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IMLS
Library Diversity Associate Position Description (2002-2003)
The Oberlin College Library invites applications for the position
of Library Diversity Associate. This full-time (40 hours per week),
one-year appointment begins July 15, 2002, and reports to the
Library IMLS Diversity Program Co-Director. The position is funded
by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS),
a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime
of learning.
Responsibilities: The Oberlin College Library's Diversity
Associate is intended to increase representation in the library
profession from members of underrepresented groups, which include
African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latino/Hispanic-Americans
and Native Americans. The one-year position will provide the opportunity
for the incumbent to be exposed to various aspects of academic
librarianship, with hands-on experience in most areas of the College
Library's operations, including the workings of public and technical
services, as well as library administration. The Associate
will be introduced to the various departments and operations and
will perform project-oriented tasks in areas of special interest.
The Associate will work closely with the Diversity (undergraduate)
Fellows Program and help promote the library and the field of
librarianship to the diverse Oberlin College student body. Additional
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Participate in the basic operations of many areas of the Oberlin
College Library system.
- Participate in and assist with arrangements for IMLS Diversity
Fellows Program activities.
- Design and lead outreach activities aimed at promoting the
library and the profession to a diverse student population.
- Collaborate with other library staff to develop and deliver
presentations related to the Oberlin College Library / IMLS
Diversity Program, as appropriate.
- Write articles about the Oberlin College / IMLS Diversity
Program for an Oberlin College Library publication, as appropriate.
- Attend a professional conference - such as the American Library
Association.
- Serve as a member of the Oberlin College Diversity Committee.
- Assist in creating and assembling special exhibits highlighting
a collection of the Oberlin College Library, as appropriate.
- Complete tasks/projects in various departments, for example:
- Assist with Library Instruction program.
- Work with faculty and students in building and maintaining
existing student resource centers.
- Utilize foreign language skill (if available) in the cataloging
of materials.
- Assist with the research and writing of an article for
a professional publication.
Requirements: Oberlin College graduate; interest in pursuing
librarianship as a career; ability to work well independently
and with others; excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous library experience
and/or recent participation in the Oberlin College / IMLS
Diversity Fellows Program; member of an underrepresented group
in the field of librarianship; previous experience dealing with
diversity issues; computer skills; foreign language skills.
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