University at Buffalo Libraries Jean Blackwell Hutson Library Residency Program

[Donna McKernan <dmmk@buffalo.edu>]

We are actively recruiting to fill our Residency position.  Please pass 
this on to possible candidates and referring agencies.

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UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO LIBRARIES

JEAN BLACKWELL HUTSON LIBRARY RESIDENCY PROGRAM

The Jean Blackwell Hutson Library Residency Program offers a minority or 
economically disadvantaged individual the opportunity to pursue a 
challenging career in academic librarianship through a two-year, 
post-M.L.S. position at the University at Buffalo Libraries. Residents are 
introduced to the rapidly changing complexities of academic librarianship 
through reference and instructional services, collection development, 
technical and access services, Web development, administrative assignments 
and special projects. Strong professional development support is provided 
along with enthusiastic mentoring.

QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of the M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited 
institution within the last two years. Applicants should have no more than 
two years of post-M.L.S. professional experience. Candidates should 
possess excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work 
within a team environment, general knowledge of electronic information 
sources, commitment to scholarship/professional development, and be a 
member of a minority or economically disadvantaged group. U.S. citizenship 
or permanent residency required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment to a non-tenure-track, non-renewable, 
two-year position as Information Literacy Librarian with a minimum salary 
of $38,000; 15 annual vacation days; health and dental benefits; choice of 
retirement options including TIAA/CREF; tuition assistance; full support 
to attend two professional conferences annually.

RELATED WEB SITES:

University at Buffalo Libraries: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries
University at Buffalo: http://www.buffalo.edu
Jean Blackwell Hutson Library Residency Program:
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/residency/

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit a letter of application, statement of
interest in academic librarianship and the Jean Blackwell Hutson Library
Residency program explaining any economic barriers you have faced, current
resume, contact information (name, address, telephone, email) for three
current references, and a transcript from your M.L.S. program no later
than March 1, 2006 to:

 	Glendora Johnson-Cooper, Program Manager
 	Jean Blackwell Hutson Library Residency Program
 	University at Buffalo Libraries
 	107 Capen Hall
 	Buffalo, NY, 14260-1670
 	(716) 645-2944, x241 (voice)
 	(716) 645-3067 (fax)
 	gjcooper@buffalo.edu

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER/RECRUITER - No person in
whatever relationship with the University at Buffalo shall be subject to
discrimination on the basis of age, creed, color, disability, national
origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or veteran
status.


Donna McKernan
Office of the Associate
  Vice President for University Libraries
University at Buffalo
432 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY  14260-1625
Phone:  (716) 645-2972
Fax:    (716) 645-3844