From: Sherry Elders
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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
Mail Code 6632
Phone: (618) 453-1458
Fax: (618) 453-3440
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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
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,
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.