Instruction/Reference Librarian - University of California, Davis

University of California, Davis
General Library

Position:
Instruction/Reference Librarian

Salary:
$40,008 - $51,216 (Assistant Librarian I - Associate Librarian III) (Appointment level and salary based on qualifications and experience)

Open:
Immediately

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Head of the Library Instruction Services Department, the librarian in this position teaches research and information literacy skills to undergraduate students and multi-disciplinary programs. Duties include course integrated instruction sessions and drop-in classes in the Library's state-of-the-art Instruction Lab and in faculty classrooms. In consultation with librarian subject specialists, instruction librarians work with faculty to develop library instruction sessions based on curricular needs; provide outreach to campus student groups to promote use of library resources, and partner with library and campus groups to develop and implement web-based teaching and learning resources. The librarian provides general reference service at the Shields Library Information Desk, including some nights and weekends.

Responsibilities include the design of informational and instructional materials in various media formats to enhance instructional efforts and assist staff at the Information Desk. The successful candidate, working in a collegial team environment with the Department's other members, will serve as the lead in the creation of online and web based tools and tutorials to promote effective use of the Library intended to enhance the information competency skills of UC Davis students.

Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent. Familiarity with information literacy principles and reference service and reference sources in an academic library. Demonstrated experience with information technologies related to instruction, including web design, authoring tools, and emerging technologies such as RSS, podcasting, blogs, wikis. A commitment to public service and to the promotion of information literacy. Ability to work well in a team environment with students, faculty and staff in a culturally diverse and rapidly evolving environment. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications:
Experience teaching library instruction classes, preferably to undergraduates and reference experience in an academic library. Ability to develop a class presentation and teach effectively in an electronic classroom environment and to design online resources. Knowledge of adult learning and instructional design theory. Experience developing online resources, such as tutorials and guides. Knowledge of and experience in the use of authoring and presentation software such as Dreamweaver, Flash, Camtasia and/or Captivate. Experience with online instructional delivery products (e.g. Breeze Presenter) and learning management systems (Sakai, WebCT, Blackboard).

The Environment:
The UC Davis General Library (www.lib.ucdavis.edu) ranks among the top research libraries in North America, with current holdings of over 3.2 million volumes, including over 41,000 currently received serials. The General Library is an active partner with the California Digital Library (www.cdlib.org), and is currently engaged in several digital library collections initiatives.

The University of California, Davis campus (www.ucdavis.edu) is a multicultural environment that supports equality and respect for differences based on gender, cultural ethnicity, level of disability and sexual preference and has a strong commitment to create a diverse community of faculty, staff and students. It has an enrollment of 30,000 students, offering a range of academic programs including Colleges of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Engineering, and Letters & Science; Schools of Education, Management, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, and several research institutes such as the Bodega Marine Laboratory.

Davis is a pleasant, environment-oriented community of 65,000 in a college-town setting. Davis is ideally located for many recreational, cultural, and professional activities. It is within easy driving distance of Sacramento, California's capital city, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains/Lake Tahoe area, Berkeley, San Francisco, the Napa Valley wine country, and the Pacific Coastal areas. The University and surrounding communities sponsor a wide range of cultural events.

Benefits:
Librarians are academic appointees. They earn 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per annum. The University has an excellent retirement system that is coordinated with Social Security. Several health, dental, and vision plans are currently provided by the University. Group term life insurance and reduced enrollment fees are available.

To Apply:
Applicants should send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e mail addresses of three references (including current supervisor) to:

Debbie Ojakangas
Library Administration
University of California
100 North West Quad
Davis, CA 95616-5292

Phone: (530) 752-3444
Fax: (530) 752-6899
E-mail: daojakangas@lib.ucdavis.edu

An application cover letter should include a statement indicating how applicant's credentials and experience meet the posted requirements for this position.

Candidates applying by July 1, 2007 will receive first consideration and the position is open until filled. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse academic community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.