Go, Axel! And thanks for sharing, Michael.

> Dear Ms. Dewey,
>
> It appears to me that limiting the eligibility for your Minority
> Resident Program to members of non-white racial/ethnic groups is in
> direct contradiction to the broad understanding of diversity endorsed
by
> your own Library Diversity Committee:
>
> "Diversity is a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the variety
> of characteristics that make individuals unique in an atmosphere that
> promotes
> and celebrates individual and collective achievement. Examples of
these
> characteristics are: age; cognitive style; culture; disability
(mental,
> learning, physical); economic background; education; gender;
geographic
> background; language(s) spoken; marital/partnered status; physical
> appearance; political affiliation; religious beliefs; sexual
> orientation."
> (http://www.lib.utk.edu/%7Etraining/Diversity/diversityposter2.pdf)
>
> Isn't the purpose behind affirmative-action type of programs, such as
> your Minority Librarian Resident program, to offer opportunities to
> segments of the population that are historically underrepresented in
the
> profession? Clearly, people with disabilities fit this description.
> Would you please revisit the current eligibility criteria for your
> Minority Librarian Resident program, which are based on a narrow
> interpretation of diversity, and consider aligning them with the more
> inclusive concept that your own Library Diversity Committee endorses.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Axel Schmetzke, Ph.D.
> Library
> University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
> 715-346-4658
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Yared [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 8:19 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: MINORITY LIBRARIAN RESIDENT
>
> From :   <[log in to unmask]>
> To :   <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject :   Re: MINORITY LIBRARIAN RESIDENT
> Date :   Fri, 28 Feb 2003 12:40:13 -0500 (EST)
>
> Mr. Yared, eligibility for this program is based on racial/ethnic
> diversity. -- Barbara Dewey
>
> >Ms. Dewey, are people with disabilities eligible for the minority
> >librarian  residency program? Or is there a difference between people
> >with disabilities  who are white and people with disabilities from
> >racial/ethnic background?
> >
> >Thank you.
> >Mike Yared, MLS The Catholic University, '96.
> >
> >
> >THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES
> >
> >Announcement of Two Professional Vacancies: MINORITY LIBRARIAN
RESIDENT
> The
> >University of Tennessee Libraries is seeking two enthusiastic and
> creative
> >candidates for a two-year Minority Librarian Residency Program. The
> >purpose of the program is to attract recent library school graduates
> from
> >underrepresented groups to a challenging and rewarding career in
> academic
> >librarianship. Successful candidates will serve as residents for two
> years
> >and may be eligible for permanent employment as faculty upon
completion
> of
> >the program. Residents will be expected to do the following: work
> closely
> >with librarians to develop skills and career plans, develop collegial
> >relationships with faculty outside the library, participate in
library
> >committees, and become involved with professional associations. In
> >addition, the candidates will receive guidance from a mentor with the
> goal
> >of  completing a specialized project during the second year of their
> >residency. Each resident will select several areas of the library in
> which
> >he/she will work and take part in a variety of initiatives and
> projects.
> SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment as non-tenure track Instructor at a
> minimum salary of $40,000. There is financial support for attending
> conferences, seminars, and workshops. Relocation assistance will be
> provided. Excellent  benefits include 24 annual leave days; choice of
> state retirement plan or TIAA/CREF with nonrefundable contributions
> paid for the employee by the University; optional group health and
life
> insurance plans. Tuition remission is available for all university
> employees and partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to
> dependent children and spouses of UT employees.
> QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: A recent graduate degree from an ALA
> accredited  master's program; member of historically underrepresented
> group; must have authorization to work in the U.S. Ability to work
> effectively in a team environment; excellent oral and written
> communication skills; demonstrated interest in scholarship and
> professional growth; strong service orientation; knowledge of issues
> and development in academic libraries. For a complete  description of
> the program and application procedures see
> http://www.lib.utk.edu/~lss/search/minor.html.
> A NOTE FROM THE DEAN OF UT LIBRARIES:
> The University of Tennessee and the Libraries are deeply committed to
> diversity in all regards. The Libraries' Diversity Committee plays a
> leadership role on campus to promote diversity through various
programs
> and initiatives. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you or others
> have  questions. I will be pleased to talk to interested people
> directly. Sincerely,
> Barbara I. Dewey, Dean of Libraries
> 865 974-4127
> The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA
> institution in the provision of its education and employment programs
> and  services.
>
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