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Director of User Services and Outreach, Musselman Library -- Gettysburg
College -- Pennsylvania
Gettysburg College Library invites applications for a service-oriented
librarian to head its newly formed Department of User Services and
Outreach. This position emerged as a top priority recommendation of the
Library's strategic planning initiative in early 2007
(http://www.gettysburg.edu/library/news/index.dot.).
The Director of User Services and Outreach reports to the Library Director
and is part of the senior management team. The successful candidate will
provide vision and leadership in all areas related to constituent service.
This librarian oversees the library's circulation, reserve, and document
delivery programs and coordinates the activities of 5.5 FTE staff members.
S/he also manages a variety of collection maintenance activities
including inventory, weeding and long-range planning for space allocation.
Outreach is at the core of this position. This librarian will work closely
with library work groups dedicated to exhibits and events, as well as
marketing. S/he leads librarians and other campus constituents in
understanding current issues and opportunities in scholarly communication
and copyright. The successful candidate is a polished writer and confident
speaker who enjoys interacting with students and faculty. The Director of
User Services and Outreach works closely with the Reference and
Instruction Department in planning undergraduate programs and services;
this person will participate in reference desk rotations during the
academic year and may participate in information literacy activities as
time and interest allow.
Musselman Library is a dynamic organization where every staff member makes
a difference. We serve a technologically innovative liberal arts community
of 2,500 students and play a vital role in creating a friendly academic
community. Visit: www.gettysburg.edu to learn more about Gettysburg
College's established and emerging programs of study. All Gettysburg
librarians serve as liaison to two or more academic departments. In
addition, we provide many opportunities to participate in library
committees and campus initiatives, and we support a variety of continuing
education and professional development programs for library employees. We
work hard, but we also have fun together - our book cart drill team placed
second in the 2007 world championships!
Librarians with three or more years' experience are encouraged to apply.
Leading User Services and Outreach is an excellent opportunity for a
growing librarian who is excited about taking the next professional step.
We seek someone who is energetic, has experience in organizing programs and
working with library users, and is ready for the challenge of coordinating
multiple service areas.
Qualifications:
·ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science
and three or more years of relevant work experience.
·Supervisory experience.
·Experience in an academic library preferred.
·Knowledge of library resources in a variety of current formats.
·Understanding of scholarly communication patterns and needs of a
scholarly clientele.
·Strong customer service orientation.
·Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a demanding
environment.
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
·Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational,
analytical, and problem-solving skills.
·Excellent technical skills.
Not sure if this position is for you? Check out the library's Web site at
http://www.gettysburg.edu/library and see what we're all about.
Salary is competitive and complemented by an excellent benefits package.
Gettysburg College is committed to creating a more diverse community; as
part of that process, the College encourages candidates from historically
underrepresented groups to apply. Address all requests for information,
letters of application and resumes, including three professional
references to: Jennifer Lucas, Co-Director of Human Resources, Human
Resources Office, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325; e-mail:
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Applications received by August 17, 2007 will receive the fullest
consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
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