Systems Librarian

Keene State College

 

Mason Library at Keene State College is seeking a Systems Librarian to work with us in implementing pedagogically sound and emerging technologies to enhance our active learning environment.  This position has all responsibilities associated with faculty rank and tenure.  Under the administrative review of the Director of the Library, this librarian has responsibility for the maintenance of the library website and turnkey library systems, evaluation and implementation of new technological services, serves as liaison to vendors, and collaborates with campus and off campus constituencies.  All library faculty participate in reference service and weekend rotation, serve as liaison to a number of disciplines, provide information literacy instruction, and monitor collection development in those areas. 

 

Qualifications Required: ALA accredited Master’s Degree. Internship and/or coursework related to library automated systems software and operation. Knowledge of library operations and its service requirements. Ability to work both independently and collegially in a rapidly changing environment. Excellent organizational, problem solving, negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to the ideals of information literacy.

 

Desirable: Undergraduate degree in a field supportive of library systems work. Familiarity with telecommunications, local area networks, Unix/Linux, PC-based applications software, Web formats, Innovative Interfaces library software, and MARC formats. Demonstrated ability to work in a mixed hardware/software environment.  Additional advanced degree in subject area or Library Systems educational experiences.  Experience in teaching and/or library instruction. Evidence of professional involvement.  Academic library experience.  Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.  This is a tenure track faculty position and will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor with a starting salary of $55,380.

 

To apply, please send letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references to Systems Librarian, FAC#38 Search Committee, Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene NH 03435-1604.  Review of applications to begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

 

To learn more about Keene State College, our employment opportunities, information about the University System of New Hampshire, or the Keene community visit:  www.keene.edu, http://www.usnh.edu/, or www.KeeneNH.com.  For information about the Mason Library visit: http://www.keene.edu/library/

 

Keene State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is engaged in an effort to build a community that reflects the diversity of society.