Head, Instruction and Research Services
Western Washington University
Western Libraries
Deadline: November 10, 2008
Western Washington University Libraries seeks a librarian with flexibility, enthusiasm, initiative, and decisiveness to provide leadership and direction to its Instruction and Research Services Department. This key position is responsible for developing a vision for implementing and assessing the Libraries' instruction and reference services for students, faculty and staff in support of their research, teaching and learning. This person will enhance a well-established and successful academic department liaison program, incorporate best practices into instruction and reference services, and promote the use of emerging technologies. The successful candidate must be an accomplished leader, skilled in managing change, and flexible in response to user expectations.
Responsibilities
1. Develops, implements, and assesses new ideas and innovations for Instruction and Research Services
2. Coordinates and assesses the Libraries' instruction and reference services, including the academic department liaison program
3. Develops policies and procedures for Instruction and Research Services
4. Supervises ten faculty librarians, three reference specialists, and one office assistant
5. Promotes staff development and advances the growth of librarians as teachers
6. Collaborates with other library departments and the University community
7. Provides reference service and teaches as part of the instruction program
8. Coordinates the selection of materials for the reference collection
Required Qualifications:
1. An MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program
2. 5 years experience, of which at least three are in increasingly responsible, substantive positions relating to reference and instruction in an academic or research library
3. Substantive experience in management or supervision in an academic or research library
4. Evidence of outstanding teaching
5. Evidence of the creation, delivery, and assessment of innovative user-centered services
6. Demonstrated skills in leadership and interpersonal communication
7. Ongoing publication and service record suitable for appointment at the associate professor rank
This is a full-time tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor. The candidate's record must show sufficient professional accomplishments to warrant the terms of this appointment. The position reports directly to the Dean of Libraries. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates are strongly encouraged to submit applications by November10th, 2008. The position will be available February 1, 2009. The position will remain open until filled.
Please send a letter of application detailing your qualifications in relationship to those stated above, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to Ms. Connie Mallison, Search Committee Coordinator; Western Washington University; The Libraries, 516 High St.; MS 9103; Bellingham, WA 98225, or send by email to Connie.Mallison@wwu.edu. For more information, please contact Connie Mallison at (360) 650-3051.
For the full position description ,please go to
http://west.wwu.edu/admcs/WWUApplyOnline/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=468
AA/EOE.
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Monday, November 3, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIAN
Position: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIAN
Department: JAMES B. DUKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Division: ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Opening Date: OCTOBER 15, 2008
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Note: This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position.
Responsibilities: Develops and designs learning modules for online and self-paced learning. Creates and delivers a wide range of Information Literacy services to student and faculty. Implements assessment programs to evaluate the Library’s current programs and resources as well as to measure learning outcomes. Prepares and maintains records and statistical data. Collaborates and communicates with faculty to identify resources to support their research. Communicates with faculty regarding copyright and intellectual property issues. Creates web templates for library online designs. Assists the Director in developing policies and procedures and budgets; assists with fundraising and public relations activities. Performs reference and night duties and other duties as required to meet organizational needs.
Qualifications: MLIS/MLS from an ALA accredited program is required. The successful candidate will be highly skilled with academic library and teaching experience as well as knowledge of curriculum development and web design. Candidates must demonstrate excellent presentation, customer service and writing skills. Must be flexible and be able to work well in a collaborative team environment.
Send resume, letter of application, and contact information for three professional references to:
Library Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
Johnson C. Smith University
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
Email to hrrep@jcsu.edu or fax to (704) 378-1084
Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring.
Lee Shiflett
Chair, Library & Information Studies
Department: JAMES B. DUKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Division: ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Opening Date: OCTOBER 15, 2008
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Note: This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position.
Responsibilities: Develops and designs learning modules for online and self-paced learning. Creates and delivers a wide range of Information Literacy services to student and faculty. Implements assessment programs to evaluate the Library’s current programs and resources as well as to measure learning outcomes. Prepares and maintains records and statistical data. Collaborates and communicates with faculty to identify resources to support their research. Communicates with faculty regarding copyright and intellectual property issues. Creates web templates for library online designs. Assists the Director in developing policies and procedures and budgets; assists with fundraising and public relations activities. Performs reference and night duties and other duties as required to meet organizational needs.
Qualifications: MLIS/MLS from an ALA accredited program is required. The successful candidate will be highly skilled with academic library and teaching experience as well as knowledge of curriculum development and web design. Candidates must demonstrate excellent presentation, customer service and writing skills. Must be flexible and be able to work well in a collaborative team environment.
Send resume, letter of application, and contact information for three professional references to:
Library Search Committee
Office of Human Resources
Johnson C. Smith University
100 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
Email to hrrep@jcsu.edu or fax to (704) 378-1084
Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring.
Lee Shiflett
Chair, Library & Information Studies
Monday, October 13, 2008
Librarian (Head of Research & Instructional Services)
Position:
Librarian (Head of Research & Instructional Services)
Tenure-track
Starting Date:
January 2009
Job Description:
Provide effective leadership to the Research and Instructional Services Department in R. W. Steen Library, which is comprised of six professional librarians. Develops services within the department, including reference desk services, virtual reference programs, library instruction, library orientations, outreach opportunities, and professional development activities. Works collaboratively with departments within the library and other academic departments to provide programs and services that support integrated, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and develops programs supporting graduate and undergraduate research. Develops and enhances a well-established and successful liaison program. Promotes the use of emerging technologies and incorporates best practices into reference and research services in the print and online environments. Participates in the selection, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of all departmental staff in accordance with library and university policy. Coordinates collection development activities, including analysis of the library's collections. Responsible for assessment of departmental programs and services. Reports to the Associate Director for Library Services.
Professional Requirements or
Special Skills:
ALA-accredited MLS required. Minimum of five years experience in research and instructional services and supervisory experience in an academic environment required. Demonstrated experience in leading a department and fostering teamwork, collaboration, and creativity within the department. A second advanced degree in the sciences field or three to five years experience as a sciences librarian in an academic library is preferred.
Minimum Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Grade:
Application Deadline:
December 1, 2008
Application Information:
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed CV, a short statement of your thoughts regarding the role of the academic reference librarian in the new millennium, and the names and contact information of five references to the address listed below:
For More Information, Contact:
Ms. Shirley Dickerson, Director
R. W. Steen Library
Stephen F. Austin State University
PO Box 13055, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Librarian (Head of Research & Instructional Services)
Tenure-track
Starting Date:
January 2009
Job Description:
Provide effective leadership to the Research and Instructional Services Department in R. W. Steen Library, which is comprised of six professional librarians. Develops services within the department, including reference desk services, virtual reference programs, library instruction, library orientations, outreach opportunities, and professional development activities. Works collaboratively with departments within the library and other academic departments to provide programs and services that support integrated, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and develops programs supporting graduate and undergraduate research. Develops and enhances a well-established and successful liaison program. Promotes the use of emerging technologies and incorporates best practices into reference and research services in the print and online environments. Participates in the selection, hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of all departmental staff in accordance with library and university policy. Coordinates collection development activities, including analysis of the library's collections. Responsible for assessment of departmental programs and services. Reports to the Associate Director for Library Services.
Professional Requirements or
Special Skills:
ALA-accredited MLS required. Minimum of five years experience in research and instructional services and supervisory experience in an academic environment required. Demonstrated experience in leading a department and fostering teamwork, collaboration, and creativity within the department. A second advanced degree in the sciences field or three to five years experience as a sciences librarian in an academic library is preferred.
Minimum Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Grade:
Application Deadline:
December 1, 2008
Application Information:
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed CV, a short statement of your thoughts regarding the role of the academic reference librarian in the new millennium, and the names and contact information of five references to the address listed below:
For More Information, Contact:
Ms. Shirley Dickerson, Director
R. W. Steen Library
Stephen F. Austin State University
PO Box 13055, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Monday, September 1, 2008
INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN
REPOSTING
INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN
EARL K. LONG LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, implement, promote, and evaluate a program
for integrating library research skills into the university
curriculum. Coordinate, organize, and present classroom-based and
other group library instruction for a wide variety of user groups, in
conjunction with librarians, teaching faculty, and other partners.
Provide support and professional development for other librarians and
staff involved in instruction, including providing workshops on
improving teaching effectiveness, developing instruction tools, and
using instruction equipment. Prepare print and web-based instructional
materials and handouts for general-interest print and electronic
resources and library services. Evaluate library instruction
activities and compile, analyze, and report relevant statistics.
Provide reference services as part of the scheduled desk rotation
including nights and weekends. May participate in Collection
Development activities as a bibliographer or other capacity.
Participate in the work of internal committees and working groups as
required.
REQUIREMENTS: ALA-accredited MLS degree; Web design and instructional
technology skills; Proficiency in the use of computer applications for
teaching and learning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated teaching ability; ability to work
well as a team leader and team member, as well as independently;
strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work collegially and productively with diverse groups in an
urban academic setting; Ability to adapt to rapidly changing
technologies and environments.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Instruction/reference experience in an
academic library; instructional design background; participant in ACRL
Information Literacy Immersion Program.
SALARY: This is a tenure-track 12-month academic faculty position at
the Assistant Librarian rank. Salary: $ 45,000, plus benefits. The
University of New Orleans, a member of the Louisiana State University
System, is the state's urban research university. Vacation, sick
leave, and holidays; state or optional retirement plans available;
choice of health plan options.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications may be submitted by mail to the
address below, or electronically to: nmukherj@uno.edu . Applications
should include a cover letter addressing position qualifications, a
complete and current vitae, and contact information (including
telephone and email addresses) for three professional references.
Ms. Norma Mukherjee, Assistant to the Dean
Earl K. Long Library
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148
The University of New Orleans is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
[Still listed on the UNO Libraries employment page:
http://library.uno.edu/about/jobs/job.html --vln]
INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN
EARL K. LONG LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, implement, promote, and evaluate a program
for integrating library research skills into the university
curriculum. Coordinate, organize, and present classroom-based and
other group library instruction for a wide variety of user groups, in
conjunction with librarians, teaching faculty, and other partners.
Provide support and professional development for other librarians and
staff involved in instruction, including providing workshops on
improving teaching effectiveness, developing instruction tools, and
using instruction equipment. Prepare print and web-based instructional
materials and handouts for general-interest print and electronic
resources and library services. Evaluate library instruction
activities and compile, analyze, and report relevant statistics.
Provide reference services as part of the scheduled desk rotation
including nights and weekends. May participate in Collection
Development activities as a bibliographer or other capacity.
Participate in the work of internal committees and working groups as
required.
REQUIREMENTS: ALA-accredited MLS degree; Web design and instructional
technology skills; Proficiency in the use of computer applications for
teaching and learning.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated teaching ability; ability to work
well as a team leader and team member, as well as independently;
strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work collegially and productively with diverse groups in an
urban academic setting; Ability to adapt to rapidly changing
technologies and environments.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Instruction/reference experience in an
academic library; instructional design background; participant in ACRL
Information Literacy Immersion Program.
SALARY: This is a tenure-track 12-month academic faculty position at
the Assistant Librarian rank. Salary: $ 45,000, plus benefits. The
University of New Orleans, a member of the Louisiana State University
System, is the state's urban research university. Vacation, sick
leave, and holidays; state or optional retirement plans available;
choice of health plan options.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications may be submitted by mail to the
address below, or electronically to: nmukherj@uno.edu . Applications
should include a cover letter addressing position qualifications, a
complete and current vitae, and contact information (including
telephone and email addresses) for three professional references.
Ms. Norma Mukherjee, Assistant to the Dean
Earl K. Long Library
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148
The University of New Orleans is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
[Still listed on the UNO Libraries employment page:
http://library.uno.edu/about/jobs/job.html --vln]
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Librarian / Instructor
Librarian / Instructor
Delgado Community College
(Charity School of Nursing)
New Orleans, LA
Posted: 8/22/2008
Application Due: 9/7/2008
Job Description: Organizes and manages all aspects of library
activities at the Charity School of Nursing campus, including
developing library collections to support the nursing program through
the selection of books and other materials.
Minimum Qualifications: Three years of professional library work, two
years of which must have been at the supervisory level; effective oral
and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse
populations; ability to effectively work with groups; knowledge of
library online systems.
Preferred Qualifications: Five years of professional library work
during which three years were at the supervisory level or two years of
which were in a supervisory role in a community college library.
Minimum Education Requirements: Master of Library and Information
Science (MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American
Library Association.
To apply for this position, please visit the website
https://careers.dcc.edu
Application Information
Contact: Human Resources Department
Delgado Community College
Phone: 504-762-3015
Online App. Form: https://careers.dcc.edu
Delgado Community College
(Charity School of Nursing)
New Orleans, LA
Posted: 8/22/2008
Application Due: 9/7/2008
Job Description: Organizes and manages all aspects of library
activities at the Charity School of Nursing campus, including
developing library collections to support the nursing program through
the selection of books and other materials.
Minimum Qualifications: Three years of professional library work, two
years of which must have been at the supervisory level; effective oral
and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse
populations; ability to effectively work with groups; knowledge of
library online systems.
Preferred Qualifications: Five years of professional library work
during which three years were at the supervisory level or two years of
which were in a supervisory role in a community college library.
Minimum Education Requirements: Master of Library and Information
Science (MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American
Library Association.
To apply for this position, please visit the website
https://careers.dcc.edu
Application Information
Contact: Human Resources Department
Delgado Community College
Phone: 504-762-3015
Online App. Form: https://careers.dcc.edu
Head Librarian / Instructor
Head Librarian / Instructor
(West Bank Campus)
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
Posted: 8/26/2008
Application Due: 9/9/2008
Job Description: Organizes and manages all aspects of library
activities at the West Bank Campus, including developing library
collections to support the curriculum through the selection of books
and other materials.
Minimum Qualifications: Three years of professional library work, two
years of which must have been at the supervisory level; effective oral
and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse
populations; ability to effectively work with groups; knowledge of
library online systems.
Preferred Qualifications: Five years of professional library work
during which three years were at the supervisory level or two years of
which were in a supervisory role in a community college library.
Minimum Education Requirements: Master of Library and Information
Science (MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American
Library Association.
To apply for this position, please visit the website
https://careers.dcc.edu
Application Information
Contact: Human Resources Department
Delgado Community College
Phone: 504-762-3015
Online App. Form: https://careers.dcc.edu
(West Bank Campus)
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
Posted: 8/26/2008
Application Due: 9/9/2008
Job Description: Organizes and manages all aspects of library
activities at the West Bank Campus, including developing library
collections to support the curriculum through the selection of books
and other materials.
Minimum Qualifications: Three years of professional library work, two
years of which must have been at the supervisory level; effective oral
and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse
populations; ability to effectively work with groups; knowledge of
library online systems.
Preferred Qualifications: Five years of professional library work
during which three years were at the supervisory level or two years of
which were in a supervisory role in a community college library.
Minimum Education Requirements: Master of Library and Information
Science (MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American
Library Association.
To apply for this position, please visit the website
https://careers.dcc.edu
Application Information
Contact: Human Resources Department
Delgado Community College
Phone: 504-762-3015
Online App. Form: https://careers.dcc.edu
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