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Position Number:
129108
Title:
Open Rank
Functional Title:
Library Fellow, Inclusive Excellence Program
Category Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category:
Faculty
University Authorized FTE:
1.0
Unit:
LIBR-Libraries
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
ABOUTTHELIBRARIES:
As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University of Maryland (UMD) Libraries serve more than 41,000 students and 14,000 faculty and staff of the flagship College Park campus. The Libraries’ extensive collections, programs, and services enable student success, support teaching, research, and creativity, and enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the community. A member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of Research Libraries, the UMD Libraries was honored with the 2020 Excellence in Academic Libraries award in the university category from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
The University of Maryland Libraries are committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We support university and library efforts to create a more just campus environment, understanding the unique, interdisciplinary focus of libraries and archives as collectors and curators of the historical, literary, artistic, and scientific record. We provide collections, services, and programs that reflect the diversity of our community, heighten cultural awareness, and incorporate the histories, experiences, and expressions of those who have been historically marginalized and/or underrepresented. We work to ensure equitable access to our facilities, resources, and services.
NATURE OF WORK:
The Fisher Family Library Fellowship for Inclusive Excellence Program is designed for recent MLIS graduates who want the opportunity to learn about academic libraries and acquire core competencies and skills in academic librarianship. The program allows the Library Fellow the unique opportunity to work in a variety of programmatic and functional areas, explore new information technologies, collaborate on projects related to inclusion, equity, and accessibility, and to participate in a challenging and rewarding work environment. A flexible program will be developed to balance the Library Fellow’s individual goals and professional interests with the Libraries’ needs. Library Fellows will have the option of focusing on a single specialization or rotating through multiple departments. In addition, the Library Fellow’s professional interests will be supported with a mentoring program, specialized training, continuing education, and participation on library committees.
We are seeking two candidates for two fellowship positions.
This is a fully funded, two-year contract appointment as a Professional Track Faculty within the Faculty Specialist ranks as established by the University of Maryland. The position is available as early as July 1, 2024, but the start date is negotiable. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. (Need to have the MLIS by the candidate’s start date.)
This is a fully funded, two-year contract appointment as a Professional Track Faculty within the Faculty Specialist ranks as established by the University of Maryland. The position is available as early as July 1, 2024, but the start date is negotiable. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. (Need to have the MLIS by the candidate’s start date.)
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:
Faculty Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
- Required: Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education or a non-US equivalent, earned within the previous two years of the date of hire. (Need to have the MLIS by the candidate’s start date.)
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience and/or aptitude for working in a higher education setting.
- Experience and/or aptitude for independent work as well as collaboration in team-based environments.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of current trends in librarianship.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
- Ability to learn new skills and concepts.
- Demonstrated interest in academic librarianship. [How to demonstrate: In your cover letter, please share your professional goals and discuss how this Fellowship supports you in achieving those goals.]
- Demonstrated interest in diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility in libraries. [How to demonstrate: In your cover letter or CV, share your personal, professional, and/or academic experiences and interest in the area of diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility.]
Preferences:
Additional Certifications:
The salary for this position is $60,000 per year.
Additional Information:
Posting Date:
02/02/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
03/01/2024
Physical Demands
Involves prolonged use of a computer and requires reading of text, etc., on the computer screen. Will require travel to and from campus departments, libraries, and facilities.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
