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The mission of the Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) is to (1) To provide a forum for discussion of problems, concerns, and for exchange of ideas by librarians working with government documents; (2) to provide a force for initiating and supporting programs to increase availability, use, and bibliographic control of documents; (3) to increase communication between documents librarians and other librarians; (4) to contribute to the extension and improvement of education and training of documents librarians.

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Job Posting: Government Information Librarian at University of North Texas(posted on behalf of Jen Rowe)

  • 1.  Job Posting: Government Information Librarian at University of North Texas(posted on behalf of Jen Rowe)

    Posted 12 days ago

    Looking for an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment at a Tier One Research University?  The University of North Texas Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), is seeking a Government Information Librarian to lead the Government Information Unit, work collaboratively with library personnel, campus, and community as the coordinator for the Federal Depository Library Program for the UNT Libraries.  You'll be joining a pioneering team committed to service, learning, academic success, and belonging.  

     

    We are looking for someone who:   

    ·      Understands the value of government information to campus and community researchers 

    ·      Fosters collaborative relationships across the library, campus, and community 

    ·      Can lead a small team dedicated to ensuring government information is accessible to all 

    ·      Is passionate about and committed to public services in libraries 

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    We'll need you to have:   

    ·        American Library Association accredited master's degree, or equivalent. 

    ·        Strong written and oral communication skills.  

    ·        Familiarity with the role the Federal Depository Library Program plays in community access to information. 

    ·        Two years experience in public services in a library. 

    ·        Ability to build effective work relationships.  

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    For a full list of requirements, please see the full job posting.   
     

    We strongly encourage those who are passionate about ensuring all voices are heard, who value wellness, and believe in fostering a psychologically safe environment to apply. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:  

    ·        Two years of supervisory experience. 

    ·        Two years experience working with government documents collections. 

    ·        Two years of experience working in an academic library. 

    ·        Social Science undergraduate or graduate degree. 

     

    Salary dependent on qualifications with a $67,174 minimum for Assistant Librarian rank, $71,674 for Associate Librarian rank, or $77,974 for full Librarian rank;  with rank and hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Librarian rank will be recommended by the Library Personnel Affairs Committee through review of the selected candidate's education, experience, scholarly and professional involvement, and service.  

    Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid-remote work, are available. UNT offers a full suite of attractive benefits, including tuition benefits; please see https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits for more information. <u5:p></u5:p>

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    The University of North Texas Library is the most-used service on campus. We are innovative, forward-thinking, and support professional involvement. The HSI and MSI Tier 1 university we represent is one of the most diverse in the nation. And it's centered in a racially, ethnically, religiously, and culturally rich metroplex.  All About UNT 

    The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

     



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    Benjamin Aldred
    Assistant Professor and Reference Librarian
    University of Illinois at Chicago
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