Residency Librarian Program
2 Positions
(Librarian – PLB1 – Pay Level 3A)
Position Description: The UI Libraries offers early-career librarians the opportunity for professional-level experience in academic librarianship via its Residency Librarian Program. The purpose of the UI Libraries’ Residency Librarian Program is to interest early-career librarians or librarians new to research libraries who are members of historically underrepresented groups in professional learning and service by launching their careers at the UI Libraries. Resident positions include benefits coverage, paid leave and funding to support professional development activities. Iowa’s Residency Librarian Program is part of a new initiative – called the Diversity Alliance*. Our Resident Librarians will comprise a cohort of resident librarians established by Diversity Alliance members.
The three-year appointment is designed to provide an immersion into academic librarianship, an opportunity to focus on areas of interest and funding to support professional engagement at the national level. By participating in the Residency Librarian program, individuals will demonstrate skills at a professional level, develop a professional network, and be prepared for future career opportunities.
In year one, the Resident Librarian will gain meaningful work experience within one of several library departments, depending upon the needs of the library at the time of appointment. Areas of priority for the University Libraries for the academic year 2015-2016 include:
· Health Sciences Library
· Preservation & Conservation
· Reference & Library Instruction
· Special Collections
In the second year, the Resident Librarian will rotate through library departments in order to gain a broader knowledge of academic librarianship. In addition, they will work independently or with a mentor to develop a research proposal with the goal of presenting the findings at a professional conference or in a professional journal.
In the third year, the Resident Librarian will identify an area of specialization and assume related responsibilities for the selected positon for one year.
Residents will participate actively in University and Libraries committees, councils and task forces. They will develop collegial relationships with UI Libraries staff, other UI faculty and administrators, and colleagues at peer institutions. Residents will become involved in relevant national and regional professional organizations. During their residency they will acquire first-hand experience with research and scholarship, service to the University Libraries, and service to the profession. The Resident Librarians will report administratively to the Libraries’ Human Resources Director
Please visit the University of Iowa’s Why UIOWA website for more information about working at the University of Iowa and living in the diverse community of Iowa City.
Required Qualifications:
· Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Science on or by August 14, 2015
· General knowledge of physical and digital information resources
· Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace or community
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Ability to work in a team environment
· Demonstrated interest in professional development and contribution
· Complete the online application form and include a cover letter** describing reasons for your interest in the residency program plus how you would contribute to the diversity of the University and the profession.
Universal Competencies
· Positive Impact/Achieving Results: Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.
· Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.
· Collaboration and Embracing Diversity: Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, nationalities, genders, ages, etc.
Application Procedure: To apply, please visit the University of Iowa Jobs@UIOWA website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/pands/view/66148. Please submit a resume, cover letter** and the names and contact information of three professional references. Applications must be received by April 10, 2015.
For more information about other employment opportunities at the University of Iowa and the Libraries, please see http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/employment/.
Salary and Appointment: Available on or by August 1, 2015, the three-year appointment will be made at the Librarian level with an annual salary of $43,000. The University of Iowa offers an attractive package of benefits including 24 days of paid vacation per year, TIAA/CREF retirement, and a flexible selection of medical, life, and dental insurance, and additional options. Residents are also provided with a generous allowance for moving expenses.
For information on residency job ads for American University, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia, go to https://american.edu/diversityalliance/.
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