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Reference/Instructional Librarian -- Salisbury University -- Maryland
BLACKWELL LIBRARY
Reference/Instructional Librarian
POSITION: Salisbury University's Blackwell Library seeks a full-time
librarian to provide face-to-face and electronic reference services,
information literacy based library instruction, and collection development
in specific subject areas. The position offers opportunities to work
collegially with other librarians and faculty in designing instructional
services and library-based assignments, developing information literacy
objectives, and selecting library resources. Responsibilities: Serve
as liaison to one or more academic departments, provide instructional
services, coordinate collection development, and facilitate
library/departmental communication. As a member of the Research
Services team, provide general reference duty, including evening and
weekend rotation.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited program;
knowledge of print and electronic reference sources, best practices in
reference services and information literacy; subject expertise in one or
more disciplines; strong technology and web design skills; knowledge of
Microsoft Office applications; good listening, planning, and oral and
written communication skills; flexibility, sense of humor,
open-mindedness, and commitment to team work. Candidates are expected to
contribute to the University's value of and commitment to student
centeredness, academic excellence and diversity.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Familiarity with virtual reference;
undergraduate degree in the social sciences or humanities.
APPOINTMENT, RANK AND SALARY: This is an entry-level Librarian I
faculty position on a permanent status track with excellent benefits and
salary commensurate with experience.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Applications received by February 9, 2007
will be given first consideration. The position will remain open until
filled. Start date negotiable, but no later than July 2007. Send letter
of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three
references to: Susan Brazer, Science/Instructional Librarian and
Co-Chair, Reference/ Instructional Librarian Search Committee,
Blackwell Library, Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Ave., Salisbury, MD
21801. For further information contact [log in to unmask]
ENVIRONMENT: Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate
institution within the University System of Maryland and a dynamic,
student-centered, welcoming academic community. It has the highest
graduation rates among Maryland state institutions, a national reputation
for undergraduate research, and an active, accomplished array of arts
programs. It is also close to ocean beaches and 2-3 hours from Washington,
Baltimore, and Philadelphia.
Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity
and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, providing
equal employment and educational opportunities to all those qualified,
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,
marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.
Visit our Web site at http://www.salisbury.edu
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