From: Sherry Elders
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Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007
1:23 PM
Subject: job announcement - Fine
Arts Librarian
To Whom It May Concern:
Below is the ad for an opening for Fine Arts
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
Fine Arts 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 Fine Arts 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 Fine and Performing Arts 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. 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 Fine or
Performing Arts. 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 Fine or Performing Arts. Experience
in providing reference service (including web-based services), library
instruction, and library web development in an academic library. 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.