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The Pauline A. Young
Residency offers recent MLS graduates a breadth of professional experience
in a highly-automated academic research library setting. The two-year residency
is designed to meet both the professional goals and interests of the resident
as well as the service and operational priorities of the University of Delaware
Library. In the first year the resident works with librarians in several
key areas of the Library, gaining broadly based experience. In the second
year the resident selects an area of responsibility that builds on this
foundation and furthers his or her specific professional goals.
The purpose of the residency is to increase the diversity of professional staff at the Library and to encourage the involvement of under-represented racial and ethnic minorities in academic librarianship. The residency forms one part of the Library's affirmative action plan and reflects the University of Delaware's strong commitment to affirmative action. Opportunities * explore current
issues in academic librarianship Qualifications The University of Delaware Library seeks energetic, self-directed individuals interested in developing a career in academic librarianship. To qualify, applicants must have a recent graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program, demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as the ability to work closely with colleagues and library users from diverse backgrounds. A willingness to learn and a desire for professional growth is essential. Previous web design experience preferred. Members of under-represented racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. Salary and Benefits The resident will receive annual compensation at the level of Assistant Librarian. Benefits include: vacation of 22 working days; liberal sick leave; generous flexible benefits program; TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement with 11% of salary contributed by the University; and tuition remission for dependents and course fee waiver for employee. The Residency also provides both formal and informal mentoring opportunities along with significant travel support to attend conferences and professional meetings. Information about the University of Delaware comprehensive benefits package is available at http://www.udel.edu/Benefits/menu/. Relocation assistance will be provided. This is a nonrenewable two-year appointment. The resident will be eligible to apply for available continuing positions in the University of Delaware Library.
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