Assistant Librarian, Education Librarian to supervise the Libraries’ Instructional Materials Center (IMC), which includes K-12 curricular and professional materials, the libraries video collection, and micro retrieval/viewing; serve as liaison to the Teacher Education (EDT) department in Miami University’s School of Education, Health and Society (EHS); maintain strong relationship with other academic departments per library needs; design and present instructional sessions to assist pre-service and in-service teachers in the effective use of library resources and professional materials; provide reference services to students and faculty of EDT, as well as research help in-house and via email, chat, and IM (evenings and weekends required); develop Libraries’ collection of education materials and maintain K-12 curriculum materials collection comprised of juvenile books, multimedia, and professional development resources; utilize technologies appropriate for daily work tasks and special projects; supervise staff and student employees. Require: Graduate library degree from an ALA accredited institution; strong commitment to high quality public service; teaching skills leading to proficient instruction in information fluency; analytical skills to effectively retrieve information; flexibility to work in an environment of continual change; ability to work in teams and independently as well as with all levels of staff and diverse library customers; strong computer knowledge including skill in the use and application of multimedia software especially as applied to K-12 education; strong written and oral communication skills; initiative and ability to conceive and carry out projects; an interest in and ability to effectively provide an array of public services including in-person and virtual reference, collection development, and library instruction; ability to meet the Libraries’ requirements for promotion and continuing contract (http://www.lib.muohio.edu/about/larps.pdf). Desire: undergraduate degree in education; second master’s degree in education; supervisory skills; experience with curriculum materials. Submit letter of application, resume, and name, telephone number and email address of three professional references to Judith A. Sessions, Dean and University Librarian, King Library, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Review of application begins May 15, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses. Right to Know – Consumer Information http://www.miami.muohio.edu/about-miami/publications-and-policies/student-consumer-info/. Hard copy upon request.
Rob Withers
Head of Access Services
Miami University
Oxford, OH
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