Henderson State University

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POSITION:                                     Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian.  12 month appointment with faculty status, tenure track, TIAA-CREF.  Position is available July 1, 2008.

JOB DESCRIPTION:                       Lead the library in further planning, development, implementation, management, and support of its technology infrastructure. Administer and maintain the integrated library system (III);  manage the Library LAN (a 60 computer network) and provide hardware/software and network support for the library. Coordinate evaluation, selection, implementation, and support of electronic resources. Maintain the library's web page; engage in reference service and instruction in use of electronic resources. Some night and weekend work. Train library staff in use of new hardware/software resources in support of library's mission.  Supervise one technician.

QUALIFICATIONS:                      ALA MLS; demonstrated aptitude with computer hardware and software,      including troubleshooting; strong public service commitment and  team attitude;  excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred: Experience with integrated library system (preferably III), Windows servers and networking. Knowledge of client and server side scripting, PHP and PERL. Entry level applicants encouraged to apply.

SALARY:                                       Negotiable.  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

THE UNIVERSITY:                         Henderson State University is a public liberal arts institution and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.  The university is ranked in the top tier among “Best Universities - Masters” in the South Region in the 2008 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U. S. News and World Report.  Enrollment is about 3,600 students.  Henderson is located in southwest Arkansas on Interstate 30 midway between Little Rock and Texarkana. Hot Springs National Park is 35 miles north of Arkadelphia.  Additional information is available at http://www.hsu.edu.

APPLICATION:                            Send letter of application, unofficial transcripts, resume and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: 

 Ms Kathie Buckman

Huie Library Search Committee Chair

Box 7541

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71999

                                                     The selection process will begin immediately and continue until the position is

                                                     filled.

HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ADA EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.