<div dir="ltr">FYI<div><br></div><div><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Lori Mestre</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:lorimestre@gmail.com">lorimestre@gmail.com</a>></span><br>Date: Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 6:50 AM<br>Subject: [REFORMANET] Residency Program Positions available at the University of Illinois<br>To: <a href="mailto:REFORMANet@googlegroups.com">REFORMANet@googlegroups.com</a><br><br><br><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>Visiting
Residency Librarian and Visiting Assistant Professor (Four Positions) <span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b>University
Library<br>
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign<span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s
Library is pleased to announce a new opportunity for early-career librarians to
gain professional experience and mentoring through a new library residency
program. The residency program is offered to librarians within two years of
receiving their degrees. The University Library seeks opportunities to help early
career librarians embark on successful careers in academic and research
libraries. Through the program, the residency librarian will gain in-depth work
experience in academic librarianship, will be introduced to academic library
administration, and will gain experience designing, conducting, and sharing the
results of a research project. As part of a cohort of new professionals, the
resident will benefit from mentoring and the opportunity to work closely with a
group of individuals in the University Library. Individuals hoping to help the
library advance and with the interest in developing themselves as a
professional and scholar are encouraged to apply.<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Time period:
Start date August 16, 2017 through – August 15, 2019<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are recruiting to fill four, two-year positions
with individuals
who desire to build their skills and contribute to one of the following four
areas of strategic importance and need to the institution: African American
Studies Resident, Data Visualization, Digital Humanities Pedagogy, and Digital
Preservation. . <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Information
on the projected responsibilities of the four positions is available here: <a href="http://www.library.illinois.edu/residency" target="_blank">http://www.library.illinois.<wbr>edu/residency</a>.<span></span></p>
<p class="m_9103618133534434394gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;line-height:normal"><b>QUALIFICATIONS:
<i>Required: </i></b>ALA-accredited
Masters of library and information science or an equivalent degree received in
2015-2017 with degree received by August 16, 2017; All successful applicants
will have demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively with
others in a team environment; All successful applicants will have demonstrated
ability to communicate effectively in writing as evidenced by their cover
letter; Familiarity with or demonstrated interest in the area(s) of
librarianship relevant to the specific residency positions in which the
candidate has an interest. See <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu/" target="_blank">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a> for <b><i>Preferred.</i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Position
Available:</b> The expected start date for the four Visiting
Resident Librarians is August 16, 2017 <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Salary and
Rank: </b>The salary for all four positions is $50,000.
A relocation allowance will be provided to offset documented expenses.
Successful candidate will join the University Library as Visiting Assistant
Professors. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>To Apply:</b> To ensure full consideration, please create
your candidate profile at <a href="https://jobs.illinois.edu/" target="_blank">https://jobs.illinois.edu</a> and upload
your letter of interest (detailing which position or positions you are
interested in being considered for and details about your skills and
experiences in that area),curriculum vitae, and contact information (including
email addresses) for three professional references. Please see this web page
for more information on each position (<a href="http://www.library.illinois.edu/residency" target="_blank">http://www.library.illinois.<wbr>edu/residency</a>). Samples of relevant work or links to
portfolios are also appreciated. Applications not submitted through this
website will not be considered. For questions, please contact Library Human
Resources at <a href="tel:(217)%20333-8169" value="+12173338169" target="_blank">217-333-8169</a>. <span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Deadline:</b> In order to
ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 17, 2017. The
review of applications will continue until the position is filled.<span></span></p>
<p class="m_9103618133534434394gmail-MsoNoSpacing"><i><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif"> </span></i></p>
<p class="m_9103618133534434394gmail-MsoNoSpacing"><i><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif">The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on
all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer</span></i><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif">. <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-family:"calibri light",sans-serif">The U of I is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled </span></i></b><a href="http://www.inclusiveillinois.illnois.edu/" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="font-family:"calibri light",sans-serif">www.inclusiveillinois.illnois.<wbr>edu</span></i></b></a><b><i><span style="font-family:"calibri light",sans-serif"><span></span></span></i></b></p><div><br></div>------------------<br><div class="m_9103618133534434394gmail_signature">Lori Mestre<br></div><div class="m_9103618133534434394gmail_signature">Professor and Head, Undergraduate Library</div><div class="m_9103618133534434394gmail_signature">University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign</div><div class="m_9103618133534434394gmail_signature">---------------------</div><span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888">
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