Faculty Positions

Reference/Instruction Librarian
University of Central Florida Libraries (UCF), Orlando

UCF Libraries seeks an energetic and experienced librarian who takes initiative and is prepared to support the academic mission of the institution through high quality reference services, library instruction and collection development. The successful candidate will be a service-oriented individual who has broad knowledge of a variety of academic subject areas and is willing to provide and develop reference services through face to face and virtual interaction and in-depth research consultations. Some evening and weekend hours are required. This librarian may serve on library and university committees and reports to the Head of Reference Services.

Responsibilities:

• Provides general and specialized reference and research assistance for on-site and virtual library users (including IM, chat, phone and LibGuides), and research consultations. Provides training as needed to staff.
• Participates in the development, implementation and assessment of services, policies, procedures and publications.
• Participates in an active library and information literacy instruction program; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Serves as liaison to identified academic programs and departments and develops a collection to support assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required

• ALA accredited graduate degree in library science.
• Five years post-MLS experience providing reference service.
• Knowledge of a variety of general academic reference sources.
• Evidence of active participation and collaboration in designing, promoting, and delivering innovative library services.
• Record of professional activities in scholarship and service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications: Preferred

• Experience with virtual reference service and Web technologies.
• Teaching experience and knowledge of current pedagogy on effective teaching.
• Experience with collection development and outreach to programs or departments.
• An understanding of the key issues and trends in academic reference services.
• Flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Subject knowledge in music or the hard sciences.

Environment:

UCF Libraries Reference Services provides research assistance to patrons through a variety of means, including the virtual Ask A Librarian service, traditional desk reference, and in-depth research consultations. The growing Ask A Librarian service offers chat, IM, and phone reference and is part of a regional consortium. The department also includes Government Documents and InfoSource, a for-fee search service.

The University of Central Florida is a metropolitan research university enrolling more than 53,000 students. The main UCF library, regional sites and branches have a collection of 1.9 million volumes, 32,000 serials, and serve as a partial depository for government documents and patents. The library materials budget is $5.5 million. Full-time staff of 110 includes 37 faculty. For more information see http://library.ucf.edu/.

Salary and Rank:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with generous insurance benefits and employer-funded retirement options, 22 paid annual days, 13 sick days, 9 holidays, and no state income tax.

To Apply:

For position number 33091 submit a letter of application addressing the stated qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three current references at http://jobswithucf.com. Review of applications will begin December 14, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Search Chair is Dr. Linda Colding, Associate Librarian lcolding@mail.ucf.edu.

Searches are conducted in accordance with the state of Florida open-records laws.
UCF is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer.