AUBURN UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION LIBRARIAN
Auburn University, a land-grant institution with an enrollment of more than
24,000 students, invites applications for a twelve-month tenure-track position
as Education Librarian. The Auburn University Libraries belong to the
Association of Research Libraries, house a collection of more than three million
volumes, and operate with a current materials budget of $5.8 million.
Auburn is a small, friendly university town located on the beautiful plains of
eastern Alabama, about 50 miles east of Montgomery, Alabama's capital, and
115 miles southwest of Atlanta, Georgia. Other nearby cities are Birmingham,
Alabama (110 miles northwest) and Columbus, Georgia (35 miles east).
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Auburn University Libraries seek a knowledgeable
and enthusiastic reference librarian to provide general and subject reference
assistance, to serve as liaison and provide outreach to faculty, graduate and
undergraduate students in the Auburn University College of Education, to
participate in and develop specialized subject and information literacy
instruction for education majors and graduate students, to participate in the
Auburn University Libraries' general instruction program for undergraduates, to
engage in collection development and management in education, and to
participate (in collaboration with other library and university departments) in
digitization projects. Duties include reference, liaison, consultation, and
instruction for faculty, staff and students; some night and weekend reference
desk coverage required. Position reports to the Associate Dean for Public
Services/Head of Reference and Instruction Services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An ALA-accredited MLS; a strong academic or
employment background that includes some area of education or other social
sciences field; professional reference and instruction experience; strong and
effective interpersonal, communication, and computer skills; demonstrated
ability to teach; commitment to excellence; adaptability, flexibility, and ability
to contribute collegially and productively in a team environment; and ability to
adapt emerging technologies to enhance user services in a collaborative,
busy, and changing public services unit.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with specialized reference, instruction
and liaison for collection development and management in education or other
social sciences field; advanced degree in education or other social sciences
discipline; and a record of scholarly, professional, and research activity.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Minimum salary $44,720 for a Librarian II, higher with
experience or appointment as a Librarian III. Rank will be commensurate with
experience/qualifications. Twelve-month tenure-track position. Benefits
include 20 days vacation leave/12 days sick leave per year; participation in
State Teachers’ Retirement System (mandatory); other additional voluntary
retirement plans available; health/life/disability insurance.
APPLICATION: Application review process begins April 9, 2010, and will
continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for
appointment. Complete application must include letter of interest, resume,
and the names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers
of three current references. The candidate selected for this position must be
able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time
appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the
proposed term of employment.
APPLY TO: Linda Caudle, Executive Assistant and Business Manager, RBD
Library, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849-5606, e-mail:
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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