(posted 3/3/08)

The Library and Center for Knowledge Management at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks a multifaceted individual who is excited about the potential for emerging technologies in libraries. This professional should be a techno-enthusiast with a critical eye for discerning what is effective and what is not. Aptitude for integrating new technologies into the programs of an academic health sciences library is most essential.

This position offers the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of projects and activities, as a member of a library staff with wide-ranging expertise. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at other University of California campus libraries.

UCSF is a health sciences university with more than 18,000 faculty, staff, and students. The schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, and the Graduate Division, award advanced professional and research degrees in the basic, natural, and behavioral sciences related to health care. The primary campus includes two hospitals, with many closely affiliated clinical and research sites throughout the Bay Area. In 2003 UCSF opened its Mission Bay campus, the largest biomedical university expansion in the country. Information about UCSF can be found at http://www.ucsf.edu/. For information about the UCSF Library, visit the Library's web site, GALEN, at http://www.library.ucsf.edu/, especially the areas devoted to Education and Technology, and Research Assistance.

The Emerging Technologies Specialist is an academic position in the Librarian series. Retention and promotion are based on four criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the position, 2) professional activity outside the Library, 3) University and public service, and 4) research and other creative activity, including teaching and publication.

Appointment will be to the Librarian series at the rank of Associate Librarian, ($46,164-$68,892), with level of appointment and starting salary dependent upon qualifications. Excellent benefits package including 16 hours accrued vacation time per month.

Open immediately and until filled. Address letters of application with resume and the names of three references to Human Resources Coordinator, UCSF Library - Box 0840, 530 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-0840. Fax: 415-476-4653. You may submit your application by email to jobs@library.ucsf.edu.

UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans.