VACANCY NOTICE - A. C. CLARK LIBRARY
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota

POSITION: Systems Librarian 

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor of Library & Library
Services, probationary tenure-track faculty position, academic year and
summer duty.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 19, 2008 or when filled.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on July 7, 2008,
or until filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Systems Librarian will be responsible for the
effective operation, use, and continued development of the library’s
various computer systems, subsystems, and services, including the
library's website, applications, and management/access software,
coordinating, administering, and evaluating all of the library’s IT
needs.  The Systems Librarian will participate in library collection
development, instruction, departmental governance, and will act as
liaison to the Center for Extended Learning and Information Technology
Services, working with faculty, staff, student assistants, and MnPALS
personnel.  Scheduled library reference hours will be required,
including possible evening and weekend shifts.  University-wide
collegial involvement and professional activities, as identified in the
IFO/MnSCU Master Agreement, will also be expected of the successful
candidate.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in Library Science from an
ALA-accredited institution is required.  A second (subject) master’s or
doctoral degree will be required for tenure and promotion consideration.
 Candidates who have completed or are in the process of completing an
advanced degree will be considered. Excellent analytical and
problem-solving skills in a technological environment, a strong
public-service commitment to library users, the ability to interact
effectively with a wide variety of library and university staff, and a
basic knowledge of computing, beyond the running of applications and
elementary programming, are required.  The development of more specific
skills to deal with technical services modules, electronic resources
management systems, integrated library systems, and other
library-related information technologies will be anticipated of the
person hired. Experience with a broad range of commercial software
products, the internet, web development and web authoring tools, and
interlibrary loan management systems would be highly preferred skills,
as would specific knowledge of the Ex Libris Aleph 500 system. 

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United
States at the time of an offer of employment.  Members of
underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining
agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Prospective candidates should send a letter of
application, resumé, 
copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required at the time
of employment), and three letters of reference, along with the names,
e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of those providing references.
Persons writing letters of reference should be advised of Minnesota’s
open record law, which can make such letters available to applicants
upon request. 

APPLY TO: Dr. Joann Fredrickson, Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs (Systems Librarian 
Search), Deputy Hall 301B, Bemidji State University #3, 1500 Birchmont
Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601-2699.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:  Stuart Rosselet, Chair, Search Committee,
Department of the Library and Library Services, Bemidji State University
#28, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601-2699, (218) 755-4233,
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UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY: Bemidji State University, located in northern
Minnesota’s lake-district, occupies a beautiful campus along the shore
of Lake Bemidji. The greater Bemidji population numbers 25,000 and
serves as a regional commerce and health center. The University enrolls
approximundergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs encompassing the liberal
arts, interdisciplinary studies and applied fields. The University is a
member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and has a
faculty and staff of nearly 600. For further information about Bemidji
State University, see our web site at: http://www.bemidjistate.edu.