<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">POSITION:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Government Documents and Social Sciences
Librarian/ Assistant Professor / <span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">LOCATION:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> Portland State University Library, Portland, OR<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">POSTED:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> July 26, 2017, open until finalists
identified<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Located in Portland, Oregon, one of the nation's most
livable cities, Portland State has an innovative approach to education that
combines academic rigor in the classroom with field-based experiences through
internships and classroom projects with community partners. The University's
49-acre downtown campus exhibits Portland State's commitment to sustainability
with green buildings, while many of the 124 bachelor's, master's and doctoral
degrees incorporate sustainability into the curriculum. PSU's motto, "Let
Knowledge Serve the City," inspires the teaching and research of an
accomplished faculty whose work and students span the globe.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">PSU seeks talented individuals who understand our values and
strategic goals and enjoy sharing ideas and collaborating in an environment of
mutual respect to achieve those values and goals. We are committed to leading
through engagement and seek individuals who support this strategy. Engagement
describes Portland State's collaborative approach to the exchange of knowledge
and resources with local, regional, national, and global partners for mutual
benefit of students, faculty, and the community.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">As a component of the Diversity Action Plan and the
President's Strategic Mission of achieving global excellence, Portland State
University strives to become an institution that is recognized nationally and
internationally for the accomplishments of its faculty, the reputation of its
programs, and the preparation of it students as world citizens.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Portland State University supports equal opportunity in
admissions, education, employment, housing, and use of facilities by
prohibiting discrimination in those areas based on age, color, disability,
marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender
identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other
basis in law. This policy implements state and federal laws. Inquiries about it
should be directed to the Office of Equity and Compliance, 1600 SW 4th Avenue,
Suite 830, Portland, OR 97201, 503-725-5919, or via email to:
<a href="mailto:diversity@pdx.edu">diversity@pdx.edu</a>.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Position Summary</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Position Summary</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Government Documents and Social Sciences Librarian
consults and collaborates with scholars; participates in a dynamic instructional
program, including classroom and online instruction; provides reference and
information services for the University’s students and faculty as well as
members of the community; and selects information resources to support the
instructional and research needs of a diverse institution. This position has
primary responsibility for representing PSU Library in the shared Oregon
regional federal repository; professional engagement with other government
documents librarians and the Government Printing Office on issues of mutual
concern; the development and maintenance of the FDLP and Oregon Documents
collections; the creation and maintenance of research guides and web pages
related to local, state, federal, and international government documents in all
formats; and relevant reference and instruction. This position serves as the
Library’s lead on data management services, working with other campus units,
and providing support to faculty, staff, students, and fellow librarians on
activities such as data management planning, data documentation, preservation
and sharing. This position also serves as the liaison to academic units such as
International and Global Studies, Economics, etc., depending on the needs
of the Library. Some evening and weekend instruction and/or reference duty is
required. Portland State University faculty members contribute to faculty
governance activities within the Library and the University, engage in
community and professional service, and pursue an active scholarly agenda
including publication, and research, and seeking grants as appropriate. This
full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position reports to the Research
& Instruction Services Manager.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Key Cultural Competencies</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Creates
an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Functions
and communicates effectively and respectfully within the context of
varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural
backgrounds.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Seeks
opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse,
multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for
continual improvement.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Adheres
to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination
& Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Responsibilities</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Maintains
government document depository arrangements as mandated by state and
federal laws and regulations.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contributes
to regional and national cooperative efforts in the promotion and use of
government information.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Supports
the instructional and research needs of assigned units. Collaborates with
these units in assessing information needs and the availability of
information resources; cultivates bridges for service and teaching; works
with teaching faculty to develop discipline-appropriate instruction; and
provides research consultations for faculty and students.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Works
with faculty, students, academic units, research centers, relevant campus
units and library teams on managing, describing, preserving, and
making accessible research data.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Works
collaboratively with subject librarians to develop liaison activities
relating to data management and government information.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Participates
in the Library's information literacy and general instruction program,
face-to-face and online. Shares in the development and delivery of
course-related instruction in the general education program.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Provides
reference and information services for the University’s students and
faculty as well as members of the community at the reference desk and
through various information and communications technologies. May include
some evening and weekend hours. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Develops
physical and online learning objects and research guides.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Participates
in continual library planning and assessment activities, including the
collection of relevant data on inputs, outputs, and outcomes.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Maintains
awareness of scholarly communication and copyright issues in general and
within assigned disciplines and contributes to advocacy efforts. Keeps
colleagues informed of current issues and developments in liaison areas.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Occasionally
directs the work of part-time student employees or interns.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Research/Scholarly Activities</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Pursues
an active publication and research agenda.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Meets
expectations for faculty scholarship in accordance with the Library and
University’s promotion, tenure, and post-tenure review guidelines.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">University Service Activities</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Supports
the mission, goals, and objectives of the Library and the University.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Establishes
short and long-range goals, objectives, and priorities; aligned with those
of the Library and the University.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contributes
to the work of relevant Library and University committees and workgroups.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Supports
Library and University development efforts.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Professional Service Activities</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contributes
to the work of professional associations: local, regional, national, or
international.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Maintains
current professional expertise through participation in workshops,
classes, professional associations and networks, and through continued
awareness of the scholarly literature.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other Responsibilities</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Engages
in community endeavors that may benefit from one’s professional expertise,
and be a good ambassador for the University.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Contributes
to a positive and collaborative environment based on mutual respect,
service, open communication, and cooperation.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Maintains
effective and productive communications with colleagues, administrators,
and community users and organizations.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Other
duties as assigned.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Required Qualifications </span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">ALA-accredited
MLS or equivalent.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Two
years of full-time, post-MLS experience as a librarian. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience
in at least two of these areas: serving as a liaison to academic
departments; teaching or training; delivering reference services; and
collection development.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Professional
experience working with government information resources. <span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Ability
to successfully complete a background check and provide transcripts.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Preferred Qualifications </span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Academic
or research library experience.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Experience
with information literacy concepts.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Degree
in social sciences or prior experience as a liaison working with social
science departments.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Understanding
of data management practices and outreach responsibilities associated with
data management.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Evidence
of professional service and scholarship.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Demonstrated
commitment to practices facilitating diversity and inclusion.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Effective
communications and collaboration skills.<span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Flexibility
and the ability to work positively in a fast-paced, changing environment
while collaborating with diverse colleagues, faculty, students, and the
community.<span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Compensation</span></b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The salary is $70,236 with an excellent benefits package.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To
Apply<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To apply, please create an account and apply through the
Portland State University career portal: <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/24017">https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/24017</a><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Review of applicants will begin approximately August 25,
2017, and will remain open until finalists are identified.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">For those requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if
you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to
apply for a position with Portland State University, please call 503-725-4926
or email <a href="mailto:askhrc@pdx.edu">askhrc@pdx.edu</a><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please email search coordinator Stephanie Doig with any
questions regarding this job posting.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and
candidates who support diversity.<span></span></span></i></p>
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