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Responsibilities: Miami University Libraries seek Education Librarian/Assistant or Associate Librarian to develop and maintain strong relationships with Teacher Education (EDT) and other academic departments per library needs; design and present instructional sessions to assist pre-service and in-service teachers in the effective use of library resources and professional materials; provide reference services to students and faculty of EDT, both in-house and electronically; develop Libraries’ collection of education materials (LC classification “L”) and maintain K-12 curriculum materials collection comprised of juvenile books, multimedia, and professional development resources; utilize technologies appropriate for daily work tasks and special projects; supervise one staff member and students. Qualifications: Require: Graduate library degree from an ALA accredited institution; strong commitment to high-quality public service; teaching skills leading to proficient instruction in information fluency; analytical skills to effectively retrieve information; flexibility to work in an environment of continual change; ability to work in teams and independently as well as with all levels of staff and diverse library customers; strong computer knowledge including skill in the use and application of multimedia software especially as applied to K-12 education; strong written and oral communication skills; initiative and ability to conceive and carry out projects; ability to meet Libraries’ requirements for promotion and continuing contract (www.lib.muohio.edu/about/larps.pdf); for appointment as Associate Librarian, require 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: Undergraduate degree in education; second Master’s degree in education; supervisory skills; experience with curriculum materials. Contact Information: Send letter of application, resume and name, address, telephone number, and email address of three professional references to Judith A. Sessions, King Library, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056. Screening of applications begins September 10, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Miami University is an EOE/AA employer with smoke-free campuses. For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit www.muohio.edu. Hard copy upon request. Rob Withers Assistant to the Dean & University Librarian