[Posted 2009.3.6]

*US** GOVERNMENT INFORMATION AND LAW LIBRARIAN*

* Temporary Two -Year Position*

The University of California, Santa Barbara, one of the ten campuses of the UC, is looking for a *U.S. Government Information and Law Librarian*. This is a temporary, two-year position. The successful candidate must be innovative, creative, energetic, self motivated and service oriented.

*RESPONSIBILITIES:* Reporting to the Head of the Information Services Department and participating in the Social Sciences Collection Group, the librarian has responsibility for reference and research consultation, instruction and collection management for United States Government Information and Law.

Works individually and as part of a group to provide reference and instructional services to students, faculty, staff, and the university community for all disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including scheduled Reference/Information desk service, electronic reference service, research consultation and a host of instructional programs. Includes some evening and weekend hours.

The incumbent participates in the Library's instruction program, teaching course integrated classes and library credit bearing courses in information research methodology. Responsible for the development and maintenance of printed and electronic guides to library resources in U.S. Government Information and Law.

Responsible for all aspects of collection management and development for U.S. Government and Law including selection of information resources, storage and weeding decisions, faculty liaison, collection interpretation, evaluation, budgetary management and resource sharing.
Acts as the UCSB Library liaison to the U.S. Government Printing Office Federal Depository Library Program.

*QUALIFICATIONS*: Required - ALA accredited MLS. Academic background and/or knowledge of Social Sciences sources. Demonstrated reference experience in general and/or specialized reference services. Strong commitment to excellence in public service and the ability to work in a dynamic and challenging academic setting. Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, staff, and community users. Interest and enthusiasm for keeping abreast of current and evolving technologies.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred -- Degree and/or relevant experience in Political Science, US History or related disciplines. Experience with print and electronic information resources, including designing and maintaining Web sites and pages.

*ENVIRONMENT*: The UCSB library is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, innovation, and collaboration. The Library is an active partner and full participant in the educational journey of discovery that centers on research, scholarship, creativity, and a dynamically evolving teaching and learning environment. Among the most prestigious research libraries in the country, the library collections include over two million volumes, digitized collections, government documents, sophisticated electronic resources, and numerous Special Collections. The Library is a United States Federal Depository Library. The Library's memberships include ARL, CRL, CLIR, and SPARC.
The Library is also an active participant in the California Digital Library. Central to the campus skyline as well as to its mission, the UCSB Library takes pride in providing outstanding service to all its clientele. The Library is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through collaboration, outreach, teaching, and service.

UC, Santa Barbara occupies a picturesque 989-acre palm and eucalyptus lined plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean. UCSB joined the University of California system in 1944. The University of California is widely recognized as the preeminent public university system in the world. UCSB is ranked as a category 1-research university by the Carnegie Commission, and is an elected member of the Association of American Universities. Offering a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees, the campus serves some 18,000 students and has over 900 full time faculty, including members of leading academic societies as well as fellows and winners of national academic honors and Nobel Prize Laureates. /US News & World Reports/ guide to "America's Best Colleges"
ranks UCSB as one of the best public universities in the nation.

*SALARY AND BENEFITS*: Salary commensurate with qualifications, minimum $47,087. Librarians at the University of California, Santa Barbara are professional academic appointees who accrue vacation at the rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per month. The University has an excellent retirement system which is coordinated with Social Security. A selection of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans are offered by the University.

Consideration of applications begins immediately and continues until *March 31, 2009*.
Send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three references to:
Detrice Bankhead, Associate University Librarian, Human Resources, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010. Applications may also be sent via email to bankhead@library.ucsb.edu <mailto:bankhead@library.ucsb.edu>

Appointment and/or continued appointment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

The University of California, Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites applications from all who meet the stated qualifications.

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