INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN
GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY seeks an Instruction Librarian to deliver group
bibliographic instruction to students and faculty based at the main campus
and remote centers; to create web tutorials and implement new technology
for user education; to share reference desk service with other library
faculty; and to participate in long-range planning. Reports to the
Associate Dean of Libraries. Includes some in-state travel. Serves as a
member of the GWU faculty, with attendant committee and other
responsibilities.
SALARY: Dependent upon experience and qualifications.
SETTING: Dover Memorial Library has a staff of 14.5 (5 professionals, 2
paraprofessionals, 7.5 support staff) and more than 800,000 items,
including 200,000+ book volumes. During the regular semester, we are open
85 hours per week.Gardner-Webb is SACS-accredited and coeducational,
offering liberal arts and pre-professional programs. A thriving
university, GWU fosters friendliness and a sense of community. The fall
2006 combined enrollment for our graduate and undergraduate programs was
ca. 4,000. Gardner-Webb University is a private institution related to the
Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and employs individuals who
participate in and wholeheartedly support a Christian value system.
Beginning August 2007, Gardner-Webb will be a 100% tobacco-free campus.
Our web page is located at http://www.library.gardner-webb.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must have an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent. Must
relate well to students and faculty, have a clear speaking voice and be
able to effectively deliver information. Position requires a flexible,
service-oriented individual with organizational skills, initiative, and a
sense of collegiality. Excellent oral and written communication skills
mandatory. Previous library experience strongly preferred.
APPLICATIONS: Send cover letter, resume, transcripts, and contact
information for three references to: Mary Roby, Associate Dean of
Libraries, Gardner-Webb University Library, P.O. Box 836, Boiling Springs,
NC 28017. Inquiries regarding this position may be directed via email to:
[log in to unmask] Review of applications will begin in April, 2007
with the expectation of filling the position by July 1, 2007 or as soon
thereafter as possible.
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