American University Library invites applications for a renewable contract, non-tenure-track Reference/Instruction Librarian position at the rank of Assistant Librarian. This position begins in January 2008 and is renewable for up to five years.
Responsibilities: Seeking an innovative, energetic and service-oriented librarian to work in the Division of Research, Teaching and Learning. Join a committed team of reference library faculty in providing service to a diverse user population at a busy reference desk, over the Web and in the classroom. Provide research assistance in the use of the online catalog, databases, and other Web-based and print resources. Teach in the library instruction program, including general and subject specific classes, walk-in workshops, and follow-up personal appointments. Contribute to collection development and work on special projects as needed. Some evening and weekend hours required.
Requirements: ALA accredited M.L.S.; library experience in print and electronic library instruction. A strong commitment to teaching and library outreach. Evidence of potential for scholarship and ongoing professional development. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Strong public service ethic; collaborative skills. Preferred: Experience with library instruction, including building digital learning objects, collection development, digital reference through instant messaging and email and working as part of a team.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position available: Review of applications will begin on August 25, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.
The American University, incorporated in 1893, offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, many with international focus, to over 11,000 students. Its proximity to centers of technology, politics, justice, world affairs, communication, science, business, and the art in the Washington, D.C. area enhances the learning environment.
The University Library serves the University through a collection of over 1.1 million volumes, 39,000 sound recordings including an entire music library, nearly 38,500 journal subscriptions in all subjects, 18 library faculty, 59 full time staff, plus over 190 student assistants, and a budget of over $9.6 million. The University is an active member of the Washington Research Library Consortium with a shared Endeavor system that includes an online public catalog.
To apply, send a letter of application, resume, names, addresses, including email addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:
Michele Mikkelsen, Director, Administrative Services
American University Library
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-8046
mmikkel@american.edu
American University is an AA/EEO university committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Reference/Instruction Librarian
Job ID: 4859776
Company Name: University of West Florida - UWF
Job Number: 6575b
Position Title: Reference/Instruction Librarian
Location(s): Florida, United States
Posted: October 17, 2008
Industry: Education / Teaching / Administration
Job Function: Other
Entry Level: No
Reference/Instruction Librarian The University of West Florida invites applications for the position of Reference/Instruction Librarian. The University seeks an innovative, creative, enthusiastic, and collegial librarian to provide vision and direction for the Information Literacy and Library Instruction Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific responsibilities and duties
• Coordinates an information literacy and library instruction program that supports the development, enhancement, and assessment of information literacy skills among students, faculty, and staff
• Teaches library instruction classes
• Provides reference service, including night and weekend duty
• Serves as a subject specialist/faculty liaison in assigned areas of reference including Fine Arts, English and Communication Arts
• Participates in reference collection development in assigned areas• Uses web technology to produce instructional materials
• Participates in professional development activities
• Participates in professional service activities such as state, university and library committees or in local, regional, or national professional organizations
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS, or equivalent, from an ALA-accredited program
Minimum of two years professional library experience with at least one year of experience teaching library instruction classes
Knowledge of ACRL information literacy competency standards
Ability to coordinate and foster a collaborative team working environment
Knowledge of a variety of print and electronic reference sources
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently with commitment and creativity
Basic web development and personal computing skills
Preferred:
Professional experience in an academic library
Project management skills
Experience with providing library services in support of distance and/or online education programs
APPOINTMENT: This is a twelve month non-tenured track position with faculty rank and status. Depending on qualifications, appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank, reporting to the Head of Reference.
BENEFITS: Excellent benefits include 22 days vacation and 13 days sick leave annually, health insurance, state or optional retirement system, and no state or local income taxes. Minimum salary $45,000 commensurate with education and experience.
TO APPLY: Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uwf.edu Position#105960. The online application requires the attachment of a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on November 10.
The University of West Florida is one of 11 members of the Florida State University System consortium. The John C. Pace library serves over 10,000 students with a collection of 700,000 volumes and extensive electronic access to full-text articles and books. See our home page for additional information: http://library.uwf.edu. This position requires a criminal background screening. Any person requiring special accommodations to respond may contact the UWF ADA Office at 1-850-473-7469 (Voice) or 1-850-857-6114 (TTY).
UWF is an equal opportunity/access/affirmative action employer.
Company Name: University of West Florida - UWF
Job Number: 6575b
Position Title: Reference/Instruction Librarian
Location(s): Florida, United States
Posted: October 17, 2008
Industry: Education / Teaching / Administration
Job Function: Other
Entry Level: No
Reference/Instruction Librarian The University of West Florida invites applications for the position of Reference/Instruction Librarian. The University seeks an innovative, creative, enthusiastic, and collegial librarian to provide vision and direction for the Information Literacy and Library Instruction Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific responsibilities and duties
• Coordinates an information literacy and library instruction program that supports the development, enhancement, and assessment of information literacy skills among students, faculty, and staff
• Teaches library instruction classes
• Provides reference service, including night and weekend duty
• Serves as a subject specialist/faculty liaison in assigned areas of reference including Fine Arts, English and Communication Arts
• Participates in reference collection development in assigned areas• Uses web technology to produce instructional materials
• Participates in professional development activities
• Participates in professional service activities such as state, university and library committees or in local, regional, or national professional organizations
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS, or equivalent, from an ALA-accredited program
Minimum of two years professional library experience with at least one year of experience teaching library instruction classes
Knowledge of ACRL information literacy competency standards
Ability to coordinate and foster a collaborative team working environment
Knowledge of a variety of print and electronic reference sources
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently with commitment and creativity
Basic web development and personal computing skills
Preferred:
Professional experience in an academic library
Project management skills
Experience with providing library services in support of distance and/or online education programs
APPOINTMENT: This is a twelve month non-tenured track position with faculty rank and status. Depending on qualifications, appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank, reporting to the Head of Reference.
BENEFITS: Excellent benefits include 22 days vacation and 13 days sick leave annually, health insurance, state or optional retirement system, and no state or local income taxes. Minimum salary $45,000 commensurate with education and experience.
TO APPLY: Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uwf.edu Position#105960. The online application requires the attachment of a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on November 10.
The University of West Florida is one of 11 members of the Florida State University System consortium. The John C. Pace library serves over 10,000 students with a collection of 700,000 volumes and extensive electronic access to full-text articles and books. See our home page for additional information: http://library.uwf.edu. This position requires a criminal background screening. Any person requiring special accommodations to respond may contact the UWF ADA Office at 1-850-473-7469 (Voice) or 1-850-857-6114 (TTY).
UWF is an equal opportunity/access/affirmative action employer.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Reference and Instruction Librarian
Olin Library, Rollins College
Rollins College is looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented Reference and Instruction Librarian whose primary liaison duties will be to support the Science disciplines. This is a tenure track faculty position, and the successful candidate is expected to be appointed as an assistant professor. This is a great opportunity to work in a lively and supportive college with a genuine commitment to a liberal arts education.
Primary responsibilities: The successful candidate will participate in a broad range of user services, including general and specialized reference service in traditional and digital environments, active participation in course related instruction, collection development, and liaison responsibilities with the teaching faculty in the departments of Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, and Physics. The successful candidate will participate in library-wide projects and activities, develop research guides and online tools, serve on library and campus committees, and promote information literacy initiatives.
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited library school or an equivalent degree is required. Preferred qualifications include reference and instruction experience at an academic library, and an educational background or work experience that indicates an ability to partner with and support students and faculty in the science disciplines.
The successful candidate will demonstrate most if not all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Enthusiasm for teaching and experience with information literacy instruction with groups and individuals; Ability to communicate well orally and in writing; ability to interact with the public effectively and courteously; Interest in and understanding of diversity issues; Ability to work in a team environment and independently; An appreciation for the liberal arts and the role of the library in higher education; Skills in the use of a variety of computer software used in the library; demonstrated knowledge and experience with electronic and web-based reference resources; Ability to deal with and lead change in a rapidly developing library environment; and the potential to present, publish, or otherwise contribute to the library profession.
Salary and Benefits: This is a twelve month position. Rollins offers a competitive salary with outstanding benefits featuring health, life and dental insurance, generous paid time off, generous retirement contribution after one year, and full tuition waiver for employees, spouses and children. Rollins was recently ranked 17th best in the Orlando Sentinel's 2008 Top 100 Companies for Working Families.
Rollins is committed to equal opportunity, social justice, and the diversity as a college and as a workplace. We actively seek candidates from under-represented groups to join us in this work. The Rollins College of Arts & Sciences is currently revising its curriculum and including an expanded role for information literacy. For the fourth consecutive year, Rollins ranks as the number one master’s level university in the south, as rated by the U.S. News & World Report. Rollins is an independent liberal arts institution with a total enrollment of 3,600 located in Winter Park, near Orlando FL.
Apply online at http://www.rollinsjobs.com. Please supply a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.
Review of applications to begin November 10, and continue until the position is filled.
Rollins College is looking for an enthusiastic and service-oriented Reference and Instruction Librarian whose primary liaison duties will be to support the Science disciplines. This is a tenure track faculty position, and the successful candidate is expected to be appointed as an assistant professor. This is a great opportunity to work in a lively and supportive college with a genuine commitment to a liberal arts education.
Primary responsibilities: The successful candidate will participate in a broad range of user services, including general and specialized reference service in traditional and digital environments, active participation in course related instruction, collection development, and liaison responsibilities with the teaching faculty in the departments of Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, and Physics. The successful candidate will participate in library-wide projects and activities, develop research guides and online tools, serve on library and campus committees, and promote information literacy initiatives.
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited library school or an equivalent degree is required. Preferred qualifications include reference and instruction experience at an academic library, and an educational background or work experience that indicates an ability to partner with and support students and faculty in the science disciplines.
The successful candidate will demonstrate most if not all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Enthusiasm for teaching and experience with information literacy instruction with groups and individuals; Ability to communicate well orally and in writing; ability to interact with the public effectively and courteously; Interest in and understanding of diversity issues; Ability to work in a team environment and independently; An appreciation for the liberal arts and the role of the library in higher education; Skills in the use of a variety of computer software used in the library; demonstrated knowledge and experience with electronic and web-based reference resources; Ability to deal with and lead change in a rapidly developing library environment; and the potential to present, publish, or otherwise contribute to the library profession.
Salary and Benefits: This is a twelve month position. Rollins offers a competitive salary with outstanding benefits featuring health, life and dental insurance, generous paid time off, generous retirement contribution after one year, and full tuition waiver for employees, spouses and children. Rollins was recently ranked 17th best in the Orlando Sentinel's 2008 Top 100 Companies for Working Families.
Rollins is committed to equal opportunity, social justice, and the diversity as a college and as a workplace. We actively seek candidates from under-represented groups to join us in this work. The Rollins College of Arts & Sciences is currently revising its curriculum and including an expanded role for information literacy. For the fourth consecutive year, Rollins ranks as the number one master’s level university in the south, as rated by the U.S. News & World Report. Rollins is an independent liberal arts institution with a total enrollment of 3,600 located in Winter Park, near Orlando FL.
Apply online at http://www.rollinsjobs.com. Please supply a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.
Review of applications to begin November 10, and continue until the position is filled.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Reference / Instruction Librarian – Government Publications
The McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has a probationary tenure track faculty vacancy available at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor to serve as Reference / Instruction Librarian – Government Publications with an anticipated start date of spring 2009. This is a 12-month, part-time (0.75 FTE) position reporting to the Director of Libraries.
McIntyre Library has a staff of 12.50 FTE library faculty, and 17 FTE classified staff. The Library maintains a very active information literacy program, provides access to a wide range of digital resources, is a selective state and federal document depository, and includes a regional historical research center and university archives. McIntyre Library has a collection of almost 600,000 titles, 2 million volumes, and 17,000 online and print periodical subscriptions; and works closely with other UW System libraries in keeping with the “One System, One Library” approach to the delivery of collections and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position manages and promotes the library’s collections and information technology to maximize their positive impact on teaching, learning, and research in the UW-Eau Claire community. Additionally, this position oversees the library’s Government Publications Collections.
Government Publications Duties
· Serves as the designated depository coordinator in compliance with the recommendations of the Federal Depository Library Program and the Wisconsin State Depository Program.
· Oversees collection development, access, organization and housing of the government collections, assuring ready access to government information, regardless of format.
· Increase awareness of and promote the use of federal and state documents within the library and to the University community
Reference/Instruction Duties
· Teaches library instruction/information literacy session, including specialized instruction for government information resource
· Serves as a liaison to assigned departments by consulting and collaborating with students and faculty to meet their information and instructional needs.
· Collaborates with other library faculty in planning, promoting and assessing information literacy initiatives.
· Staffs the reference desk, including some weekend and evening hours.
Faculty Duties
· Serves on appropriate Library, campus and UW System committees.
· Pursues continued study, scholarly activities, and creative work.
· Participates in professional and community service activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
· Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent, received by date of hire.
· Experience or coursework in government documents management and instruction.
· Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
· Demonstrated commitment to public service.
· Demonstrated commitment to professional development and potential to meet the library’s tenure and promotion requirements.
Preferred
· Experience providing quality reference service.
· Demonstrated commitment to teaching.
· Interest or background in the social sciences.
· Experience in an academic library.
· The ability to bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives to the campus and serve as a role model and mentor for women and/or minorities.
New graduates encouraged to apply. Minimum salary at 0.75 FTE is $37,583.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, send or email: letter of application, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidate at an appropriate time in the process. Applicants’ names are subject to public release unless confidentiality has been requested in writing. Names of all finalists must be released upon request. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. Submit materials to:
Ms. Colleen McFarland, ChairReference and Instruction Librarian – Government Publications Search CommitteeMcIntyre LibraryUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI 54702-4004Phone: 715-836-3873Email: mcfarlcd@uwec.edu
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, completed applications must be postmarked by November 7, 2008. However, screening may continue until position is filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
McIntyre Library has a staff of 12.50 FTE library faculty, and 17 FTE classified staff. The Library maintains a very active information literacy program, provides access to a wide range of digital resources, is a selective state and federal document depository, and includes a regional historical research center and university archives. McIntyre Library has a collection of almost 600,000 titles, 2 million volumes, and 17,000 online and print periodical subscriptions; and works closely with other UW System libraries in keeping with the “One System, One Library” approach to the delivery of collections and services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position manages and promotes the library’s collections and information technology to maximize their positive impact on teaching, learning, and research in the UW-Eau Claire community. Additionally, this position oversees the library’s Government Publications Collections.
Government Publications Duties
· Serves as the designated depository coordinator in compliance with the recommendations of the Federal Depository Library Program and the Wisconsin State Depository Program.
· Oversees collection development, access, organization and housing of the government collections, assuring ready access to government information, regardless of format.
· Increase awareness of and promote the use of federal and state documents within the library and to the University community
Reference/Instruction Duties
· Teaches library instruction/information literacy session, including specialized instruction for government information resource
· Serves as a liaison to assigned departments by consulting and collaborating with students and faculty to meet their information and instructional needs.
· Collaborates with other library faculty in planning, promoting and assessing information literacy initiatives.
· Staffs the reference desk, including some weekend and evening hours.
Faculty Duties
· Serves on appropriate Library, campus and UW System committees.
· Pursues continued study, scholarly activities, and creative work.
· Participates in professional and community service activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
· Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent, received by date of hire.
· Experience or coursework in government documents management and instruction.
· Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
· Demonstrated commitment to public service.
· Demonstrated commitment to professional development and potential to meet the library’s tenure and promotion requirements.
Preferred
· Experience providing quality reference service.
· Demonstrated commitment to teaching.
· Interest or background in the social sciences.
· Experience in an academic library.
· The ability to bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives to the campus and serve as a role model and mentor for women and/or minorities.
New graduates encouraged to apply. Minimum salary at 0.75 FTE is $37,583.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, send or email: letter of application, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidate at an appropriate time in the process. Applicants’ names are subject to public release unless confidentiality has been requested in writing. Names of all finalists must be released upon request. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment. Submit materials to:
Ms. Colleen McFarland, ChairReference and Instruction Librarian – Government Publications Search CommitteeMcIntyre LibraryUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI 54702-4004Phone: 715-836-3873Email: mcfarlcd@uwec.edu
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, completed applications must be postmarked by November 7, 2008. However, screening may continue until position is filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
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