 |
 |
------- Position: Information Literacy Librarian Salary: Not Listed Qualifications: ALA-accredited M.L.S., required; academic experience preferred. Entry level candidates are encouraged to apply. Addresses: Letter of application, three letters of reference, and copies of graduate school transcripts to: Vikki Ingram, Director of Human Resources Bridgewater College 402 East College Street Bridgewater, VA 22812-1599 Or email information to: [log in to unmask] Electronic applications preferred and should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. ------- Information Literacy Librarian Department: Alexander Mack Memorial Library, Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, VA RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develops, coordinates, and delivers research and information literacy programs across the curriculum. • Encourages and maintains collaborative relationship with faculty to assist them with integrating library information technology and resources into their courses. • Develops promotional materials to keep college community informed of information literacy, reference and research services. • Creates and maintains instructional materials and interactive web pages to facilitate use of library resources. • Creates and maintains print and electronic bibliographies and finding aids. • Serves with other librarians as a liaison to academic departments and suggests new materials in the liaison areas. • Maintains familiarity with current library, information, and instructional technologies and stays abreast of reference and research techniques in a digital environment. • Keeps the reference collection current by reading book reviews and recommending appropriate selections. • Provides reference and research assistance to the college community and participates in weekend and evening reference service. • Compiles and prepares statistics and reports as requested. QUALIFICATIONS: The position develops, coordinates, and delivers research and information literacy programs across the curriculum. We seek a colleague who has strong interpersonal skills for developing collaborative relationships with faculty and demonstrates a proficiency in public speaking. Qualifications: ALA-accredited M.L.S, required; academic experience preferred. Entry level candidates are encouraged to apply. GENERAL INFORMATION: The Alexander Mack Memorial Library was named for the founder of the Church of the Brethren and was built in 1962-63. It houses more than 180,000 books, periodicals, DVDs, videos, and audio books, while providing access to 20,000 electronic books and 15,000 online periodicals. A government depository since 1902, the library provides electronic access to millions of online government documents. Students also can check out wireless laptop computers for use in the library. Founded in 1880 with historic ties to the Church of the Brethren, Bridgewater College is an independent, co-educational, liberal arts college located in the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia; the quality of life is exceptional. We have a stable enrollment of approximately 1525 students, 80% of whom are residential. Additional information about Bridgewater College is available on our web site. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Pearson, Director of the Alexander Mack Library, at [log in to unmask] . APPLICATION: Please send a letter of application, three letters of reference, and copies of graduate school transcripts to: Vikki Ingram, Director of Human Resources Bridgewater College 402 East College Street Bridgewater, VA 22812-1599 Or email information to: [log in to unmask] Electronic applications preferred and should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position is open until filled. Bridgewater College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.