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Position Available: Engineering Librarian
 
The Reference and Instruction Department at the Ohio University Libraries in
Athens, Ohio invites applications for an Engineering Librarian to join a
team of librarians dedicated to providing personal reference assistance and
high quality collections and instruction services.  We seek a candidate with
a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from
diverse backgrounds.  

Position Description
Acts as the liaison to faculty and students in the Russ College of
Engineering, working to develop collegial and collaborative partnerships, to
provide excellent research services, and to develop innovative approaches to
information literacy and collection building. As an integral member of the
Reference and Instruction Department, performs general reference duties,
including evening and weekend hours and teaches instruction sessions for the
Department’s first year library instruction program.  Participates in
committees, task forces, and teams, and in professional associations.

Qualifications
Required:  Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program.  Bachelor’s degree
in engineering or a related field or significant experience working with
engineering resources.  Necessary skills include organizational,
communication, computer, and analytical skills to enable effective retrieval
of information; instructional skills to teach library use and information
competency; ability to understand and manage acquisitions budgets; and
communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with diverse groups.  

Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience and education; 22 days annual vacation;
generous insurance, and Ohio state employee or alternative retirement.

Available
July 1, 2010

Library Information
The Reference and Instruction Department is responsible for reference
assistance to patrons in a wide range of subject areas and general library
instruction at the first year level. The Department has an active digital
reference service and is committed to incorporating emergent technologies
into both its reference and its instruction missions. It is a major
component of the Library’s Learning Commons, a technology enriched learning
environment with assistance available from reference librarians, technology
assistants and writing tutors.   Alden Library, the main facility on the
Ohio University Athens campus includes over 3 million volumes with 45
professionals and 45 support staff.  The Library is a member of CRL, ARL,
and OhioLINK. 

University Information 
The Russ College of Engineering and Technology enrolls approximately 1,300
undergraduate students and almost 300 graduate students and offers
undergraduate and graduate degrees across the traditional engineering
spectrum and in technology disciplines such as aviation, computer science,
and industrial technology.  Ohio University is a residential campus with a
student population of 17,000 undergraduates and 3,300 graduate and medical
students.
  
To Apply
Submit application at
www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=56549.  Applications
received by May 2, 2010 will receive the fullest consideration.

Ohio University is committed to the diversity of faculty, staff and
students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus are
especially encouraged to apply.