Responsibilities

As part of the Information & Research Services Division, reference librarians:

* participate as a reference team member;

* provide user-centered general and specialized reference assistance with both traditional and electronic information resources;

* provide continuing education for team members; and participate in evening and weekend rotations.

* serve as liaisons to specific departments within The University of Montana, providing curriculum-integrated library instruction, collection development, and reference and research assistance to faculty;

* participate in scholarly research and service activities as required for tenure and promotion. Work assignments may include a mixture of day, evening, and multi-campus hours; and

* other duties and responsibilities assigned to meet the changing requirements and dynamics of the Information & Research Services Division and the Mansfield Library.

Liaison activities for these positions are: School of Fine Arts, including the Departments of Art, Drama/Dance, Media Arts, and Music; and outreach to Ethnic Studies, including, African-American Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Linguistics, Native American Studies, and Women's Studies.

* ALA accredited Master's degree or international equivalents;
* experience or education in the development of collections of traditional and electronic information resources;
* ability to craft instructional web pages in information use;
* strong service orientation;
* strong interpersonal and communication skills;
* ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly;
* ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a changing
environment; and
* ability to meet standards for achieving tenure and promotion, including research leading to peer reviewed publications.

Preferred:

* experience in an academic library; and
* education in liaison subject area.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veterans' Preference

The University of Montana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This position announcement can be made available in alternative formats upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans' preference in accordance with State law.