--- On Fri, 8/15/08, William Black <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
From: William Black <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Job Announcement
To: [log in to unmask]
Date: Friday, August 15, 2008, 4:02 PM
User Services Librarian - Reference/Instruction (#401160)
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Under general direction of the Coordinator for User Services and the
Team Leader for Reference and Instructional Services, develop and/or
promote resources and collections and provide reference services
designed to meet the information needs of students and faculty of a
culturally diverse university.
Teach general library research classes to undergraduate and graduate
students using two electronic classrooms.
Assume leadership role in the development of instructional web pages,
tutorials, and guides highlighting library services and collections.
Serve as a subject liaison for developing resources and collections.
Build strategic partnerships with faculty, staff, and students in
relevant diversity programs and campus constituencies
Provide general and specialized reference service in person, via email,
and through reference IM, including one partial Sunday per month plus
some evening hours.
Participate in other Reference and Instructional Services programs and
projects, such as Research Coach (individual reference appointments) and
Reference by Appointment.
Serve as a member of the Reference and Instructional Services Team.
Select resources in the reference collections and assist faculty in
selecting resources for the general collection that support diversity
and cultural studies programs.
Qualifications: ALA accredited Masters degree. Two years reference
and/or instruction experience. Ability to work creatively and
effectively in a team environment to enhance library programs and
services, to work well with students, faculty, and staff, to quickly
learn new technologies and skills, and to meet promotion and tenure
requirements which require scholarly activity and service. Ability to
create web pages, online tutorials, and guides using relevant
applications (e.g. HTML, Dreamweaver, Word). Knowledge of current trends
in information literacy. Must demonstrate an understanding of diversity
issues. Must also possess a strong commitment to high quality customer
service, and excellent teaching, training, communication, and
organizational skills.
Status, Salary and Benefits: Highly competitive salary. Academic rank
commensurate with qualifications. Generous benefits include fully-paid
State or TIAA/CREF retirement, 24 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave,
and 13 paid holidays. Twelve month appointment with faculty rank and
status..
Application Procedure: All applications must be submitted online at
mtsujobs.mtsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52947 . Review of
applications will continue until the position is filled. Proof of U.S.
citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to
appointment. Official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college
degrees and three letters of recommendation specific to the position
will be required of all finalists.__
Environment: Middle Tennessee State University is a Carnegie Doctoral
Research Intensive University of 23,000 students located 30 miles
southeast of Nashville. Middle Tennessee State University is a dynamic
institution with a commitment to diversity, valuing excellent teaching
and fostering initiatives in research and public service. The university
library lies at the heart of the MTSU educational experience.
Murfreesboro offers a rich cultural and recreational life and easy
access to a variety of attractions within the state and region. Cleary
Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at
http://police.mtsu.edu/crime_statistics.htm
For web-based information about the Library and the Murfreesboro area,
please see:
http://library.mtsu.edu
http://www.murfreesborotn.gov
http://www.nashvillecvb.com
MTSU, a culturally diverse university, is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action educational institution and employer. Women, ethnic
minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As a
key element of student education and faculty research, the library
serves at the forefront of service and fully supports the commitment to
a diverse campus environment.
See the Background Statement on Diversity and Excellence at
http://library.mtsu.edu/administration/diversity.
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