Business Librarian-MCOB Learning Resources Center
University of South Alabama
The University of South Alabama seeks an enthusiastic, knowledgeable,
and technologically-adept librarian to establish, manage, and promote
library resources and services for the new Learning Resources Center in
the Mitchell College of Business. This is an Assistant Librarian,
twelve-month, tenure accruing libraries faculty position that reports
directly to the Coordinator of Public Services in the University
Library.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide reference desk coverage at the MCOB Learning Resources
Center.
* Provide Course Reserve/Circulation functions as needed at MCOB
LRC.
* Answer business related e-mail questions and provide individual
research assistance as needed or requested.
* Provide instruction in the use of business related library
resources when requested.
* Prepare and disseminate instructional aids and guides for
students and faculty of the college.
* Select resources and order print and online materials that
support the curricular, research, and service needs of the MCOB in the
main library's collection.
* Supervise and train staff and student assistants hired for the
MCOB LRC.
* Provide feedback and suggestions to the Dean of the MCOB, Dean
of Library Services, Head of Reference, and other library department
faculty as requested to enhance MCOB library services and resources.
* Stay abreast of the professional literature and technological
advances relative to the responsibilities of the position and act as
liaison with the library and MCOB faculty and administration.
* Become involved in university and professional service and
development activities as appropriate.
* Work evening and weekend hours on the main or Baldwin County
campus as necessary for instructional or other purposes.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* ALA accredited Master's degree in Library Science.
* Demonstrated knowledge of business reference sources, both print
and online.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience performing similar academic business library
responsibilities.
LOCATION:
The $2.4 million, 10,000-square-foot Learning Resources Center will
house an innovative library, a computer lab, group study rooms, the John
B. Saint Financial Analysis Center and faculty offices for the
Department of Accounting. The Mitchell College of Business offers an
undergraduate degree program with majors in Accounting, Economics,
Finance, Management, and Marketing. At the graduate level, the MBA and
the Master of Accounting degrees are offered through an evening program.
All academic programs are accredited by AACSB International. For more
information about the Mitchell College of Business, see:
http://www.southalabama.edu/mcob. For information about the University
Library, see: http://library.southalabama.edu/.
The University of South Alabama is located in Mobile, the oldest city in
Alabama, which is renowned for its azaleas, Mardi Gras activities,
proximity to Gulf beaches and Southern hospitality. The main campus of
the University is located on a beautiful, 1215-acre wooded site in the
western part of Mobile, approximately 20 minutes from the revitalized
historic downtown area. The University is the area's largest four-year
institution, with more than 13,000 students, providing degree programs
at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels in a variety of
disciplines.
BENEFITS:
Included are excellent health and dental insurance, tuition rebates,
life and disability insurance, membership in the renowned Alabama
retirement plan, twenty (20) vacation days a year, plus twelve (12) paid
holidays, and a congenial working environment. Salary is competitive and
commensurate with experience. The University of South Alabama is an
AA/EEO/M/F/D.
APPLICATION:
Interested candidates should submit a letter indicating how the
candidate's background matches the responsibilities and requirements for
this position, along with a curriculum vita, and the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of three references. Review of applications will
begin July10, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Finalists
will be asked to give a presentation during the on-campus interview.
Mary Engebretson, Search Committee Chair
Room 145 University Library
University of South Alabama
307 University Blvd. North
Mobile AL 36688
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