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VACANCY NOTICE - A. C. CLARK LIBRARY Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota POSITION: Systems Librarian TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Assistant/Associate Professor of Library & Library Services, probationary tenure-track faculty position, academic year and summer duty. SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. DATE OF APPOINTMENT: August 19, 2008 or when filled. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on July 7, 2008, or until filled. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Systems Librarian will be responsible for the effective operation, use, and continued development of the library’s various computer systems, subsystems, and services, including the library's website, applications, and management/access software, coordinating, administering, and evaluating all of the library’s IT needs. The Systems Librarian will participate in library collection development, instruction, departmental governance, and will act as liaison to the Center for Extended Learning and Information Technology Services, working with faculty, staff, student assistants, and MnPALS personnel. Scheduled library reference hours will be required, including possible evening and weekend shifts. University-wide collegial involvement and professional activities, as identified in the IFO/MnSCU Master Agreement, will also be expected of the successful candidate. QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution is required. A second (subject) master’s or doctoral degree will be required for tenure and promotion consideration. Candidates who have completed or are in the process of completing an advanced degree will be considered. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in a technological environment, a strong public-service commitment to library users, the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of library and university staff, and a basic knowledge of computing, beyond the running of applications and elementary programming, are required. The development of more specific skills to deal with technical services modules, electronic resources management systems, integrated library systems, and other library-related information technologies will be anticipated of the person hired. Experience with a broad range of commercial software products, the internet, web development and web authoring tools, and interlibrary loan management systems would be highly preferred skills, as would specific knowledge of the Ex Libris Aleph 500 system. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization. APPLICATION INFORMATION: Prospective candidates should send a letter of application, resumé, copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required at the time of employment), and three letters of reference, along with the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of those providing references. Persons writing letters of reference should be advised of Minnesota’s open record law, which can make such letters available to applicants upon request. APPLY TO: Dr. Joann Fredrickson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Systems Librarian Search), Deputy Hall 301B, Bemidji State University #3, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601-2699. APPLICATION QUESTIONS: Stuart Rosselet, Chair, Search Committee, Department of the Library and Library Services, Bemidji State University #28, 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji, MN 56601-2699, (218) 755-4233, [log in to unmask] UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY: Bemidji State University, located in northern Minnesota’s lake-district, occupies a beautiful campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. The greater Bemidji population numbers 25,000 and serves as a regional commerce and health center. The University enrolls approximundergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs encompassing the liberal arts, interdisciplinary studies and applied fields. The University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and has a faculty and staff of nearly 600. For further information about Bemidji State University, see our web site at: http://www.bemidjistate.edu.