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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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