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________________________________ From: Sherry Elders [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 1:21 PM Subject: job announcement - Health Sciences Librarian To Whom It May Concern: Below is the ad for an opening for Health Sciences Librarian, at the rank of Assistant Professor, at Morris Library on the campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Please post or pass on as appropriate. Thank you. Sherry Elders Personnel Coordinator Morris Library - SIU Carbondale 605 Agriculture Drive Mail Code 6632 Carbondale, IL 62901 Phone: (618) 453-1458 Fax: (618) 453-3440 *********************************************** Library Affairs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking a Health Sciences Librarian. This is a full-time, 12-month, continuing (tenure track) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor available May 1, 2008, or later. Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Head of Reference Services, the Health Sciences Librarian provides reference, instruction, and library services to the University community. Responsibilities include: Assisting patrons at the Information Desk with research and reference questions, including limited nights and weekends; helping patrons to identify and locate library materials and resources using both print and electronic resources - in person, via email, or online. Teaching the general use of the Library's resources and technology as appropriate. Serving as the subject specialist and liaison to departments in the Health Sciences and other appropriate academic departments; providing formal and informal instruction in library usage for these departments; assisting with subject-specific research queries in areas of expertise. Serving as contact between Morris Library and the School of Medicine's Medical Resource Center on the Carbondale campus. Providing outreach services to off-campus students and faculty involved in all Distance Education programs. Participate in the library's scholarly communication initiatives, including the population of the Institutional Repository. Maintaining service contributions to Library Affairs, the University, and the profession. Continuing to develop in librarianship and subject specialty through research contributions, conference and/or workshop attendance, and other educational activities. Performing other appropriate duties. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science. (Candidates are expected to have completed all requirements for this degree before the date of appointment. If all requirements have not been completed, a one-year term appointment at the rank of Instructor at a lower salary will be offered.) Familiarity with reference sources in an academic library. Demonstrated skills in instruction and development of effective teaching materials. Knowledge of or coursework in one of the Health Sciences. Working knowledge of a wide variety of information technology applications and proficiency in the use of general and subject-specific print and electronic reference resources. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to organize work and meet deadlines. Interest and potential to meet established Library Affairs criteria for promotion and tenure, including professional service and published research. Preferred Qualifications: A degree (bachelor's or above) in one of the Health Sciences. Experience in providing reference service (including web-based services), library instruction, and library web development in an academic library. Experience in providing library services to off-campus students and faculty. Fluency in Spanish. The closing date for application is February 8, 2008, or until filled. Salary is competitive, $41,000 minimum. For more detailed information visit this website: http://www.lib.siu.edu. Send a letter of application stating qualifications and background for this position, a resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of three professional references. References may be contacted by Morris Library and asked to comment on your experience and qualifications for this position. Address all materials to: Sherry Elders, Personnel Coordinator, Library Affairs, Mail Code 6632, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 605 Agriculture Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901. Telephone: 618-453-1458. E-mail: [log in to unmask] SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.