Library Jobs in Alaska

Updated: Wednesday, 16-Dec-2009 15:24:11 MST

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Library Jobs in Alaska (MLIS)
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This is a listing of library-related jobs that are available in Alaska. If you are interested in one of these positions, please contact the agency directly. AkLA is unable to forward application materials. To Submit a job announcement for publication on the AkLA site send an email message to webdeveloper@akla.org

For official information about relocating to Alaska check the State of Alaska relocation site.

*Disclaimer: Efforts are made to maintain a current job announcements page, however, it is the applicant's responsibility to check with institutions advertising positions with open review dates prior to submitting applications.

Library Jobs in Alaska (MLIS)

Alaska and Polar Regions Area Studies Bibliographer and Curator of Rare Books
University of Fairbanks - Web posted 12-13-09

The University of Alaska - Fairbanks (UAF) Libraries seeks a creative and energetic subject specialist to develop, manage, and promote print collections and other formats in the Alaska & Polar Regions Collections (APR), one of the world's pre-eminent collections of Alaskana and Arctic/Antarctic materials. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, under the lead of the APR Department Head, the APR Area Studies Bibliographer and Curator of Rare Books identifies, selects and acquires material in print and other formats; works closely with colleagues in APR, at UAF, and in the larger scholarly community to develop services and programs that promote the collections; and, as a member of the faculty, engages in scholarly and service activities to meet tenure expectations.

The Alaska & Polar Regions Collections (APR) houses the world's largest collection of Alaskana and is a leader in Polar research materials, with an emphasis on the Arctic. APR serves a local, national, and international research community with 150,000 monograph and serial volumes; 11,000 rare books and maps; approximately 15,000 linear feet of archives and manuscripts; more than 1,000,000 photographs, approx. 1 million feet of historical moving image footage, and over 10,000 hours of oral history recordings. The department consists of ten units and special projects: archives and manuscripts, oral history (including the Jukebox project), Alaskana and rare books, the Alaska Film Archives, the Alaska & Polar Periodical Index, Alaska's Digital Archives, the digital photo lab, micrographics, the ANSCA project, and the Rasmuson Translation Series project. APR is staffed by 28.25 FTE, including 4 faculty members.

Founded in 1917, UAF is a land-sea-space grant institution and the flagship campus of the University of Alaska system. The on-campus population of approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students includes a high percentage of Alaska Native, Native American, and international students along with a wide variety of other ethnic backgrounds, and a substantial number of non-traditional students, making UAF a richly diverse academic setting. UAF is also home to award-winning affiliates of the Public Broadcasting System and National Public Radio, and the Museum of the North natural history, cultural, and fine arts museum.

James Huesmann, Dean of Libraries, will be available in person during the ALA midwinter conference January 15 – 19, 2010, Boston, MA.
For full consideration, please have your applications submitted no later than January 19, 2010. Advertised salary $56,000 - $69,000; salary commensurate with experience.

For a full job description and to apply online, please visithttp:www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=68554
Or search UAKJOBS.com for posting number 0058573

UAF is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.

Geophysical Institute Library Director
University of Alaska, Fairbanks Alaska - Web posted 12-13-09

The library is located in the Geophysical Institute/International Arctic Research Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is the most northern special library in the United States that focuses on polar physical sciences. This international collection includes approximately 24,000 journal volumes and 76,000 books and reports, of which over 600 are specialized historical books.

Special collections include; International Northern Sea Route, International Historical
Glaciological Volumes, International Geophysical Year (IGY), Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior (IAVCEI) and Alaska Department of Transportation Library. The library routinely provides support for approximately 600 local research scientist, staff and students. Scientists, both national and international, are frequent visitors to this unique collection.

Please see our web site: http://www.gi.alaska.edu/services/library/index.html

This full time term faculty position provides specialized user-centered reference and collection management services to support the research programs in space physics, remote sensing, volcanology, atmospheric sciences, seismology, glaciology, snow, ice and permafrost at this international research facility. Reporting to the Geophysical Institute Director, the librarian is responsible for all aspects of the library, including budget. Candidate should have at least 3 years experience in a special library setting working in reference with scientific research materials and collection development. Participating in national and international library organizations is important in this position for scholarly publishing opportunities and library information networking.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION: PhD or Masters Degree and at least 3 years experience at time of appointment in library science from an institution accredited with the American Library Association is required. If you would like to apply for this position, please go to https://www.uakjobs.com and click on "Create Application" link to select a User Name and Password and to create your application.

Once you have completed this step you can begin applying for jobs on-line by clicking "Job Posting Search". If you have questions concerning the position please contact Uma Bhatt at 907-474-2662 or email: bhatt@gi.alaska.edu. If you have any questions regarding applying, please contact Nicole Scholle, HR Assistant, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks, (907) 474-6010 or e-mail: nscholle@gi.alaska.edu.

UAF is an AA/EO Employer and Educational Institution.

Library Jobs in Alaska (Paraprofessional)

Please check back, there are none available at this time.

Library Jobs in Alaska (Student)

Hiring for student assistants is an ongoing process on the three university campuses (University of Alaska Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Southeast)

Listings Outside Alaska

Pacific Northwest Library Association job site: http://www.pnla.org/jobs/

Washington Library Association's job site: http://www.wla.org/liblinks.html#jobs