Department of Library and Information Science · School of Communication, Information & Library Studies

4 Huntington Street · New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1071 · USA

telephone: +1 732 932-7917 · fax: +1 732 932-2644 · email pleventh@scils.rutgers.edu

The Department of Library and Information Science seeks applications for a tenure track position to begin Fall 2000. Applicants will be expected to have teaching and research interests in one or more of the following general areas:

• information retrieval
• digital libraries
• human-computer interaction and interfaces in information systems
• information behavior in distributed electronic environments

The Department of Library and Information Science seeks a dynamic scholar to build upon its internationally recognized program of research and teaching in information science, one of three areas targeted for strategic expansion at Rutgers. The Rutgers commitment has already made possible the establishment of the Rutgers Distributed Laboratory for Digital Libraries (RDLDL), which supports interdisciplinary research and Ph.D.-level study in the basic sciences and technologies relevant to digital libraries.

Qualifications for this position include: a Doctorate in library and information science, or in computer science or other area related to this position description with a strong interest in and knowledge of information science and information science education. Applicants are expected to have evidence of experience in teaching and research; knowledge of state of the art technologies for information access, retrieval, visualization, organization and dissemination; a commitment to the development of technological systems in support of human needs; and, the desire and ability to work within an interdisciplinary environment. Applicants should be prepared to participate in and direct substantial research projects in areas of relevance to this position.

Applications, consisting of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact addresses of three references, should be sent to:

either by email at nick@belkin.rutgers.edu (as ASCII, or attached pdf or Word rtf file); or by post at the address on the letterhead, above. Applications will be accepted up to 15 January 2000, or until the position is filled.

The School of Communication, Information and Library Studies is a multi-disciplinary professional school comprising three departments: Communication, Journalism/Mass Media, and Library and Information Science. Faculty in the LIS Department participate in the Masters Program in Library Service (MLS), the Masters Program in Communication and Information Studies (MCIS), and the school-wide interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Communication, Information and Library Studies. Undergraduate offerings are in the planning stage. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in all of these programs. For further information about the Department's and School's research and teaching programs, see our web site at http://www.scils.rutgers.edu.

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of faculty, staff, and student body.