Librarian, Online and Distance Learning

    SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY
    POSITION OPENING

Position:    Librarian, Online and Distance Learning                                
Department:    Hugh A. and Edna C. White Library                                            
Schedule:    Full-time, 11 month, tenure-track with faculty rank

Qualifications:    ALA/MLS or completion by start date.  Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills, including demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office and Web 2.0. Willingness to travel occasionally to off-campus sites and to work a flexible schedule as required. Experience in marketing, delivering, and assessing instruction and reference services in a distance learning environment is preferred. Individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University concept and community covenant. (Please see http://bit.ly/wFF1tF.)

Responsibilities:    Will require collaboration with other library units to create, implement, and promote services for off-campus learners who attend SAU centers throughout Michigan or are enrolled in SAU online programs.  This position will work with the Education and Reference Librarians to coordinate reference, instruction, and information literacy assistance to off-campus students and faculty, and will integrate technologies such as social networking, virtual reference, mobile technologies, & other Web 2.0 applications to support instructional and research activities for remote learners. Important facets of this position include the marketing of existing and newly created services and the assessment of these services
for continuous improvement.

Starting Date:    June 1, 2012                                        
Application     Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted
Deadline:    until position is filled.
Basic     Applicants must be thoroughly supportive of the University's
Requirement:    mission and values as an evangelical Christian university affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.
Process:    Please forward a letter of interest, vitae and references to:
    Academic Affairs,
    Spring Arbor University
    106 E. Main St.
    Spring Arbor, MI  49283-9799
    1.800.968.9103 ext. 1356 or
    tmathews@arbor.edu                                                     
    An EEO Employer.

Librarian, Online and Distance Learning - Faculty Position

Librarian, Online and Distance Learning - Faculty Position

Spring Arbor University is a four year, Christian liberal arts school affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.  This community of learners celebrates the heritage of an evangelical Wesleyan tradition.  Hiring practices are non-denominational and there is an institutional commitment to a policy of equal employment opportunity.

The Hugh A. and Edna C. White Library of Spring Arbor University seeks a service-oriented librarian to fill a newly redesigned position.  Reporting to the Library Director, this eleven month, tenure-track position will require collaboration with other library units to create, implement, and promote services for off-campus learners who attend SAU centers throughout Michigan or are enrolled in SAUonline programs.  This position will work with the Education and Reference Librarians to coordinate reference, instruction, and information literacy assistance to off-campus students and faculty, and will integrate technologies such as social networking, virtual reference, mobile technologies, and other Web 2.0 applications to support instructional and research activities for remote learners. Important facets of this position include the marketing of existing and newly created services and the assessment of these services for continuous improvement. The position includes collection development and faculty liaison responsibilities in assigned areas and some evening and occasional Saturday reference duty.

Qualified candidates should have an MLS degree or equivalent from ALA-accredited library school. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills, including demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with integrated library systems and library databases.  Willingness to travel to off-campus sites and to work a flexible schedule as required. Experience in marketing, delivering, and assessing instruction and reference services in a distance learning environment preferred. Individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University concept and community.

Complete the SAU faculty application which can be found at (http://www.arbor.edu/edu_departmentDetail.aspx?id=43506).  Please send along with the completed faculty application, your vitae with a letter of interest & a two-page position statement describing your experience as an evangelical Christian and personal commitment to Christian higher education and the integration of faith and learning to:

Academic Affairs,
Spring Arbor University
106 E. Main St.
Spring Arbor, MI  49283-9799
1.800.968.9103 ext. 1356 or tmathews@arbor.edu

Part-time Librarian

POSITION VACANCY

Part-Time Unit Professional Staff

DATE: 7/26/11
POSITION: Librarian
(Evening/Weekend Reference and Instruction Librarian-Lowell Campus)
Middlesex Community College seeks a self-motivated, service oriented part-time Evening/Weekend Reference and Instruction Librarian to work as part of the Library Services team in the Lowell campus Dobelle Library serving students, faculty, staff and community users. The successful candidate must enjoy working with our diverse library users and library staff to provide evening and Saturday reference assistance and library instruction that supports student success in both the library and online environments. Position begins with the fall semester. Training to take place in August.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide professional library services to community college students, faculty and staff.
Assist in operating the library by providing circulation and reference services.
Assist students with research and use of 60 student computers.
Collaborate with other librarians to develop online resources in support of our curriculum.
Provide supervision to and assistance with circulation functions as needed.
Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, or closely related field; previous professional-level library experience helpful, but not essential.
Energetic, approachable, and service-oriented professional with strong computer skills.
Must be pro-active and self-motivated about helping students succeed.
Commitment to working with students, staff and faculty of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities. Hours: Part time, non-benefited professional staff position, 23 hours per week when classes are in session - 30 weeks per year. Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 2:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Saturday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Salary: $22.99/hr
Closing Date: 8/9/11
Send: Please email letter and resume to: HRJOBS@middlesex.mass.edu Middlesex Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, qualified disability or veteran status in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1967, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B.

Librarian Closed

St. Louis Public Library has an opening for a Librarian. Candidates must have an MLS from an ALA accredited school, an undergraduate degree in the sciences and/or demonstrated knowledge and background in the subject. The person filling this position will be responsible for expert reference/research assistance in the department, collection development in the designated subject area as well as programming, program planning and community outreach as determined by the supervisor. Must have excellent communication skills and computer skills as well as a commitment to public services. Will be expected to contribute to the successful re-opening of Central Library and to continue to maintain the Library’s high profile in the community and area for succeeding years.

Interested candidates should forward a cover letter and resume or application to:


St. Louis Public Library
Human Resources
1415 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Fax: 314-539-0335
Email: employment@slpl.org
EOE

Librarian, Government Publications, Maps, GIS, and Microforms

Librarian, Government Publications, Maps, GIS, and Microforms. Raymond H. Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono seeks an experienced librarian to serve as department head and to administer and coordinate fulfillment of the legal responsibilities as a Tri-State Regional Federal Government Document Depository and to support the instructional, research, and public service functions of the University by providing collection management, public, and technical service for the past, present, and future acquisitions of United States federal, Canadian federal and provincial, and Agricultural Experiment Station publications. Also to manage the delivery of Geographic Information Systems services including development of numeric and spatial database and software collections, creation of GIS instructional materials and the delivery of campus GIS workshops. Prepares reports and library publications, including web pages. Supervises four support staff and four student employees.

Required: ALA-accredited MLS and professional experience in an academic, or state, or public library with demonstrated experience with federal documents. Demonstrated leadership, management, and supervisory experience in a library. Demonstrated ability to manage programs, staff, and technology. Excellent oral and written communication skills for interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and consensus-building. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. A willingness to travel within the Tri-State Region and to national conferences as needed or appropriate. Normally requiring a valid driver’s license. Must have authorization to work in the U.S.

Preferred: Experience working collaboratively with libraries, other institutions, and with state and federal governments. Experience with GIS. Experience preparing materials for and teaching workshops.

Complete job ad and description at: http://www.umaine.edu/eo/jobs/techres/08158%20Head%20gov%20pubs.html

Raymond H. Fogler Library is the primary research library for the State of Maine. The University of Maine is the Land Grant University and Sea Grant College for the State of Maine. It is the flagship institution of the University of Maine System, offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. The University of Maine has approximately 11,900 students and 713 faculty. Fogler Library has a collection of more than 1 million volumes and a staff of 22 professionals and 37 support staff. The library uses the Innovative integrated system and has developed Mariner, a digital library. It is a Tri-State Regional Depository and a full patent and trademark depository.

This is a fiscal-year, full-time position with an excellent benefits package. The salary range for this position is $45,885 to $76,475. Review of applications will begin immediately. Send letter of application addressing the requirements above, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to Government Publications Librarian Search Committee, 5729 Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5729 or email to: marycady@maine.edu

The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and the website is www.umaine.edu




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Librarian (Information Literacy)

Scottsdale Community College
Librarian (Information Literacy) –Job Posting Number: 90164-1

JOB SUMMARY
THIS POSITION WILL BEGIN AUGUST 2009. Provides leadership in expanding and promoting the Library's information literacy program. Works collegially with library faculty to design innovative, effective multimedia instruction to a diverse population. Promotes information literacy initiatives and works with faculty to infuse information literacy across the campus; directly provides information literacy instruction; assesses and evaluates information literacy program effectiveness; shares reference and collection development responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Expands and coordinates the information literacy program; develops, implements, teaches and assesses course-integrated and course-related information literacy instruction; emphasis on web-based tutorials and content modules for delivery through learning management systems
- Participates fully in a team environment to provide reference services and outreach to the college community
- Performs special projects; participates in the general planning and decision-making process of the library and in campus/district committees; responsible for currency in professional practices and trends

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Library or Information Science (or its equivalent) from a graduate professional program accredited by the American Library Association.
- EDU 250 - Teaching and Learning in the Community Colleges or equivalent must be completed within two years of date of hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Recent professional academic reference experience which should include: information literacy instruction and experience with electronic library resources
- Experience with instructional design
- Knowledge of information literacy theory and practice
- Experience with formal assessment of learning outcomes
- Experience with course management systems
- Experience in library outreach
- Experience working with people from a diverse background and a demonstrated commitment to facilitate the success of underrepresented groups

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
May require flexible work schedule. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

Please apply at: http://www.maricopa.edu/hrweb/

This position closes February 27, 2009