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Access Services Librarian and Information Literacy Instructor --
Frostburg State University -- Maryland
ACCESS SERVICES LIBRARIAN/INFORMATION LITERACY INSTRUCTOR
Frostburg State University seeks a motivated, energetic and
service-oriented individual to serve as Access Services
Librarian/Information Literacy Instructor. Available January 1, 2007,
this is a full-time (12-month) permanent status-track faculty position with
a rank of Librarian I. Position includes USM benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides leadership and coordinates all operational
aspects of the Lewis J. Ort Library's Circulation, Reserve, and
Interlibrary Loan Departments; including planning, coordinating,
developing, interpreting, and implementing Library-wide policies and
procedures pertaining to circulation, reserves and interlibrary loan
services. Supervises four full-time staff, one part-time staff and
approximately 2 FTE student employees. Provides front-line assistance at
the Circulation/Reserve Desk and ensures quality customer service.
Serves as FSU's contact for mediating access services issues arising both
locally and within the University System of Maryland and Affiliated
Institutions (USMAI) Consortium of Libraries, comprised of 16
institutions. Oversees the maintenance of the Library's circulating
collection including stacks management and participates in collection
development. Responsible for securing and monitoring the use of the
Library building and its resources, as well as collecting and evaluating
assessment data. Serves as a member of the Library's Technology Division
and has a leadership role in policy development and in making operational
recommendations to the Assoc. Dir. for Library Technology. Represents the
Library on relevant committees. Participates quarter-time as an
instructor in the Library's information literacy program. Also
participates in professional development activities with expectation of
promotion in rank and obtaining permanent status. Serves as a liaison to
academic departments in the selection of materials for the Library.
Contributes to the development of the Library's web pages for circulation,
reserve and interlibrary loan/document delivery services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree from an ALA accredited program
and an understanding of the basic tenets of librarianship, as well as
demonstrated potential for professional growth. Excellent customer
service skills, the ability to interact positively and collaboratively
with colleagues, faculty and students; and superior oral and written
communications skills. Applicants should include evidence of academic
accomplishments and a commitment to ongoing development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to minimum requirements,
experience in circulation, reserves and/or interlibrary loan
operations in an academic library. Demonstrated ability to manage
personnel and professional projects. A commitment to providing highly
responsive public service. Experience with automated circulation and
integrated library systems (preferably Ex Libris'). Knowledge of and
experience assisting users in accessing information and utilizing
electronic databases. Experience instructing in an electronic classroom
environment.
To apply, send a letter of interest; current resume; and the names,
addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional
references by October 10, 2006, to: Frostburg State University,
Office of Human Resources, ATTN: Access Services Librarian (Position
#07-010106), Frostburg, MD 21532; or e-mail
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