Reference Librarian/Social Sciences Atlanta University Center,
Georgia
Salary: Not Specified Status: Full-time Posted: 10/13/06 Deadline:
Reference Librarian/Social Sciences SUMMARY: Provides general and specialized research assistance for on-site and virtual library users. Participates in user-centered, subject specific instruction through general orientation sessions and course integrated instruction to develop information literacy competencies. Serves as coordinator for curriculum materials resources center, overseeing 2 FTE. This position will collaborate with other Librarians and teaching faculty and report to the Head of Information and Research Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: •Provides research assistance for on-site and virtual library users, including night and week-end rotations •Oversees the daily operations of the curriculum materials resource center and work of two FTE •Provides curriculum-integrated library instruction and outreach to faculty and students •Participates in collection development activities in all formats (print, media, digital) in the social sciences. Serves as liaison for academic program/departments in social sciences and in particular education, supporting the curriculum and research needs of the member institutions •Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of services, policies, procedures, and publications •Develops instructional materials, research guides, web tutorials and other resources to optimize utilization and understanding of library resources and services •Participates in library-wide initiatives through committees and task forces
QUALIFICATIONS: •Two to three years experience performing reference and instruction services in an academic library •Demonstrated knowledge of electronic resources in the social sciences related to an academic research environment •Demonstrated commitment to working in a culturally diverse environment •Familiarity with appropriate digital technologies •Evidence of scholarship and/or professional activity •Excellent oral and written communication skills •Excellent organizational and analytical skills
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: •Graduate degree in library science from an ALA accredited program required. Undergraduate or graduate degree in social sciences required; a degree in education preferred •Supervisory experience preferred •Grant writing experience desirable •Experience in public services in an academic library •Classroom teaching experience preferred •Experience in web page development preferred
SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, company paid disability plans, company match retirement plan (TIAA-CREF) annual leave of 24 days, 8 paid holidays and a two week holiday break during the month of December.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit a letter of application and resume as a single attachment in Word or PDF to the Human Resources Department at [log in to unmask] Please include contact information for three professional references and salary requirements. Additional documentation may be requested. Position will remain open until filled.
ABOUT THE LIBRARY: Our Strategic focus is upon excellence in customer services, establishment of a culture of learning and building partnerships with students and faculty to influence teaching and learning.
The Robert W. Woodruff Library (RWWL) of the Atlanta University Center, Inc., constructed in 1982, is an independent 501 ©3 corporation that operates as the sole academic library for four historically black institutions in the Atlanta University Center – Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. The Library serves 8,908 undergraduates and 1,425 graduate students. The Library holds 374,968 volumes, subscribes to 1,428 serials, holds 54,038 bound periodicals, 859,290 microfilms, a large number of electronic resources, and special collections and archives rich in African American materials. The Library is a member of ARCHE, SOLINET, OCLC, HBCU Library Alliance, and a participant of the Georgia state network, GALILEO.
The Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our Library visit us online at www.auctr.edu.
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