.  Expectations include
active contributions to library and university committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  MLS, or equivalent, in library or information
science from an ALA-accredited, or equivalent foreign-accredited, program.
The successful candidate must have:  library experience in planning,
organizing, coordinating and supervising the work of others in a collegial
and supportive atmosphere; demonstrated leadership, interpersonal,
analytical and communication abilities; demonstrated ability to provide
high level reference services to a wide variety of library users;
professional experience with scientific information, including knowledge
of practices for managing a variety of formats; well-developed
microcomputer and online/internet searching skills; teaching experience.
Successful candidate must also:  be team-oriented, flexible, and able to
work both collaboratively and independently in a complex, changing
environment; demonstrate potential for meeting the universitys
requirements for tenure and promotion including a record of professional
contributions, service and experience appropriate to the level of
appointment;  and demonstrate understanding of academic/higher education
institutions and issues, particularly relating to the sciences. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Educational background in the life sciences.

APPLICATION:  Send application letter with resume and names, phone
numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of 3 current professional
references prior to March 15, 1997, to:  Debbie Kalvee, Chair, BioSciences
Librarian Search Committee, Bibliographic Access Management, Elmer E.
Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK
99775-6810. Telephone:  907/474-7483; Fax:  907/474-6841; E-mail:
ffdhk@aurora.alaska.edu.  For information on the University of Alaska
Fairbanks and the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library, please refer to our home page
at:  http://zorba.uafadm.alaska.edu.  For information on Fairbanks and
Alaska, see:  http://sled.alaska.edu/Alaska.html.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer and educational institution.  Your application for
employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure
under the Alaska Public Records Act.