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The Miami University Libraries seek a Psychology
Librarian/Assistant/Associate Librarian in the Information Services Department
to maintain strong relationships with faculty and students in the departments
of Psychology, Educational Psychology, Speech Pathology and Audiology as well
as other departments based on library need; develop collections in those
disciplines; assist students, faculty, staff, and the general public with
research help in the humanities and social sciences in-house and via email,
chat, and IM (evenings and weekends required); teach credit/non-credit courses
and workshops for librarians, students, faculty and staff of the university;
apply computer skills to library services in concert with library colleagues;
staff the Center for Information Management (multi-media development facility);
participate and contribute to the Libraries’ team organization.
Require: Graduate library degree from an ALA accredited
institution; undergraduate degree in psychology or closely related discipline
or relevant library experience; commitment to quality public service;
experience or interest in teaching information fluency; analytical skills;
flexibility to work in an environment of continual change and team work;
ability to work independently as well as with all levels of staff and diverse
library customers; skill in use and application of multimedia software; good
written and oral communication skills; initiative and ability to carry out
projects; commitment to meet the Libraries’ requirements for promotion
and continuing contract (see http://www.lib.muohio.edu/about/larps.pdf);
for appointment as Associate Librarian: documented record based upon very
strong performance in primary professional responsibilities; very strong
performance in either service or scholarship/creative activity and strong
performance in either service or scholarship/creative activity.
Desire: Master’s degree in Psychology or closely
related discipline; experience teaching credit classes, workshops, and
one-on-one; public services experience in academic library.
Submit letter of application, resume and name, telephone
number and email address of three professional references to Judith A.
Sessions, 225 King Library, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Contact phone
number is 513/529-2800.
Screening of applications begins June 22, 2008 and will
continue until the position is filled.
Miami University is an EOE/AA employer. For information
regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard
copy upon request.
Rob Withers
Assistant to the Dean & University Librarian
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056