Public Services Librarian/Assistant Librarian

Miami University Libraries (Hamilton Campus) seeks a Public Services Librarian/Assistant Librarian to provide reference, collection management, and instructional services; apply usability and accessibility standards to create and maintain library web pages; conduct assessment and maintain relevant statistics; foster strong relationships with academic departments; contribute to library’s team organization; other duties as assigned; some evenings and weekends required. 

Required Qualifications:  Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited institution; web site design and maintenance experience; commitment to quality public service; ability to work independently and with a team to carry out projects on a deadline; strong written and verbal communication skills; flexibility in an environment of continual change; commitment to meet Libraries’ requirements for promotion and continuing contract (see http://www.lib.muoho.edu/about/larps.pdf).   

Desired Qualifications: Experience providing or supporting instruction using distance-learning technologies and social media; experience with Drupal content management system; knowledge of Web 2.0 best practices as applied to libraries; experience teaching one-shot instruction sessions and credit courses; public service in an academic library. Submit letter of application, resume and contact information for three professional references to muhlibsearch@muohio.edu.  

Screening of applications begins August 13, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.  Miami University is an EEO/AA employer with smoke-free campuses.  

More information about Miami University can be found at the OEEO website at http://www.units.muohio.edu/oeeo/employment-recruitment.  

Right to Know-Consumer Information found at http://www.miami.muohio.edu/about-miami/publications-and-policies/student-consumer-info/.  Hard copy upon request.