Academic Information Services
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan

Post-MLS Fellowship
Beginning August 2008

Northern Michigan University in Marquette, located on Lake Superior in the heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is pleased to announce the availability of a Post-MLS Fellowship in the Olson Library, which is part of Academic Information Services.

The Post-MLS Fellowship will give the fellowship recipient experience in serving at a reference desk at a comprehensive university of approximately 9300 students, as well as experience with library instruction in a range of subjects and media. Research activity in an area related to the fellow's future career goals and current work in Academic Information Services is expected and supported. An ALA-accredited master's degree in Library and/or Information Science is required; we seek candidates who have recently received or who will complete this degree prior to the start of the fellowship. The position description is available at http://library.nmu.edu/news/jobmlsdescription.htm.

The fellowship is for one year (with a possible option to renew for a second year), with a nine-month appointment. The salary is competitive and compensation includes health, retirement benefits, and tuition benefits starting August 2008. To apply, send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, transcripts, a list of at least three references, and a statement of research interests to Post-MLS Fellowship Search Committee, Olson Library, Northern Michigan University, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan 49855. Preference will be given to those applicants whose research interests dovetail with our goals (see http://library.nmu.edu/news/pubsrvcsgoals2008.htm). E-mail inquiries are welcomed; send to mfreier@nmu.edu. For more information about our library, visit our Web site at http://library.nmu.edu/. Review of candidates will begin March 31, 2008 and continues until the position is filled.

Application Information
Postal Address: Post-MLS Fellowship Search Committee
Lydia Olson Library
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855